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Eric Swalwell accused of paying nanny with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization

Two complaints allege Rep. Eric Swalwell violated immigration and employment laws to keep his nanny in the U.S. using campaign funds as payment.

Living large in the lap of the ‘Great Satan’

Seldom has “good riddance” tripped more easily from the tongue. It’s gratifying to see...

Michael Goodwin: The New York Times’ hate-filled agenda drags on

It’s not as if the ranks of antisemites were thinning and reinforcements are needed.

It’s the Economy, Viktor

Hungary’s prime minister could lose his election bet on ‘unorthodox economics.’

Vance says no headway in ceasefire talks: ‘I think that’s bad news for Iran’

Vice President Vance, speaking to reporters after a marathon day of negotiations with Iran, said no progress was made toward a peace agreement, which he added was "bad news for Iran." Coming amid a 14-day ceasefire in the war, Vance called the 21 hours of negotiations with the Iranian delegation, mediated by Pakistan and held...

Pro-Palestinian activist refuses to condemn political violence after threat against her is foiled

After a Molotov cocktail plot against a pro-Palestinian activist was foiled, Nerdeen Kiswani refused to condemn political violence, blasting Zionist aggression.

Court poised to block Trump tariffs again, teeing up new fight

The trade court could stymie Trump's revived tariff efforts — dealing another blow the president on a matter he described as 'life or death' for the U.S. economy.

Canadian politician goes viral for using sprawling LGBT acronym critics compare to a Wi-Fi password

A Canadian politician's use of the lengthy acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ during public remarks went viral, with social media users comparing it to a password.

A Senate Timing Update

We should assume as a matter of prudence that the back two years of Trump will be under Majority Leader Schumer and plan accordingly.

San Francisco’s Latest Radical Experiment 

Unlike some of the city’s other adventures, this one is actually working out. 

Trump administration admits to using skewed statistics in New York Medicaid probe

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, justified his fraud investigation into New York's Medicaid by using inaccurate data.

Starmer, Trump discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz with ‘military capabilities’

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including the use of military force, with President Trump as Britain seeks to take a leading role in securing free transit through the strategic waterway.

Kamala Harris trashes Trump, teases 2028 presidential run, ahead of three-state southern tour

Former Vice President Kamala Harris told an audience at Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference she's considering running for president again in 2028.

ICE arrests plunge after pullout from Minnesota; criminal arrests rise

ICE is now booking in fewer than 1,000 migrants a day as the agency has seen its workload plummet after pulling out of Minnesota.

Iran raises sticking points even before talks in Pakistan begin

A senior Iranian official says major parts of the two-week ceasefire negotiated with President Trump must be implemented before deeper negotiations begin in Pakistan on Saturday.

Bessent, Powell summon Wall Street CEOs for emergency meeting over Anthropic AI risks amid Pentagon dispute

Treasury's Bessent and Fed's Powell reportedly called a flash meeting with Wall Street bank heads to warn of cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's AI.

Inside the DNC’s Middle East (not) working group

After the Democratic National Committee punted on two resolutions in August that highlighted the party’s deep divide on Israel, DNC Chair Ken Martin convened...

Pope Leo XIV condemns war, rejects claims of divine backing

Pope Leo XIV on Friday issued a sweeping condemnation of war, continuing to reject the idea that military action can bring about peace or...

Harris gives her clearest signal she is mounting a 2028 presidential bid

NEW YORK — Kamala Harris just gave the Democratic Party the most explicit sign yet she’ll run for president in 2028. “Listen, I might,...

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