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Why bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test is exactly what America needs, even if you hated it

When I was in fifth grade, I aced the Presidential Fitness Test. Not because I was some athletic prodigy — I was a large child who’d later become a big man — but because we had a pull-up bar at home. My parents had installed it in a doorway, and like my 5-year-old daughter today, […]

The return of the ‘King of the Hill’

King of the Hill aired the final episode of its original run on Sept. 13, 2009, when then-President Barack Obama still enjoyed a double-digit net approval rating, the BlackBerry was still the premier smart device, and Donald Trump seemed to be fading permanently from public life as The Apprentice‘s schtick wore thin. At the risk […]

Trump nominates federal prosecutor to 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

President Trump on Thursday evening nominated Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson to serve as a judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, making her the sixth federal appeals court nominee of his second term. "It is my Great Honor to nominate Rebecca Taibleson to serve as a Judge on the United States Court of...

Trump says he’d like to see journalists granted Gaza access

President Trump said on Thursday that he would like to see foreign journalists granted access to the Gaza Strip by Israel. "I'd like to see that happen, sure," the president told reporters at the White House.  "I would be very fine with journalists going. And it's a very dangerous position to be in, as you...

Minnesota shooting suspect Vance Boelter indicted on state charges

A Minnesota man accused of killing State House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, Vance Boelter, was indicted on Thursday by a grand jury on eight charges, including two counts of first-degree murder.  Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced that Boelter, who was also accused of injuring another Democratic Party state lawmaker and his...

Rep. Sarah McBride won’t be baited by GOP ‘provocateurs’ | The Conversation

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The Good News You Probably Haven’t Heard

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Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation by government watchdog Office of Special Counsel

Former special counsel Jack Smith, who was involved with probes into Donald Trump, is being investigated by the Office of Special Counsel for allegedly violating the Hatch Act.

Secret Service will not renew former director Kim Cheatle’s security clearance

Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle will not have her security clearance renewed, after she resigned following the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.

Patel fires back at media critics after uncovering secret FBI ‘burn bags’ with classified documents

Classified documents from Durham report found in FBI burn bags will be declassified and released to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley.

Trump tells Schumer to ‘GO TO HELL’ over Senate nominee deal funding demands after negotiations collapse

Senate Republicans tried to broker a deal with Senate Democrats to confirm dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees, but talks began degrade and Trump nuked the deal, sending lawmakers home until September.

Probe launched into former special counsel Jack Smith

Federal officials have launched an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who was investigating President Trump ahead of the election.

Pirro confirmed as D.C. U.S. Attorney amid partisan clash as Dem nominee blockade continues

Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro was confirmed as Washington D.C.'s U.S. Attorney in a party-line despite Democratic concerns over her election fraud claims and Jan. 6 Capitol riot defense.

Dems dig in, Trump demands all: Nominee fight boils over in Senate as GOP looks for a deal

The negotiations between Senate leaders simmered over President Donald Trump's nominees, with Republicans looking at all options to get the ball rolling and leave D.C.

Authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity

Federal officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.

Sen. Rick Scott endorses Trump-backed Florida gubernatorial candidate

Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida endorsed GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida for Sunshine State governor, calling the congressman "a principled conservative."

Supreme Court Inches Closer to Ending Racial Gerrymandering

The justices appear ready to take up the big constitutional game.

Federal Reserve governor resigns, opening way for a Trump choice

Adriana Kugler announced she's stepping down as Federal Reserve governor, giving President Trump a shot at filling the spot.

How top Democrats are already gearing up for 2028 online

Several Democrats are already laying the groundwork for potential 2028 presidential runs, new campaign finance filings show, recruiting donors and running online ads that...

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