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Beware crank-right ‘Podturf,’ incredible shrinking CPAC and other commentary

“Astroturf” — advocates who pretend to have grassroots support — might be the best term for “a small circle of podcasters on the right who condemn President Trump’s strikes...

Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown

There's something melodic about watching the sun rise over a rural stillness broken only by the rhythms of steel wheels on tracks. Or so we tell ourselves.

Dozens arrested for failing to disperse after ‘No Kings’ rally in Los Angeles

Authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests following one of thousands of "No Kings" rallies held this weekend across the United States and in Europe to protest President Donald Trump's actions and the war in Iran.

Europe looks to increase deportations as some warn of Trump-like tactics

The European Union is expanding its powers to track, raid and deport migrants to "return hubs'' in third countries in Africa and elsewhere, quietly adopting tactics of the Trump administration that have drawn criticism from immigration-rights advocates in the 27-nation bloc.

House Democrat warns of ‘boots-on-the-ground quagmire’ in Iran

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday warned against putting American boots on the ground on Iran’s mainland and Kharg Island, noting it could lead to future requests that suggest the possibility of a longer war. President Trump hasn’t ruled out the possibility of an invasion, but has in recent weeks suggested Operation Epic Fury was...

Johnson accuses Democrats of taking government hostage over ‘crazy’ immigration agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Senate Democrats are blocking full DHS funding to stop deportations, prolonging the partial government shutdown.

Mamdani endorses planned NYC ‘No Kings’ rally, derides ICE as ‘rogue agency’

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls ICE a rogue agency that should be abolished amid scrutiny over the subway killing of a veteran by an alleged illegal immigrant.

WATCH: Senate hearing goes silent after Angel Father confronts top Dem over daughter’s death

A Senate hearing got tense after Illinois father Joe Abraham confronted Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Il., over the death of his daughter, Katie, who was killed by an illegal alien drunk driver.

US eyes seizing Iran’s oil lifeline — but it may not cripple Tehran

Analysts say taking Kharg Island could hit Iran’s finances, but risks, limits and alternatives complicate the strategy.

Miller pledges new Vance fraud task force will ‘demolish’ social services corruption

Stephen Miller pledges the White House anti-fraud task force, chaired by VP JD Vance, will demolish social services corruption costing taxpayers.

Trump rolls out plan to back farmers amid rising costs, pledging ‘golden age’

President Donald said the EPA will change diesel emissions rules to save farmers billions, while announcing SBA loan guarantees and $12 billion in tariff relief.

Trump signs executive order ensuring TSA workers are paid during DHS shutdown

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order instructing federal officials to ensure TSA employees get paid during the DHS shutdown.

Honor the Plumbers 

That we now have a cabinet secretary who is a plumber is something to be welcomed rather than mocked.

Trump Administration Launches Whole-of-Government Effort to Fight Welfare Fraud

President Trump established a new multi-agency task force to fight fraud across the country.

Jewish Harvard Students, Alumni Credit University for Cracking Down on Antisemitism as Trump Admin Files New Lawsuit

The lawsuit claims the university has been ‘deliberately indifferent’ to antisemitism. Students say the situation has improved.

‘Revisiting Sonia Sotomayor’s Most Infamous Case’

Sonia Sotomayor’s most infamous case as a Second Circuit judge intertwined with her nomination to the Supreme Court. Ricci v. DeStefano exposed the ugly underside of...

House Ethics Committee Finds Florida Democrat Used FEMA Funds to Back Her Own Campaign

Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted by a grand jury in November for the alleged theft of federal funds.

Minnesota to host ‘No Kings’ flagship rally, headlining Springsteen amid tensions over ICE and war

Minnesota will be the flagship of the "No Kings" protest movement Saturday when Bruce Springsteen performs "Streets of Minneapolis" in a state where emotions are still raw over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and the deaths of two residents shot by federal officers.

Epstein victim sues DOJ, Google over release of her name in files

A woman who said she is a survivor of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has filed a class-action lawsuit against the U.S. government, claiming officials wrongly released information on 100 victims as part of the recent document dump.

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