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America’s troubling patriotism polarization

America’s 250th birthday is fast approaching, accompanied by a proliferation of patriotic polarization. A new national survey from NBC News finds self-described Democrats aren’t in much of a star-spangled mood, with just 29% of that group identifying as “extremely” or “very” proud to be American. By comparison, 25 years ago, that number among Democrats was […]

Review: We’re all too old for the new ‘Toy Story’

The new Disney-Pixar movie Toy Story 5 is less a cartoon than a brief for better parenting practices, and those parenting practices include children hanging onto their toys for as long as possible. Forget books, forget concerts, forget free play: the secret to raising a well-adjusted child is having lots of plastic action figures and worn ragdolls […]

Difficult Iran negotiations are not new territory

Some people are frustrated over what they perceive to be unacceptable delays in America’s negotiation process with Iran. I’d like to remind those people that cross-cultural negotiations, particularly between Americans and Iranians, can be very difficult. Faithful reader, you may be thinking, “What does this writer know about such things?” I’m so glad you asked! […]

The Supreme Court just made securing the border easier

President Donald Trump has shown that with the appropriate political will, presidents can secure the border without help from Congress. Lower courts, partnered with open-borders activists, have sought to undermine this power, but the Supreme Court dealt two blows to this activism on Thursday. The court held that Temporary Protected Status is indeed “temporary,” and […]

Trump’s endorsement power faces new test in Louisiana Republican Senate showdown

Louisiana's GOP Senate runoff tests Trump's endorsement power as Rep. Julia Letlow faces state Treasurer John Fleming for the open seat Saturday.

Finland’s President Stubb on Trump, Putin and the future of NATO

Finland's President Stubb on Trump, Putin and the future of NATO lead image

Slotkin says Democratic Party needs ‘new leadership’: ‘Old models are no longer working’

Sen Elissa Slotkin calls for new Democratic Party leadership, saying old models no longer work and the party must simplify its message to win back voters.

Who’s who from the Trump administration

While President Donald Trump himself hasn't attended a game yet during the World Cup, the rest of his administration has turned out in force...

Judge orders release of more Epstein-files names that were redacted

A federal judge in Washington on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to release information redacted or withheld from the public Epstein files, including names of people prosecutors once identified as "co-conspirators" and more details about an FBI interview with a woman who claimed President Trump assaulted her.

Usha Vance, Kamala Harris and Hasan Piker walk into a … stadium

The World Cup is the great unifier. Hasan Piker, who will find himself in the crowd along with Second Lady Usha Vance and former...

Potential 2028er World Cup attendee leaderboard

Here are the likely 2028 presidential hopefuls who have attended a World Cup game so far: Shapiro: 2 matches Newsom: 1...

Trump administration pledges $150M in aid, deploys Navy warships after deadly Venezuela earthquakes

Trump administration pledges $150 million in aid and deploys U.S. Navy warships to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes kill at least 235 people.

Usha Vance to attend match

Second Lady Usha Vance is expected to attend the United States' final group-stage match this evening in Los Angeles, according to an administration official....

Democrats grapple uncomfortably with World Cup success

The triumph of the World Cup’s first two weeks — boosting the U.S.’s global reputation with sold-out stadiums and few logistical complications — has...

Australia lost. Its ambassador still won.

SEATTLE — In late May, Greg Moriarty formally presented his credentials to President Donald Trump as Australia’s man in Washington. But it wasn’t until mid-June...

Great American State Fair brings mosaic of nation’s identity to Washington

The opening of the Great American State Fair on Thursday offered a coast-to-coast showcase of the nation's unique cultures and traditions as the U.S. is just days away from celebrating its 250th anniversary.

GOP congressional agenda stalled over tactical disagreements on SAVE America Act

President Trump and some of his MAGA allies in the House are ramping up their tactics to advance the GOP's stalled election integrity bill and effectively shutting down Congress in the process.

Maryland GOP asks Justice Dept. to review state’s ‘Glock Ban’ for Second Amendment violations

The Maryland state House Republican Caucus on Thursday requested the Justice Department review Maryland's "Glock Ban" for potentially violating the Second Amendment.

French citizen who illegally cast ballot in 2022 midterms says New Jersey automatically registered him to vote

A New Jersey man, a French citizen, pleaded guilty to illegally voting in the 2022 federal midterm elections despite never holding U.S. citizenship.

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