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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—April 26

1987—In an unspeakably brutal crime, Donald Middlebrooks (a 24-year-old white male) and two accomplices kidnap Kerrick Majors, a 14-year-old black youth, decide to “have some…

Newsom’s $19 Million Ad Campaign Can’t Polish California’s Image

No, right-wing conspiracy theories are not to blame.

Model Immigrants No More: Sweden’s Elder Care Nightmare

The rise of sexual abuse of the elderly in Sweden is a warning for...

It’s High Time We Judged the Smell of Weed

Today’s putrid-smelling marijuana shouldn’t be an ever-present part of life.

Lessons from deadly disasters: The case for reauthorizing FirstNet

In January 2026, winter storms Fern and Gianna swept across the southern and eastern United States, leaving millions without electricity in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Regions such as the Carolinas faced historic snowfall.  The FirstNet Response Operations Group successfully answered more than 20 requests for support from public safety agencies. To ensure this capability […]

House Dem reveals why his party should challenge Trump on Iran as gas prices soar $1 per gallon

Rep. Ivey pushes a Democrat-led war powers resolution that would require Trump to pull U.S. armed forces out of hostilities with Iran if passed in Congress.

Inside teachers’ union May Day ‘dress rehearsal’ critics warn will ‘groom’ students into Dem ‘foot soldiers’

A webinar by the Chicago Teachers Union and NEA allegedly pushes May Day protest activism into classrooms, prompting backlash from education experts.

Trump endorses neighboring state lieutenant governors for re-election

President Donald Trump endorsed Nevada Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony and Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke for re-election in Truth Social posts on Monday.

Gov. Brian Kemp’s big tent pitch for a fractured Republican Party

Gov. Brian Kemp’s big tent pitch for a fractured Republican Party lead image

Johnson gets reinforcements as GOP swears in new member — but the edge could shrink within days

GOP Rep.-elect Clay Fuller of Georgia is expected to be sworn in Tuesday, providing key relief for Speaker Johnson's razor-thin House majority.

Swalwell’s former Dem rival unloads on his ‘lightweight’ career as sexual assault allegations emerge

Andrew Yang slams Eric Swalwell's political career after the California congressman suspends his gubernatorial campaign amid misconduct allegations.

Debating Busting the Filibuster

The Senate is dysfunctional, and should debate and engage publicly more with the legislative process.

‘Smart decision’: Swalwell’s resignation spurs praise from both parties after bombshell allegations emerge

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced he was planning to resign from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations, leading top Democrats in the U.S. Senate to praise the decision.

Swalwell’s ‘best friend’ in Congress turns on him after bombshell allegations torpedo his political career

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., distanced himself from Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., calling him unfit for Congress after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

Trump vs. the Pope: Who Will Prove More Popular?

Why this battle, and why now?

Facing separate scandals and mounting bipartisan criticism, two congressmen quit office

Rep. Eric Swalwell, the California Democrat accused of sexual misconduct and raping a woman who worked in his congressional office, resigned from Congress on Monday.

Trump, Pope Leo escalate feud over Iran war

A war of words erupted Monday between the world's two most influential Americans, President Trump and Pope Leo XIV, over the war in Iran in a feud that could upend Mr. Trump's support among the Christian right.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him.

Man shot by ICE in California has been arrested by the FBI, attorney says

A man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in central California last week was arrested Monday by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital, his attorney said.

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