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How California fell into China’s climate trap

Thanks to the highest gas and electricity prices in the nation, California faces structural budget deficits that will bankrupt it if there is even a slight economic downturn. California’s fiscal frailty and energy dependence are no accident. They are a trap designed by the Chinese Communist Party, and the state’s Democrats have eagerly fallen into […]

Army cuts helicopters, pushes ‘Amazon for war’ as drone combat reshapes military

Army leaders signal drone warfare lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East are driving cuts to Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook helicopter programs.

Massive SPLC-linked grant under fire as watchdog exposes ties to middle school programs

Taxpayer watchdog OpenTheBooks flags $3.85 million in public funds linked to the SPLC amid a federal indictment and congressional scrutiny of the group.

NYC GOP hopeful says Mamdani ‘running city into the ground’ as taxes, crime fears fuel backlash

GOP candidate Caroline Shinkle says conservative principles can save NYC from decline under Mayor Zohran Mamdani's progressive leadership agenda.

Platner in the hot seat as Maine voters rip his ‘horrible’ comments amid Reddit scandal

Maine voters weighed in on whether Graham Platner's controversial past comments will impact his Democratic Senate bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins.

DOJ sues Illinois governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares.

Former Sen. Ben Sasse reveals Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse announced Tuesday he has terminal cancer, calling it a "death sentence."

Hunter Biden questions his political affiliation, speaks out against illegal immigration

Hunter Biden questioned his lifelong affiliation with the Democratic Party, expressed frustration with those who urged his father to abandon his reelection campaign and criticized illegal immigration for "draining us of resources" in a podcast interview.

Trump says he’s inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year’s G20 summit in Miami

President Donald Trump said he will be extending invitations to next year's U.S.-hosted Group of 20 summit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan as the Republican administration looks to deepen its relationship with the Central Asian nations.

Rand Paul’s airing of grievances: Festivus Report identifies federal spending on unusual projects

The government has funded experiments that force ferrets to binge drink and dose dogs with cocaine.

Senate quietly works on bipartisan Obamacare fix as healthcare cliff nears

Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, are working behind the scenes with Senate Democrats and Republicans to find a solution to the guaranteed healthcare cliff.

Trump promises cheaper drugs under TrumpRx, but economists say the long-term costs may be hidden

Trump says agreements with major drugmakers will cut prescription prices and boost U.S. investment, but economists caution that pricing pressure often comes with long-term tradeoffs for innovation.

Student loan defaults trigger paycheck garnishment as Trump admin ends COVID-era pause

The Trump administration says wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loans will begin in January, ending a pandemic-era pause.

Brandon Johnson’s progressive tax push puts Chicago on brink of rare shutdown as mayor weighs veto

Chicago faces potential first-ever municipal shutdown as Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs vetoing budget over corporate tax dispute with city council.

Trump and first lady go all black for official White House Christmas portrait photo

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump dressed bold in all black for their White House Christmas portrait, released the day before Christmas Eve.

Boca Raton mayor launches run for Congress, touting GOP as ‘party of the middle class’

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer launches congressional bid, promising to bring local leadership to Washington and reverse policies he says fueled inflation.

Hageman launches bid for Wyoming Senate seat

Wyoming GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman on Tuesday announced her campaign for Senate, hoping to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis in next year’s election....

Apex predator threatening Northwest salmon sparks rare bipartisan push to ‘kill more’

Bipartisan lawmakers find common ground in the middle of partisan divides as sea lions threaten Washington salmon populations and fishing communities.

Ben Sasse says he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Former Sen. Ben Sasse announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer. The Nebraska Republican shared the news...

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