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Remembering my friend Clive Davis — a music genius who changed history

A belated goodbye to my neighbor and longtime friend, Clive Davis.

Trump says he’ll meet with D.C.’s ‘communist’ likely mayor

President Trump said Sunday said he will meet with D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George, the likely future mayor of the District whom Mr. Trump described as a "communist."

US, Iran agree to ‘stand down for now,’ resume peace talks: Official

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to “stand down for now” and allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after renewed fighting in the past few days, a U.S. official told The Hill on Sunday. “Technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the MOU. Both sides will stand down for...

Trump: Reflecting Pool will be drained after July 4; algae ‘criminally made’

President Trump said Sunday that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be drained shortly after the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations wrap up, accusing criminals of both damaging the lining and creating algae. "The Reflecting Pool is now in full use after suffering great damage from Criminal, Radical Left Vandals, people that truly hate our Country,"...

Tillis has ‘positive predisposition’ toward Blanche’s confirmation

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) said Sunday he has a “positive predisposition” toward acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whom President Trump has nominated for the full-time post. “I'm going to go through the nomination process. I have got a positive predisposition towards Blanche,” Tillis, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, told host Jake Tapper...

Federal employees in the hot seat as GOP senator pushes transparency proposal: ‘Historic opportunity’

Sen. Joni Ernst introduced her ‘Where’s WALDO’ Act aimed at compelling the government to build a public directory listing every federal worker’s name, salary, duties and more.

Senate GOP moves 97 Trump nominees closer to historic milestone

Senate Republicans teed up another massive batch of President Donald Trump's nominees for confirmation as they sprint to finish out a busy year in the upper chamber.

Over 200 House Dems vote against criminalizing transgender surgery for kids

The legislation criminalizes transgender treatment providers and guardians of children who facilitate such medical care.

Suspect accused of causing massive fatal pileup was illegal immigrant who obtained CDL in New York: feds

Federal officials reveal Tennessee crash suspect was illegal immigrant with New York CDL. Yisong Huang allegedly caused fatal pileup while distracted by phone video.

Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA chief months after Trump-Musk rift that may have pulled his nomination

Jared Isaacman was confirmed as NASA administrator after a 67-30 Senate vote, becoming the agency's 15th leader after political drama between Trump and Musk.

Speaker Johnson ekes out healthcare bill victory after House GOP Obamacare rebellion

House Republicans pass healthcare bill promising to lower healthcare costs by 11% for Americans, but enhanced Obamacare subsidies remain unresolved.

Nearly two-thirds of American voters back social media ban for kids under 16, Fox News poll shows

Fox News poll reveals 64% of voters support banning social media for children under 16, with Republicans leading at 73% and Democrats at 58% approval.

Trump set to address the nation in primetime White House speech as Americans report economic squeeze

President Donald Trump will deliver a White House speech Wednesday night that is expect to reflect on achievements and potentially tease new policy initiatives.

Fox News Poll: As prices pinch, voters see Trump focused elsewhere

A New Fox News poll shows Trump's job approval at 44%, while 72% rate the economy negatively and 90% express serious concern about inflation.

Symposium on Justice Antonin Scalia’s Legacy: 10 Years Later

I am pleased to report that to mark the occasion the Ethics and Public Policy Center (where I work) and the American Enterprise Institute...

‘Is Everything Awful?’

On episode 98 of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, Charles talks to Scott Winship about social mobility.

Senate Democrats launch 2026 initiative to lower costs

Senate Democrats on Wednesday announced a 2026 initiative in which they'll push proposals to lower the costs of health care, energy, housing, groceries and tariffs.

Young Democrat launches House campaign against incumbent Bennie Thompson

A former counsel to two prominent U.S. senators announced Wednesday that he will challenge longtime Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi.

Trump, Hegseth attend dignified transfer of guard members and translator killed in Syria

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participated in the solemn duty of witnessing the dignified transfer of two Iowa National Guard members and an American civilian who were killed in Syria.

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