A recent terrorist attack in Manchester, England, testifies to a darkening future for not only Europe‘s Jews, but Europe itself. To save both, both the press and the policymakers must stand forthright against antisemitism. On Thursday, a man attacked the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester, murdering two. The attacker rammed his car into worshippers […]
Things are heating up when it comes to prospective U.S. military action inside Venezuela. While President Donald Trump recently authorized a number of lethal strikes against boats smuggling drugs out of Venezuela, the buildup of U.S. military forces around the country is significantly more comprehensive than is required for these kinds of operations. Indeed, the […]
Democrats pretend to own the education issue because they shovel money into schools and the pockets of teachers unions. But the numbers show that Republican-led states are getting better results in education for less. Mississippi’s embrace of phonics led to the state’s fourth graders performing the highest in reading scores when adjusted for race and […]
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said in an interview on Thursday that he would not accept an endorsement from President Trump if offered one, but he would accept the backing of current Mayor Eric Adams, who recently dropped out of the race. “No, the tent isn't that big, Kristen. That's the limitation,” the...
California Gov. Gavin Newson (D) hit back at President Trump’s university compact introduced Thursday, which says higher education institutions that agree to certain changes will receive priority in federal funding. “IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY’LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY. CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL...
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that public pressure will force Republicans back to the negotiating table in search of a bipartisan deal to reopen the government. Asked at the Capitol why he thinks President Trump will change course and enter talks over the health care provisions Democrats are demanding, Jeffries didn’t hesitate...
After President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland, the Portland World Naked Bike Ride said Wednesday the group is planning an emergency ride in protest.
The Trump administration’s plans to lay off thousands of federal workers and freeze federal grants during the government shutdown are getting pushback from some congressional Republicans. The moves would harm projects and constituents in a number of GOP-held districts, and some Republicans worry that using the shutdown as a spending-slashing opportunity could backfire on Republicans...
Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) called Democratic demands over Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) amid the government shutdown a "ransom note" during an interview on PBS "News Hour" Wednesday. Haridopolos made the remark after host Amna Nawaz said Democrats will not backtrack from their demands to reverse Medicaid cuts and extend ACA subsidies. "Well, first and...