Journalist and historian Garrett M. Graff, writing in the New York Times, calls the indictment of James Comey “about the most corrupt attack on the rule of law imaginable.” Plainly, President Trump does not like Jim Comey. Celebrating his indictment, he trashed Comey on social media, calling the former FBI director "one of the worst...

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth head to Quantico, Va., this morning to address military leaders from posts around the globe at an unprecedented gathering. Hegseth, who has routinely emphasized prioritizing a “warrior ethos” within the Pentagon, last week abruptly ordered generals and admirals to attend the event, which quickly raised questions about what...

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak to military generals and admirals in Quantico, Va., on Tuesday morning. Hegseth called for the rare last-minute gathering of military leaders earlier this month, which has raised some alarms. It is very rare for such a large meeting of top officers in person in one location...

U.S. airlines are warning Congress that if the government shuts down at midnight Wednesday, flights could be delayed because air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration employees would be required to work without pay. Airlines for America, a trade group that represents major carriers such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United...

Hamas officials said Tuesday that the Palestinian militant group will take time to study President Trump's proposal to end the war in Gaza and consult allies before issuing a response, The Associated Press reported. The 20-point plan, outlined by the president and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, garnered early support from many Arab...

It’s in America’s interest to have a Syrian government that is stable enough to fight terrorists and improve relations with Israel

Conservatives are not at the center of the government shutdown that looks set to begin at midnight. But they are poised to make it more difficult to end if it begins. Democrats are demanding that Republicans address health care priorities as they reject the GOP-crafted, “clean” seven-week stopgap. In particular, they want to extend the...

Young men with college degrees are struggling to find work, while women with the same qualifications are thriving, leading to a potential crisis in the job market and society as a whole.

Republicans and Democrats are pointing the finger at the other as the first government shutdown in more than six years seems almost certain to begin.

In a memorable scene from "Casablanca," actor Claude Rains plays a corrupt police chief ordered by the Germans to shut down a popular nightclub after patrons indulge in a disfavored patriotic song. “But I have no excuse to close it!” protests Rains. “Find one,” is the curt reply. Rains orders everyone to leave immediately. When...