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Don’t underestimate the UN — Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is no substitute 

If only the Board of Peace, dubbed “The Legion of Doom” by comedian Jimmy Kimmel and led by a chairman who seems bored with peace, remains standing, we may learn the truth of the old song, “You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone.” 

Retired Army general predicts ‘formidable’ US military action against Iran if Trump pulls trigger

Retired four-star U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane said he believes President Trump is inching closer to a decision on using military force against Iran as the president escalates pressure on Tehran over its nuclear program. “Obviously, the president has yet to make the decision about that military option, but obviously, we can see what’s taking...

Democrats say Trump’s climate rollbacks ‘corruption in action’

Democrats are linking President Trump's unraveling of climate change regulations to a larger story about corruption, a midterm argument they think could hurt Republicans in the battles for the House and Senate this fall. While climate change itself may not be an issue driving most voters to the polls, Democrats are seeking to make a...

Mamdani works toward child care pledge as advocates press for patience

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making strides toward his campaign promise for universal child care in a phased implementation plan that has already seen some assistance by the state's governor. While the city already offers free, universal pre-K to children 4 years old and up, Mamdani has worked with Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to secure funding...

GOP senators view Lutnick’s contacts with Epstein as political liability

Republican senators are worried that revelations around Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could balloon into a bigger political liability for the GOP heading into this year’s midterm elections.  Lutnick is viewed on Capitol Hill as one of President Trump’s most influential economic advisers, and Republican senators have generally...

Democrats say Trump redistricting push backfiring as Virginia advances new House maps

Democrats believe the congressional maps making their way through Virginia's legislature, aimed at snuffing out a GOP House majority, is a product Trump put into motion himself.

Chicago-area teacher breaks silence after losing job over 2-word Facebook post supporting ICE: ‘Devastating’

A Chicago teacher was forced to resign from after posting "Go ICE" on Facebook, sparking community outrage and protests in the heavily Hispanic district.

In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now political kryptonite

Backlash to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is putting vulnerable Republicans in a tough spot, forcing them to shift their tone to appease frustrated...

Dem governor in deep-red state calls for ICE pullout, triggering clash over enforcement authority

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman fires back at Gov. Andy Beshear's call to withdraw ICE from "every city," setting up a major political showdown.

Can the United States repeat its Venezuela success in Iran?

Can the Trump administration do in Iran what it pulled off in Venezuela last month? That was the tantalizing question posed by Paul Pillar,...

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