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Religion cases spark both unanimity and division at Supreme Court 

Religious rights are sparking both unanimity and deep divisions on the Supreme Court this term, with one major decision still to come. On Thursday, all nine justices sided with Catholic Charities Bureau in its tax fight with Wisconsin. But weeks earlier, the court’s 4-4 deadlock handed those same religious interests a loss by refusing to...

3 ways Trump’s policy bill hurts Tesla

Elon Musk has been feuding with President Trump over a bill the president is championing that, among other things, cuts incentives for electric vehicles and solar energy that benefit Musk’s company Tesla. Trump said Musk’s vocal opposition to Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” is based on its elimination of incentives for electric vehicles (EVs). “Elon knew...

Ocasio-Cortez faces test of her political power

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) faces a test of her political influence after endorsing a progressive candidate in the New York City mayoral race. Ocasio-Cortez backed New York state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani on Thursday, pitching him as the best chance to upset former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner since before he entered the...

TIMELINE: Inside the evolving relationship between Trump and Musk from first term to this week’s fallout

The friendship between Elon Musk and President Trump hit a major speed bump on Thursday as the two publicly sparred in a viral dispute after years of knowing each other.

Trump admin cracks down antisemitism as DOJ official exposes ‘violent rhetoric’ of radical protesters

Antisemitic incidents surge as Trump employs law-and-order tactics against hate crimes, targeting universities and foreign nationals involved in pro-Palestinian activism.

Continued court fights could put Harvard in unwinnable position vs Trump

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's move to revoke Harvard's visa program, halting a plan critics say could jeopardize international students and escalate court battles.

FLASHBACK: Musk accused Trump, GOP leaders of not wanting to cut spending — here’s where they said they would

Elon Musk clashes with President Donald Trump and GOP leaders over spending cuts, questioning their commitment despite promises to reduce the nation's $37 trillion debt.

‘Right down the line’: Medicaid reform in ‘big, beautiful bill’ divides lawmakers by party

Medicaid changes in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" have been met with a partisan division. The GOP defends the plan as needed reform, while Democrats blast it as a cut to social services.

New York’s dangerous Medical Aid in Dying Act must be rejected

New York‘s Medical Aid in Dying Act is under consideration in the state’s Senate Health Committee after passing in the state Assembly in late April. It has 25 co-sponsors in the Senate, and 32 votes are needed to pass it. Democratic leaders have expressed confidence that it will do so, and even some Republican senators […]

A rogues’ gallery of speed-demon city politicians

The competition is pretty stiff when it comes to who is the worst road-rule-breaker in city government.

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