Political parties in the United States were once real organizations. They were the vehicle that funneled people into political engagement and served as the forum to iron out policy disagreements and set governing priorities. Those days are as obsolete as the torchlight parades that the early Republican Party held throughout the country to rally support […]
A great deal has been written this year about the tensions between White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House national security communications adviser John Kirby. Their uneasy relationship reflects a host of internal and external expressions of doubt about Jean-Pierre’s lackluster performance, internal disagreements about whether to support Israel, and legitimate confusion about […]
Retired Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille woke up on Jan. 9, 2023, in Antarctica, ready to embark on the first of seven skydiving jumps that were deemed skydiving’s most elusive feat, the “Triple 7” — seven skydives on seven continents in seven days. For Sarraille and his team of nine former United States and Canadian special […]
After the circus at Columbia University wound down with the end of the school year, it is impossible to ignore that New York City has become a spectacle. New York, with the largest population of Jews outside of Israel, is now a haven for Israel-haters and antisemites. On Oct. 8, Times Square saw some of […]
The Biden administration built a floating pier off Gaza at the cost of $320 million. Hamas mortared it on April 25, before it opened, just to let the Americans know who’s boss. A senior Hamas official told the Associated Press that any foreign soldiers would be treated as “an occupying force and aggression.” The Biden administration has not […]
When Monty Python is remembered these days, it’s generally for its two seminal films, Holy Grail and Life of Brian, or Spamalot, the musical inspired by the former. When aficionados of the British act’s inimitable brand of surreal sketch comedy are reminded about the television series that launched the troupe into fame, however, they usually […]
A growing bird flu epidemic has spread through American cattle and poultry, sparking harsh warnings from federal health and food safety regulators to avoid raw milk and eggs. It’s all coming amid a surge in the number of people drinking raw, non-pasteurized milk, a trend that could lead to dangers not limited to bird flu. Because it...
Democrats are leaning into protecting birth control as part of their election year push on reproductive rights, looking to emphasize Republican efforts opposing protections many voters say they support. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) plans to hold a vote next month on the Right to Contraception Act. The effort will likely be blocked,...
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is seen as the early underdog in the race to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (Ky.) as Senate GOP leader, but he’s touting something that sets him apart from his two rivals: a close personal relationship with former President Trump. Senate insiders say Scott doesn’t have much of a chance of being...
Nikki Haley's decision to back former President Trump is a big development in the 2024 race that is likely to help unify Republicans further behind a candidate who has somewhat divided them. While Trump steamrolled though the primaries, a substantial protest vote in contest after contest has emerged for Haley — a concern for the...