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White House calls press dinner shooting 3rd assassination attempt on Trump
WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday described the foiled attack at the White House Correspondents Association dinne...…
Accused media gala shooter charged with attempted Trump assassination
WASHINGTON — The man accused in the shooting at a media gala attended by Donald Trump this weekend was arraigned in court Monday on charges of tryi...…
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstall slavery and climate change exhibits
A Biden-appointed judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstall scrapped exhibits about slavery and climate change that had been removed from parks and monuments across the c…
Friday's Final Word
I lay on a lilo 'til I'm lobster red, I still read the tabbies here at home in bed ...…
US Homeland Security boss Markwayne Mullin holds emotional meeting with families of loved ones murdered by illegal immigrants
Newly installed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin vowed to remove the “worst of the worst” illegal immigrants from California as he met with families whose loved ones we…
Abbott turns up heat on Talarico, Soros-backed DAs over Texas crime
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes statewide prosecutor, bail reforms and measures to remove rogue DAs as crime dominates the political debate in Texas.…
Mullin: ‘Zero tolerance’ for judicial staff who help illegal immigrants escape courthouses
The Trump administration is making an example out of two former Utah court clerks who attempted to help illegal immigrants sneak out of a courthouse and escape arrest by federal im…
LA politicians want to mandate prosperity. The $30 minimum wage proves they can’t
The Olympic Wage policy pushing pay to $30 per hour in Los Angeles could discourage investment and hiring ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.…
Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live
Both John Healey and Al Carns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment plan Peter Kyle , the business secretary, told Sky News…
Why Trump keeps flipping on Iran: A president who sees the world as he wants it to be
Trump's agenda faces reality checks on Iran, inflation, intelligence appointments, and Epstein as frustrations mount inside the White House.…
Thursday's Final Word
I turned around, she was gone, and all I had left was one little tabbie in my hand ...…
Platner campaign rocked with damning allegations from another ex-lover as Senate race heats up: report
A woman claiming to be a former partner of U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner alleges infidelity and says his Nazi tattoo story changed over time.…
Great Americans: The Wisdom of Sandra Day O’Connor
She made herself a formidable justice in the same way she had learned to brand calves, fire a rifle, or turn a bobcat into a house pet while growing up on her parents’ remote Arizo…
Democrats demand Trump ‘guarantee’ Bill Pulte will not serve as acting intelligence director after Clayton nomination – US politics live
Senate Democrats welcome president’s nomination of Jay Clayton but say Pulte must not be allowed to serve as acting director for any time US House blocks extension of powerful surv…
Abortion pills in America's water supply: Republican AGs call for the EPA to investigate possible contamination
In addition to killing unborn children in the womb and exposing their mothers to potentially fatal health risks, the abortion pill mifepristone might be contaminating America's wat…
Inside Tehran: Iranians describe IRGC's brutal rule, poverty — ask Trump to 'stay the course'
Iranians inside Tehran describe growing IRGC control, economic collapse and bread lines as Trump threatens to hit Iran hard over nuclear talks.…
Republicans Leave Huge Hole For Democrats To Take Over But Some Refusing To Learn Lesson
'Democratic success hinges on unity'…
John Healey resigns as defence secretary in disagreement with Starmer over spending – UK politics live
PM ‘unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs’ for defence, says Healey, as he also takes aim at Rachel Reeves Ryan Henderson, assistant chief constable for the Polic…
Wednesday's Final Word
Doin' the tabs and doin' it right in the evenin', it's pretty pleasin' ...…
Trump Muses About Government Taking a Piece of A.I. Companies
President Trump touched on what is an increasingly hot topic in Washington: how average Americans can get a piece of the tech industry’s A.I. windfall.…
Why Andrew Yang is building instead of waiting for Washington
Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign was based on a warning that automation and AI would hollow out the labor market and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few. At the time, …
U.K. spy powers draw U.S. scrutiny over alleged Apple encryption backdoor demand
Rep. Jim Jordan scrutinizes U.K. surveillance laws over concerns they could expose American officials' communications and strain the Five Eyes alliance.…
Iran says it is fully closing Strait of Hormuz after latest US strikes
Iran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after the United States launched strikes on “multiple targets” on Wednesday evening. “From this moment on, due to …
Top Maryland Dem denies claim that sheriff demanded she stop sexting his deputies
A dispute between two high-ranking Maryland officials has boiled over into a salacious public brouhaha in which the sheriff says he has proof he asked a county executive to stop se…
Vulnerable House Dem's 'reckless spending' on office furniture emerges as midterms heat up
Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., expensed over $40,000 in taxpayer-funded payments to a furniture company for refurbishing his district office in 2023.…
“I Love Inflation,” Trump Says, As Rates Rise Thanks to Iran War
At a press conference this afternoon, a reporter asked President Donald Trump if he is concerned about inflation rates after new data showed the consumer price index at a three-yea…
Momentum Builds to Rein In Domestic Spying Law — Whether or Not Bill Pulte Survives as Intel Chief
“I have been doing this a while,” Sen. Ron Wyden told The Intercept. “And I’ve never had this kind of bipartisan support.” The post Momentum Builds to Rein In Domestic Spying Law —…
A-G deputies warn Ben-Gvir over alleged pattern of blocking police promotions
The warning comes against the backdrop of a broader legal battle over Ben-Gvir’s authority over the police and his alleged interference in operational and personnel decisions.…
Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorized flags or slogans
Iran’s sports minister has warned FIFA that the team could halt matches if unauthorized flags are displayed or political chants heard in stadiums, raising tensions ahead of the tou…
Twenty-two states condemn Iran, front group for 'lethal' worldwide terror attacks
"We stand united in our determination to protect our countries and our people against these threats. The Islamic Republic of Iran must halt these actions now," read the statement.…
How the Epstein Files Paralyzed the Trump White House
President Trump’s advisers gathered in secret in the Situation Room without him as they struggled to handle the Epstein files scandal, our reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Sw…
Maine Kampf
Plus: Risky play, strikes on Iran, Steve Hilton advances, and more...…
Get Ready for November’s ‘Stop the Steal’
Republicans’ reactions to the Los Angeles mayoral race preview their reactions to the midterms.…
Democrats are lying about ICE protests to push their agenda
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell, "1984" The photographs spread quickly across the inte…
Emmys Better Not Forget Netflix’s Incandescent ‘Death By Lightning’ or Star Michael Shannon: “It Was Like Carrying a Fine Diamond”
"It felt like a real gift to get to tell this story," Michael Shannon tells DECIDER.…
Graham Platner wins Maine primary, Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years for murder of Austin Metcalf
Despite a string of scandals, controversial Maine Democrat Graham Platner secured his party’s Senate nomination and now heads into a high-stakes showdown with longtime Republican S…
Top takeaways from the primary elections in Maine and South Carolina: 'Movement about us'
Graham Platner cruises to Maine Democratic Senate nomination despite mounting controversies, setting up a key midterm battle against Sen. Susan Collins.…
How the Libertarian Party De-MAGAfied Itself
And could Republicans ever follow suit?…
Open Thread
What’s on your mind?…
Collins secures GOP nod in Maine Senate battle that could decide GOP majority
Sen. Susan Collins wins Maine GOP primary unopposed as she seeks a sixth term, facing Democrat Graham Platner in a crucial Senate majority battle.…
Judge permanently blocks Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas
A federal judge blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas, ruling that the method violates the Eighth Amendment’s protections against cruel and unusual punishment.…
Trump rekindles endorsement winning streak as GOP gubernatorial hopeful advances to runoff
Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette advances to South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff after Tuesday's primary, facing a crowded field of rivals.…
Bill Maher to appear in Charlie Kirk documentary, remembers loving his interview with the TPUSA leader
Bill Maher reveals he will appear in a documentary about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, saying he liked him as a person despite disagreements.…
Director of 'cash giveaway' program tailored to new mothers grilled on how taxpayer funding is used in debate
Rx Kids, a cash assistance program for new and expectant mothers, faces scrutiny from Michigan House Republicans who claim the $250 million allocation needs closer examination.…
Graham Platner ripped as 'disturbed' by former campaign director just hours before Tuesday's primary
Former campaign director says Graham Platner shouldn't be a senator, citing scandals ahead of Maine's Democratic primary against Susan Collins.…
Bombshell claims by former campaign director rock Platner’s campaign hours before polls open
Former campaign director says Graham Platner shouldn't be a senator, citing scandals ahead of Maine's Democratic primary against Susan Collins.…
Northern Ireland minister urges calm after ‘horrific and brutal’ knife attack in Belfast – UK politics live
He praised members of the public for intervening to protect the victim Full report: Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’ Badenoch said, after …
Can America Escape Race? The Paradox of Colorblindness
Ever since he attained the age of majority some four decades ago, Terence Hamilton, now 57, has voted in Mississippi's Second Congressional District, covering 30 counties across th…
Maine votes as scandal-plagued Graham Platner seeks Democratic Senate primary win - US politics live
Polls for Maine’s primary elections close at 8pm ET as it appears voters may be sticking with Platner despite string of controversies Sign up for the Breaking News US email in Bang…
Trump pressures Netanyahu to stop Iran strikes, Supreme Court could shake up California elections
President Trump is reportedly pressuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to maintain a fragile ceasefire with Iran as negotiations over a broader peace deal continue. The…
LIZ PEEK: Democrats must answer who they support if they abandon Israel
Democrats increasingly oppose Israel support as 74% of Democratic voters reject additional military aid, according to a New York Times survey.…
Maine Democrats decide fate of Senate candidate dogged by explosive allegations
Graham Platner faces controversies in Maine's Democratic Senate primary as Trump's endorsement power is tested in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial race.…
JONATHAN TURLEY: California proves voters get the government they tolerate
California's slow vote counting and billions wasted on a high-speed train to nowhere illustrate what Jonathan Turley calls the politics of low expectations.…
Open Thread
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The ‘crooked’ charge against NBC: Why the Donald Trump-Kristen Welker slugfest went off the rails
President Donald Trump called the press "crooked" and ended his NBC interview abruptly after getting into repeated clashes with Kristen Welker.…
Democratic Socialist Overcomes GOP-Funded Opponent to Advance in Los Angeles Mayor Race
City Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November general election. The post Democratic Socialist Overcomes GOP-Funded Opponent to Ad…
Monday's Final Word
A bolt of fear went through him as tabs thundered through the sky ...…
Adam Schiff calls for Senate to ‘vigorously oppose’ Trump’s effort to make Todd Blanche his permanent attorney general – live
California Democratic senator says Blanche ‘has been unable to put aside his role as Donald Trump’s criminal defense lawyer and represent the American people instead’ Trump nominat…
Reflecting on Politics in 2026
It has been something of a revelation to see liberals get upset by Donald Trump cleaning up the District.…
How Trump acolytes seized on UK teen’s killing to push anti-immigration agenda
Senior administration officials jump on death of Henry Nowak – and statements echo language of the far right Over a breathtaking few days that spanned Saturday’s 82nd anniversary o…