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Michael Cohen Blows Up His Own Credibility

Here's the latest information you need to know about each prosecution Democrats are waging against the Republican presidential candidate.

Big Donors Still Hate Trump But They Hate Biden's Policies More Now

From Caregivers to Social Reformers

Directing physicians to treat their patients as racial statistics rather than an individuals is a grievous misdirection of their skills.

Wisconsin Special/General Election Confusion Caused by Gallagher

What We’re Reading in May

Discover new reads hand-picked by our editors.

Jane Fonda ‘Cannot Believe There Is a Jane Fonda Day.’ Millions of Americans Can’t Either

Los Angeles County chose the anniversary of the fall of Saigon to honor ‘Hanoi Jane.’

What My Soviet Life Taught Me About Censorship

Censorship obscures our view of reality and impedes our society’s ability to function.

Texas Family Finally Learns Fate of Man Held in Syria

Majd Kamalmaz disappeared in Syria in early 2017. American officials recently disclosed to his family that they had intelligence indicating that he was dead.

Biden Tells Morehouse HBCU Grads: 'Gaza Is Humanitarian Crisis'

President Joe Biden delivered the commencement address at Morehouse College, receiving applause and cheers but also spurring some students to turn their backs to Biden as his backing of Israel in its war with Hamas riles college graduations across…

Texas crime victims liaison pleads guilty to human smuggling with county vehicle

A former employee with the Starr County District Attorney’s office pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport undocumented people on Friday, according to court records.

Donald Trump's Multiracial Populism

For all the cries of 'racist', Trump is attracting more black and Hispanic voters than ever before.

Americans are down on the economy (again), with inflation topping election concerns

After a spurt of optimism, Americans are feeling a little more glum about the economy — again.

Trump’s Latest Abortion Position Is More Radical Than It Sounds

Trump would reenter office with broad authority to restrict abortion access. The only question is how much of it he’d use.

Sen. Ron Johnson: Convention Protest Zone Must Be Pushed Back

Sen. Ron Johnson Sunday called on the Secret Service to push protesters further away from the Republican National Convention, planned for July 15-18 in Milwaukee, saying that a nearby park is a "gathering site for all kinds of potential mayhem."

‘Never Trump?’ ‘Never Biden’ voters might loom larger.

Biden’s ceiling of support is actually lower than Trump’s right now. It’s a stark reversal from 2020 — with major implications.

Binoculars and batteries: What it’s like covering Trump’s hush money trial

Washington Post reporters Shayna Jacobs and Devlin Barrett describe the daily routine of covering Donald Trump’s trial in Manhattan criminal court.

Former HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson tells CNN's Jake Tapper "I agree completely with his ideal of shifting it to the states... because the discussions can take place between the legislators and the people."

Biden Called for Immediate Ceasefire During Commencement at Morehouse College

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marria…

Biden Flipped Georgia in 2020. This Year Could Be Different

His narrow win there in 2020 was seen as a sign of Georgia's emergence as a battleground state. But in 2024, President Biden faces a changed landscape there.

A Loss at Mercedes-Benz Slows U.A.W.’s Southern Campaign

After Mercedes workers voted against joining the United Automobile Workers, the union will have less momentum as it campaigns to organize Southern factories.

Stand Firm, Boomers — the Student Protesters Actually Are Idiots

It is perfectly reasonable to judge them on the moral rancidness of their cause, their thuggish behavior, and their willful ignorance.

Harrison Butker’s Grave Mistake concerning the Jews

Especially in today’s world, there is no place for falsely claiming that stating a belief, true or false, about the Jews will land one in jail.

Less Than Half ‘A Man in Full’

One of US television’s most experienced and talented writers has made a mess of Tom Wolfe’s second novel.

Don’t Both-Sides This One, Joe

Biden’s speech about anti-Semitism is a test of courage as well as compassion.

Doug Burgum’s primary run was short-lived. Now he’s everywhere with Trump.

Amid campaign events and TV hits, Trump allies have discussed Burgum as a possible vice-presidential candidate, even as they caution that the list remains long.

U.S. and Niger Announce Withdrawal of American Personnel by September

The announcement spells out the terms of a pullout that the Biden administration unveiled last month and comes after a military junta ousted Niger’s president last July.

Biden Draws on Themes of Manhood and Faith at Morehouse Commencement

The president’s appearance at the historically Black college in Atlanta drew some respectful but noticeable protest over U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

Top moments from Biden's Morehouse commencement address

President Biden's address to Morehouse College saw some protesters in the audience, and Biden called for a cease-fire in Israel.

Hamas Is Not Innocent of Sexual Violence

The U.N. calls it 'conflicted-related sexual violence.' Israel's Rape Crisis Centers calls it an "operational strategy." They agree that rape and other sexualized violence were part of Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid.

Biden Faces June Swoon With Reelection Hopes Fading

The month of June is shaping up to be a potential nightmare for President Biden with his re-election, his legacy and Hunter Biden's freedom all on the line over the course of a month-long gantlet....

Replacing Israel with Palestine: A Dangerous Delusion

The only plausible way forward for Palestinians is a commitment to peaceful coexistence alongside Israel.

Rubio backs Trump deportation plan, reversing previous statements: 'Invasion of the country'

Sen. Marco Rubio seemingly changed his stance on former President Trump's plan to use the military to deport millions of illegal immigrants from the country.

Biden trumpets progress for Black Americans at Morehouse College

Although a handful of Morehouse students expressed discontent over the president’s support of Israel’s war in Gaza, no one interrupted Biden’s commencement speech.

‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics

Public officials from Congress to City Hall are now regularly subjected to threats of violence. It’s changing how they do their jobs.

Gantz Issues Ultimatum to Netanyahu: Put Post-War Gaza Plan in Place By June 8, Or Else

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian.

The Real Problem with Plagiarism

Students who profess to care about justice but not about the truth will end up with neither.

U.S. and Europe Move Closer to Using Russian Assets to Help Ukraine

Finance ministers from the G7 nations are hoping to finalize a plan ahead of the group’s leaders meeting next month.

So Much for the Great UAW Unionization Wave

Workers at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama voted against unionizing with the United Auto Workers on Friday.

Biden’s Weakness With Young Voters Isn’t About Gaza

Very few Americans—even young ones—rank the Israel-Hamas war as one of their top voting priorities.

Gender Doctor: Genital Surgery is an 'Adventure for Young People'

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts.

Sunday Smiles

Can School Choice Revolution Change U.S. Education?

Corey DeAngelis bears the label 'school choice evangelist' with pride and has quickly risen as one of the most prominent voices for education freedom

Ukraine gamble pays off: Republicans face little backlash in primaries

Despite months of fear and loathing over votes on Ukraine aid, recent Republican primaries show incumbents suffering little to no effect from their votes.

Sorry, Biden's Inflation Numbers Totally Suck

New inflation data may suggest the economy is strong, but a closer look reveals major weaknesses.

David Friedman to Newsmax: Biden Prolonging Gaza Suffering

President Joe Biden is prolonging the suffering in Gaza with his threats to refuse Israel the weapons and by prematurely demanding answers about when Israel plans to end the war and about the Palestinians' future government, former U.S. Ambassador…

Biden mocked for apparent small showing of supporters in Dem city: 'Nobody cared'

President Biden was criticized on social media for video footage showing an apparent small showing of supporters greeting his motorcade as it drove through Atlanta.

Alice Stewart, a CNN Political Commentator, Dies at 58

She had appeared onscreen as a conservative voice since the 2016 presidential race. A political strategist, she had worked for Republican presidential candidates.

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democr…

Shani Louk, Laid to Rest

There are more than 100 hostages and more than 30 hostage bodies still in Gaza.

Showdown in Champagne

In the tenth instalment of ‘The So-Called Dark Ages,’ Herbert Bushman describes the epic 451 C.E. battle that pitted Attila the Hun against Gaul’s Roman and Gothic defenders.

Stefanik defends speech at Israel's Knesset torching Biden, Democrats: 'Equivocation after equivocation'

House GOP Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., defended her speech with Israeli lawmakers in Jerusalem amid President Biden's "failed leadership" on the Hamas war.

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court.

Finally (Probably), a Dutch Government

That Wilders’s ascendancy owes a great deal to the EU establishment’s handling of migration, multiculturalism, and, now, environmentalism does not seem to concern Timmermans.

The Woman Keeping the ‘Special Relationship’ Special

American partisanship turns diplomacy into a delicate dance even for the closest of allies.

After years of Democratic dominance, Nevada could be slipping from Biden’s grasp

No Republican presidential candidate has won Nevada since George W. Bush in 2004, but Democratic margins have narrowed in recent presidential elections.

College students lament interrupted and canceled commencement ceremonies due to anti-Israel unrest

Several undergaduate Jewish students talked to Fox News Digital about the recent antisemitism on college campuses and commencement interruptions by anti-Israel agitators.

U.S. and Iranian Officials Held Indirect Talks in Oman on Risks of a Wider War

The talks were the first since Iran attacked Israel last month in retaliation for its killing of an Iranian general.

Removing Debate Audience Takes Away a Crutch for Trump

One way that Biden wants to upset debate tradition is judicious - and should be the new norm.

Sen. Tim Scott: Biden Thinks Debate Mods Will Aid Him

President Joe Biden wants a one-on-one debate against former President Donald Trump - without independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - because he thinks the moderators will "run interference" for him, Sen. Tim Scott said Sunday.

Safetyism Fueled the Gaza Campus Protests

Infantilised students are lashing out at a Western civilisation they have been taught to loathe.

Lawyer preparation suggests Trump won’t testify in New York trial

Discussions that the judge had with lawyers in recent days indicate that Trump is not likely to be one of the witnesses called by the defense team.

Israel Seeks Bipartisan US Support Against Palestinian State

Israel called for bipartisan support on Sunday from the United States against the establishment of a Palestinian state, which it said would be a reward for Hamas and its backer Iran.

The Detail About Pelosi’s Attacker That Everyone Chose to Ignore

No, Paul Pelosi’s attacker was not just ‘a Canadian citizen who moved to San Francisco in his 20s.’

Pentagon Pulling US Troops From Niger by Mid-September

U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by the West African country's ruling junta will complete their withdrawal by the middle of September, the Pentagon and Nigerien defense officials said Sunday.

Republicans blast Biden administration's snub of request for info on terror watchlist nationals

Republicans are outraged at a refusal by the Biden administration to turn over data related to the number of terror watchlist encounters by Border Patrol.

Biden's 'privilege' claims sound like arguments Trump officials made before getting thrown in jail: attorney

President Biden's recent claim of privilege shares some similarities with former President Trump's attempts to use the privilege, according to one legal expert.

Accepting N.R.A. Endorsement, Trump Pledges to Be Gun Owners’ Ardent Ally

Addressing the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association, former President Donald J. Trump on Saturday promised to roll back the Biden administration’s gun-control measures if elected.

Blue Origin to fly again as space tourism struggles to get off the ground

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin hasn’t flown a space tourism mission in more than 18 months.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the State of Things

Last night’s House Oversight Committee hearing marked a new low in American politics.

Russia, China Weigh In On Nuclear War

James Buckley and the ‘Population Bomb’ That Never Went Off

The late Buckley countered the Malthusianism of his day and prophetically wondered if underpopulation might eventually become a bigger problem.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) responds to fellow Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) calling him out on social media after he criticized the chaos in the house when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) traded …

How Michael Cohen Became a Hero of the #Resistance

Democrats have pinned their hopes of locking up Donald Trump on his odious former fixer.

Judge Merchan faces critical decisions as Trump’s trial nears its end

The New York Supreme Court justice has stayed calm amid tense courtroom battles in Donald Trump’s hush money trial and public attacks by Trump and his allies.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

House Republicans Showed Up at a Campus Protest. Of Course.

Just what the college unrest needed: political theater

Saccharine IF Movie Is Charming but Shallow

IF compensates for its storytelling levity with a dose of saccharine, akin to a triple-layer chocolate cake smothered in frosting.

The Utter Absurdity of Donald Trump and RFK Jr. Running as ‘Outsiders’

Can you believe the chutzpah of these two?

Trump plans audacious Bronx rally but congressman says his borough won't be fooled

Former President Trump will hold his first campaign rally in New York since 2016 on Thursday where he aims to highlight President's Biden's record on inflation and crime.

Biden speaks at Morehouse College commencement

President Joe Biden gave a commencement speech at Morehouse, one of the country's preeminent historically Black colleges, as pro-Palestinian protests continue on campuses across the US.

The Religious Instinct in a Godless World

The religious urge is born into nearly every child. And when we do not inherit a belief system, we build our own temples.

Trump Has Long Prized Certain Tactics. His Trial Has Highlighted Them.

The former president’s criminal trial has underscored what he values: loyalty, beauty, press coverage and using allies as bullies.

The Debate Over Lab-Grown Meat

Are concerns about cultured meat justified?

Rep. Stefanik: Biden 'Equivocated' on Support of Israel

Rep. Elise Stefanik Sunday morning accused the Biden administration of having "equivocated" on its support of Israel, commenting in an interview after her address to Israel's Knesset that she wanted the nation's government to know that the America…

Mosquitoes swarm Texas town, officials blame climate change

A Texas town near Houston is dealing with another spring of exploding mosquito populations, something one local official blames on the effects of climate change.

Analyst or Moralist?

The increasingly political nature of cultural criticism does a disservice to the arts, to artists, and to criticism itself.

The New York Trump Case Is Kind of Perfect

I thought this trial was a sideshow; I now think I was wrong.

Ben Carson: Trump Doesn't Surround Himself With 'Yes People'

Dr. Ben Carson, who served as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development under former President Donald Trump, said his former boss "does not like to surround himself with 'yes' people" - including on the issue of abortion laws.

Sunday Reflection: Happy Birthday, Christianity

Let's Pick Members of Congress at Random

Sen. Rubio: Dems Contested Every GOP Election Since '00

Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio on Sunday refused to say he'll accept the 2024 presidential election results, sidestepping a commitment by declaring it's Democrats who have a history of pushing back on GOP wins.

Arizona AG confirms Rudy Giuliani served in elections case amid former Trump associate's 80th birthday party

Rudy Giuliani, a former associated of former President Donald Trump, became the final defendant served indictment among 18 charged in Arizona elections case.

ZOA's Morton Klein to Newsmax: Biden 'Defending Hamas' Survival'

President Joe Biden is supporting Hamas and defending its survival while taking a "hostile" stance toward Israel amid its nearly eight-month war in Gaza, the president of the Zionist Organization of America charged Sunday.

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out.

Let Harrison Butker Be Himself

His opinions are outgrowths of virtues in short supply: faith, fidelity to the traditional family, and respect for the different roles of husbands and wives.

What Biden and Trump Believe That Isn't True

Is the United States in a Chevalier de Panat moment? He was the obscure French nobleman who said that

Iranian president experiences 'hard landing' in helicopter: Iranian media

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi experienced a "rough landing" in a helicopter on Sunday, according to Iranian media.

N.D. Gov. Burgum: Biden Weak, Trump Strong

Americans have deep concerns about President Joe Biden's "capacity," and the election will highlight the strength of former President Donald Trump compared with a "weak" Biden, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said Sunday.

Attack a Democrat Charged With Corruption? Republicans Wouldn’t Dare.

Why is the GOP passing up such an easy election-year attack?

Bill Maher Defends Harrison Butker

U.S. doctor who refused to leave Gaza says he ‘cannot abandon my team’

Adam Hamawy and his fellow medical volunteers were trapped in Gaza after Israeli forces seized the Rafah border crossing earlier this month.

The Best Hope for Electric Cars Could Be the GOP Districts Where They’re Made

The vehicles are being adopted fastest in blue-leaning major metropolitan areas.

Biden’s Patience With Campus Protests Runs Out

Chaos in the streets—real, imagined, or exaggerated—is never to an incumbent’s advantage.

MBD: Butker Was Right to Affirm Masculinity 

‘Compared to the political speech we’re hearing out of Columbia University lately, I mean, this qualifies as . . . almost Abrahamic wisdom.’

A History of Stunts

Ryan Gosling’s new film is a love letter to an under-appreciated art.

Weekend Short: Washington Irving’s ‘The Spectre Bridegroom’

A free man’s needling of caste systems and anti-growth systems is always worth a read, and Irving does it better than most.

Sen. Vance: 'Happy to Be an Advocate' for Trump in Senate

Sen. J.D. Vance, one of several Republican politicians reportedly on former President Donald Trump's list of potential running mates, said Sunday that the main goal is getting him elected president, and at this point, he's "happy to be an advocate…

Podcast #235: Coming to Terms with Autogynephilia

‘How I see things now is that I’m a self-attracted male person who prefers to be perceived by the rest of the world as a woman. That’s who I am.‘

Man Who Kicks Balls Wants Women To Stay in the Kitchen

We're going backwards: a football player can say hateful things from a university podium while students are being arrested

Biden’s Electoral College Challenge

How demographic change is scrambling the geography of the 2024 presidential race

Stefanik to Denounce Biden, and Praise Trump, in Speech to Israeli Lawmakers

The New York congresswoman will become the highest-ranking House Republican to speak at Israel’s Parliament since the Oct. 7 attacks, in a move meant to capitalize on Democratic divisions.

Red Ties Show Up, Speak Out for Trump in NYC

How Jim Jordan tried to connect the dots on Biden’s $8 million book deal

The House Judiciary Committee chair suggests the Robert Hur report on Joe Biden says more than it does.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.

In Atlanta, Biden Warms Up His Pitch to Black Voters

The president, who is trailing key states in recent polling, tried to cast the election as a struggle for democracy itself.

Pelosi Attacker Sentencing Brings out the Loony Left