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Ahead of ICE ops, New Orleans police leader lambasted for comments about enforcement of immigration law

New Orleans police chief Anne Kirkpatrick sparks viral controversy claiming immigration violations are "civil issues" her department won't enforce.

Minnesota government workers blame Walz for 'massive fraud' amid allegations against Somali community

The Minnesota Department of Human Service Employees group accuses Gov. Tim Walz of failing to act on fraud warnings and retaliating against whistleblowers.

Noem: Asylum Restarts After Proper Vetting Done

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that the administration won't restart asylum claims until every applicant is thoroughly vetted under the new standards established by President Donald Trump.

Saturday's Final Word

It's Not Racist To Notice Somali Fraud

The recent scandal reveals an uncomfortable truth: different cultures lead to different outcomes.

The Free Birth Cult

An investigation sheds light on what can happen when women emphatically pursue ‘free’ birth.

Congress races against 3-week deadline to tackle massive year-end legislative agenda

Lawmakers sprint to finish major legislation, including Obamacare subsidy reforms and appropriations bills, with Jan. 30 funding deadline looming.

Stop the Trial Lawyer Tax

‘We Intended the Strike to Be Lethal’ Is Not a Defense

The laws of war, incorporated in the federal war crimes statute, prohibit the killing of people who have been rendered hors de combat.

D.C. police to begin patrolling with National Guard after fatal attack

If enacted on a long-term basis, the change would significantly shift the way National Guard troops have worked with law enforcement in the District since their arrival.

Trump's 'Third World' Immigration Pause Is Common Sense

A day after two National Guard soldiers were shot, one fatally, in a barbaric terrorist attack in Washington, DC, President Trump declared that the United States will permanently pause migration from all Third World countries. The announcement lan…

Top 5 game-changers from the 2025 campaign trail

Five pivotal moments shaped 2025 off-year elections: Democratic gains, affordability crisis, Virginia scandal, redistricting battles and NYC political shift.

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.

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.

Let Us Walk In the Light Of the Lord: Sunday Reflection

People Are Underestimating America’s Groyper Problem

Rising American anti-Semitism isn’t a foreign influence operation.

Trump freezes Afghan visas after DC shooting — as he quietly eyes land strikes in Venezuela

Trump administration announces stricter immigration limits after an Afghan national allegedly shot National Guard members near White House, leaving one dead and one in critical condition.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

AOC and Bernie Sanders Are Not the Same

On April 14th, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) took to the stage in Utah before a crowd of thousands.

Sunday Smiles

Kash Patel Says Case Against James Comey Is 'Not Done'

FBI Director Kash Patel talks about the agency's crackdown on crime networks and foreign espionage, the 'burn bags,' and more.

Thanksgiving Socialism

So, Barack and Bubba Were Hangin' Out

Anita Gorecki-Robbins to Newsmax: CIA Must Release Alleged Guard Shooter's Files

CIA Director John Radcliffe is "sitting on a ton of information" and must release the details about the Afghan accused of killing one guardsman, critically wounding another, and who became involved with the CIA in Afghanistan before being cleared …

Put That Smile to Work, Mr. Mayor

How Will AI Shape Future? This Past Invention Offers a Clue

The science of combining basic elements in novel ways led to countless new classes of products and services.

In Announcing Pardon of Drug Trafficker While Threatening Venezuela, Trump Displays Contradictions

President Trump’s statements on social media less than 24 hours apart showed the dissonance in his campaign against drug trafficking.

Inside NORAD’s holiday command: How the same team that tracks Santa guards North America

NORAD's Santa tracker uses military radar and satellites protecting North America to follow Santa's Christmas Eve journey in a nearly 70-year tradition.

DHS swept Chicago to get ‘the worst’ criminals. Many have no record.

Aggressive tactics in Chicago have been deployed in DHS’s “Operation Midway Blitz” to round up more than 4,000 people, only a small portion of whom have major criminal records.

The BPA Panic and the Distortion of Science

A new article in MIT’s ‘Undark’ magazine recycles old misinformation about a supposedly toxic chemical.

Too Much Gilbert

The author of ‘Eat Pray Love’ has returned with a new memoir, which features all the usual problems with her writing writ large.

Ahead of Primary Elections, Time Is Running Out in the Fight Over Congressional Maps

As partisan battles rage and courts wrangle proposals, the relentless pace of the calendar will force states to act — or land in murky legal ground.

Has the Gay-Rights Revolution Gone Too Far for Our Own Good?

The hyper-sexualized nature of many gay subcultures threatens to undo the important human-rights progress we’ve made over the course of my lifetime.

What Happens When Attention Seeking Eclipses Policy Making

In the sweep of history, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s time in Congress will be a blip.

Navarro's Book a Raw Retelling of His Experience in Prison

White House senior adviser Peter Navarro recounts his time in a federal prison in

You Can’t Dismantle the Administrative State If You Are Expanding It

The MAGA right will start to care only when the administrative state that Trump is fashioning falls into the hands of the Democrats.

He reunited families separated under Trump. Now he’s running for Congress.

Jonathan White, a longtime civil servant who fought Trump officials’ efforts to separate migrant families, says Democrats must do more to combat the president.

NYC Protesters Target Black Friday Shoppers and ICE

CNN Political Briefing

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

Fred Fleitz to Newsmax: Trump Will Bomb Venezuelan Targets

President Donald Trump is escalating efforts to disrupt Venezuelan drug trafficking operations but preparing for targeted military strikes, not a ground invasion, former CIA analyst Fred Fleitz told Newsmax on Sunday.

Trump highlights federal law granting presidential power to halt immigration as crackdown escalates

President Trump shared Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, outlining presidential powers to suspend alien entry after National Guard shooting.

The Old Guard Is Not Gone Yet

While the sitting president rage-posted, mourners memorialized Dick Cheney—and an earlier political era.

Hegseth conscripts the Pentagon for Trump’s ‘retribution campaign’

In threatening to deploy the military justice system against Democrats, Hegseth has joined Trump’s norm-shattering bid to punish political foes.

Hegseth defends lethal strikes against alleged drug traffickers: 'Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends Trump administration strikes on Caribbean drug vessels, stating that, "Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them."'

Trump: Biden 'Screwed' US With Open, Unchecked Entry

President Donald Trump took to social media Sunday to blast former President Joe Biden and his administration over their immigration and asylum policies, accusing them of having "really screwed our country."

The Murder of Iryna Zarutska | Media Bias, Ideology & Selective Outrage

Why did this particular crime cut through the daily background noise of American violence?

Afghans Who Assisted U.S. During the War Underwent Rigorous Vetting

Former officials said the C.I.A. diligently assessed those who partnered with its forces, like the man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington.

The Unsung Hero of Rolling Thunder Mine

The President Is Losing Control of Himself

Donald Trump’s outbursts on social media this week were different than usual.

Congressional committees to scrutinize U.S. killing of boat strike survivors

The Senate and House armed services committees’ pledge followed a Washington Post report revealing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that a U.S. strike leave no survivors.

(Some) MAGA Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

What does it mean to be female and conservative in 2025?

Sliwa to Newsmax: Judges, Politicians Enabling 'Turnstile' Crime Crisis

America's major cities are suffering from a "turnstile criminal justice system" driven by judges and politicians who refuse to keep violent offenders off the streets, Guardian Angels founder and former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa …

Hidden in Plain Sight

How sex abuse has gone undetected inside Australia’s childcare sector.

Trump's Bigoted Response to National Guard Shooting

Like dictators before him, Trump's road to tyranny is paved with hate

Father Chris Alar to Newsmax: Nigeria Crisis Far Worse Than Reported

President Donald Trump is vowing action against the Islamic radicals holding more than 250 children and teachers in Nigeria, and Father Chris Alar said on Newsmax Sunday that the crisis is far more severe than global leaders and the media acknowle…

Makary: Fauci Orchestrated Massive Covid Cover-Up

Makary, a former professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, explained to Pod Force One host Miranda Devine that as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NI...

The Myth of 1929 Lives On

Andrew Ross Sorkin’s new book, like many before it, treats the Great Crash and FDR’s response it as a morality play.

The Pernicious Effects of Grade Inflation

Professor Rich Vedder looks at the reasons for grade inflation and its consequences.

Trump says airlines should consider Venezuelan airspace closed

President Donald Trump’s announcement follows growing U.S. threats to attack Venezuela.

Cory Booker Weds Alexis Lewis in a Private Ceremony

The couple married at a courthouse in Newark days before hosting an intimate wedding in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. They shared their wedding details exclusively with The New York Times.

Yuriy Sak to Newsmax: 'Ukraine Wants Peace, Russia Wants Ukraine'

Russia is seeking territorial gains rather than a diplomatic settlement, even as the U.S. prepares for a new round of high-stakes talks with Moscow this week, said Yuriy Sak, a former adviser to Ukraine's minister of strategic industries, on Newsm…

Poll: 63 Percent Say 4-Year Degree Not Worth Cost

More than 6 in 10 registered voters say a four-year college degree is not worth the cost, according to a new NBC News poll. Just 33% now say a four-year degree is worth the cost — a drop of 20 points since June 2013, according to the survey releas…

Schumer accuses Trump of pushing US toward ‘foreign war’ with Venezuela

Schumer warns Trump's Venezuela actions push U.S. toward war without congressional approval, citing constitutional concerns over military force and oversight.

Trump's Clown Car Cabinet Keeps Humiliating Him

The president said he assembled the most talented and impressive Administration in history. But a series of recent embarrassments from Trump officials suggests otherwise.

Sen. Mullin: Trump Not Sending Troops Into Venezuela

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., dismissed speculation that President Donald Trump intends to launch strikes in Venezuela or send American forces into the country.

How Foreign Funding Is Shaping Australia’s Energy Debate | Quillette Cetera Ep. 58

From offshore funding networks to the economic costs of unreliable renewables, this episode explores how Australia’s energy policy has been shaped by overseas interests—and what’s at stake if the country doesn’t change course.

Massachusetts Bill to Establish Stacked-Deck Transgender Commission

If you thought that the transgenderism obsession was finally ebbing, you’d be wrong.

The Ghislaine Maxwell Emails

Extra toilet paper is just one of the privileges the former Epstein associate is enjoying in prison.

The Trump Steamroller Is Broken

Infighting. Bad polls. Party divisions. Midterm fears. It’s all back.

As Democrats search for their ‘MAGA,’ author catches Jeffries’ attention

The minority leader is trying out a venture capitalist’s new book title, “Strong Floor, No Ceiling,” as the Democrats’ centrist answer to “Make America Great Again.”

How Gabbard 'Hunters' Pounced on CIA for Kennedy Files

The officials arrived at the secret CIA archival facility in the Washington area one morning in early April. Their mission: to seize still-classified CIA files on the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.

In a time of crisis, Trump falls back on rants rather than unity

President Trump has used the language of divisiveness at a time when tragedy demands measured leadership.

Lawmakers Voice Support for Congressional Reviews of Trump's Military Strikes on Boats

House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers, R-Ala., and Ranking Member Adam Smith, D-Wash., issued a joint statement Saturday in response to reports that U.S. forces carried out a follow-up strike in the Caribbean.

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.

Blaine Holt to Newsmax: Vetting Failures Demand 'Season of Accountability'

The U.S. must begin a "season of accountability" over immigration and vetting failures that contributed to the shootings of National Guard soldiers Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe in Washington, D.C., last week, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Blain…

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…

Sen Cory Booker marries fiancé Alexis Lewis in intimate DC ceremony

Sen. Cory Booker announces marriage to Alexis Lewis on social media, sharing wedding photos after private ceremony in D.C. and Newark courthouse.

Fareed explains why AI's massive energy demands are straining the power grid, but also why AI could enable big breakthroughs in sustainability and clean energy.

Watchdog group hits Letitia James with bar complaint after federal judge tosses case

A conservative-aligned watchdog group has filed a bar complaint urging an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Rep Troy Nehls, a Trump ally, will not seek re-election as twin brother announces campaign to replace him

Texas Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, announces plans for his retirement to focus on his family, while his identical twin brother launched a campaign to replace him.

Thanksgiving: Another Collectivist Disaster Forgotten

The Pilgrims tried communal ownership — and nearly starved.

Why Donald Trump Seems Taken With Zohran Mamdani

The president likes winners. And the mayor-elect proved he can charm a foe.

Vice President Kamala Harris, a former US senator from California who previously served as the state's attorney general, could be the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket after receiving President Joe Biden's support t…

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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.

Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace Closed

President Trump said days earlier that the United States could “very soon” expand its campaign of killing people at sea suspected of drug trafficking to attacking Venezuelan territory.

Why Britain Signed a Treaty with the Māori—but Not with Australia’s Aboriginal Peoples

Why did Britain negotiate a treaty with Māori chiefs in New Zealand but claim Australia as terra nullius—“land belonging to no one”?

Top Trump Aides to Meet With Ukrainians in Florida on Sunday

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to discuss peace terms again after an uproar over a 28-point proposal drafted with Russian input.

Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends

David Sacks, the Trump administration’s A.I. and crypto czar, has helped formulate policies that aid his Silicon Valley friends and many of his own tech investments.

A Terror Attack in Washington, D.C.

This is not a tragedy — it is an atrocity. The voting public should and likely will regard it as such.

The Shutdown Is Over, but Its Damage Is Not

Its effects will linger for some time.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Every State Is a Border Patrol State

Far from the southern border, agents are leading raids on U.S. cities.

The Unwelcome Truth about Rape

For their research showing that rape is generally motivated by sexual desire, Randy Thornhill and Craig Palmer were subjected to death threats and hounded in their personal and professional lives. And yet, they were right.

Rubio: Ukraine Peace Talks 'Very Productive,' but More Work Needed

A meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Florida on Sunday was "very productive," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, adding that work still remains toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?

How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science

The Fear Taking Hold Among Indiana Republicans

“I’d rather my house not get firebombed.”

Friday's Final Word

The Truth About South Africa’s Farm Murders & White Exodus

Why are people fleeing the country? Is the threat of genocide being exaggerated—or ignored?

China’s (Latest) Rare Earth Move

Notice how Beijing, the world’s most effective greenwasher, is labeling rare earths as ‘green’ minerals.

Lawmakers Suggest Follow-Up Boat Strike Could Be a War Crime

Top Republicans have joined Democrats in demanding answers about the escalating military campaign the Trump administration says is aimed at targeting drug traffickers.

Somalia Is Suddenly Heaven on Earth According to X Users

Thanksgiving: The Conservative’s Holiday

A feeling of profound gratitude is central to the conservative sensibility.

What Drove the DC Shooter?

Democrats may have influenced the motive of the Afghan refugee who ambushed two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.

FBI Still Hasn't Released Critical Details on Thomas Crooks

Would-be assassin Thomas Crooks extensively searched the name and address of Rep. James Comer, King Charles and former FBI Director Christopher Wray before the 20-year-old shot Donald Trump at a ...

Fun with Immigration Statistics

‘Net’ migration, eh?

In the wake of the Republican National Convention earlier this month, Fareed speaks with historian Niall Ferguson about how and why the modern-day GOP has changed since the Reagan era of the 1980s.

Why I’m Thankful for America

Every day that I am fortunate enough to belong to this country is a blessing.

MAGA’s Weak Gods

Rusty Reno and the American postliberal revolt against the postwar consensus.

How “Sensitivity Readers” Made Modern Fiction Boring

A critical look at how well-intentioned editorial “sensitivity” can narrow creative risk-taking and homogenise contemporary fiction.

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…

Ukraine’s top negotiator resigns, but peace talks carry on.

Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence

David Gentile had been found guilty for his role in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.

In Houston suburbs, Abbott’s attacks on CAIR unnerve Muslim residents

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) designated CAIR — a Muslim advocacy and civil rights group — a “foreign terrorist” group, along with the Muslim Brotherhood.

Suspected National Guard attacker will face murder charge, prosecutor says

The death of one of the two National Guard members shot in downtown D.C. spurred the upgraded charge agains the suspect as the act of violence sparked a nationwide investigation.

Political Confusion as Texas Awaits Supreme Court’s Ruling on Redistricting

A decision on the state’s new congressional map will affect five House seats and could help determine control of the chamber next year.

U.S. halts all asylum decisions, pauses visas for Afghan nationals

The decisions come a day after President Donald Trump vowed to “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries,” among other threats.

The Political Price Shock of Data Centers and Electric Bills

Democrats zeroed in on utilities and affordability to win Republican support in upset elections in Georgia and Virginia. Can the same playbook work in 2026?

“Nothing Is to Be Feared. Everything Is to Be Understood.”

An interview with Peggy Sastre.