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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…

In the opening minutes of her radio interview with Charlamagne tha God, Vice President Kamala Harris...

‘Hi My Sweetheart’

The latest example of Beijing’s intimidation tactics against Taiwan.

Trump's Town Hall Takes Strange Musical Twist

The former president turned a town hall into a concert in Pennsylvania, dancing and singing along to

Asked about the threats that Donald Trump has been making to target his adversaries with the...

Trump Gives the Harris Campaign What It Needs

And Republicans who ignore Trump’s shorthand illiberalism are abdicating basic civic duty.

Trump Signals Skepticism of Google Breakup, Citing Competition With China

The former president also said he would do “something” to make Google “more fair” if he regained the presidency.

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.

A New Kind of Racism

An expansive new definition of anti-Palestinian racism could stymie free and open discussion of the Israel–Palestine conflict.

The Ku Klux Klandle

Snowflakes read a snowflake design as sinister hoods.

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.

Donald Trump’s Fascist Romp

After the former president described American citizens as “the enemy within,” Glenn Youngkin reveals his own complicity.

‘Politics Can Do Strange Things to Demented People’

Campaigning in Pennsylvania, both Donald Trump and Barack Obama landed on a similar, aggressive line of attack: They don’t care about you.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Towards a Post-Hamas Future

The events of 7 October did not benefit Palestinians in any way.

Whitmer's Social Media Guru Is EXACTLY Who You Think

Motivational Post of the Day: Imagine a Dem Sweep

The Secret of Trump’s Economic Message

When he speaks about the economy, he sounds like a child—which might be the source of his appeal.

Nathan Wade grilled by House investigators probing Georgia Trump prosecution

Former Fulton County prosecutor Nathan Wade was on Capitol Hill for a closed-door deposition on Tuesday.

Afghan ISIS terror plot: Biden admin agencies point fingers as lawmakers demand answers

The vetting of an Afghan national accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack is under scrutiny, with government agencies pointing fingers on the matter.

How Russia Evades Western Sanctions

Shady trade routes and oil tankers keep the Russian economy ticking over.

Why Hispanics Are Becoming Less Reliably Democratic

Making sense of a long-emerging trend.

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.

Kamala Harris, the Sex Candidate

It’s the minute you get into topics like international affairs, the economy, or anything that involves governing that she gets clearly out of her depth.

Gallup: Even Democrats Are Losing Faith in the Media

In addition to increasing loans for small businesses and expanding access to capital, Kamala Harris also...

Trump Cuts PA Rally Short Amid 'Health Emergencies'

The Sword of Damocles over Iran

The destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities may be imminent—here’s why.

Election 2024 live updates: Harris appears in Detroit with Charlamagne tha God; Trump heading to Georgia

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

Tim Walz spoke briefly at a cafe in Butler County, 15 miles from the location of...

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…

Three Days on the Campaign Trail With Harris

The Democratic nominee launched an intense interview campaign, with a story to tell in her quest for the presidency

When Kamala Harris talks about the different visions that she and Donald Trump have for the...

The Trump Believability Gap

Voters detest the things that Trump wants to do. But they just don’t believe he’ll follow through.

A Shift in the Race

A few days ago, there was a report that the Harris campaign is in trouble and the Trump campaign is "extremely bullish" on former President Donald Trump's chances to win the presidency.

CNN: Say, Remember When Kamala Pledged to Prosecute Oil Producers Rather Than Praise Them?

Trump Breaks Down Onstage

At a campaign event last night, Trump got bored—and weirdness ensued.

Trump Touts First-Term Wins, Plans for Economic Revival

During a Tuesday interview at the Economic Club of Chicago, former President Donald Trump boasted about accomplishments in his first term and presented bold plans to revitalize American prosperity, confidently discussing tariffs, job creation, and…

Michael Whatley to Newsmax: Trump 'Knows What He's Talking About in the Economy'

Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley told Newsmax on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump has outlined "a lot of very specific policies" for improving the economy during his on-stage interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday.

Nature Promotes Views of Anti-Israel Demonstrator

The editors of this once venerable and important science journal are destroying its reputation, putting ideology over the pursuit of scientific knowledge.

Charlamagne tha God notes that one of the most damaging arguments against Kamala Harris in the...

Harris campaign rejects claims of plagiarism

Some experts say the incidents are modest and unlikely to reflect an intentional effort to take credit.

7 October, One Year Later with David Benatar: Quillette Cetera Episode 40

On the anniversary of 7 October, philosopher David Benatar discusses the ethical questions it raises and about his new book, “Very Practical Ethics.”

Charlamagne tha God immediately launched into questions with Kamala Harris about her record as a prosecutor,...

Searching for Presidential Rhetoric

Students should study extensively the presidential rhetoric of earlier times, because it often demonstrates civility far better than the rhetoric of the present.

Biden's Border Policy Led to Sex Trafficking Explosion

Biden's border policies have led to an explosion in the forced prostitution of migrants in the U.S. 'If I wanted to, I could order a girl within 15 minutes.'

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.

With Trump Facing Threats, Security and Politics Intersect as Never Before

After two assassination attempts and amid threats from Iran, Donald Trump relies for his safety on the same agencies that he has long assailed as part of a hostile deep state.

Biden-Harris admin warns Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid, leaked letter reveals

The U.S. warned Israel that it needs to quickly improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or be at risk of violating U.S. law and possibly jeopardizing crucial security aid to the country.

The Return of the Black Flags

The conditions that first produced ISIS have been left to fester as part of a wider malign neglect toward the Muslim Middle East in the aftermath of the Iraq war.

Harris' Press Tour Was a Missed Opportunity

The plan for the vice president's campaign press blitz seemed to be: Talk to everyone and say nothing.

Israel Needs Victory, Not a Ceasefire

Top Trump Officials Join the Fight against China’s State-Level Influence Campaign

A new nonprofit will address the growing security challenges posed by China in areas traditionally overseen by states and municipalities.

Trump says GOP is 'party of common sense' during contentious Bloomberg interview

Former President Trump said the Republican Party is “the party of common sense" Tuesday during a contentious interview with Bloomberg News in Chicago.

From cease-fire push to boots on the ground in Israel: US seemingly accepts involvement in escalating war

The U.S. is now more deeply entrenched in the conflict in the Middle East after a pivotal move to send troops to Israel was announced this week.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

Speaker Johnson Accuses CBS of Selectively Editing Interview

CBS News is under fire for the second time in two weeks after House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accused the mainstream news network of selectively editing out 5 minutes of his answers from a pre-taped interview that aired over the weekend.

Harris support for EVs could tank campaign in critical swing state, expert says

Vice President Kamala Harris' previous support for electric vehicle mandates and subsidies could cost her votes in the critical swing state of Michigan in November.

When asked for her position on reparations, Kamala Harris replies: “It has to be studied. There’s...

When asked for her thoughts on Donald Trump’s claim that he would use the Alien Enemies...

Ruh Roh. Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores

Small Business Administration Depletes Disaster Loan Funds

Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.

Netanyahu's Likud Party Continues Surge in Polls

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party continues to rise in the polls with the premier likely to be reelected if elections were held today, a survey showed Tuesday.

Kamala Harris’s ‘Plagiarism Scandal’ Isn’t Her Fault. Why Can’t the New York Times Just Admit the Issue?

The fault lies with Harris’s ghostwriter. But the paper’s mindlessly defensive turtle-shell reaction is at least comically revealing.

Why Should the U.S. Wish to Be More Like China?

The American dream is not dead. And globally, the free-enterprise system has delivered astonishing results.

Podcast #254: In Defence of Beauty

Iona Italia talks to artist Megan Gafford about how we have come to value statement-making over beauty and craftsmanship in art and architecture.

The Question Hanging Over Harris’s Campaign

Can she say no?

Trump to Bloomberg: Pa., Mich., Focus on Election Night

Former President Donald Trump told Bloomberg Television on Tuesday that on election night, he will be focused on Pennsylvania, Michigan and Arizona.

Bigots for Harris

The Harris campaign is putting out proposals that appeal to a tiny, spiteful cohort of far-left agitators.

Fox News Politics: Nathan Wade grilled

The latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content

Harris' Surrogate Strategy Has a Glaring Problem

With political polarization at historic highs, it's unclear whether there are enough undecided or persuadable voters to make up for an underperforming Democratic base.

Towards a New Liberal International Order

It is time for democratic countries to accept that the existing system is broken and that they must develop a new global security architecture.

Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding Plane

The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.

Trump Might Win Because Democrats Are Too Extreme

A Donald Trump victory on Election Day would raise hard questions for Democrats. How could they have lost to such a uniquely awful opponent?

US Official Claims ISIS Behind Foiled Election Day Plot

Anonymous United States officials are claiming the FBI has foiled a plot by ISIS-K, the Afghanistan branch of ISIS, to carry out an act of terrorism on Election Day.

Georgia Officials Report Record Turnout on First Day of Early Voting

Democrats and Republicans alike have crusaded for residents to get to the polls early as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris aggressively seek the state’s 16 electoral votes.

Why Worry about the Rising Federal Debt?

The accumulation of government debt has a host of unintended and undesirable consequences.

Why We Should Keep the Electoral College

Direct popular election of the president is just one aspect of the progressive agenda for omnipotent government. It should be fought tooth and nail.

Pander Plotz: Michigan Arabs Refuse to Endorse Kamala

The Plot To Manage American Politics

Elites are building a system to control and constrain Americans' self-expression and political freedom.

As Black Voters Hesitate on Harris, Democrats Race to Win Them Over

With a frenzy of activity, the vice president and her allies are trying to strengthen her support with Black voters, whose growing alienation the party’s leaders had not confronted directly until now.

Megan Marshack Dies at 70; Was With Nelson Rockefeller at His Death

She was at the center of rumors about the former vice president’s last moments, but she remained silent about their association until she wrote her own obituary.

Over-Learning the Lessons of Iraq

Russia, Iran, and the failure of US resolve.

GOP to Pour $10.5 Million Into Michigan Senate Race

Republicans are set to pour an additional $10.5 million to aid former Rep. Mike Rogers in his bid to defeat Democrat Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the open Michigan senate seat, Axios reported Tuesday.

Harris ramps up outreach to Black male voters as polls suggest Trump making gains

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are locked in a margin-of-error battle for the White House, and Harris is making a full-court press for Black men.

Trump: Would Be 'Smart Thing' to Maintain Dialogue With Putin

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday refused to say whether he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office, as reported in journalist Bob Woodward's latest book, but said it would be a "smart thing" to maintain dialogue.

The Harris Campaign Needs a Course Correction

The vice president's eager embrace of Republican support is one sign that the mistakes of 2016 are being repeated.

In Bloomberg Interview, Trump Declines to Comment on Speaking With Putin

Donald J. Trump declined to comment on whether he’d talked with the Russian president since leaving office. But he added, “If I have a relationship with people, that’s a good thing.”

CNN Political Briefing

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

Tales of Creation and Adaptation

The journey of two novels from mind to page to silver screen.

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…

Trump Brags About His Math Skills and Economic Plans. Experts Say Both Are Shaky.

In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.

The Most Dramatic Shift in U.S. Public Opinion

The size and speed of the immigration backlash over the past four years are nearly unheard-of.

New report warns bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang's footprint will remain in US ‘for decades'

Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang that has sparked national headlines, will likely remain in the U.S. for decades, according to a new report being released this week.

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.

The Russia Hoax Is Still Not a Hoax

So much for “America First.”

Border Patrol Takes a Pass on Kamala Harris

Did The New York Times Publish a Hoax?

Trafalgar Group Poll: Trump Edges Harris in North Carolina

The latest Trafalgar Group poll out of North Carolina shows former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris in the key battleground state by two points, 46% to 44%, with exactly three weeks to go until Election Day.

Popular PA Democratic mayor warns Trump is ‘out-messaging’ Harris: 'I get more from Colbert'

Easton Mayor Salvatore Panto Jr. spoke to Fox News Digital for an interview on Monday, when he warned that the Democratic campaign apparatus messaging is lacking.

Bidens on the trail: President and first lady campaign in the biggest of the battlegrounds

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden head to battleground Pennsylvania to campaign for down-ballot Democrats and Vice President Kamala Harris in her race against former President Trump.

Where Trump and Harris Stand on Immigration

Maggie Astor, a politics reporter for The New York Times, breaks down where former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris stand on immigration.

Bloomberg: Harris Declined Interview on Economy

Vice President Kamala Harris declined a chance to share her economic agenda with the Economic Club of Chicago and Bloomberg News, an editor said Tuesday.

Kamala Harris’s Muted Message on Mass Deportation

The Democrat’s sense of vulnerability on the immigration issue may explain why she’s been reticent about Trump’s drastic plan.

Reverse Sexism in Australian Research

Grant applications should be assessed on their scientific merits—not on the sex or political leanings of the applicant.

The Case for Kamala Harris

The Atlantic’s endorsement

Cooke: That Harris Masculinity Ad Is ‘Pathetic and Embarrassing’

‘The people who made it don’t know the sort of people to whom they’re trying to appeal.’

Presidental Campaigns Edgy About 'October Surprise'

Three weeks before the 2024 presidential election, a potential October surprise looms over a race that polls show is too close to call.

Trump’s Border Plans Are Light on Details but Strong on Fury

The former president’s sweeping immigration proposals face daunting challenges, but voters still trust his positions more than his opponent’s.

November Will Be Worse

Hurricane disinformation was just the start.

Local officials face off against Georgia's elections board over rule that could shake up November

A new set of rules by Georgia's State Elections Board is facing a flurry of legal challenges.

Fed Should Beware Turning Too Dovish Too Soon

Wobbles in the bond market suggest investors think the US central bank turned too dovish too soon

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.

Is the Government Hiding Deaths from Hurricane Helene? Almost Certainly

Do Democrats Hate Religion?

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow dissects the Democratic Party's relationship with religious Americans on

Nearly 100 People Are Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm’s wrath in the state.

U.S. warns Israel it will withhold arms unless Gaza aid starts flowing

The Biden administration set a 30-day deadline for Israel to improve Palestinians’ access to food, medicine and other necessities.

Robinson Launches $50M Defamation Suit Against CNN Over 'High-Tech Lynching'

Confessions of a Republican Exile

A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.

AARP Poll: Harris Draws Even With Trump in Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris has pulled into a dead heat in the key battleground state of Michigan with former President Donald Trump at 46% each, according to a poll commissioned by the AARP and released Tuesday.