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Only Takes One Day of the New Dem Poster Girl: Wantin' to Tele-Porter Katie Out of Here

Whose Independence?

The question of what Jefferson meant by “all men” has defined American law and politics for too long.

CNN Political Briefing

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

Inside the Government Conspiracy To Shut Down Federalist

Federalist CEO Sean Davis testifies about how the government and Big Tech censored The Federalist and other conservatives in a Senate hearing.

Bioethics Is Not a ‘Moral Tradition’

The pretense that it is stacks the deck in favor of a secular hegemony over our public health policies.

Texas National Guard troops are active in Chicago area, military says

Around 200 Texas National Guard soldiers and 300 soldiers from the Illinois National Guard will protect ICE agents and federal property, the military said.

The Black Loyalists

Thousands of African Americans fought for the British—then fled the United States to avoid a return to enslavement.

Trump builds case for deploying National Guard to Chicago, Portland

The president said he would pursue designating antifa a “foreign terrorist organization” and called for Democratic officials in Chicago to be jailed.

We Won't Stand for Trump Scapegoating Chicago

Trump is not only scapegoating our city; he is plotting to make the neighborhoods of working families, immigrants and communities of color the staging grounds for authoritarian force.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

Retribution Is Here

The president’s threats of revenge are no longer bluster.

Trump Becomes Favorite for Nobel Peace Prize

President Donald Trump has surged to the top of the betting markets for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, with bookmakers slashing his odds in half following progress toward a Gaza ceasefire.

The Art of Middle Eastern Pillow Talk

Amir and I had very different ideas about which side had committed a ‘genocide.’ But it didn’t stop us from being civil.

Trump wants a Nobel Prize. He’ll learn Friday if his campaign paid off.

President Donald Trump’s long quest for a Nobel Peace Prize has sparked an unusual global scramble.

Malta FM Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

The foreign minister of European Union member state Malta said on Thursday that he had nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations

The inquiry, resulting in a smattering of disciplinary action so far, follows an extraordinary directive aimed at silencing criticism of the slain activist and Trump supporter.

Trump’s Costly Cuts to the Civil Service

The administration is culling the best and brightest from the federal workforce for a rounding error’s worth in savings.

Hamas Agrees to Trump's Peace Deal, Signing Planned for Tomorrow

Supreme Court grapples with lawsuit challenging mail-in ballot rules

The question before the justices was a narrow one — whether an Illinois congressman had met the basic legal threshold to bring his lawsuit — not the law’s legality.

JD Vance: Schumer's Shutdown Comment 'Vile'

Vice President JD Vance slammed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for expressing a "vile sentiment" when he said "every day" of the government shutdown "gets better" for Democrats.

'Riot Inc.': Trump launches 'whole-of-government' push to expose Antifa funding networks, dark money sources

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to follow the money behind Antifa, with researchers pointing to dark money networks and foreign-funded nonprofits.

Qatar Pushes U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy as Trump Focuses on Military Action

The Pentagon has deployed 10,000 U.S. troops to the region, most of them to bases in Puerto Rico, a senior military official said.

'Return of Hostages Is a National Joy,' Says Top Israeli Diplomat in US

Israel's Consul General in New York, Ambassador Ofir Akunis, praised President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for securing the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists since its Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

No One Gave a Speech Like Patrick Henry

How he roused a nation to war

Comey Case Developments: (3) Insufficiency of the Indictment

The defense claims the Trump DOJ refuses to provide basic information about the charges.

Democrats largely stand behind Jay Jones after violent texts

Amid concerns about political violence, some say the party risks looking hypocritical by sticking with the nominee for Virginia attorney general.

The Chorus of Execration

It is probably a good thing that Sir Roger Scruton didn’t live to see the streets of London brimming with protesters chanting in favor of Hamas.

The Paradox of Bari Weiss' Success

The Moral Foundation of America

The idea that everyone has intrinsic rights to life and liberty was a radical break with millennia of human history. It’s worth preserving.

His Lab Tested Cutting-Edge Spacecraft

Mason Peck, an aerospace engineer at Cornell, was trying to test innovative designs in spacecraft when a stop-work order hit.

The World Holds Its Breath: Will Hamas Comply - And Disarm?

The Redistricting Fight You Haven’t Heard About

Trump wants Republicans to draw more safe seats. In Utah, they might lose some instead.

The Insurrection Problem

Violence has marred the American constitutional order since the founding. Is it inevitable?

Democrats Play the Hits on Health Care. But Fewer People Are Listening.

The basic political conflict in America has changed to something very different than the one putting health care to the fore.

The End of the Race Hustle

The race hustle has been one of the dominant forces in American society for decades. But is it finally losing its power? It has had

Virginia Depresses Me

In Chiles v. Salazar, Colorado’s Lawyer Destroyed Her Own Argument

If her words had been uttered by a detransitioner, would you have blinked?

Wednesday's Final Word

The Malpractice of Menopausal Medicine Reveals a Broken Medical System

Healthcare for menopause and perimenopause is the single most patient-betraying area of medicine—but it has plenty of company.

In Defence of the Moynihan Report

Sixty years later the Moynihan Report still divides us. American families have paid the price.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Trump’s Gaza Plan

Donald Trump’s twenty-point peace proposal marks a potential turning point in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict—though whether it can be implemented remains uncertain.

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.

Better Than Bobby Fischer

Danny Rensch never became the world’s greatest chess player. But his improbable rise from traumatised cult child to dot-com wunderkind represents an even more impressive achievement.

Is Trump’s Higher Education Compact Okay?

Graham Hillard evaluates the competing arguments.

The New Antisemitism

Jake Wallis Simons argues that Western democracies have abandoned their values and their Jews—and that Israel’s fight for survival is a warning the West cannot afford to ignore.

Chuck Schumer on Shutdown: 'Every Day Gets Better' for Dems

Defiant Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., insisted "every day gets better" for Democrats who have refused to join Republicans in ending the government shutdown. Now nine days in, the funding stalemate shows no signs of resolution...

The American Experiment

At 250, the Revolution’s goals remain noble and indispensable.

The American Experiment at 250

At 250, the Revolution's goals remain noble and indispensable.

Federal judge undercuts Trump's executive order on 'radical gender ideology'

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell blocked Trump administration rules requiring teen pregnancy prevention grant recipients to avoid gender ideology content.

US soldiers in city streets 'makes people less safe,’ says Democratic candidate

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill bashed Trump's National Guard deployments to American cities, saying that troops in the streets “makes people less safe."

Why Did Benjamin Franklin’s Son Remain Loyal to the British?

One of the most influential and ardent Patriots couldn’t persuade his son to join the Revolution.

Kash Patel Fires Two F.B.I. Agents Who Worked on Trump Investigation

The agents were identified in documents obtained by a Republican senator as having worked with Jack Smith, the special counsel who led the federal inquiries into Donald J. Trump.

Sen. Banks to Newsmax: Military Members, Local Economies Will Soon Feel Shutdown's Effects

Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., issued a stinging rebuke of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown and to spotlight the consequences it will have for military members, their families, and the small business…

Trump announces ceasefire deal to begin ending the war in Gaza

The president’s announcement says the agreement includes the release of hostages by Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.

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 Taps Businessman, Friend Lipton as US Ambassador to Philippines

President Donald Trump has nominated Florida businessman Lee Lipton to serve as the next United States Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, a key post at a time of intensifying strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific.

Why Democrats are slow-walking their 2024 autopsy until after the November elections

The party’s chairman has already said it would not include scrutiny of how Joe Biden’s late withdrawal from the race was handled.

Trump: Expect Remaining Hostages to Be Released Monday

President Donald Trump has stated that he anticipates the remaining hostages will be released from Gaza on Monday of next week as part of the initial phase of his 20-point peace plan addressing the two-year conflict in the region.

Modi Rosenfeld Is Gay. He’s Religious. His Comedy Career Is Booming.

Mordechi Rosenfeld, known as Modi, already has the synagogue crowd. Now he wants the “Goyim, gays and theys,” too.

Molotov Cocktail Arrest at the Red Mass Another Ominous Sign

The fact that the alleged assailant was previously barred from the cathedral suggests that his motives may have been as much anti-Catholic as anti-Court.

Seasons in the Sun

Sex, money, murder, and the decline of Mike White’s wildly popular HBO series ‘The White Lotus.’

Secrets of a Radical Duke

How a lost copy of the Declaration of Independence unlocked a historical mystery

How Intrasexual Competition Suppresses Female Fertility with Dr Dani Sulikowski | Quillette Cetera Ep. 54

Behavioural scientist Dr Dani Sulikowski unpacks the evolutionary logic behind women advising other women not to reproduce.

‘Getting desperate’: Governor debate gets personal after Democrat is mocked for cheating scandal

The New Jersey gubernatorial debate got tense on Wednesday night after candidate Jack Ciattarelli mocked his opponent for her involvement in a U.S. Naval Academy cheating scandal.

Israel, Hamas Reach Hostage Deal in Major Breakthrough

Israel and Hamas have agreed to terms for the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, a major breakthrough in the US- and Qatari-brokered negotiations to end their two-year war.

Americans Are About to Feel the Government Shutdown

Airport delays and IRS closures are just the beginning.

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New Jersey’s Mikie Sherrill Reaches a New Low

It’s been a dirty race for the governor’s mansion in New Jersey.

Comey Case Developments: (4) Selective, Vindictive Prosecution Motion Is Coming

Motions to dismiss indictments based on selective prosecution are exceedingly difficult for defendants, but Comey has more to work with than most.

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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.

NJ Showdown: Ciattarelli piles on Dem rival after heated debate with scathing new ads

Jack Ciattarelli spends $2 million on ads questioning Rep. Mikie Sherrill's wealth explanations in the competitive 2025 New Jersey governor's race.

The Ugliness Inside of Katie Porter

The California gubernatorial candidate put on an amazing display of who she really is that voters will find impossible to ignore.

Why Didn't Katie Porter Answer a Predictable Question?

There are two big things going on in California politics right now. We are in the opening phase of what could be the most unpredictable gubernatorial election in ages, with a huge and changing field of candidates eager to succeed term-limited Gavi…

Federal judge limits ICE arrests without warrant, probable cause

A federal judge extended a consent decree limiting ICE's warrantless arrests until 2026 after finding agents violated constitutional protections.

How Trump Willed 'Phase One' of Peace Deal Across Finish Line

The Trump-announced deal appears to be a breakthrough, but it is too soon to declare the war over.

Democrats try to flip the script on ‘states’ rights’ to defy, upend Trump’s National Guard plan

Democratic leaders oppose President Donald Trump's National Guard federalization efforts — are Republicans right to call them hypocrites for doing so?

X Users Compete to Come Up With Title for Joe Biden's $10 Million Memoir

Lawler Confronts Jeffries in Showy Exchange in a Tense Capitol

The roughly five-minute confrontation, initiated by Representative Mike Lawler of New York, was intended to draw attention to Democrats’ role in the government shutdown.

Pro-Palestinian University Vandals Complain About Consequences

Senate GOP resists 'nuclear option' as Dem shutdown standoff deepens

Senate Republicans need Democratic support to reopen the government, but they aren't ready to change Senate rules to eliminate the filibuster to turn the lights back on.

Strange We Haven't Heard About These Offshore Wind Farm Accidents Before

Amb. Huckabee to Newsmax: Gaza Peace Deal Is Trump's Triumph

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee praised President Donald Trump for achieving what he called the impossible - brokering a comprehensive peace deal in the Middle East that includes the release of hostages from Gaza...

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…

New York Fed President Backs Interest Rate Cuts to Protect Labor Market

In a wide-ranging interview, John C. Williams discussed the outlook for interest rates, his concerns about the labor market and the importance of the Fed’s independence. Here is a full transcript.

Out of the Past

A new book looks back on the making of Billy Wilder’s American classic.

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.

Mamdani Courts the Cops

He is doing a lot better than you might think.

Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles

Follow President Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

As Money Rushed In, ICE’s Rapid Expansion Stalled Out

Immigration arrests have declined and jail overcrowding is worse despite billions in new funds.

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…

Border Officials Still Struggling With Biden's Legacy

Trump's administration has to deal with the aftermath of Biden's strategy to indiscriminately award immigrants some measure of protection from deportation.

Harvard Seeks Assurances as Talks Restart in Washington

University leaders are wary of a new proposal from the Trump administration to impose far-reaching changes in higher education.

Two Republicans vote with Dems as Senate GOP spikes bid to block Trump's strikes on drug-smuggling boats

Two Republican senators voted with Democrats for a motion to discharge a joint resolution to block Trump's unilateral strikes against vessels allegedly trafficking drugs.

Rep. Greene: Health Costs Could Hurt GOP Amid Shutdown

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Wednesday broke with Republican leadership on the government shutdown standoff, pressing House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to bring the House back into session and warning that GOP inaction could inflict pun…

Comey Case Developments: (1) The Perp Walk That Wasn’t

Comey was permitted to surrender voluntarily pursuant to a summons. There was no occasion to arrest him much less parade him about in cuffs or leg-irons.

Two Important Cases Where Universities Have Violated the Civil Rights Act

It will be interesting to see if other schools drop their racial preferences and avoid the cost of fighting the government.

In N.J. Governor’s Race, Energy Costs Have Become a Central Issue

Energy costs have become a central issue in the governor’s race between Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat.

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…

Katie Porter’s bid for governor is getting noticed – but not how she wants

Two viral videos have brought unwelcome attention to the former congresswoman, who has been leading polls in the 2026 California governor’s race.

A Subterranean Celebration

How the 6 Gallery reading in San Francisco on 7 October 1955 changed the counterculture.

Comey Case Developments: (2) January 5 Trial, Despite DOJ Request for More Time

They don’t call the Eastern District of Virginia the ‘rocket docket’ for nothing.

Bipartisan measure to restrict Trump’s war powers fails in Senate

A bipartisan Senate resolution to restrain Trump’s ability to wage war against alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers failed in a 48-51 vote.

When the Bureaucrats Spy on Senators

Last week's bombshell claim-that Christopher Wray and Attorney General Garland signed off on the FBI's surveillance of GOP senators because any probe touching elected officials must be approved as a Sensitive Investigative Matter (SIM)-should shoc…

Virginia Democrat's Texts Should End His AG Campaign

Conservatives are the target of real-life violence. The country is still reeling from the assassination of Charlie Kirk less than a month ago.

Netanyahu, Herzog: Give Trump Nobel, 'He Deserves It'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's President Isaac Herzog wholeheartedly called for President Donald Trump to receive Friday's Nobel Peace Prize after securing an historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas terrorists.

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.

Appeals Court to Weigh Legality of Deploying Troops to Portland

Judge Karin Immergut blocked President Trump from sending National Guardsmen to defend against a “rebellion.” Now three judges will hear the government’s appeal.

Trump Hails 'Amazing' Peace Work of Amb. Huckabee

President Donald Trump is getting global praise for the peace progress between Israel and Hamas, but Trump is sharing the credit with his U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.

Podcast #305: Managing the Growing Gender-Critical Counterrevolution

Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay talks with Canadian Genspect director Mia Hughes about the emerging ‘gender glasnost’—and the best way to continue rolling back the excesses of trans activism.

Too Dumb to Check: Senate GOP Restraining Trump, Vought in Schumer Shutdown

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.

No, You Don’t Have a Disorder, You Have Feelings

When we construe normal feeling as illness, we offer people an understanding of themselves as disordered. This encourages people to be stuck in a limiting narrative.

Unearthed records torpedo Cori Bush's new claim about 'billions' in funding she delivered to district

Former Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., claimed she delivered billions to her district while voting against defense and infrastructure bills that secured funding for St. Louis.

White House brutally mocks Kamala Harris' 'cackle' after former VP drops F-bomb, suggests admin is 'crazy'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris uses profanity to suggest the Trump administration was "crazy" during Los Angeles event where she promoted her new book.

G.O.P. Blocks Bid to Halt Trump’s Attacks in the Caribbean Sea

Republicans in the Senate blocked a measure that would terminate the president’s legally disputed campaign targeting alleged drug runners.

Ardently pro-Israel Dem Sen John Fetterman congratulates Trump for 'historic peace plan'

Sen. John Fetterman congratulated President Donald Trump on the Israel-Hamas peace plan noting that he and Trump share an "ironclad commitment to Israel and its people."

Congresswoman-in-limbo Adelita Grijalva on the dilemma she faces

Democratic Rep. Grijalva won her special election more than two weeks ago, but House Republicans refuse to swear her into office.

ICE Propaganda Campaign Goes Into Overdrive

MAGA commentators are stepping up as soldiers in Trump's culture war to provoke confrontations against Antifa with the backing of DHS.