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Pentagon Will Review Pete Hegseth’s Signal Use

The review started in response to a joint bipartisan request last week from leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Analysis: Rand Paul warns tariffs could cause GOP ‘decimation.’ He has a point

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.

Oil Producers Follow Trump’s Tariffs With a Surprise Increase

Saudi Arabia and other members of the OPEC Plus group accelerated their program to put more oil on the market, adding to a sharp fall in prices.

GM ups U.S. production, Stellantis pauses Mexico and Canada production amid tariffs

Vance: Protect Greenland Interests 'Come Hell or High Water'

Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday reinforced that interest in Greenland is all about national security, telling Newsmax the United States will protect those interests "come hell or high water."

Trump Freezes $510M to Brown Over Antisemitism Probe

The Trump administration is freezing $510 million in federal funds allocated to Brown University, pending a review into the Ivy League school's response to campus antisemitism and its implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, a …

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Trump wants Musk to stay with administration, says DOGE found something 'horrible' today

President Donald Trump said he wants Elon Musk to stay on his team "as long as possible" during a conversation with reporters Thursday, noting DOGE had found something "horrible."

An ‘Administrative Error’ Sends a Maryland Father to a Salvadoran Prison

The Trump administration says that it mistakenly deported an immigrant with protected status but that courts are powerless to order his return.

Remembering Tom Fitzmorris, Tireless Champion of New Orleans’ Unique Culinary Culture

By helping neighbours find their way back to restaurants after Hurricane Katrina—and encouraging tourists to find their way back to the Big Easy—Tom Fitzmorris fed the soul of this most soulful city.

The Strange Western Surrender

When dealing with the Chinese Communist Party, why does the West find it so difficult to learn the exhausting lessons of bitter experience?

CNN Political Briefing

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

Conservative Legal Group Sues Trump Over China Tariffs

A Koch-backed conservative legal advocacy group filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Thursday over emergency tariffs imposed on China.

Podcast #278: The Scourge of the ‘Woke Right’

Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with author and satirist Andrew Doyle about the worrying rise of illiberal ideologies and cultish political tendencies among conservatives.

The Fugitive Mind

My best friend had a psychotic break—our crisscrossing journeys through facts and fictions in thirteen chapters.

A Hollow Kind of Patriotism

The economic and geopolitical consequences of America First nationalism are going to be disastrous—not least for Americans themselves.

Return to the 'American System'

Few economic philosophies have shaped America's prosperity as profoundly as Henry Clay's American System - a blueprint for national strength and self-sufficiency. Developed in the early 19th century, Clay's vision centered on protective tariffs, a…

Cory Booker Beclowned Himself, And Frank Luntz Loved It

Inspector general will scrutinize Hegseth’s disclosures in Signal chat

The inspector general review follows revelations that top Trump officials used the unclassified platform Signal to coordinate military strikes in Yemen.

Rudy Giuliani to Newsmax: Everyone Knew Biden Was Demented

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani told Newsmax on Thursday he and many others knew about President Joe Biden's mental decline for years.

My Advice to Foreign Leaders: Reach Out to Trump

Based on his track record to date with foreign governments, law firms, and universities, he is a tough, but fair negotiator. He loves to make deals and he loves to get things done promptly.

Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump’s voting restrictions

The lawsuit calls the president’s recent executive order on elections unconstitutional, anti-democratic and un-American.

Trump confirms National Security Council firings as Waltz's Signal chat woes snowball

President Donald Trump confirmed that multiple employees within the National Security Council were fired Thursday, adding to National Security Advisor Mike Waltz's recent political woes that have snowballed since Democrats first slammed him over M…

States Sue to Block Trump Election Order, Saying It's Unconstitutional

Democrat officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states' clear authority to run their own elections.The lawsuit is th…

5 Big Questions About Trump's Tariffs and How They Might Work

Donald Trump has said that "tariff" is the "most beautiful word in the dictionary." And throughout his first months in office, he has given Americans plenty of cause for googling that word's definition.

How the Trump Administration Learned to Obscure the Truth in Court

This is a litigation strategy born of the first travel ban.

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.

Trump's Right: We'll Remember Day He Launched Trade War

Donald Trump just took the greatest political gamble with the US economy of any modern president.

House GOP Seeks to Rescind Calif. EV Mandate Waiver

House Republicans on Thursday unveiled three Congressional Review Act resolutions that would reverse Biden administration-era regulations that seek to ban the use of gasoline-powered vehicles, heavy trucks, and diesel engines over the next decade.

RFK, Jr. and the End of Expertise

The US health secretary is spreading disinformation about vaccines while the administration he serves guts medical-research agencies and programs.

The Empire Gets Off The Couch, Waddles To Its Computer, And Strikes Back

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.

America Gets Even: Trump Launches 'Reciprocal Tariffs'

Richard Nixon ended the Gold Standard, Bill Clinton ratified NAFTA, and Donald Trump - no less ambitious in his aims - today announced a series of sweeping retaliatory tariffs designed to reorder the global trade system established in the wake of …

Democratic Delusions Aren't Going Away Anytime Soon

The concept that Democrats have delusions about their current situation-that they are in denial about the implications of the 2024 election and other trends-is having a moment. No less a discourse arbiter than the Gray Lady has weighed in on the s…

Holy SMOKES, Literally: Failed Car Bombing in Public Square in Amsterdam

Trump says he expected Wall Street tumble, says other countries will now do ‘anything’ for U.S.

US Bans Sex Between Government Personnel and Chinese Citizens

RFK Jr.: HHS Likely to Rehire Many Fired Employees

After dismissing about 10,000 employees as directed by the Department of Government Efficiency, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that some of them will be reinstated.

Bipartisan senators' bill would require Congress to approve new tariffs

Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the Trade Review Act of 2025 after President Donald Trump's new tariff strategy.

The Problem with Polygyny

Society should favour the tried-and-true norm of monogamous marriage, which is the most fecund arrangement, most likely to produce children in the kind and quantity we need.

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz: ‘I am not a fan of tariffs’

Biden Lied, and the FBI Helped Censor the Truth

The conversations, withheld by the FBI under Director Chris Wray, show that senior leadership issued an internal gag order on the laptop.

There Is Only One Way to Make Sense of the Tariffs

The policy is absurd. It’s also an extension of Trump’s chaotic personality.

Fear of fallout from Trump tariff plan puts some Republicans in tough spot

Steep new tariffs triggered a stock market sell-off Thursday, upping pressure on Republican lawmakers, some of whom are worried about the political fallout.

How Hamas Exploits the West

A conversation with Dan Schueftan.

New Martin disclosures show outreach to right-wing politicians in Europe

Interim D.C. U.S. attorney Ed Martin boosted members of Germany’s AfD, Poland’s Law and Justice, and Viktor Orban’s party in Hungary before taking office in January.

Judge Blocks H.H.S. From Terminating $11 Billion in Public Health Grants

A coalition of states sued over the Trump administration’s unexpected move to cut off the funds, which they said imperiled everything from childhood vaccination programs to opioid addiction treatment.

WH Aide to Newsmax: Tariffs Are Just One Economic Tool

White House deputy press secretary Kush Desai told Newsmax on Thursday that contrary to the mainstream media's tendency to focus on tariffs "in isolation," President Donald Trump is taking a "full-of-economy approach" to "restore American greatness."

Trump Gives Public Schools 10-Days to Certify They Have Done Away with DEI

Judge Boasberg poised to hold Trump admin in contempt, takes down names of DHS officials: 'Pretty sketchy'

A federal judge is scrutinizing whether the Trump administration defied a court order to deport Venezuelans, raising the possibility of contempt in a high-stakes legal fight.

Wisconsin’s Message for Trump

Elon Musk has become a political boat anchor.

Russian Envoy to Newsmax: Must Restore Relations With US

Kirill Dmitriev told Newsmax on Thursday that his visit to the U.S. this week — the first by a high-ranking Russian official since the start of the war in Ukraine — was a step in the right direction in restoring relations between the nuclear powers.

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Waltz under fire

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.Here's what's happening…-Newsom foe picked by Trump for key prosecutor job vows to 'dismantle' sanctu…

Trump supports proxy voting for new mothers in Congress: 'Don’t know why it’s controversial'

President Donald Trump said he was "in favor" of allowing new mothers in Congress to vote by proxy. The move puts him at odds with House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Treasury Official to Newsmax: Trump Path Leads to Wealth

Despite market turmoil following sweeping new tariffs, deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender said Thursday on Newsmax that Americans must focus on President Donald Trump's "broader economic agenda" aimed at long-term prosperity.

A Strategy To Maintain Preeminence Over China

Victor Davis Hanson breaks down why Trump has made maintaining dominance over China a central issue for his administration on this episode of "Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words."

Domestic Troubles in the Jewish State

While hostilities between Hamas and Israel continue, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government faces renewed protests at home.

America’s Future Is Hungary

MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.

Here’s a closer look at Trump’s tariff plan: What to know about the new duties

Trump unveiled the new tariffs in a ceremony at the White House’s Rose Garden on Wednesday for a "Make America Wealthy Again" event.

The Big Story: The Fallout From the Signal Controversy

Jeffrey Goldberg joins Ashley Parker to discuss breaking the Signal story, the fallout, and more. Don’t miss this subscriber-only event on Thursday, April 3, at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights to Be Restored by Justice Dept.

People familiar with the decision said Mr. Gibson, a supporter of President Trump, would be among 10 people with convictions to get back their gun rights.

Trump admin sets terms for Harvard to address antisemitism to avoid losing billions in taxpayer dollars

The Trump administration lays out its demands for Harvard to combat antisemitism in order to keep receiving federal funding, including banning masks.

BREAKING NEWS: Elon Musk Is Doing Exactly What He Said He Would And We Are SHOCKED!

Understanding Wisconsin's Supreme Court Race

The results show that Democrats can pick up ground in rural areas - and they don't have to grovel to do it.

Trump ousts members of National Security Council staff

The NSC shake-up followed a White House visit by Laura Loomer, a far-right activist who urged Trump to purge staff with hawkish foreign policy views.

Senate Confirms Dhillon to Lead DOJ Civil Rights Unit

The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed conservative lawyer Harmeet Dhillon, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, in a 52-45 vote. One Republican, Sen. Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, voted no along wit…

Immigration's Role in Australia's Housing Crisis

Who really benefits from open-border policies?

SF Mayor Ends Distribution of Free Supplies for Addicts: 'We've Lost Our Way'

Chris Pappas Jumps Into 2026 Senate Race in New Hampshire

Mr. Pappas, a 44-year-old Democratic congressman, is the first major candidate to enter the race to succeed the retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.

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…

No Tariff Exemptions for American Farmers

They voted for the tariffs when they voted for Trump.

The Retired J.P. Morgan Executive Tracking Trump’s Deportation Flights

A CFO turned activist has become a go-to source for understanding the administration’s immigration crackdown.

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.

The Good News About Trump’s Tariffs

Authoritarian leaders are most dangerous when they’re popular. Wrecking the economy is unlikely to broaden Trump’s support.

The Narrow Path to a New Middle East

A regional order to contain Iran for good.

The Senate's next moves to pass Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

The House and Senate are a long way from approving President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" to cut spending and slash taxes. But the next step unfolds over the next 48 hours.

Workers at Wilson Center Put on Leave as Trump Seeks Shutdown

About 130 employees of the Wilson Center were told they were being put on leave, just four days after workers for Elon Musk’s team entered the center.

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.

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 Backs Rep. Luna on Proxy Voting

President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday he supports Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's resolution to allow proxy voting for expectant mothers of Congress.

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to rein in presidential tariff authority

The latest news on Trump’s presidency and the new global tariffs announced Wednesday.

Why Trump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About a Third Term

The prospect of smashing imagined limits on his power gives him an obvious thrill.

Trump’s tariffs mark the end of an era for free trade in North America

Senate Confirms Dr. Oz to Ovrsee Medicare and Medicaid

The TV celebrity doctor, a cardiothoracic surgeon, will take the reins at a time when the agency is facing cutbacks, especially for the poor, and scrutiny of its missions.

Geez, Man. Even Tech Blogs Are Lying Because They Are Too Political

Why Did Trump Impose Tariffs, and What’s Next? Everything to Know.

The president announced sweeping tariffs on Wednesday in an effort to reset global trading relationships. Here’s what you need to know.

Are Trump's Tariffs a Good Idea or Not?

This Is Too Funny: Satanists Put Up Plaque in MN Capitol Thanking Gov. Walz For Supporting Them

Dr. Oz becomes next head of Medicare and Medicaid Services following approval from full Senate

Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed by the full Senate Thursday afternoon to be the next head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services following a lengthy nomination process.

The Foundation Bankrolling Radical Activists in Higher Ed

It contributes to universities' left-wing bent.

Climate Cult Singing 'Rocky Mountain High Yi Yi' LAGNIAPPE

LIV Golf, Saudi relationships pull Trump to Florida as markets rage

The president’s dinner with golfing leaders, hosted at his club, comes as the global economic order reels from Trump’s tariffs announcement.

Trump’s Day of Reckoning

The president’s allies are privately acknowledging that he is in a rough stretch.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

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 Administration Probably Violated Court Order on Deportations, Judge Says

The judge, James E. Boasberg, said he was likely to wait until next week to rule on whether the White House was in contempt of court for having ignored his order.

Justice or a Democratic Scandal?

A French criminal court ruling forbidding Marine Le Pen from contesting the 2027 presidential election could throw the country into turmoil.

Steven Cheung Is the Voice of Trump

The White House communications chief has a strategy: relentless aggression.

Female Fencer Refuses to Compete Against Trans Opponent, Gets Ejected

Battling Gamification in Virginia

As access to gambling expands, concerns about addiction among young people have increased.

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…

Musk's political baggage: Polls show Americans sour on Trump's most visible advisor

Recent polls shows Elon Musk's approval ratings at a low mark as DOGE faces public backlash over federal cuts and efforts to elect a conservative to the Wisconsin Supreme Court faltered.

Republicans charge ahead on Trump budget, setting up marathon Senate votes

Republicans in the Senate started the process for passing a new version of President Donald Trump's budget to tackle the southern border and extend the 2017 tax cuts.

Trump Administration Sends Harvard a List of Demands to Protect Federal Funds

The list was similar to one sent to Columbia University last month after the government canceled $400 million to the school. Harvard may have $9 billion on the line.

Trump Supports Proxy Voting for New Parents in Congress, a Blow to Johnson

The president’s comment was a rare instance in which he and House Speaker Mike Johnson were not on the same side of an issue.

Jihadism Is the Problem

The media’s obsessive focus on the Israel–Palestine conflict obscures the broader picture of the ubiquity of jihadism in the Middle East, and the crucial role it plays in stoking and perpetuating turmoil and strife.

With TikTok Deadline Looming, Details of a Potential Deal Emerge

The video app is barreling toward a Saturday deadline to change its ownership under federal law or face a ban in the United States.