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Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Union Protections for Federal Workers

An order signed by President Trump last month was aimed at stripping collective bargaining rights from hundreds of thousands of federal workers.

Hatch Act opinions rescinded, weakening oversight of political activities for federal officials

The Coming Economic Nightmare

Trump’s tariffs could cause stagflation for the first time in decades. It may go on for a long, long time.

Trump Administration Opens Civil Rights Inquiry Into a Long Island Mascot Fight

President Donald Trump is weighing in on a school mascot dispute at Massapequa High School, where some parents are upset that a Chiefs mascot and logo must go under a state rule.

Wisconsin judge’s arrest blasted by Democrats who previously claimed ‘no one is above the law’ in Trump cases

Several Democrats claimed the arrest of Judge Dugan challenged constitutional norms, but they had a different take on President Donald Trump's impeachment.

WH Out to Defund Independent Social Security Board: Sources

The White House wants to defund a bipartisan board that advises the president and Congress on Social Security policy, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the Trump administration moves to cut costs and eliminate independent voice…

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…

Bad Dojo: Inside Tiger Schulmann's Karate Empire

Former senseis and business partners accuse Schulmann of building his $35-million-a-year martial-arts empire with Mafia tactics. What, you expect him to apologize?

Reporters’ phone records could again be searched, Justice Dept. says

Then-Attorney General Merrick Garland barred U.S. prosecutors in 2022 from seeking court orders for reporters’ phone and email records in leak investigations.

Pakistan Official Calls for International Inquiry Into Kashmir Terror Attack

Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan’s defense minister declared his country’s innocence in a terror attack that killed 26 people this week in Kashmir territory.

DeSantis lashes out at Fla. GOP as questions build over wife’s project

Friday's Final Word

Wikipedia’s nonprofit status questioned by D.C. U.S. attorney

Runaway Tren

How a Colorado slumlord's psyop turned into a brand-new 'forever war' on Venezuela

Another Judge Arrested, This Time for Obstructing an ICE Arrest (Update: Domestic Abuse)

Trump: Zelenskyy 3 Weeks Late in Signing Minerals Deal

President Donald Trump hounded Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday for not signing a deal that would give the U.S. access to Ukraine's vast rare earth minerals in exchange for security guarantees against future Russian aggression.

Master of Cinema

Éric Rohmer’s films demand patience and close attention, but they are immensely rewarding for those able to tolerate the absence of spectacle.

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…

All Men Behaving Badly

Just six months after it was released by Netflix, Anna Kendrick’s feminist film about a real serial killer already looks like an ideological relic.

Analysis: Pam Bondi’s striking comments on arresting judges

Democratic Party Looking for a Brand To Call Its Own

Today, the Democratic Party faces an identity crisis that is eroding its national appeal. Recent polls show that less than 30% of Americans, including lifelong Democrats, struggle to define what the party stands for. While there have been some rec…

Inside the Fiasco at the National Security Council

Firings and leadership challenges have destabilized an institution that has little margin for error.

Trump Is Flirting With Economic Disaster

By threatening the independence of the Federal Reserve, the president risks undermining many of his key goals.

Nancy Mace torches Clemson University over 15-gender menu: 'Not on my watch'

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., takes aim at Clemson University over an alleged 15-gender menu, demanding accountability from school President Jim Clements and vowing to defend two biological genders.

Have We Forgotten Weimar?

This is not the first time Germany has resorted to censorship in the mistaken belief that the state can contain dangerous ideas. The last time they tried this, it facilitated the rise of the Nazis.

DOJ to Disband Unit Handling Drug and Food Safety Cases

A Department of Justice unit that handles criminal and civil enforcement of U.S. food and drug safety laws is being disbanded as part of an ongoing cost-cutting campaign by the Trump administration, according to three people familiar with the matter.

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.

Elon Musk Could Make Mars His Next Business Venture

Even as Musk’s work at the Department of Government Efficiency appeared to consume him, his top adviser created a set of companies named Red Planet I, II and III.

U.S. autism data project sparks uproar over ethics, privacy and intent

Trump Versus Harvard

The cure may be worse than the disease.

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Is AOC Rehearsing for a White House Run?

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

19 States Sue Trump Over Push to End Diversity Programs in Public Schools

Nineteen states that refused to comply with a Trump administration directive aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools went a step further Friday, filing a federal lawsuit challenging what they consider an ill…

Podcast #281: Making the Case for ‘Free-Range Parenting’

Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with author and TED Talker Lenore Skenazy, whose campaign to give children more opportunities for independent play and learning once earned her the title of ‘America’s Worst Mother.’

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.

AOC 2028? Yes, Please!

A few things we can say about this. First, yeah - she's going to run for president. And she'll be a top-tier candidate on the Democrat side, which says a great deal more about the expected 2028 field than it does about AOC.

'She Broke the Law' is Trending on X (as the Left Freaks Out)

Migrants Are Heading South

For years, millions of people traveled through Central America north to the United States. Now that flow is changing direction.

Leftist Corruption Is Undergoing a Reckoning

A partial list of egregious examples of leftist corruption that have been exposed and punished demonstrates that a reckoning is underway.

Kari Lake to Newsmax: Trump in Rome to Honor Pope

Kari Lake, senior adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, told Newsmax on Friday that President Donald Trump's trip to Rome with wife Melania for the funeral of Pope Francis is more than a political maneuver to discuss a wide range of topics …

Biggest Step Yet Toward Restoring Meritocracy

The order eliminating disparate-impact theory restores the 1964 Civil Rights Act to its original meaning.

Inside Trump's First 100 Days

In an interview, Trump discussed amassing power, court battles and an agenda that is transforming America

Trump says he would 'never defy' SCOTUS, commits to complying with courts despite flurry of legal setbacks

President Donald Trump said he would "never defy" the Supreme Court as his administration resists a court order to return a deported migrant, prompting a heated legal showdown.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Judge: Trump Can't End Union Bargaining for Many Federal Workers

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from stripping hundreds of thousands of federal employees of the ability to unionize and collectively bargain over working conditions.U.S. District Judge Pa…

2-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Was Deported ‘With No Meaningful Process,’ Judge Suspects

A federal judge in Louisiana said the deportation of the child to Honduras with her mother, even though her father had sought an emergency petition, appeared to be “illegal and unconstitutional.”

Five Takeaways From the Times/Siena Poll on Trump

Voters think President Trump has gone too far in wielding his power. They see the start of his term as “scary” and “chaotic.” And while it’s still early, they disapprove of his handling of many issues.

Tim Walz Looks Into the Void

Back on the trail with the guy who lost the last election

Why Trump Is Standing by Hegseth, for Now

Trump is currently supporting his defense secretary, but some in the administration are speculating about how long Pete Hegseth will last.

Rice-ing to the Occasion: Hegseth Tosses Everyone Off DoD Advisory Committees UPDATE

Migrant lawyers claim Trump is deporting without 'due process,' but what does that mean?

Legal experts say that President Donald Trump's deportation suits under an 18th century wartime authority will likely end up in the Supreme Court's hands as courts review due process claims.

The Force That Holds Trump’s Coalition Together

Traditional Republican elites tolerate the authoritarianism because they want the tax cuts.

Trump Backs Hegseth: 'I Don't View Signal as Important'

President Donald Trump has continued to support Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the Signal chat controversy.

Sen. Grassley: Putin Playing America as a Patsy

Russian President Vladimir Putin is "playing America as a patsy," says Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.

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.

Trump Is Vulnerable on Immigration

Democrats can move public opinion by highlighting the unpopular aspects of his agenda.

What Happened to the Student Intifada at Columbia?

Does TED Still Make Sense?

Last week’s TED Talks in Vancouver featured dozens of brilliant speakers. But the earnest belief that big new ideas can save humanity from itself now feels painfully dated.

Justice Dept. Policy Now Allows Pursuit of Reporters’ Records in Leak Inquiries

A new memo suggests that investigations may be launched not just for leaks of classified information, but where disclosures “undermine” Trump administration policies.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump order ending collective bargaining rights for most federal workers

A Trump administration executive order that would strip most federal workers of union protections was temporarily blocked a federal judge on Friday.

How the Trump Administration Flipped on Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Officials were developing a plan to get him back to the United States. Why did they stop?

Against the Tyranny of Opinionated Ignorance

Let us not confuse the freedom to speak with the freedom to mislead.

Trump administration demands crackdown on illegal immigrants potentially taking advantage of key benefit

The U.S. Agriculture Department is demanding states comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order to prevent illegal immigrants from using food stamps.

'Busy' Trump Treats Melania to Air Force One Birthday Dinner

President Donald Trump said he has been too busy to buy First Lady Melania a present for her 55th birthday on Saturday, so he is treating her to a romantic dinner on Air Force One instead.The Trumps flew to Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope F…

Reporters’ phone records could again be searched, Justice Dept. says

Kennedy Center Events for LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Canceled, Organizers Say

Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week's worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer's World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the nation's premier …

Trump’s Plan to Sell Out Ukraine to Russia

His proposal to end the war isn’t a peace plan—it’s a reward for aggression.

Grover Norquist Can’t Believe What He’s Hearing

Is the GOP about to raise taxes?

CNN Political Briefing

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

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 Pardons Paul Walczak, Whose Family Sought to Publicize Ashley Biden’s Diary

The pardon of Paul Walczak, who had been convicted of tax crimes, comes as the president uses clemency to reward allies and swipe at perceived enemies.

Four Perspectives on Trump’s Weak Poll Numbers

It’s not easy to burn this much good will so fast, and it doesn’t usually get any easier from here.

Steve Hilton to Newsmax: Calif. Dream 'Destroyed' Under Dems

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton told Newsmax on Friday that the dream that once existed in the Golden State has been "destroyed" under the weight of 15 years of one-party rule by the Democrats.

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.

When Do Scholarly Retractions Become a Form of Censorship?

Focusing on the handful of papers that are retracted for political reasons can obscure the more important problems afflicting the field of academic publishing.

Fired U.S.A.I.D. Workers to Keep Government-Issued Phones and Computers

The devices will be remotely wiped “to simplify processes and to reduce burden” of terminating thousands of federal workers before the agency is closed.

In Defence of Neoliberalism

The neoliberal turn was a pragmatic response to failed economic intervention and yielded broadly positive results.

White smoke: Boehner's encounter with Pope Francis changed Congress forever

Pope Francis visited Congress in 2015, and it hasn't been the same since.

Hegseth signs 'No More Walking on Eggshells' policy, demands review of equal opportunity complaint process

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing defense leaders to reassess complaint processes that he claims have been used in "bad faith."

Chef Andrew Gruel to SNAP: Stop Poisoning Low-Income Americans - Give Them Real Food!

When Good Academics Do Bad Things

In a recent speech delivered at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law, a Quillette editor describes lessons he learned while investigating the school’s teachers college.

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.

The Lies About Josh Shapiro Have Consequences

An attack on the Pennsylvania governor shows the dangers of tendentious misrepresentations.

Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in killing of health-care CEO

Luigi Mangione was arraigned in federal court on four charges, including murder through use of a firearm, under which he is eligible for capital punishment.

Greenpeace Pays the Piper

In March, the pipeline company Energy Transfer won a massive civil suit against the environmental nonprofit Greenpeace. The case dates back to 2016, when as many as 10,000 activists traveled

George Santos Gets 7 Years for Fraud Despite Tearful Plea for Mercy

Ed Dept. Launches UC Berkeley Foreign Funding Inquiry

The Department of Education said Friday it is investigating the University of California, Berkeley, regarding possible violations of the law regarding the disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts.

A Cartoonish View of History

Joe Sacco’s graphic works provide vivid and moving depictions of the terrible suffering in the Strip. But his accounts of the causes of that suffering are simplistic and one-sided in the extreme.

Video casts doubt on Ed Martin’s apology for praising Nazi sympathizer

Trump’s pick for top D.C. federal prosecutor said he didn’t know about the man‘s antisemitic statements. But they had discussed the allegations on podcasts.

Trump in Rome to join dozens of world leaders at funeral for Pope Francis

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

Government Notices to Migrants Fall Short of Due Process, Legal Experts Say

Venezuelan migrants were given English-only notices with limited time to file court challenges, according to a newly unsealed declaration.

AOC claims 'We are one' in campaign-style video despite years of invoking race, gender in politics

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., claimed, "We are one," after years of being criticized for playing identity politics. Her campaign-style video sparked 2028 rumors.

Hogg's Democratic Party Shake-Up Should Model AOC

"Democrats, you didn't see that coming," was my initial response when I read that newly elected Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg would raise the dough to support progressives challenging failing Democrats in the primaries.

Harvard, Fauci, and the CCP Conspired Together in COVID Coverup

FBI Arrests Milwaukee Judge Over Obstructing ICE

The FBI launched an investigation into claims that Judge Hannah Dugan helped an illegal immigrant evade ICE officers by misdirecting them.

Musk Leaves Legacy of Self-Destruction at DOGE

Elon Musk arrived in Washington as the most powerful political outsider ever, brimming with Silicon Valley swagger and bipartisan buy-in for his goal of streamlining the federal government.

Trump Officials Weaken Rules Insulating Government Workers From Politics

A reinterpretation of the Hatch Act announced by the administration lets officials wear campaign paraphernalia like MAGA hats, and removes an independent board’s role in policing violations.

Politics of the Day

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Senator joins group of far-left lawmakers who think Trump has — again — committed impeachable offenses

Sen. John Ossoff, D-Ga., has become the latest Democrat in Congress to signal that President Donald Trump deserves to be impeached, even though he has only been in the White House during his second term for less than 100 days.

Judge blocks Trump executive order gutting federal unions

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 pardons ally who spent cash raised to honor slain officer

Most Bizarre Illegal Immigrant Story Yet

Megyn Kelly Spars with George Clooney About Journalism

My $.02 on the Judicial Insurrection

Getting Your Hands Dirty Getting Attractive for Gen Z

Australian Election 2025, The Nuclear Debate with Will Shackel: Quillette Cetera Episode 44

Why nuclear must be part of Australia’s energy future.

Definitive History on the Disaster of Covid School Closings

I talk with David Zweig, writer of the new book

States warned federal funding is in jeopardy if illegal immigrants are collecting unemployment benefits

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer warned all 50 states Friday about illegal immigrants collecting taxpayer-funded unemployment benefits.