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Tish James confronted on camera over Trump's accusation of bias in Cornell rape case

Letitia James vows a fair probe into the alleged Cornell University gang rape, but Trump and defense attorneys question her impartiality.

Why Trump Is Going In When the Money Is Coming Out

Trump is expected in Georgia on Friday and North Carolina on Tuesday, two states where top outside GOP groups slowed or stopped spending.

Closing the Enthusiasm Gap

Republican voter enthusiasm is catching up with Democrats’, but the GOP still faces a difficult midterm landscape.

Trump's Capitol Hill whisperer reveals secrets to president's dealmaking as he heads for exit

James Braid spoke with Fox News Digital about his work the last two years on his way out of the Trump administration.

College No Longer Makes Sense as the Default Choice

High costs and political bias have eroded higher education's standing.

Neera Tanden Knows What She's Doing

Seated across from me, in her pearls and charcoal pantsuit, is Neera Tanden-one of the most accomplished political agents in America, and someone to whom I have just posed a deeply offensive question.

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.

CNN Political Briefing

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

Trump's new press secretary out of the job just days after rocky debut

Katie Zacharia has been fired as White House Press Secretary.

Shane Gillis Must Be Stopped! (But Not Hasan Piker?)

The Over/Under on That Thing That 'Never Happens' Is Suddenly Tightening Up

Obama's star power gets a reality check from Black voters in crucial Senate race: 'It's a turnoff'

Barack Obama's endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed drew mixed reactions from Black Detroit voters, with undecided residents saying it didn't move the needle.

How Genetics Rewrote History

Ancient DNA has given historians a new archive, and in two decades it has settled long-running arguments about who migrated, who conquered, and who replaced whom.

A Dishonest (and Dangerous) Nobel Laureate

Navi Pillay’s appalling treatment of Hamas’s sexual violence provides ample reason to deny her any prestigious honours. But she is also dangerous to the very international legal system that she pretends to uphold.

Another Wildfire Starts Up in Orange County

Ocasio-Cortez Transfers $1 Million to Help El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race

The transfer represents an unusually large amount for a House member to give to a Senate race.

Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Ousted After 5 Days

Her abrupt departure came after she was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing.

Elizabeth Warren’s Condiment Consternation

If we’re not careful, a single company might soon produce both hot sauce and mayonnaise.

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.

Talarico's Record Is Scarier Than Halloween

Now that U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico has returned to Texas' campaign trail, he should explain his more troubling actions as a Lone Star State lawmaker.

Cookies, liquor and mocking Nazis fuel final stretch in fiery Texas House race

Katy Padilla Stout's Texas Democratic campaign reported over $4,300 in cookies, beer and wine and Mexican restaurant spending, according to FEC records.

Anti-Catholic Social Panics, Then and Now

Two centuries before the claimed discovery of non-existent ‘unmarked graves’ in British Columbia, a wave of bestselling ‘convent exposés’ purported to detail mass rape and child murder among priests and nuns.

Equal Pay, Unequal Work

Grand Slam champions take home identical prizes, but the men must win 50 percent more sets to get there.

Trump Scraps Execution Livestream, Contradicting Hegseth

Seven days after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for Nidal Hasan's public execution, the president changed direction.

$137 Million in A.I.-Generated Ads Flood the Midterms

Republicans have used A.I.-generated content more often than Democrats, ranging from subtle enhancements to convincing deepfakes.

Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim That Trump Owns White House Records

A three-judge panel appeared unconvinced by claims that a federal law requiring the president to preserve and hand over his presidential papers was unconstitutional.

Anatomy of a Book Promotion

How a LinkedIn spat over the “glass cliff” cost McKinsey partner Chris Bradley his leadership role, and became the centrepiece of a book launch.

Flock’s Fight To Keep Watching

Australia's Coming Censorship Machine

The Albanese government's proposed Digital Duty of Care laws would give regulators sweeping powers over online content, threatening free speech in Australia and setting a dangerous precedent for internet regulation worldwide.

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Democrats call for gun control after Oregon school shooter reportedly uses shotgun purchased by his mother

A 16-year-old gunman broke into Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher before an armed bystander intervened.

Department of Things Not to Worry About

Senior citizens not spending enough? Not to worry.

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.

Claire's Weekly Letter: An Army of Yesterday’s Civilians

‘Oh, Shut Up’: The Transparent Fraudulence of Feminist Politics

The charge that male politicians show disrespect to all womanhood by interrupting or clashing with a female politician is made against men in only one party.

Cars, Cars, Cars, Cars

Chinese new-car sales have risen steadily over the last few years, reaching 30 million last year, but that number is falling as the Chinese economy goes through tough times.

Common People

A wonderful new book by Stephen Wade, America’s greatest living folklorist, chronicles the history of the country’s folk music.

Midterms Look Good for Dems, But That's Not a Guarantee

It's great to see Democrats emboldened and going on the offensive as the GOP retrenches. But the fact is that even the most favorable polls can't be fully trusted, not given how many of the closest races sit within the margin of error.

Nails on a Blackboard: Contest to Be the Voice of Boston's Logan Airport

Josh Frydenberg on Bondi, Antisemitism and A Grateful Son

Former Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg tells Claire Lehmann why he believes Bondi was preventable, and what Australia needs on antisemitism, tax and economic reform

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Young Voters Say They Are Turning Their Backs on Trump and His Party

One of the biggest surprises of 2024 was the swing of young voters, particularly men, away from Democrats to Donald Trump. Now they are swinging back.

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…

The Genetics of Crime and Punishment

Despite her professed atheism, Kathryn Paige Harden insists on making quasi-religious claims about free will and moral responsibility.

Trump Returns to Dalton for a Rescue Mission in Georgia

Plus, Katie Zacharia’s ouster, A.O.C. on the trail, and another tense debate in Maine.

Los Angeles DA Considers Bringing Charges Against Eric Swalwell

RFK Jr. Pledged to Advance Anti-Vaccine Group’s Goals. Here’s What He’s Doing.

The health secretary is quietly taking steps that public health experts fear will reduce immunization rates further.

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.

Are We Winning the Culture War?

‘The central insight of conservatism is that you’re fighting this twilight struggle to impose a kind of speed limit on societal change that is sustainable.’

El-Sayed's Views Testing Faith of Michigan Democrats

Communal preservation must accompany universal concern.

Keep AI Open

The Milwaukee Brewers Make America Great Again

Milwaukee stole victory out of the Dodgers’ grasp like a pack of wily jackals poaching a lion’s kill straight from its mouth.

Democrats Have Discovered the Key to Midterm Victory

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi always said that the only way for Democrats to win elections was to focus on the proverbial "kitchen table issues." As the leader of the caucus for 20 years, she had quite a track record, presiding over qui…

They Walked in Line

A look back at the heyday of cinema’s lurid Nazisploitation subgenre, from ‘Ilsa’ to ‘The Night Porter.’

Secretary Rubio Learned ‘Everybody’s Story’ Ahead of Memorial Honoring Americans Who Died on October 7

Ruby Chen called on Congress to initiate an investigation into Oct. 7.

Black civic group blasts Talarico campaign over canceled event: ‘Deeply disappointed’

James Talarico faces frustration from Black voter groups over a canceled event and questions about whether his $25 million outreach pledge is real.

You Can't Hate the Media Enough: Reason # ∞

Chicago Hands Out 'Lifetime Achievement Award' to Convicted Terrorists, Grooms New Ones

N.I.H. Hospital Board Rebukes Kennedy Over New Vaccine Injury Clinic

The board that oversees the N.I.H. Clinical Center voted unanimously to support a statement accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of undermining trust in the hospital’s work.

The Return of the Smoke-Filled Room

Every two years, the primary season is treated like a national referendum. Turnout maps are parsed, winners and losers declared, and sweeping conclusions drawn about "where the country is headed." But this ritual is built on a myth. The people who…

Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. Voters

One campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections.

How Is Ken Dilanian Allowed Anywhere Near a Newsroom?

MS NOW's Ken Dilanian was caught spreading fake news about FBI Director Kash Patel on live television Wednesday.

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…

Ilhan Omar’s Sister’s Phone Was Seized Before Search of Lawmaker’s Home

A criminal investigation into the Minnesota representative’s immigration process advanced after federal investigators reviewed family text messages from a seized phone.

Downvoting Data Centers in Maine

During the final debate between Troy Jackson and Susan Collins, a contrite protester puts the issue back on the table.

Pining Away for the Days When Schools Taught Reading, 'Riting, 'Rithmatic

Americans back Trump's decision against livestreaming Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution

Trump canceled the Nidal Hasan firing squad execution livestream, but victims' families will still be able to witness the Fort Hood shooter's scheduled death.

Trump’s New York Stops Are No Ego Trip

New York may once again blunt the Democratic Party’s hopes. It’s worth a shot, at least.

‘Buck’ stops at Walz: Flanagan ducks Minnesota fraud blame as GOP rival exposes glaring contradiction

Michele Tafoya, the Republican nominee, hammered Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan over Minnesota's $9 billion fraud scandal during their debate.

Ilhan Omar's sister skips book tour event amid week of chaos following raid on progressive's DC home

Sahra Noor skipped a scheduled book tour event in Rochester, Minnesota, after reportedly being subpoenaed in the Ilhan Omar immigration fraud probe.

Merrick Garland and Jack Smith's Plot Against America

He compiled a database of ideological enemies - including Trump, supporters, Trump aides, journalists, and many members of Congress

Defending Dynamic Markets

Domestic production costs aren’t fixed. Tariffs can spur investment, competition, and falling prices.

Democrats' latest gun-control push runs into inconvenient fact about how school killer was stopped

An armed bystander helped end the deadly Oregon school shooting, but the gun control debate now centers on whether gun-free zones made it worse.

Biden judge rejects Obama CIA chief's legal bid against Trump over one key problem

John Brennan's lawsuit against Trump and senior officials was dismissed, but grand jury investigations into the former CIA director continue.

Iran Denies Pursuing a Bomb, Makes Fresh Threats Against US

A Pop Fiction Master and Monster

Rest in Peace, Jeffrey Archer—politician, novelist, and reviled human being.

Passing Revolutionary History on to the Next Generation

What Work Did Tyler Zacharia Do in North Korea?

The new White House press secretary’s husband helped expand his firm’s business and build teams in North Korea. 

Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Legislation

The sanctions were part of legislation that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

Katie Zacharia Is Gone Before I Even Got the Chance to Mock Her

Another spectacular embarrassment for the administration.

Trump Administration Restricts Drone Activity Along U.S.-Mexico Border

The new restrictions ban unauthorized drone flights within a nautical mile of the southern border, up to 400 feet in the air.