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The Tragicomic Death Throes of Canada’s (Former) Workers’ Party

The New Democratic Party, which once championed the country’s unions, is now in the hands of a radicalised anti-Israel activist who wants to nationalise grocery sales and shut down oil production.

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 Long Odds of Undoing Birthright Citizenship

In arguments at the Supreme Court, a clear majority of the Justices seemed inclined to uphold the right.

Shutdown Follies: GOP Snatches Victory From Jaws of Defeat Resting in Jaws of Victory, Or Something

Love and Theft

Luc Besson’s romantic adaptation of the Dracula story owes an unacknowledged debt to Eiko Ishioka, the visionary designer of Francis Cord Coppola’s 1992 classic.

Doomscrolling into Adulthood

Reflections on the crisis of meaning afflicting not only Gen Z but all of us who are too online.

Trump endorses Republican plan to end DHS shutdown

After weeks of negotiations with Democrats, Republicans say they’ll pass a party-line bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol, which would end the partial shutdown.

Maybe Trump Should Not Have Given This Speech

His address raised more questions than it answered about the war in Iran.

Do Dems Have a Hasan Piker Problem?

Wednesday, April 1st on RealClearPolitics - Joined by RCI Contributor Paul Thacker

Got a Major Charge Seeing Artemis Zoom Off? Progs Are Here to Tell You It Was ALL Bad

Francesca Albanese and the Perversion of Academia

Three Flemish universities are about to convey the sanction of university-recognised expertise to a deeply dishonest and fraudulent individual.

Someday in Tehran

The heartbreak of hoping for a democratic Iran

Wednesday’s Final Word

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.

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…

Illegal immigrants will no longer get in-state tuition in Kentucky after federal ruling

A federal judge permanently blocked Kentucky's in-state tuition policy for illegal immigrants, ruling it violated federal law and the Supremacy Clause.

Trump to Iran: Welcome To the Stoned Age

Trump-backed wife of RNC chair launches bid for Congress as GOP defends slim House majority

Sydney Gruters, backed by Trump's endorsement, launches her congressional bid to succeed retiring Rep. Vern Buchanan in Florida's 16th District.

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…

FBI warns some foreign apps could collect Americans’ data — even if you never download them

The FBI warns that foreign-developed apps, particularly those tied to China, may collect personal data even if someone never download the apps themselves.

Podcast #331: The Ayatollahs’ Assassins

Iona Italia talks to Roya Hakakian about her book ‘Assassins of the Turquoise Palace’ and the past and present crimes of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Colo. Appeals Court Tosses Tina Peters' 9-Year Sentence, Orders Resentencing

A Colorado appeals court ruled Thursday that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced. Tina Peters is serving a nine-year prison term after being conv…

Tyler Robinson Case: Does the Bullet Match the Gun?

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 on Bondi: 'Great American Patriot'

President Donald Trump released a statement Thursday on former Attorney General Pam Bondi: "Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year. Pam did a tremendous job oversee…

He Studied How to Transport Blood to Wounded Marines

Peter Frazier’s lab at Cornell worked to improve how blood was stored and transported for armed forces. Then he received a stop-work order.

Court tosses sentence for former clerk in scheme tied to 2020 election 

The Colorado appeals court ordered a new sentence for Tina Peters, a former county elections official convicted for her efforts to boost Trump’s false claims.

Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general

Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, has been a long-standing Trump loyalist.

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.

Pam Bondi already fired as attorney general, Cabinet official teed up as replacement: sources

President Donald Trump reportedly fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and is considering replacing her with EPA Director Lee Zeldin, sources familiar with the matter say.

War With Iran Clarifies Trump’s Spending Priorities: The Military, Not Child Care

As the White House prepares to release its 2027 budget, President Trump said military protection, not social programs, took precedence.

Trump Trounces Tucker

BREAKING: Bondi Out as AG; Blanche Interim AG

Treating Myths as Science

Indigenous “Ways of Knowing” have no place in British Columbia’s school science curriculum.

In Birthright Case, Trump’s Likely Loss May Not End the Fight

The justices gave respectful consideration to what was once a fringe theory and could rule against it on grounds that would allow Congress to return to the question.

No Good Way Out

Trump has options to end the war with Iran, but they all come with serious liabilities.

Lawsuit Challenges Warrantless Searches and Forced Entries by ICE

A coalition of legal groups claims the Homeland Security Department adopted an unconstitutional policy allowing its agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant.

Black Caucus scholarships discriminate based on race, lawsuit alleges

The lawsuit, filed by an anti-affirmative action group, is part of a broader movement to dismantle programs meant to remedy the effects of past discrimination.

Trump: Lower Interest Rates Key to Fixing Housing Crisis

President Donald Trump downplayed a bipartisan housing bill and argued that lowering interest rates, not sweeping legislation, is key to improving affordability for American families.

I Did Not Have 'Everest Guides Poisoning Climbers' on My Bingo Card

Not So Fast, Bill Maher

The comedian was set to receive the Twain Prize before a sudden reversal of course.

What Australia Can Learn from Israel’s Assimilation Success

The Bondi massacre is a warning that Australia’s failure to demand integration from recent immigrants may be leading it down a dark path. Israel shows that multiculturalism can work, but only in a nation with a strong sense of identity.

In the Birthright Citizenship Hearing, a Story of Asians Fighting for Rights

Supreme Court justices and lawyers cited a litany of historic cases that reflect the many times Asians turned to the courts, trying to shape immigration law.

House Punts on Homeland Security Funding, Prolonging Shutdown

Even after Speaker Mike Johnson agreed to a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security without immigration enforcement money, the House failed to take it up amid hard-right opposition.

The 2026 Races To Watch for 2028 Results

Political battles are already under way that will have serious consequences for the 2028 presidential election's outcome.

Kristi Noem Is Gone. Now Mass Deportations Can Really Begin.

DHS has a new leader and a big pot of money to deliver on Trump’s campaign promise.

Justice Jackson sparks online uproar after linking birthright citizenship to stealing a wallet in Japan

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson faced viral conservative backlash over a wallet-stealing-in-Japan analogy during birthright citizenship oral arguments on Wednesday.

Too Fun to Check: Swalwell Behind on Taxes, Sticking Donors With Massive Childcare Bill?

Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Has Prison Sentence Overturned

Ms. Peters, a former county clerk, received a nine-year sentence after being convicted of tampering with voting machines. An appeals court overturned the sentence but did not immediately free her from prison.

Ballroom commission changed documents at White House’s request

Records show a staffer asked the commission to soften language about its own authority over the president’s project — and it complied.

Emerson Poll: Rep. Barr Leads Kentucky GOP Senate Race

Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is leading the Republican primary for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat, according to new polling released Thursday. An Emerson College Polling/FOX56 survey found that 28% of likely Republican voters support Barr, putting him ahea…

Iranian President: We Love You, America! Really, We Do, So Why Is Trump Bombing Us?

5 Takeaways From Trump’s Speech on Iran

President Trump did not define a clear path out of the conflict, which he estimated would end within three weeks.

Trump administration accused of violating court order by sharing Medicaid data with ICE

California AG Rob Bonta leads a broad coalition of states accusing the Trump administration of defying a court order on Medicaid data sharing with ICE.

The Disgrace of Tariq Ramadan

The Islamist grandson of Hasan al-Banna convinced many Western liberals that he was a moderate because he promised to bridge a divide many feared could not be crossed.

President's Low-Energy Address Failed at Main Objective

Paul Waldman: Trump tried to slap some gold paint on this catastrophe, but he still hasn't made a case for why his Iran war is anything but a terrible idea.

US Sues Illinois Over Regulation of Prediction Markets

The U.S. government sued Illinois on Thursday to stop what it called the state's unlawful efforts to regulate prediction markets. According to a complaint filed in Chicago federal court, Illinois' attempt to shut down so-called designated contract…

ActBlue Lied to Congress? Say it Isn't So!

Pam Bondi Out as Attorney General

A source close to President Donald Trump confirms to Newsmax's Ed Henry that Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, citing the president's growing frustration that she has not moved quickly enough to pursue indictments against Democrats over allege…

Emerson Poll: Fla. Rep. Donalds Early GOP Front-Runner for Governor

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., has opened an early lead in Florida's 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary, according to an Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday, indicating he may have a sizable advantage in a race that remains fluid.

A Serious Senate Debate About an Unserious Bill

The most pressing question about the SAVE America Act is not whether it’s going to pass, but why President Trump and his allies are so determined to see the Senate put up a bill that’s doomed to fail.

Foolish NATO Was Big Loser in the Iran War

NATO endures on American backing while many allies demand U.S. action abroad but withhold it when asked, exposing a widening gap between rhetoric and responsibility.

I suspect that America’s NATO allies are cautiously breathing sighs of relief after that speech. Yes,...

Transcript: Trump’s Speech on Iran War

The president made his case for the U.S. attack, and said that the main objectives had been achieved.

Public Anger Is Rising

Even TMZ is channeling the national discontent.

Trump Fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General

Todd Blanche, Ms. Bondi’s deputy, will be the acting attorney general, the president announced on Thursday.

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.

Vance anti-fraud task force suspends 221 California hospice and healthcare providers so far

JD Vance's anti-fraud task force shuts down 221 Los Angeles hospice and healthcare providers suspected of fraud, with more suspensions expected soon.

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.

John Thune: GOP to Fast-Track Border Funding Bill

Senate Republicans are moving quickly to advance a targeted, GOP-led plan to fully fund border security operations, aiming to meet President Donald Trump's June 1 deadline amid an ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding standoff.

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CNN Political Briefing

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

The Innovation Trap

The central risk of AI is not that machines will become malevolent. It is that human incentive structures, amplified by scalable technology, outrun our ability to govern them.

Trump’s Cozy Transportation Secretary

Sean Duffy is partnering with the industries he regulates in new ways.

Trump Touts the Successes of His War for Peace

It is not odd or paradoxical that this lover and bringer of peace should also be prepared to wage furious war to guarantee peace

Trump says Iran war is ‘nearing completion’ as he seeks to calm economic worries

The White House is trying to contain the consequences of a conflict that has sent gas prices soaring and soured feelings about the president and the economy.

Yeah, Adam, I think U.S. Persian Gulf allies are feeling similarly relieved because the speech didn’t...

FBI notified Congress last week of China-linked hack deemed 'major incident'

The FBI alerted members of Congress that a Chinese hack is considered a "major incident," a breach that could impact national security, Fox News is told.

Hasan Piker Has Choice Words for His Centrist Dem Critics

If you only got your news from the Democratic Party's corporate wing, you'd be excused for thinking that not much of consequence was happening in the world. Centrist groups like Third Way and pro-Netanyahu organizations like the Anti-Defamation Le…

Judge Finds Border Officials Violated Previous Order on Warrantless Arrests

A federal judge in California ordered agents to thoroughly document any future stops in an area spanning 34 counties.

The Intellectual Right Is Mad at the Mess It’s Made

Conservatives are criticizing influencers for going too far.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Trump, in address to nation, says conflict with Iran ‘nearing completion’

President Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET in what is set to be his first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran began.

The Manosphere Turns on Trump

How many times can a coalition crack before it shatters?

Kurt Volker to Newsmax: NATO Allies 'Confused' by Trump's Iran Strategy

Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker said to Newsmax that European allies are hearing President Donald Trump's latest threats against the alliance but that they remain "completely confused" about what he wants from them as tensions deepen ov…

Buying a home just got more expensive as the Iran war drives up mortgage rates

Mortgage rates hit a six-month high of 6.38% as the Iran conflict stokes inflation fears, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many Americans.

Why the Issue of Birthright Citizenship Is Not Going Away

When President Trump left the courtroom midway through the argument in the case challenging his birthright-citizenship executive order, he was signaling what all of us following the argument were f...

Asian investors were less than thrilled with the president’s speech. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 stock...

NY House GOP launches pressure campaign on Hochul to scrap climate law over soaring energy costs

New York GOP lawmakers are pressuring Gov. Kathy Hochul to repeal the state's climate law, citing rising energy costs and an affordability crisis.

Trump elevates immigration fight at Supreme Court, turning up heat on Democrats ahead of midterms

Strategists say Trump's historic Supreme Court presence and birthright citizenship fight could energize MAGA voters ahead of midterms as Republicans defend fragile House majorities.

Donald Trump Is Nothing Like Robert Mueller

The absurdity of a man who avoided Vietnam due to “bone spurs” dancing on the grave of a decorated combat veteran

Dems Destroyed California. Could a Republican Save It?

I know conservatives are imperfect, but a Democratic supermajority hasn't worked so well for California.

Congress is in no rush to authorize Trump’s ballroom after judge’s ruling

The president doesn’t appear interested in seeking lawmakers’ approval for his $400 million project — and they’re not inclined to give it.

ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Vetting Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Warned

The Democratic fund-raising group is facing investigations from the Justice Department and congressional Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

A split screen. On right-leaning Fox News just now, former secretary of state Mike Pompeo called...

Schumer, Jeffries sue Trump, accuse him of trying to 'rig' mail-in voting

Congressional Democrats sue to block Trump's sweeping election order, arguing it overrides states' authority and risks disenfranchising millions of voters.

Inside the WPATH Bubble

AI Is Not About To Become Sentient

Most of today’s “artificial intelligence” is better described as artificial autocomplete than artificial mind.

AOC Finally Pledges To Block All Military Aid to Israel

Zeeshan Aleem: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's pivot reflects a changing party ahead of 2028.

WH: 6 Ukrainian Children to Return From Russia, Reunite With Families

Six Ukrainian children will be returned from Russia to their families in Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday, citing efforts by first lady Melania Trump to expedite their return.

Iran Was Trying to Use the North Korean Model To Get a Nuke

Iran was trying to use the North Korean model to get a nuke: create sufficient conventional deterrence so you won't be challenged in acquiring one (it's called the Seoul Hostage Problem).

Apocalypse ’92

A new account of the 1992 siege at Ruby Ridge attempts to straighten out the record and place the story in a broader political and theological context.

Gavin Newsom's Empire of Fraud

California has lost at least $180 billion to fraud, according to officials and experts.

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…

Trump Urges Iran Deal After Bridge Strike Video

President Donald Trump on Thursday posted video of a massive bridge strike in Iran, using the footage to urge Tehran to "make a deal before it is too late."

Trump to Pay DHS Workers Amid Shutdown Standoff

President Donald Trump said Thursday he will "soon sign an order" to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees until the partial government shutdown ends. Trump used a Truth Social post to praise congressional Republicans...

‘I’m Far Angrier’

Can Cory Booker, once the candidate of love, run for president and stay true to who he is?

The Edifice Complex

Monuments don’t create legacy; they merely memorialise it.