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'Trump Power Plant' Coming to Fayette County, the Largest Investment in Its History

As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers

President Trump has been at the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.

This Is the Way the World Ends

Sex is declining because the options seem endless. This is counter-intuitive, but biologically it makes sense.

Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of Their Agenda

During a private fund-raiser, the former president warned that the technology could be “dangerous” if not managed urgently and with a clear plan.

Texas Should Shut Down the Education Cartel

The Texas Association of School Boards is a machine that fights for higher property tax, DEI, and trans rights, and fights against school choice - all with taxpayer money. Here's how to turn it off.

GOP women sound alarm as Lindsay Clancy backlash revives calls to repeal 19th Amendment: ‘Definitely a threat’

Republican women warn that online calls to repeal the 19th Amendment after the Lindsay Clancy trial could alienate female voters from the GOP.

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.

The Uprising Keeps Its Hands Too Clean

Films don’t owe us the accuracy of a documentary, but greater fidelity to the historical record would have made for a better story.

Refuse 9/11 Revisionism

‘I’m proud of Ted Cruz for speaking honestly and openly about the nature of this threat, because we will not confront it unless we define it.’

Trump unloads on AOC, Mamdani for laughing during sacred 9/11 ceremony at Ground Zero

President Donald Trump called the moment "terrible" after video showed AOC and Zohran Mamdani appearing to laugh during the Ground Zero ceremony.

Pro-Natalist Policies Can Work

The mixed record of such programs in other countries suggests that the design of particular policies matters a lot.

The Cavalry Arrives: Senate GOP Drops $32 Million Into Texas for Paxton

The Tower Stones of 9/11

New York survived 9/11 and prospered; the skyline was eventually repaired. But my fears of too much change were hardly misplaced.

Literary Studies Without the Literature

English departments are increasingly ignoring the great works of the past, in favour of popular literary works that reflect activist themes and nonliterary works of political and social theory.

Last Man Standing

Francis Fukuyama’s new memoir assesses an intellectual life devoted to the health of the liberal-democratic idea.

Dems: Don't Give In To Complacency, Defeatism, or Cynicism

Avoiding the traps - and understanding what must be done now

How Candidates Have Addressed Affordability in the Midterm Campaigns

Inflation and the cost of living have been the biggest drivers of campaigns this year, but the broad term “affordability” breaks down into specific issues, from housing to health care.

Trump tells Zelenskyy to stop doing 'one thing' during attacks on Russia

President Donald Trump told reporters he wants Volodymyr Zelensky to stop hitting Russian diesel refineries, saying the strikes are causing a global fuel shortage.

Wisconsin GOP governor candidate swims from sinking plane after emergency lake landing

Wisconsin Republican Tom Tiffany says he and the pilot swam from a sinking Bonanza after an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau Saturday night.

Navigating 9/11’s Anniversary with Young Kids

How can my children #NeverForget something impossible for them to remember? 

A Better Labor Day

Trump endorses Irish reunification, breaking with decades of U.S. policy

Trump’s comments broke with longstanding U.S. neutrality on the question of reuniting the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland — a highly sensitive issue in the U.K.

The David Duke Standard -- The Hasan Piker Exception

CNN Political Briefing

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

Measuring the Economic Cost of Affirmative Action in Academia

A new report on the Canada Research Chairs program analyses the reduced standards applied to scholars belonging to ‘equity groups.’

Republican Campaign Aide Is Fired Over Nazi Photo

Senator Jon Husted, running in a high-stakes race in Ohio, dismissed his political director because of social media activity displaying a “complete lack” of judgment, a spokeswoman said.

In His Debt: Sunday Reflection

Election chaos in this red state just got even stranger for Republicans after Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court blocked Missouri's new congressional map, forcing the state to use 2022 boundaries that favor Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City district.

Claire's Weekly Letter: Naked in America

Should Scientists Decide Policies About Wealth Inequality?

Every situation calls for a U.N. panel of experts!

Trump resists AI slowdown as the political tide turns

Democrats are increasingly attacking the administration’s hands-off approach to artificial intelligence regulation as midterms approach.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

GOP gov candidate recounts miracle water landing as dispatch audio reveals desperate search for sinking plane

Dispatch audio captures the frantic search for Tom Tiffany after his plane lost power and plunged into Lake Wausau in darkness Saturday night.

These are the Trump investigations Democrats plan if they win in November

Democrats hope to retake control of the House, and to use that power to probe Trump’s business ventures, legal maneuvers and policies.

The new threat election officials fear: Trump’s federal government

With seven weeks until Election Day, officials are preparing for seized ballots, troops at the polls and a postal system that could reject ballots by the batch.

Wisconsin lawmaker says he swam to safety after emergency plane landing

Rep. Tom Tiffany, the GOP nominee for governor, said the pilot made an emergency water landing after the plane lost power and they both swam to safety.

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.

Lawyers & Press Wage War on Justice in Lindsay Clancy Trial

Jurors and defense lawyer Kevin Reddington publicly singled out the one holdout who refused to acquit Lindsay Clancy of killing her three children, then let activists smear him.

Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix

House Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Sunday of competitive risks from China, and Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader, said Congress should start regulatory talks this week.

Trump gives Smithsonian days to replace 'strange modernist sculpture' with Founding Father

President Donald Trump demands a 30-foot George Washington statue replace the "Infinity" sculpture outside the National Museum of American History in Washington.

Thinking 9/11 Through

9/11 was a powerful demonstration that notions of happy universalism were bunkum.

The Learning Crisis Begins Before the Classroom

Differences in height between men and women—a biomarker of stressor exposure in childhood—suggest that poor early health and nutrition constrain what children are achieving at school.

The Extraordinary Courage of Ordinary People on 9/11

The enduring legacy of heroes.

A Gender War Explodes in Utah Over the Courts, Abortion and Representation

When Republicans tried to repeal a law that voters passed banning gerrymandering, they found an opposition that flew in the face of Utah women’s “tradwives” imagery.

Ceuta: Up to 10,000?

There is a suspicion that Morocco is not too unhappy with this state of affairs.

A Pennsylvania Field Whispers the Names of the Fallen

A plot of Pennsylvania farmland has transformed into a living sanctuary honoring the souls lost in the Flight 93 crash 25 years ago today.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Angie Nixon, Candidate for Senate, Takes Florida by Storm

The Democratic nominee for Senate faces strong headwinds in a decidedly Republican-leaning state. She has been a fighter, and an underdog, for years.

Pennsylvania woman died from complications of probable measles case, coroner says

The coroner said the unvaccinated 40-year-old woman exhibited many common symptoms of measles, such as a fever, cough, white spots inside the mouth and a rash.

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.

Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career

Mr. Paxton, the Texas attorney general now running for the U.S. Senate, was accused of abusing the power of his office to protect a campaign donor. He was acquitted on all counts.

GOP rising star reveals how Republicans can lock down minority voters without Trump on ballot

T.W. Shannon says Donald Trump transformed the GOP into a working party, pointing to job creation and lower crime as keys to winning Black voters.

How Much More Embarrassment Can the GOP Take?

How could any sane Republican watch the embarrassing GOP midterm convention and not see that President Donald Trump has destroyed their party?

Claire's Weekly Letter: A Bright September Day

America and the Great Gift She Is

A book celebrating American stories.

Uninvited woman enters Kamala Harris' Malibu property, prompting sheriff response: reports

A woman twice showed up uninvited at Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff's $8 million Malibu home, prompting security to call the sheriff late Friday evening.

Tom Tiffany, Wisconsin Representative, Sustains Minor Injuries After Plane Lands in Lake

Representative Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for governor, said he and the pilot swam to safety after an emergency landing on Lake Wausau.

Call in the Feds to Investigate Lawless Mamdani

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…

A Bright September Day

Reflections on a morning that changed the world as we knew it.

Sunday Smiles

Saturday's Final Word

Trump says China 'spies' on US after report ties Chinese imagery to Iran strike

The president said the U.S. spies on China "too" after a report linked Chinese satellite imagery to Iran's deadly July missile attack on American troops.

We asked dozens of people what they want from Democrats. Here’s what they said.

At a rest stop off Interstate 95, voters said they are starting to set aside their frustrations to coalesce around the party’s midterm candidates.

My Response to Dario Amodei: Nobody Is Stopping You

Dario has written that we need to pace the frontier, and Sam has agreed. People may be surprised by my response: go ahead.You guys are the frontier. By any reasonable metric - market share, revenue growth, model capability - the two of you have a …

The Bari Weiss Era of ‘60 Minutes’ Begins

The long-running CBS News program returned for a high-pressure 59th season on Sunday. With new correspondents and a refreshed stopwatch, it was more tweak than overhaul.

French Police Looking at Sabotage As Possible Cause for Friday's Normandy Train Derailment

AOC Gets Community Noted Over Lynching Lies

Friday on RealClearPolitics - Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Rep. Alexandira Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) who posted support for a federal invest...

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…

The Case for Elites with Richard Hanania | Quillette Cetera Episode 71

Political scientist Richard Hanania discusses why populism usually fails, why Western elites matter, immigration, MAGA, H-1B visas, housing and declining fertility.

Judge Rules Homeland Security Plan to Cut FEMA Staff in Half Is Unlawful

The judge said the plan would hinder the agency’s ability to respond to disasters.

Republican Groups Rush to Paxton’s Aid in Texas After Staying on Sidelines

An organization allied with Senate G.O.P. leaders has booked more than $51 million in ads. Now, Ken Paxton has a financial edge after months of being outspent by his Democratic rival.

The Retro Fashion of the Wealth Tax

Every few decades, the ideas with the worst track records come back into style.

America Has Not Learned the Right Lessons From Charlie Kirk's Murder

Son of Somali Dictator Living in Ohio, Linked to Medicare Firm

There is clear evidence of ethnic cleansing, torture, indiscriminate bombing of civilians, war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Thank You for Supporting the Anti-Communist Film Festival

The Coordinated Effort to Manipulate Congress Into Regulating AI

Fourteen moves in eight daysThe psyop to create hysteria to manipulate Congress into regulating AI.Almost everyone involved is affiliated with Coefficient, Open Philanthropy, Anthropic, and/or OpenAI -- all who serve to benefit financially from cr…

A San Francisco Squatter Story for the Ages

The $64 Question, Again

Anna D. Shapiro’s recent revival of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play about the HUAC hearings offered entertainment along with the pleasures of moral certainty and ideological reinforcement.

The Left Spreads Hate on 9/11 Anniversary

Even on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the leftist media mob reached into its bags of dirty tricks to smear New York and the White House.

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 says Lindsay Clancy case is a ‘state situation' following attorney's pardon plea

President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for the family of Lindsay Clancy’s three children while signaling that he would not intervene in the former nurse’s state murder case.

Leo Is Back! Now Pardon Me While I Vomit

Six weeks after vaporizing $35 billion, Wall Street's favorite AI wunderkind is back buying call options. Breathtaking.

The Houthis Finally Open a Second Front in the Iran War

The stakes in this already high-stakes game of chicken keep rising.

Unions Once Again Using Political Power to Keep Workers Ignorant of Their Rights

As is so often the case in the left’s lawfare operations, the process is the punishment.

This candidate won a stunning upset. His life before that is even less likely.

David Crowley had a surprising path to becoming his party’s nominee for governor of Wisconsin. His life before that was even more unlikely.

Mail-in Ballot Case and Trump’s Statutory Authority

The Constitution makes states and Congress supreme in regulating elections. The president cannot usurp that power on the pretext of overseeing the Postal Service.

Vulnerable House Republicans embrace Trump as GOP bets on defying midterm history

President Donald Trump urged Republicans to "pretend that I'm on the ballot," as vulnerable GOP incumbents rallied at the first-ever midterm convention.

Antizionist City

A community that embraces a set of shared beliefs is not necessarily a bad thing, but the value of solidarity depends entirely on the merits of the cause in question.