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Bruce Springsteen Brings Fiery Speeches and Songs to Minneapolis

The E Street Band opened its Land of Hope and Dreams tour on Tuesday night, where the musician asked the crowd to choose “unity over division and peace over war.”

FDA Grants Speedy Approval to Eli Lilly's Weight-Loss Pill for Obesity

Federal regulators on Wednesday approved Eli Lilly's new weight-loss pill, a second daily oral medication to treat obesity and other weight-related conditions. The Food and Drug Administration granted expedited approval to orforglipron...

Trump makes historic SCOTUS appearance for birthright citizenship case

President Donald Trump is making a historic appearance at the Supreme Court on Wednesday to listen in as the justices weigh his executive order to curb birthright citizenship.

LA Times: Leaving California is Golden

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…

Within minutes of Trump signing voter database order, Dem states threaten lawsuits

Democratic states immediately threatened to sue President Donald Trump over an executive order restricting mail-in voting and creating a voter eligibility list.

Iran Drone, Missile Attack Renews Scrutiny of US Middle East Strategy

Years of warnings that key U.S. air bases in the Persian Gulf were vulnerable to Iranian missiles and drones are facing new scrutiny after an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia damaged U.S. aircraft and wounded U.S. troops.Th…

Sen. Marshall to Newsmax: Senate 'Stuck' on Funding Dispute

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., said on Newsmax on Wednesday that Senate Democrats' monthlong delay in engaging in funding negotiations left lawmakers "stuck," prompting the chamber to recess Friday while Republican leadership...

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. asked about language in the Civil Rights Act of 1866 that...

Inside Supreme Court: How Trump heard birthright citizenship arguments

President Donald Trump made history attending Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, where justices voiced strong skepticism over his executive order.

ACLU Legal Director Cecillia Wang said the 14th Amendment does not allow Congress to add more...

UK scraps police probes of legal social media posts after review says response went too far

UK Home Office scraps non-crime hate incident reporting, with Home Secretary Mahmood saying police will no longer investigate legal social media posts.

‘I’m Far Angrier’

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

Supreme Court Casts Doubt on Trump's Bid to Limit Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court is casting doubt on President Donald Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by Trump's unparalleled presence in the courtroom. Conservative and liberal justices on Wednesday ques…

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.

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.

White House marks Holy Week, Easter with days of prayer centered on religious liberty

FIRST ON FOX: The White House is marking Holy Week with days of prayer and worship, with President Trump participating in a number of events to honor the holiday and celebrate the “right to religious liberty."

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.

Trump: Iran Just Asked For a Cease-Fire. I Said, You First.

Can Trump declare that his birthright rules apply only in the future?

The Danger of Trump's Phony Vote-by-Mail Executive Order

Sometimes it's the chaos, not the cruelty, that's the point.

Wang cites English common law as underpinning for U.S. birthright citizenship

Iran’s Hidden War Against the West: Emily Schrader

Emily Schrader joins Pamela Paresky to explain how Iran’s regime works, why reform has failed, and what may come next.

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.

Trump Is Right on Birthright Citizenship

The 14th Amendment's authors would exclude illegal and visiting aliens from U.S. ‘jurisdiction.'

The early exception to birthright citizenship for Native Americans and why it matters.

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.

DeSantis Signs Florida SAVE America Act

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed into law his state’s version of the SAVE America Act.

Not So Fast, Bill Maher

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

CNN Political Briefing

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

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.

Placing U.S. Troops in Middle East Hotels May Violate Laws of War

U.S. commanders have kept many troops away from bases in the region to protect them from Iran’s ballistic missile attacks.

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 says he's considering pulling US out of NATO over Iran war stance

President Donald Trump said he is considering pulling the U.S. out of NATO after allies declined to support his approach to the Iran conflict.

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 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.

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.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Not the Idiot You Think She Is

The Manosphere Turns on Trump

How many times can a coalition crack before it shatters?

Why Are We in NATO If We Can't Use Our Bases?

In an interview on FOX News Channel's "Hannity," Secretary of State Marco Rubio slammed NATO allies for denying the U.S. access to military bases during the Iran conflict, arguing the alliance has become a "one-way street" with America defending E…

Deputy secretary of state criticizes U.S. citizenship of new cartel boss

Sanders-backed NJ Dem accused of hiding from voters as skipped forums pile up

Republican Joe Hathaway accused Sanders and AOC-backed candidate Analilia Mejia of dodging debates ahead of New Jersey's special election.

Former Virginia governor challenges Spanberger to debate her redistricting flip-flop

Former Gov. George Allen challenges Gov. Spanberger to publicly debate Virginia's April 21 redistricting referendum, calling it mid-decade gerrymandering.

Democrats Start to Hammer Vulnerable Republicans Over War in Iran in Ads

“Look at that gas pump,” a new ad from a liberal group says. It is targeting Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin over his support for the war effort.

States Should Reconsider Cooperating With ICE

Once state officers are given federal authority, the actions they take in the name of that authority are beyond the reach of state law and policy.

Criminal Research

European jurists should not seek to arbitrate controversial matters best settled by science.

Judge: Trump Not Immune in Jan. 6 Civil Case

President Donald Trump is not immune from civil claims that he incited his supporters to attack the Capitol on Jan, 6, 2021, a federal judge has ruled in one of the last unresolved legal cases stemming from the protest.

A Reporter for Washingtonian Magazine Interviewed Me for Three Days. They Just Spiked the Story.

The Edifice Complex

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

Rich Must Start Paying Their Fair Share of Taxes

We need a 5% wealth tax on America's 938 billionaires. Over a ten-year period, this bill would raise much-needed $4.4tn for public coffers

Kristi Noem Bought 11 Warehouses to Use as ICE Jails. Now What?

DHS’s next leader will inherit a fast-moving $38 billion plan for industrial-scale immigrant detention.

Under Trump’s Approach to Birthright Citizenship, ‘Foundlings’ Given Up for Adoption Could Be Stateless

Abandoned infants would have to produce evidence that at least one of their biological parents was a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Forget the 14th Amendment. A 1952 law also takes on birthright citizenship.

Wong Kim Ark’s great-grandson to speak outside court hearing

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.

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.

Trump prepares to address nation on Iran after vowing to end conflict in ‘weeks’

The White House promised an “important update” on Iran, in what is set to be the president’s first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault began.

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

Tuesday’s Final Word

April 1 With an Administration That Has a Sense of Humor

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.

Kathy Hochul Now Reduced To Begging

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss a new bill passed in Washington State yesterday that places a 9.9 percent t...

'No Kings,' Chuck & Hakeem Cried! And Then ...

ACLU Legal Director Cecillia Wang told the justices that there was intense debate over immigration even...

Justice Sonia Sotomayor said legal permanent residents, even if they are not U.S. citizens, are still...

Albertans Reach the Separation Signature Threshold - Next Up, Referendum

Birthright Citizenship and the Making of Citizens

Trump's efforts to abolish birthright citizenship raise larger questions about blood, soil, and how we become Americans

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

Sanctuary Policies Killing Innocents Like My Daughter

oe Abraham, father of Katie Abraham, who was killed when an intoxicated illegal immigrant slammed into the back of the car she was riding in while stopped at a red light, joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Phil Wegmann to discuss his recent test…

Supreme Court heard birthright citizenship case with Trump in attendance

The case could redefine who is considered American in ways not seen for more than 150 years.

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Over Birthright Citizenship

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

The justices appeared poised to turn aside government arguments that the president can deny citizenship to babies born to parents without permanent immigration status.

Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Disproportionately Affect Asian Legal Immigrants

A new study found that an end to universal birthright citizenship would disproportionately affect babies born to Asian parents.

New Study Shows Leaving California Is Golden

Research shows leaving California leads to significantly lower housing costs and higher homeownership rates.

DHS Spokeswoman Zacharia Exits Weeks After Appointment

Katie Zacharia, a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security, said Tuesday she is leaving the agency just weeks after taking the job, the latest high-profile departure at DHS during a period of leadership upheaval and intensifying politic…

Letters to the Editor

Friday 20 March – Friday 27 March

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…

UAE to Trump: Let’s Force the Strait Open for Good

Lawmaker says Iran targeted him in phishing attack disguised as TV interview

Rep. Randy Fine said an Iranian state actor likely carried out a recent cyberattack on his office in an effort to gain access to his personal Gmail account.

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Draws Lines Scholars Find Indefensible

Different treatment for mothers and fathers is at odds with a 2017 Supreme Court decision, and other ideas in the order are hard to understand.

Everyone Has Trump’s Phone Number Now

The president’s personal iPhone has been lighting up.

Birthright Citizenship Plan Faces Data, Cost and Legal Hurdles

Experts warn that enforcing President Trump’s order to limit birthright citizenship would require building an expensive and fragmented verification system.

Rep. Riley Moore to Newsmax: US Must Act on Nigeria Killings

Rep. Riley Moore told Newsmax on Wednesday that a report he delivered to the White House last month outlined "concrete actions" to address what he described as the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria...

War in Iran Poses Terrible Risks for Global Economy

The war with Iran will last longer than President Trump anticipated. If politics compel him to withdraw early, then he will do grave damage to our liberty and economy.

Breaking: British Judge Lays a BOOMITY on Starmer's Diego Garcia Give Away

‘I Don’t Care About That’: Trump Says Iran’s Enriched Uranium Is Not a Concern

President Trump’s statement was the second time in 24 hours that he had declared that the nuclear problem with Iran had been solved, despite all evidence to the contrary.

Vance Spoke to Intermediaries About Iran Conflict as Recently as Tuesday

Vice President JD Vance communicated with intermediaries from Pakistan about the Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, a person briefed on the matter told Reuters, a sign of his expanding role in efforts to broker an end to the conflict.

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.

A 79-Year-Old Freshman Senator?

Janet Mills does not have a dicey Reddit history or a recently covered-over Nazi tattoo. But her candidacy is haunted by Joe Biden’s 2024 debacle.

Trump admin moves Forest Service HQ to Utah in latest DC relocation push

The USDA announced the Forest Service will move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, replacing regional offices with 15 state directors nationwide.

President Should Follow His Instincts, Not Energy Markets

Several days ago, President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian power plants if free transit wasn't allowed through the Strait of Hormuz. That potent threat was subsequently delayed with a new deadline of April 6, although new threats may ma…

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.

Trump Approval Falls Below 40% Amid War, Rising Gas Prices

President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped below 40% in two major polling averages, marking a low point in his second term as economic and foreign policy concerns weigh on public opinion.

Trump, Bondi watch historic SCOTUS arguments as justices duel over birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Trump’s executive order that would end birthright citizenship, a case that could reshape immigration policy and constitutional law.

AI Is Not About To Become Sentient

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

The ‘Big Black Scar’

Trump is blowing up national-park land in Arizona to wall off one of the border’s last wild places.

Treating Myths as Science

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

Didn’t the Supreme Court already hear this case?

Supreme Court skeptical of Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

Donald Trump Is the World's Worst Friend

Real friends tell the truth, they don't enable you when you launch unprovoked wars of aggression against Iran.

Someday in Tehran

The heartbreak of hoping for a democratic Iran

Arguments concluded after Solicitor General D. John Sauer made his rebuttal.

Swing-district Democrat faces backlash after vulgar late-night post targeting Trump, doubles down

Nevada Rep. Susie Lee deleted an expletive-filled tweet targeting Trump's Supreme Court visit after backlash, saying her language touched a nerve.

No Good Way Out

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

Vindman Tops Moody in Early Florida Fundraising

Alexander Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and former National Security Council aide, has raised $8.2 million for his bid for U.S. Senate in Florida since launching his campaign as a Democrat two months ago, his campaign announced Wednes…

NYT Discovers a Love for Jailing Criminals

Trump Admin Presents New Plan to Slash Two-Thirds of Consumer Watchdog Workforce

President Donald Trump's administration has developed a fresh plan to slash the workforce at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by about two thirds, stepping back from earlier efforts to get rid of nearly 90% of all employees, court doc…