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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.

Citing Ebola Outbreak, U.S. Restricts Entry From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan

The order is in effect for 30 days and does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members.

China Is Ready for the Next War. America Is Not.

What radar and jet propulsion were to World War Two, robotics and artificial intelligence will be to the next war between great powers.

WATCH: Eye-popping illegal immigration stat prompts senator's demand to 'redouble' deportations

Cato Institute analyst David Bier's testimony against mass deportation draws sharp rebukes from Sen. Mike Lee and DHS at a House Judiciary hearing.

Kicking an Ally

Poland is a model NATO ally. Why are we canceling an important troop deployment there?

Trump Calls Off New Iran Attack at Request of Gulf States

The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as

Frampton Comes Alive! at Fifty

The improbable story of rock’s greatest live album.

The Cost of Fraud: The New Issue of NR Is Out

In Dante’s Inferno, the eighth circle of Hell is where fraudsters are punished for eternity.

Yes, Be Skeptical of Claims That the U.S. Hasn’t Damaged Iran Much

The United States armed forces, with our Israeli allies, have devastated Iran’s regime, including its ballistic missile capabilities.

Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms.

Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms

Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.

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.

Xi's Most Important Line at U.S.-China Summit

The summit between presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump took place on May 14. The media has focused on the facts that little was achieved and,

Why Has the Number of Births Declined Everywhere?

Everybody knows about the decline in birthrates. Fewer people understand why-or just how significantly it could transform society in the next few decades.

The Republican senators speaking out against Trump

Sen. Bill Cassidy joins a short but notable list

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.

Trump’s Taiwan ‘negotiating chip’ remark sparks alarm over how far he'd shift US-China policy

President Donald Trump suggests $14 billion Taiwan weapons package could be used as leverage in China negotiations, drawing swift pushback from Taiwan's president.

After Purging Cassidy, Trump Sets Sights on Massie

Donald Trump's efforts to assert total control over his party despite his sinking overall popularity achieved a landmark victory on Saturday with the resounding defeat of two-term Republican senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who had the temerity …

A Deceitful Propaganda Campaign Marketed as a ‘Prank’

CBC-funded TV producers using fake names are ambushing Canadians who take a positive view of their country—including an 82-year-old Ontario grandfather who invited the film crew into his home.

Other People’s AI

Beijing wants to ensure that the flow of information goes in only one direction.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny

Traveling across the country, justices defend the role of the court even as strained relations among its members emerge in writing and remarks.

Trump eyes new White House lawn project that could reshape presidential travel

President Trump is weighing whether to install a helipad on the White House South Lawn to protect the grass from newer Marine One helicopter engines.

Is It a Problem If the Fed Speaks Too Much?

The Federal Reserve is yapping too much about the economy, according to Kevin Warsh, the US central bank's incoming leader.

Senate Republican threatens to derail ICE, Border Patrol package over Trump's billion-dollar request

An internal GOP dispute over funding for Trump's ballroom threatens to derail the $72 billion reconciliation package for immigration operations.

CNN Political Briefing

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

How a UN Agency Misled the World on Cancer Risk

Nathan Schachtman’s indispensable new paper explains how the International Agency for Research on Cancer has misled the public with its classifications of carcinogens.

Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day

President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.

What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?

The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies.

TrumpRx Adds Generic Drugs, With Mark Cuban, GoodRx and Amazon

President Trump announced the addition of 600 medicines to his online drugstore as he appeals to Americans concerned about high drug prices and affordability.

Harvard Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Trump Lawsuit

The Trump administration sued Harvard earlier this year over allegations it had not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus.

Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies

The arrangement was denounced by critics as a slush fund for supporters of President Trump, possibly including Jan. 6 rioters.

Did MAHA Just Sink a Senator?

The MAHA movement put money into the Senate campaign of Bill Cassidy's opponent and showed signs of strength heading into the midterms, writes Tanner Nau.

International Courts of Injustice

The politics of corruption at the ICC and ICJ.

Nicholas Kristof and the Pornography of Accusation

Investigating abuse is a duty. Laundering propaganda is not.

Colorado Governor Delivers Justice to Tina Peters

Gov. Jared Polis grants clemency to Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk serving nine years in prison, citing concerns over free speech protections.

Skid Row election scheme allegedly fueled by pocket-change payoffs busted by Trump DOJ

DOJ charges California woman for allegedly bribing homeless people on Skid Row to sign petitions in what officials call an election-integrity racket.

No, California’s Backyard BBQ Ban Proposal Is Not Justified

Nithya Raman’s wildfire ‘prevention’ plan targets backyard grills instead of California’s real failures.

Give It Up, NBC

Monday's Final Word

Dem who welcomed socialist mayor's 'change' now sounding alarm over billionaire exodus: 'Gravely concerned'

A Seattle Democratic councilmember who once welcomed socialist Mayor Katie Wilson now admits he is "gravely concerned" about the city's business exodus.

Alex Berenson's Victory Might Be the First of Many

Alex Berenson settled with the Trump administration over Covid-era censorship, which bodes well for his ongoing lawsuit against censors.

Trump’s Anticlimactic China Trip

‘This felt like the two great powers of the world deferring any major issues.’

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.

Terrorists Haven’t Just Taken Over Iran — They’ve Run It for 47 Years

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has always been a component of the sharia-supremacist, jihadist terrorist regime formed in 1979.

The Science Misinformation Gap

The transatlantic battle over social media and censorship.

Mass Shooting at San Diego Mosque

Why Josh Shapiro Isn’t Acting Like Other Potential 2028 Candidates

The Pennsylvania governor’s in-state focus is a contrast with other possible presidential hopefuls.

Code Broken at Last and Far-Right's Secret Weapon Revealed: Babes

Let the Howling Begin: Congress Proposing $130/Yr EV Highway Fee

Trump Is Said to Have Proposed a New Helipad at the White House

The exhaust from helicopters’ engines has been known to occasionally scorch the grass on their landing zones.

Defeated Sen. Cassidy Valiantly Punches Back at Trump

Bill Cassidy lost his primary but made a winning concession speech against the president.

Karen Bass ripped after suggesting taxpayer-funded dental care for meth users

Mayor Karen Bass drew criticism for suggesting LA taxpayers should fund dental care for homeless meth users who lost their teeth to addiction.

Hegseth unleashes on Massie in GOP primary showdown against Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet

Trump-backed Ed Gallrein gets boost from Defense Secretary Hegseth on the eve of Kentucky's GOP primary challenge against Rep. Thomas Massie.

Intifadas Bring Neither Justice Nor Peace

Calls to “globalise the intifada” have produced a wave of antisemitic terror and encourage an unending cycle of violence.

Trump Moves to Admit 10,000 More White South Africans as Refugees

The Trump administration argues that an “emergency refugee situation” in South Africa merits bringing more Afrikaners to America, at a cost of some $100 million.

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…

Senate Republicans confirm nearly 50 of Trump's picks for energy, land management

Senate Republicans cleared 49 of Trump's nominees Monday, including U.S. attorneys and ambassadors, as the GOP works to fill government positions.

Claire's Weekly Letter: Dangerous Losers

The Return of Hard Power Politics

Will the Right will use its power to reverse course, or will it hesitate in the face of the battles that now define American political life?

Automating Away Snipers?

The technology that is being developed to fight in Ukraine is changing warfare.

Teacher in a Tutu

Bragging about my PhD to general indifference during the second-most humiliating day of my life.

Boom: Texas, DoJ Force Houston Hospital to Open First 'Detransition' Clinic In Landmark Settlement

GOP senator who voted to convict Trump in impeachment trial loses primary

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana failed to make the runoff in his GOP Senate primary five years after his vote to convict Donald Trump, which led the president to call for his ouster.

On ‘Gender-Affirming Care,’ Canada’s Medical Establishment Refuses to Follow the Evidence

While the British Medical Association now acknowledges that the Cass Review has been ‘vindicated,’ its Canadian counterparts still remain beholden to debunked activist slogans.

Another One

If Trump cannot be convinced to observe civic propriety for its own sake, maybe he can be persuaded against setting fire to the GOP’s reputation.

Would New Jersey Bill Authorize Slow-Motion Euthanasia of Dementia Patients?

The vaguely worded S.B. 4186 could open the door to intentional legal undernourishment.

What AI Has Done to Stanford

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Something Kind of Hinky in LA and It's Not Just Google Satellite Views

How Teachers' Unions Became Political Big Spenders

A new report claims teachers' unions are operating more like Democratic funding machines than groups advocating for their members.

Apologies and cash headed to alleged ‘weaponization’ victims in billion-dollar Trump settlement

The DOJ created a $1.776 billion fund for people who allege they were victims of government lawfare as part of a Trump IRS lawsuit settlement.

Reporter’s Notebook: Democrats say they can still flip the House despite GOP redistricting gains in the South

Republicans redraw district maps across Southern states as Democrats frame the fight as a civil rights battle over Black voter representation in Congress.

The Missing Word at Trump's Prayer Rally

The Founders' understanding of prayer centered on self-scrutiny and repentance, neither of which seem fashionable in today's GOP.

Luigi's Lawyers Get a Mixed Result in Effort to Suppress Evidence (Update)

Dangerous Losers

It's not poverty that drives men to violence, but the experience of losing status.

Too Fun to Check: 'Civil War' At the NYT Over Kristof's Blood Libel?

Sandy Fire Leads to Evacuation Orders in Simi Valley

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…

WATCH: Mamdani bashed for going 'full deranged marxist' with rip on famous Ronald Reagan line

New York City socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces scorn from conservatives after countering Reagan's famous quote at a government-run grocery store announcement.

Utah Republicans Get Their Scalps

Justice Diana Hagen’s resignation is the latest twist in Utah Republicans’ escalating campaign to remake the state supreme court.

For God's Sake Mr. President, Quit Stalling; UPDATE: Trump Explains Delay

The Arizona Two-Step May Save Your University

Red states are beginning to grasp their legitimate, yet largely neglected, power over graduation requirements.