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Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s Labor Secretary, Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation

Lori Chavez-DeRemer was facing multiple scandals and an internal inquiry into charges of misconduct.

Soros-linked dark money network fuels Virginia redistricting push backed by national Democrats

Virginians for Fair Elections, one of the main groups supporting the state's redistricting referendum, has raised $64 million from liberal dark money groups, labor unions, and major Dem figures.

Trump and Iran Face Off in Iran War Negotiations

As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.

Oz to Newsmax: Fraud Crackdown Could Boost Medicare

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said eliminating Medicare fraud could significantly extend the program's financial stability, potentially adding years to the life of its trust fund without raising …

Leaked memos reveal how Supreme Court steamrolled Obama climate plan in 2016 showdown

Supreme Court memos obtained by the New York Times reveal a fierce ideological battle over blocking Obama's Clean Power Plan on the emergency docket.

The Tragedy of Murdered Indigenous Women is Real. So How Did Activists Turn It Into a Punch Line?

Leah Gazan’s use of the absurd term ‘MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+’ to describe female Indigenous homicide victims is a case study in progressive linguistic self-sabotage.

How 2020 Census Defrauded the American People

The American people are often assured that the census is a neutral, constitutional count of those living in the United States-as the Constitution calls it, an "actual Enumeration." It is supposed to be a simple act of counting persons for represen…

Democratic Senators Fault Hegseth’s Leadership on Iran

In a letter, the 11 senators questioned the defense secretary’s decision to gut programs intended to protect civilians and said his orders endangered U.S. troops.

U.S. and Iran Talks Appear on Track to Resume Despite Mixed Messages

With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negotiations.

Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies

AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.

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.

Pollster Allocco to Newsmax: Polarization Keeps Trump Iran Approval Low

Polling expert Patrick Allocco told Newsmax on Monday that President Donald Trump's relatively low approval numbers on the Iran conflict stand in sharp contrast to the surge of support former President George W. Bush saw at the outset of the Iraq …

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 Wrong Man

In Iran, Donald Trump is showing us what a populist war looks like.

The UN’s Historically Selective Denunciation of Human Bondage

The transatlantic slave trade was a monstrous crime against humanity. Yet it represented just one example of an ancient evil that spanned many civilisations.

Trial begins in Kabul airport attack; defense says U.S. ‘got the wrong man’

Federal prosecutors allege Mohammad Sharifullah helped orchestrate the 2021 bombing by scouting out a potential route for the suicide bomber on behalf of ISIS-K.

Dem hopeful who co-founded Joe Rogan’s favorite jeans under fire for ‘Made in America’ claim

Matt Maasdam, a Democrat running in Michigan, touts U.S. manufacturing but faces scrutiny for outsourcing jobs at companies he worked for and founded.

Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Resigns - One Pool Party Too Many

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…

Swalwell That Ends Well? Democrats Try To Forget

Did Democrats know that Eric Swalwell, the seven-term San Francisco Bay Area congressman who resigned last week amid allegations of sexual misconduct, was what older generations would call a scoundrel?

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Trump Sabotages His Own Much-Exaggerated Iran Deal

Did the president screw up a possible agreement with his own impulsivity? Or was the imminent deal that he touted on Friday an illusion all along?

Monday's Final Word

Republicans sound alarm on Democrats' ‘power grab’ as Virginia votes on redistricting shake-up

Virginians vote Tuesday on a redistricting referendum that could reshape the state's congressional map and boost Democrats in the midterm elections.

Democrats Once Loathed Gerrymandering. Now They’re Pushing for It.

The party is seeking an extra edge in Virginia at a time when its thinking has changed on the partisan drawing of political maps — in large part, leaders say, because of President Trump’s tactics.

Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking

Mr. Patel accused the publication of defamation, asking for $250 million in damages. A spokeswoman for The Atlantic called the suit “meritless.”

Infinite Ingenuity: Andy Weir’s Optimistic Vision in ‘Project Hail Mary’

The new film 'Project Hail Mary' based on Andy Weir's bestselling novel, celebrates scientific problem-solving on a cosmic scale. There are striking parallels with David Deutsch's radical optimism.

Rep. Roy Unveils 'Mamdani Act' to Bar Migrants Over Ideology

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, a member of the House Freedom Caucus known for his strong conservative stance on immigration and cultural issues, has introduced legislation he is calling the "Mamdani Act," according to Mediaite.

Jared Kushner’s Mysterious Role in the Trump Administration

Is the president’s son-in-law carrying out the public’s business or pursuing his own private interests?

Supreme Court justices turn children’s books into big paydays

The trend is fueled by their status as political celebrities in a deeply divided country.

Senate GOP readying party-line funding bill despite divisions, anger at the House

Senate Republicans aim to advance a party-line reconciliation package for immigration funding this week amid internal divisions between both chambers over the bill's scope.

What's College Cost? Good Luck Figuring It Out

Colleges could standardize financial aid information to make it easier to compare. But they don't. Here's why that's a problem.

Hasan Piker Is Splitting Democrats Ahead of Midterms

How long have Democrats dreamed of a voice on social media able to reach young men with their progressive message?

Both Iran and U.S. Think They're Winning. Both Aren't Right

The Iran ceasefire and peace talks this week are hanging by a thread as tensions boil over the strategic waterway that epitomizes Tehran's new leverage and a conflict that critics warn has escaped President Donald Trump's control.

This Auction Was Not a Great Sign for San Francisco

US, Iran Warn: With Talks in Limbo, We're Ready for War

The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked on a ceasefire, with lingering uncertainty over talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan.The White House said Vice Preside…

WATCH: Cory Booker unleashes fiery call for 'foot soldiers' at Michigan Dem conference

Sen. Cory Booker delivered a fiery speech at the Michigan Democratic Convention, warning of "darkness and wind" and calling for party unity ahead of 2028.

ActBlue, Democratic fundraising engine, faces lawsuit over foreign donations

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) alleged in the lawsuit that ActBlue misled Congress and the public about its donor vetting process.

Prayer Room and Foot Washing Stations in One MN High School Remodeling Plans

An Oligarchy of Old People

How elderly Americans amassed disproportionate wealth and power

Lawyer for American detained in Iran says hostage deal is 'easiest problem on the table' for both sides

American hostages wrongfully detained in Iran could be freed during U.S.-Tehran negotiations, a lawyer for one of the detained Americans says.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: Not One PA House Dem Will Back Fetterman Re-Election

The Problem With Hasan Piker’s Einstein Story

People scrutinizing influencers for their views should also hold them to account for their facts.

Democrat in key race defended guns after mass shooting and insulted Kaepernick

Bob Brooks, a firefighter who appeals to the White working class, engaged with right-wing content. His endorsers in the Pennsylvania House race stand by him.

The Gulf Will Not See Iran the Same Way Again

The war has changed Gulf attitudes to Iran. Postwar relations will be based on less trust and more caution.

The FBI Director Is MIA

Kash Patel has alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.

Chief Justice Roberts Could Learn From Ted Williams

After another damaging Supreme Court leak, Chief Justice John Roberts faces growing pressure to bring in the FBI and protect the court's credibility.

Liberal Justices Slow-Walked Their Dobbs Dissents Despite Threats

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 Professor and the Pariah

How a brilliant mind fell for bad history and worse people.

Hasan Piker Is the Enemy

If liberals wish to forge an alliance of convenience with a socialist and apologist for jihadist violence, they will be betraying the very values they profess to uphold.

Four Cabinet and other senior officials have now stepped down from Trump’s Cabinet.

House Panel Releases List of Sex Misconduct Cases

The bipartisan House Ethics Committee on Monday released a list of investigations into alleged sexual misconduct by representatives dating to 1976.

Hungary Just Ousted the Unoustable

Viktor Orbán had support from Moscow and Washington, but not from his own people.

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.

DOJ demands Detroit-area 2024 ballots, escalating election scrutiny

DOJ official Harmeet K. Dhillon wrote that she is seeking ballots to investigate election law compliance. Democratic state officials call the request baseless.

History Is Running Backwards

Why reactionaries are taking over the world

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.

The Iran War: An Explainer

A selection of essays and interviews in Quillette examining how and why Iran and the West are at war, and what is likely to happen next.

Documenting a Decade of Academic Meltdowns

Podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with filmmaker Ric Esther Bienstock about her new CBC/BBC documentary, ‘Speechless’—which explores the rise of censorship and mobbings on campus.

California’s Blue Armageddon

One of the most liberal states in the country can’t find a Democrat to lead it.

Pravda in One Video

Viktor Orbán Could Actually Lose

The Hungarian leader faces an energized opposition—and questions about whether he would accept defeat.

What I Learned About Billionaires at Jeff Bezos’s Private Retreat

For the richest men on Earth, everything is free and nothing matters.

The Final Frontier

Like the old Wild West, the Moon offers the prospect of resources to exploit and land to settle. Artemis II's successful mission is just the beginning.

House Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations

In urging victims to step forward, the secretive panel in charge of investigating charges of misconduct by members of Congress acknowledged limits that could allow offenses to go unaddressed.

Trump Sets Deadline for Cuba Prisoner Release

The Trump administration has given Cuba a two-week deadline to release political prisoners as part of ongoing negotiations over economic and political reforms, according to a source familiar with the discussions.

Virginians vote on redrawing congressional map to favor Democrats

Voters hit the polls Tuesday in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, which could determine control of the House of Representatives amid a national redistricting arms race.

Ex-Trump ally MTG slams both sides of the political aisle: 'Nothing ever changes'

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes both political parties, asserting that regardless of which party holds the power, things do not change.

(Not) Unexpected: Air Force Extends Life of A-10 Yet Again

Baltimore Mayor Upholding Local Pol Tradition, Building His Own Little Fiefdom

California Judge Overrules President Trump on Oil Production

Rep. Mills Faces Expulsion Push in House

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., wants Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., out of Congress.

Dem Senate candidate ripped for Kamala Harris-style marching band theatrics at convention

Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow entered a Democratic convention on Sunday with a marching band, drawing criticism and comparisons to Kamala Harris online.

Markwayne Mullin to Newsmax: Socialist Dems Want Open Borders

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Newsmax on Monday that Democrats are shutting down his department because they don't want to enforce immigration laws.

Ex-staffers defend California governor hopeful after viral clips raise conduct questions

After Eric Swalwell’s exit, a letter from 30 ex-staffers of former representative Katie Porter seeks to blunt attacks as Democrats fear getting locked out of the race.

GOP blasts Virginia amendment as maps could swing delegation to 10-1 Democratic advantage

Virginia GOP blasted a proposed constitutional amendment on the eve of a vote they say could turn the current 6-5 congressional split into a 10-1 Democratic edge.

Comer to Newsmax: Dems' Message: 'They Hate Donald Trump'

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., told Newsmax that Democrats are putting all their upcoming midterm election emphasis on the position that "they hate Donald Trump."

Another Democrat exits California's crowded gubernatorial race weeks before the June 2 primary election

Democrat Betty Yee, former California state controller, has dropped out of California's crowded gubernatorial race weeks before the June 2 primary election approaches.

Uncertainty reigns at DOJ in the aftermath of Bondi’s departure

Acting attorney general Todd Blanche has moved quickly to put his stamp on the department, but other Trump loyalists also appear to be vying for leading roles.

Kurt Volker to Newsmax: Prepare for Endless 'Whac-a-Mole' With Iran

Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker told Newsmax that dealing with Iran is just like playing an endless game of "Whac-a-Mole," and keeping the regime to its word will not be easy.

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, to Defend Bank’s Ability to Set Rates Independently

Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair.

Warsh faces high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing to lead world’s most powerful central bank

Kevin Warsh heads into a high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing as Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve amid mounting economic and legal pressure.

George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies

A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism.

Sweden: Russia's Economy is Worse Than It Appears

What Did You Think Decolonisation Meant?

Decolonisation theory operates as a rigid, Manichaean ideology that neatly divides the world into evil perpetrators and innocent victims.

How Amazon AI Algorithms Raise Prices You Pay

Amazon can steer market-wide prices without ever colluding-exposing a gap in antitrust law that the FTC is now fighting to close.

Postliberalism After Hungary

Orbán’s defeat should scare the hell out of populist authoritarians.

House Ethics panel makes rare request for information on sexual misconduct

The rare move comes after recent scandals raised questions from lawmakers and others about how Congress handles investigations involving its members.

Trump’s statements on Iran increasingly contradict each other

The president has made conflicting comments on questions both large and small related to the war.

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.

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.

Petroleum Rules the World: We Control Most of It

By ignoring all the bright thinkers and conventional analyses the President's genius strategy has placed us in the driver's seat. We are now the world's top source of oil and gas and control major distribution flows of petro supplies from around t…

What a candidate’s old Facebook posts tell us about this moment for Democrats

The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.

Trump Voters Are Over It

A shocking number of the president’s supporters have turned against him.

Move 37 and the Coming Mindhack

What happens when human manipulation arrives at its Claude Mythos moment?

The Republican Battle Royal Over Re-Opening DHS

Embattled GOP lawmakers trying to re-open DHS find themselves besieged on all fronts by their fellow GOP lawmakers.

The Conciliator

Why did Gretchen Whitmer go soft on Trump?

The Most Public School Thing Ever

Why Universities Are Losing Public Trust

The Yale committee looked at a 2025 Pew Research Center survey that found 70% of Americans say higher education is heading in the wrong direction.

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…

Democrat Yee Exits California Governor's Race

Betty Yee announced Monday she was dropping out of the California governor's race.

It’s Not Just Iran. Trump Is Flailing on Multiple Fronts.

The president is on a losing streak, and even some of his aides are dismayed by his choices.

Trump, Johnson Rally Voters Ahead of Va. Redistricting Vote

President Donald Trump will join House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., for a Republican tele-rally Monday evening aimed at energizing voters before a high-stakes redistricting referendum in Virginia on Tuesday.

The Touska, the Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces, Was Under Sanctions

Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.

CNN Political Briefing

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

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Democrats expand their fight for the House into redder territory

The party is aiming for upsets in districts that the president safely won — including some where the incumbents have been hit by scandals.