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Has the US-Israel Relationship Changed Forever?

Benjamin Netanyahu portrays himself as a leader uniquely able to protect Israel's security and deal effectively with Donald Trump.

A Glamorous Swiss Resort Hosts Officials for U.S.-Iran Talks

The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne has hosted some of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful people for more than 100 years.

Trump's Iran Deal Is Worse Than Obama's

President Trump's U.S.-Iran ceasefire is welcome news, but the Rep Ro Khanna argues the deal gives Iran better terms than the JCPOA Trump spent years ridiculing.

CNN Political Briefing

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

Sen. Spartacus: We've Embraced a Nazi-Tatted Kik Creeper for Power, You Know

Rise of Socialists a Direct Consequence of Obama

'The Federalist' editor in chief Mollie Hemingway, Friday with FNC's John Roberts, comments on the Democratic Party embracing what has been called "Democratic Socialism."

Will Ruben Gallego Go Down or Skate Away From His Growing Scandals?

Iran Is Poised to Overplay Its Hand

Tehran is poised to overplay its hand.

Sunday Smiles

'Is There No England Now?'

Britain's turmoil over immigration, speech, and identity signals a ruling consensus fracturing under public backlash.

Benedict Beckeld on Oikophobia, Islam, and the Crisis of Western Identity | Quillette Cetera Episode 66

Philosopher Benedict Beckeld speaks with Zoe Sankey about oikophobia, the decline of the West, Islam's incompatibility with Western values, and why civilisations at the height of their power sow the seeds of their own undoing.

The Man Behind Graham Platner's Scandal-Plagued Rise

Dan Moraff rushed vetting of the Maine Senate candidate. He says he's trying to blow up the way Democrats run campaigns.

Protect Every Animal From Cruelty? Not in 2026, Oregon Democrats Say

A possible referendum in Oregon on animal rights would end fishing, hunting, even pest control, just when Democrats are trying really hard not to be seen as “weirdos again.”

Medical Journal Supports Unlimited Migration

Reducing illegal immigration and deporting people who are here without permission are legitimate policies that benefit healthcare systems, among other salutary consequences.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

Trump Ties His Name and Credibility to Vance's Dubious Iran Diplomacy

Kier Starmer Was a Blank Slate That Inspired Antipathy

His government was directionless and confused, and from that murk emerged the Peter Mandelson scandal

Chicago resident living in shadows of Obama Presidential Center reveal chaos caused by years-long construction

A Chicago resident describes flooding, shaking and years of construction disruption from the Barack Obama Presidential Center built across the street.

Have We Learned Anything from the Tuskegee Experiment?

Leftist busybodies will trample all over the rights of individuals in order to achieve their utopian vision.

Live Free and Prosper

To enjoy prosperity, you have to participate in prosperity. Sadly, the progressive money train runs through our teachers' unions.

Angel Dads face another Father's Day without children killed by illegal immigrants: 'She should be graduating'

DHS honors Angel Dads on Father's Day, sharing stories of fathers whose children were killed in crimes committed by illegal aliens and cartel members.

Today’s Action at the Supreme Court on Nondelegation, Race, Child Murder, and Confessions

Alongside the usual array of denials and other orders, the Court handled a few other items of business with comment.

Why Is England Suicidal? 

Stop rushing to kill. And stop letting advocates pretend otherwise in their sea of euphemisms and other distractions on this most painfully intimate issue.

Obama Center visitors say project symbolic of 'Black excellence,' claim scandal-free legacy while Trump ripped

Visitors at the Barack Obama Presidential Center opening praised his legacy as "Black excellence" while lamenting divisions under President Trump.

The Violations of the MOA Have Already Begun

If you’re looking for a silver lining, it’s that Iran is already breaking the MOU, and the U.S. will be able to abandon its stated commitments in a terrible deal.

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's Iran gamble divides GOP hawks and 'America First' conservatives over what victory looks like

Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding divides GOP as hawks like Cassidy and Cruz clash with allies over whether the deal surrenders leverage.

A Diocese Tries to Protect Its 29-Foot Jesus From Trump’s Border Wall

In a battle of symbols, the Catholics of Las Cruces, N.M., argue that religious freedom should stop the wall from scarring a mountain that has attracted pilgrims for nearly a century.

Trouble in the Democratic Socialists’ Paradise

The DSA’s platform appeals primarily to younger voters. That’s a problem when most of the people going to the polls are older.

Supreme Court Restores Conviction in 1979 Murder of Etan Patz

Pedro Hernandez was convicted in 2017 of kidnapping and murdering the 6-year-old boy, but an appeals court in July had said Mr. Hernandez was entitled to a new trial.

A Tale of Two Settlements

In the 29th instalment of ‘Nations of Canada,’ Greg Koabel describes the birth of Montreal in 1642; and the Indigenous town of Sillery, where a new kind of native-born Christianity took root.

Good News! The M.O.U. Has Held Longer Than the Reflecting Pool Sealant

Perceptions of Weakness

In his panic-stricken effort to disentangle America from the Middle Eastern mess, Trump now appears to be falling into line with Tehran’s wishes.

Chinese AI models raise ‘sleeper agent’ fears after report finds more vulnerable code for US users

Booz Allen report warns Chinese AI models like DeepSeek and Qwen may produce more vulnerable code for U.S. government users, raising concerns.

And We Won't Have Keir Starmer to Kick Around Much Longer - Prime Minister Quits

U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the Gulf

U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.

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 administration probe could upend widely used transgender youth treatment guidelines

The FTC alleges WPATH built transgender treatment guidelines for minors on evidence its own leaders privately acknowledged was limited and uncertain.

How Trump’s Fragile Agreement With Iran Is Shaping the Midterms

Democrats say the president started an economically painful war that resulted in nothing positive. Republicans are more divided, even as they show some signs of relief at falling gas prices.

The Dem Party Has Never Been Weaker. This May Be a Good Thing

It ought to be a pretty optimistic time for Democrats. Donald Trump's in a deep hole, and his only answer is to ask for more shovels. The House seems likely to tip back toward Democrats, redistricting shenanigans notwithstanding, and strong Senate…

Can US Engagement Rescue the United Nations From Irrelevance?

The next UN leader will take office at a time when the international body is experiencing an unprecedented crisis of purpose.

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.

Britain’s Ever Deeper Descent into Censorship

The Labour Party wants to give the BBC even greater prominence than it already enjoys.

Cops could be forced into race-based guessing game after Supreme Court move, Thomas joins dissent

Justices Alito and Thomas dissent after the Supreme Court declines a case where a man's race allegedly transformed a police stop into an illegal seizure.

Four Inconvenient Truths About the Conflict in Lebanon

Western political will and good intentions are no match for a complex reality rife with conflicting interests and ideologies.

Ex-Dem insider reveals she will expose Democrats who covered up Biden's cognitive decline in new book

Former Democratic fundraiser Lindy Li reveals which party leaders privately wanted Biden to go while publicly defending him in her new book.

Andy Burnham Is Just Keir Starmer In Jeans

Anyone expecting ‘hope' and ‘change' is deluding themselves.

Are We Now Apologizing for Teaching About the Holocaust

As NYC Progressives Go, So Go Democrats. Hopefully

The New York primary election will decide whether democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani was a fluke or a foghorn alerting NYC to a deep blue wave.

How About We Just Play Baseball?

Athletes have every right to reject Pride symbols that—as activists themselves loudly insist—signify an increasingly radicalised set of ‘queer’ political demands.

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.

Donald Trump Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Catfighting with Our Allies

Trump is in deep denial about how unpopular he is with world leaders right now.

Claire's Weekly Letter: Perceptions of Weakness

The Enemy Within

Iran is not Saudi Arabia’s biggest problem.

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.

'We 100% Got People Killed': Biden-Era DEA Allowed 'Staggering Amounts' of Fentanyl Into US

SpaceX Is Not the S in ESG

ESG is too valuable to the political, financial, and economic ecosystem it feeds for its promotors to put it out of investors’ misery.

Obama Center isn't a traditional presidential library. Critics say it's an activism center.

Critics say Obama Presidential Center on Chicago public parkland is an activism hub for his foundation, not a traditional presidential library.

In Utah House Race, Progressives Assail Democrat Who Backed Abortion Restrictions

Ben McAdams, a moderate former congressman, faces a handful of left-wing opponents in a rare opportunity for a Democrat to win in a Republican state.

Chicago's deadly Juneteenth weekend leaves 7 dead as Trump shames Dem gov for inaction

Chicago weekend shootings left seven dead and 38 injured, prompting Trump to call on Gov. Pritzker to request federal help for the Windy City.

Coming Soon: Late-Night Talk Show Host Rosie O’Donnell

Jimmy Kimmel selected her as one of his guest hosts when he takes two months off. Think she’ll tell some Trump jokes?

The Party of the Worker Is Now the Party of the Bureaucrat

The old fight was labour versus capital. The real fight now is between those who create value and those who administer it, and Australia's new budget has picked the wrong side.

Pence says Iran agreement 'smacks of the kind of appeasement' Trump rejected in prior term

Former Vice President Mike Pence said the Iran agreement signed by President Donald Trump 'falls well short of what is required to end the Iranian threat.'

'Go At It Boldly': Sunday Reflection

The Art of Looking

A tribute to David Hockney (1937–2026).

Congressional Democrats Warn Pulte Against Mass Firings

Current and former officials say the acting director of national intelligence is planning to announce major cuts to his office as early as Monday.

Father's Day: Music, My Aunt, My Career and My Dad

Trump Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained

The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom.

Iran Backflips on Nuclear Inspections After Oil Sanctions Lifted, Contradicts Vance

For cash-strapped farmers, deal to end Iran fighting comes too late

Some of the president’s strongest supporters are hurting as midterm elections approach.

The National Trust Names New President

Brent Leggs will lead the preservation organization, which has been in the news recently for challenging the Trump administration’s ballroom and Kennedy Center projects.

College sports sees pivotal moment as Senate looks to move legislation on NIL, transfers across goal line

Senate Commerce Committee advances bipartisan bill to overhaul college sports, addressing NIL payments, athlete transfers, and roster chaos in July.

Trump Administration Shuttered a Criminal Probe Into Fraudster’s Clemency

Federal prosecutors had been examining the circumstances behind the commutation of David Gentile’s sentence. He was aided by a Catholic priest friendly with the president.

The Serenity of Idaho

Here is a place wholly at peace.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Vance Says Iran Will Allow Nuclear Watchdog to Restart Inspections

Vice President JD Vance said Iran had agreed to invite experts from the U.N. agency to resume operations in the country. Tehran and the nuclear watchdog have not commented.

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…

Starmer to Step Down

The conventional wisdom is that Starmer failed by letting things drift. If only.

The Miseducation of American Journalists

Understanding what has gone wrong with journalism in the US requires an understanding of what has gone wrong with the country’s journalism schools.

The Last Canadian Politician I’d Trust to Police the Internet

Marc Miller spread misinformation about unmarked graves and supports the criminal prosecution of residential-school ‘denialists.’ Why would Mark Carney use him to front his new plan for regulating online content?

Schrödinger's Negotiations; Iran Suspends Talks, Demands Apology; Syria Says No to Fighting Hezbollah

China Could Win Taiwan Without Fighting

The governments of the United States and China both assert that theirs is the most important bilateral relationship in the world. They also agree that the likeliest trigger for an armed conflict between them is Taiwan. In theory, then, it should c…