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With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!

President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.

How the Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Shaped Trump’s Homelessness Policy

As Republicans have embraced tough measures to clear the streets, no group has led the way more than the Cicero Institute, founded by the venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale.

Federal judge blasts Rubio’s 75-country visa freeze as ‘Orwellian,’ strikes down policy

A federal judge ruled Secretary of State Marco Rubio lacked authority to order immigrant visa denials for applicants from 75 countries found eligible.

Vance Returns to His Hometown, Champions Working Class

At his grandfather's former steel plant, VP Vance spoke to middle America's hopes-and hinted at a 2028 run. Here's what his Middletown speech revealed.

'It's Dog Racism:' Pit Bull Activists Dangerously Wrong

'The myth of the pit bull is a lot of bullshit,' said actor Jon Bernthal. Kat Rosenfield says he's not just wrong, but dangerously so.

Reagan’s Would-Be Assassin Speaks Out After 45 Years

Hinckley’s statements make it all the more clear just what a pivot point in history the failed Reagan assassination attempt might have been.

AOC Is Unfit the Lead the Nation

Should Suicide by Self-Starvation Be Grounds for Hospice Care?

Should the desire to commit suicide justify admission into hospice to make their dying by starvation and dehydration easier to complete?

The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again

With an unpopular war and high prices agitating voters, members of both parties see parallels to an election cycle when Democrats romped. But a lot has changed.

The Causes of Our Future Debt Crisis

A fiscal reckoning will arrive if old-age entitlements are not reined in.

Trump, his clout on the line, stumps for Darline Graham in South Carolina

The president sought to recast opposition to Graham as opposition to him. “They’re only fighting Darline because they want me to lose,” he told the crowd in Myrtle Beach.

Sunday Smiles

How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope — and New Fears

Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.

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.

Where's the Beef...From? Trump's Meat Plan Is a Mess

Trump thinks he can buy off voters with lower-priced imported mystery meat? Cattle ranchers aren't happy about it, and we shouldn't be either.

The Gray Zone Spreads

The ability of drones to give added bite to the underdog will force a redefinition of asymmetrical war.

No, the Media Isn’t Responsible for Jason Arday’s Suicide

The disgraced academic was a pathological liar and lifelong con artist whose misdeeds were covered up for years by self-serving academic administrators. Exposing this kind of rot in elite institutions is our job.

About Alternatives to IVF

Infertility is a brutal, heart-wrenching experience. IVF isn’t necessarily the solution. Medically, morally, practically.

El-Sayed’s win triggered wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric online, Post analysis shows

After Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, conservative commentary about him shifted focus from socialism to his Muslim identity.

‘Barbaric’ abortion provision fuels Christian push to crack down on Dem governor

CatholicVote urged Massachusetts bishops to consider excommunication for Gov. Maura Healy after she signed a law allowing abortion up to birth.

Nancy Kassebaum, First Woman to Chair a Major Senate Panel, Dies at 94

A moderate Republican from Kansas, she served three terms before tiring of political strife. “I couldn’t get elected today,” she said in 2013.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly

President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.

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.

Alaska Republicans scramble to educate voters on suspected Dem plant as 'ballot fatigue' threatens race

Dan Sullivan faces voter confusion from a candidate look-alike sharing his name as Alaska's ranked choice voting system adds complexity to the Senate race.

A Year After Iryna's Murder, Slam Shut Revolving Prison Door

This month marks one year since Decarlos Brown Jr. brutally murdered Iryna Zarutska in cold blood, shining a bright light on former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's soft-on-crime policies.

The Truth About the Gender Pay Gap with David Maywald | Quillette Cetera Episode 70

David Maywald on the female wage premium, the rites of passage boys no longer have, and why the science on sex differences keeps losing to ideology.

See photos from the first IndyCar race in Washington

Drivers are dashing around the National Mall at speeds expected to exceed 185 mph.

Drink More Ovaltine

The jokes we told in a Venezuelan prison.

The Trump Administration's War Against the ICC

The US is engaged in a lawless quest to protect American and Israeli officials

Why Would Democrats Defend Anti-American ICC?

Democrats continued to prop up the International Criminal Court and its anti-American, politically motivated bureaucrats.

CNN Political Briefing

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

The Endless Horizon: Why Generations of Landlocked Appalachians Keep Coming Back to Erie

Fetterman aligns with Trump on AI push, warns China benefits from US 'overreaction'

Sen. John Fetterman rejected "AI doomsdaying" and echoed President Donald Trump's push for AI development, warning that U.S. overreaction could benefit China.

Sean Duffy’s Reality Show: From ‘The Real World’ to the Deal World

“The Great American Road Trip” sends the transportation secretary and his family on a wholesome, dull tour, with a lot of help from their sponsors.

Like Odysseus. But Real

Twenty-four centuries ago, Xenophon and his 10,000-man Greek army found themselves trapped at the heart of the Persian Empire. Their amazing escape, described in a new book by Robert L. O’Connell, is a tale for the ages.

Racist Tests

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 Hubris of Donald Trump

The president reportedly thinks that he is a Top 10 world historical figure who is meant to change the world. That level of self-aggrandizing often doesn't end well.

Let’s Preserve Civics Education Programs

Our future depends on building schools and colleges that will teach students actual subjects and instill in them the values of a free society.

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy

“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.

‘Economic Vandalism’: Geoff Wilson on Labor’s War on Australian Aspiration

Fund manager Geoff Wilson tells Claire Lehmann that Labor’s new capital gains tax will drive Australian capital out of growth companies and into franked dividends—and push a generation of founders offshore.

A Democrat's Road to Disillusionment

A Democratic state lawmaker in Colorado resigned Sunday, weeks after facing felony charges alleging she falsified her residency in order to run in her district again following last year's redistricting. Prosecutors say Tracey Bernett, who represen…

Trump plays nuclear poker with Kim Jong Un — but who holds the cards?

Trump faces a stronger North Korea with 50-70 nuclear weapons and a powerful new partner in Russia, leaving denuclearization increasingly out of reach.

Blinded by AIPAC

For the Americans who contribute to AIPAC, things have changed a lot in the last few years.

Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.

Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again

A governor’s race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.

From Noah, John, Luke, Paul & Mary to Cora, Dawson & Callan

The first batch of names are of the Clancy children. The second, the Yates children. They are all the names of young children killed by their mothers.

Creeping Annexation

Israeli governments have never decided what to do with the West Bank—so the settlers have begun deciding for them.

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…

Trump Should Help Struggling Farmers Grow Their Herds

Trump's plan to allow more foreign beef imports into America will only exacerbate the long-term stock shortage in the cattle industry.

White House revs up ‘iconic’ Freedom 250 race as IndyCars prepare to unleash American muscle on DC streets

IndyCar racers hit the streets of Washington, D.C., at nearly 200 mph for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a first-of-its-kind America 250 celebration.

NYC taxpayers could pay twice under Mamdani's city-owned grocery store plan

Taxpayers may pay twice under Zohran Mamdani's city-owned grocery plan as NYC explores grants for independent grocers alongside the subsidized stores.

What Is Canada For?

Might Canada’s fate foreshadow that of other advanced but dependent democracies, clinging to old ideals of cooperation and diplomacy as they’re rolled under the treads of China’s or America’s naked self-interest?

Dems Need To Stop Whitewashing Abdul El-Sayed's Extremist Hate

He eked out a win for the Michigan party's Senate nomination, but that doesn't force the likes of Sen. Chuck Schumer to turn a blind eye to his blatant Islamist ties and sympathies.

Claire's Weekly Letter: Punished for Truth-Seeking

Claire's Weekly Letter: What We Take on Trust

Some States Banned the Use of Food Stamps to Buy Soda. Did It Work?

A study shows a modest decline in soda purchases, but it’s not clear that the results will hold up in the long run.

Karoline Leavitt reveals next role after leaving White House press secretary post

Karoline Leavitt confirmed aboard Air Force One that she will join Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. after stepping down as White House press secretary.

Yes, We Are Inviting Clint Eastwood to the Anti-Communist Film Festival

Making Sense of the Fertility Frenzy

A conversation with Jennifer Lahl, founder of the Center for Bioethics and Culture, on surrogacy, AOC, IVF and the White House, and more.

Saturday's Final Word

El-Sayed under fire online after taking aim at Usha Vance, female Trump aide in weekend social media posts

Abdul El-Sayed's post about Usha Vance and JD Vance's grandfather sparked accusations of racism and sexism from Rep. Brandon Gill and others.

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.

How a PA Loss Became Dems' Blueprint in Trump Country

Democrats turned a Blair County loss into the blueprint for a stunning special-election upset in deep-red Butler County.

SEE IT: Puerto Ricans reject 51st state push as residents fear taxes could skyrocket

Puerto Ricans told Fox News Digital they fear statehood would spike taxes and threaten the island's cultural identity amid its ongoing debt crisis.

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.

Pro-Reagan 'Brink of War' Can't Draw a Crowd

Are Populists Winning the Economic Debate?

‘They’re winning, but they’re winning by sacrificing the hard-won intellectual gains of a generation.’

Trump’s visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge

A federal judge said the indefinite pause, which affected nationals of countries in every corner of the globe, ran afoul of antidiscrimination protections.

Improving by Degrees: NR’s October Issue Is Out

The back-to-school issue is an NR tradition.

The Troubled State of Sociology

Increasingly, sociologists are expected to avoid research questions and theories that involve the role of culture in shaping societal inequalities.

A Regicidal Proposal for Aircraft Carriers

Get some two-part primer out and put some names we can be proud of on those big beautiful hulls.

Net Zero Is Dead and Gone

Nancy Kassebaum Baker, trailblazing GOP senator who broke barriers for women in Congress, dead at 94

Nancy Kassebaum Baker co-authored a landmark 1996 health insurance law with Ted Kennedy and won Kansas re-election by huge margins twice.

Who Do You Choose? Sunday Reflection

The Anti-Communist Film Festival: Update and Why I Love Actual Film

For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration

Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.

Virginia Dem admits system ‘failure’ after illegal immigrant accused in landlord killing escapes to Tajikistan

Northern Virginia Democrats Donald Beyer and Suhas Subramanyam faced questions after a Tajik national fled a mental health institute to Dushanbe.

Should Linsday Clancy Be in Prison or a Mental Institution?

Megyn Kelly is joined by Dave Aronberg, co-host of The MK True Crime Show, and Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy, hosts of In The Well, to discuss the disturbing ...

L’Affaire Shirer Revisited

The rise, fall, and rise again of one of the 20th century’s most important journalists.

The Beautiful and Banned

There is a rather large difference between the banned books promoted by celebrities and genuinely transgressive and provocative writing.

Nuke Academia From Orbit. It Is the Only Way to Be Sure.

Did Hakeem Jeffries Discover the Price of 'Free' Healthcare?

The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.

She’s a Trump acolyte. He’s a ‘gringo Sandinista.’ Meet the Harps.

Trump aide Natalie Harp is estranged from her brother, Preston, who has used social media and recent interviews to criticize her and highlight his own left-wing politics.