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Nancy Pelosi defended her contrasting positions on military strikes, supporting Barack Obama's Libya attacks while condemning Donald Trump's Operation Epic Fury.
If confirmed, Sen. Markwayne Mullin would oversee the sprawling agency amid falling public support for the administration’s mass deportation program.
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.
President Donald Trump said Saturday that "the hatred is so great" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
HR 7640 would require state and local police departments to help federal agents carry out their mass deportation drive. Democrats used a states' rights argument to say why that's bogus.
The Watergate museum, now in a pop-up phase, focuses on the political crime that brought down Nixon.
Concerns are growing that potential evidence tied to Jeffrey Epstein's former New Mexico estate could be compromised as construction begins on the property while state authorities reopen a criminal investigation into alleged activity there.
The desexing of language in women’s health research and care is a story of the marginalisation of science, cultural imperialism, and abuse of power.
As a debate about generational change rages in his party, the 85-year-old lawmaker weighs another run.
Democratic governors, under pressure, must decide whether to participate in the new federal voucher program, which offers dollars for public and private school students.
Elon Musk accused Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei of "projecting" after Amodei said in an interview that, "We don’t know if the models are conscious."
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges who blocked executive orders sanctioning several law firms had infringed on the president’s authority.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told Newsmax Saturday that Minnesota looked the other way as billions of dollars in fraud was committed. "Nine billion alone in just one state," Jordan said on "America Right Now," after he grilled Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz …
Georgia state senators on Friday narrowly rejected a bill that would have required voters to use hand-marked paper ballots beginning before the November elections, WABE out of Atlanta first reported.
President Trump traveled on Saturday to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware in the wake of the deaths of six service members.
The first lady’s surreal act of geopolitical theatre did little to explain how the ongoing US–Israeli military campaign against Iran’s brutal theocrats will make the world safer.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California) said he will not seek reelection, joining a wave of departures from Congress.
The defense secretary appears unable to approach matters of life and death with even the slightest bit of reverence or humility.
Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with Iranian-Canadian human-rights activist Kaveh Shahrooz about whether Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the last Shah of Iran, might rise to power as a new Prince of Persia.
Representative Jasmine Crockett claimed I wasn’t kicked out of her rally. Here’s the audio.
Trump promised to stop wars. His grip on his base is being questioned now that he’s started one.
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…
The memorial honoring officers who defended the Capitol was required by law to be installed by March 2023.
The writer and activist on how political change happens and taking the long view.
After meeting with defense contractors at the White House, President Trump said the companies were all committed to increasing production.
GOP turmoil in Texas is in contrast with Steve Daines's cool exit in Montana.
Republican strategists hope the endorsement will make the Texas Senate race less expensive and less competitive.
A classified U.S. report doubts that Iran’s opposition would take power following either a short or extended U.S. military campaign.
In this week’s column, I reflect on the death of Ayatollah Khamenei—and why it may be a moment for cautious celebration.
Congressional questions about contracts, ads, and extramarital sex ended her tenure.
The Trump administration had signaled earlier this week that it was ready to abandon four executive orders seeking to punish law firms, but abruptly reversed course the next day.
Israel and the United States are operating with an unprecedented level of military coordination in confronting Iran, and their cooperation is a "division of labor" between two highly capable forces, says former Israeli Consul General in New York I…
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Latin American countries are working together to combat violent cartels as his administration emphasizes renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere.
The Justice Department has formed a working group to examine bringing federal charges against officials or entities within Cuba’s government.
All across America, congressional candidates are finding creative — and critics say cynical — ways to signal support for two deep-pocketed industries, A.I. and crypto.
New maps are forcing incumbents into early retirement or ideologically driven primaries, creating a more partisan House.
If history is any guide, this conservative moment will not last. The mood and ideology of the court shift slowly, but they do shift.
Conservative influencers are pushing for a return to the dark days of 1950s inquisitions.
With scandal plagued Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, dropping his re-election bid, Democrats are hoping the new controversial Republican nominee could help them flip the seat.
He has a beard, a splitting maul, and a house in Michigan. Is that enough to convince America that he’s a man of the people?
In an echo of Seymour Hersh's famed 'Family Jewels' story, the FBI has been caught hiding a generation of secrets.
How an unlikely duo of lawmakers partnered with victims to try to hold the powerful accountable
The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian.
The Supreme Court has just invalidated Trump’s tariff agenda. But the economics were already doing that.
Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court.
By Adam Garrie, Breaking News Reporter, The MAHA Report
After a razor-thin primary, Rep. Al Green will face Rep. Christian Menefee in a runoff. Green blasted his younger rival's missed votes and dared him to debate right away.
With employers cutting jobs and gas prices rising amid the war in Iran, Democrats see an opportunity to press their advantage.
Fred Fleitz, vice chair of the America First Policy Institute Center for American Security, told Newsmax on Saturday that Iran's decision to launch attacks on its neighbors in the Persian Gulf is already backfiring on the Arab state.
Rumors swirl that fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem may challenge Sen. Mike Rounds in 2026 South Dakota primary after Trump dismissal.
Support for disrupting Iran's regime, opposition to skirting Congress: Democrats are relying on a conjunction to navigate the political minefield.
In his National Cybersecurity Strategy, President Trump sought an expanded role for private firms in cyberwarfare. He did not take on China or Russia in the document.
Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., will be running as an independent in his bid to keep his job.Kiley, first elected in 2022, made the announcement Friday, months after California redistricting would have forced him to run in a redrawn district that now …
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 sinking of an Iranian ship by the US near Sri Lanka brings the conflict uncomfortably close to India.
Conservatives are asking whether this conflict could become a long, expensive war that costs American lives.
A carefully disciplined campaign that capitalized on viral media, months of organizing and strong outreach to Latino voters helped propel James Talarico to the center of Texas politics.
The Islamic Republic’s assault on the Gulf will forge the new Middle East.
Nigel Farage slams UK PM Starmer for blocking US use of Diego Garcia military base during Iran strikes, warning Trump administration about Chagos deal.
All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid.
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.
A runoff, resentments, and the question of whether a Democrat can win statewide
Some Republican lawmakers are warning that the Trump administration's military operation against Iran could spiral into a prolonged "forever war," raising concerns it could clash with the GOP's "America First" message and hurt the party politicall…
President Donald Trump declared Saturday that the U.S. is extracting "tremendous amounts of oil" from Venezuela and vowed to "take care" of Cuba's regime.
Los Angeles hotels reportedly cut 650 jobs as new minimum wage law takes effect, with more layoffs expected as wages rise to $30 per hour by 2028.
Former foreign policy adviser and author Walid Phares said Saturday on Newsmax that Washington should move quickly to work with a transitional Iranian authority, arguing that any effort to secure defections from Iran's military and militia forces …
Vinay Prasad, the top regulator overseeing vaccines and complex treatments for difficult diseases, had previously lost his job in July before getting it back less than two weeks later.
Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.
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…
My aunt couldn’t afford to go to the hospital. She ended up there anyway.
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…
Debate erupted on Capitol Hill over Trump's Iran strikes as lawmakers in Congress debate whether they amount to a war that should require congressional say-so.
John Cornyn's record is receiving increased scrutiny as the Washington establishment spends tens of millions to save the embattled incumbent.
Kristi Noem will join President Donald Trump and 12 Latin American leaders at his Doral resort for Saturday’s "Shield of the Americas" summit on regional security partnerships.
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A spokesperson said the bar’s counsel “erroneously” stated there was a “pending investigation”; instead, a complaint against Halligan remains at a preliminary stage.
Republican senators say U.S. and Israeli strikes have reportedly degraded Iran's military capabilities but won't lead to "forever wars" in the Middle East.
The sale had been under informal review in Congress, but the State Department declared an emergency because of the war in Iran.
The assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei has opened a narrow window for regime change in Tehran.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom rips outgoing DHS chief Kristi Noem over stalled $500M in LA wildfire recovery funds, accusing her of prioritizing a $220M ad.
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer said Saturday on Newsmax that major combat operations against Iran could be completed by next week, arguing that U.S. forces had already destroyed or degraded most of the initial targets identified by CENTCOM.
Average U.S. fuel prices are expected to rise further as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran drags on, raising the likelihood that higher fuel costs could soon push up airline ticket prices, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Thursday."It will pr…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Mick Jagger, and the theatre of degradation.
Democrats were torn over military action in Iraq in 2002 and 1991 but are strongly united in opposition to President Trump’s foray against Iran without congressional approval.
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Our reporter Elaine Godfrey on getting kicked out of a Jasmine Crockett rally
Operation Epic Fury is not just about Iran.
Agents have conducted more targeted operations, rather than street sweeps, leading to a dip in arrests — at least for now.