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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.

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.

Seattle’s Socialist Mayor Taunts the Rich as Rift With Starbucks Widens

Seattle voters elected Mayor Katie Wilson as tensions rose over wealth inequality, but as Starbucks, one of the city’s most iconic companies, expands in Nashville, she is finding her limits.

Kicking an Ally

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

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…

Other People’s AI

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

A Professor Extols Diversity — but Not the Engineered Kind

Instead of focusing on group membership, Bejan argues that we should focus on merit.

Claire's Weekly Letter: Dangerous Losers

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…

Dangerous Losers

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

Nick Kristof & the NY Times' Latest Antisemitic Smear

Nicholas Kristof's New York Times column marks a turning point in the American left's divorce from Israel. The column, and the paper's bombastic defense, ends any hope the marriage can be saved....

Trump’s China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president

A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.

Trump warns Iran's 'clock is ticking': Move 'fast' or 'there won't be anything left'

President Donald Trump issues stern warning to Iran on Truth Social, saying the clock is ticking as he reportedly weighs restarting military action after China trip.

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.

The Supreme Court, Like Trump, Goes Wobbly on the Abortion Pill

Somebody should stand up for federal law, state law, science, and human life. Tonight, only two justices of the Court were willing to do so.

Experts Miss Trump's Enduring Presence in American Politics in Indiana Races

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.

Trump, Netanyahu to speak Sunday amid reports of potential revival of military action on Iran

Trump is weighing restarting military action on Iran and will speak with Netanyahu on Sunday amid reports of Iranian deception and delay tactics.

The Thing That Works

Trump shares stunning photos of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, says project is ahead of schedule

Trump shares photos of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, saying the upgraded project should be completed before July Fourth in time for America's 250th anniversary.

The Science Misinformation Gap

The transatlantic battle over social media and censorship.

Pratt Heads to the Valley, Wooing Voters in Rival's District

Pratt declined interview requests and did not give a speech, opting instead to talk to voters one by one in Sherman Oaks.

How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters from Prison

Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to commute the sentence of Tina Peters came after months of tense discussions, including one with President Trump.

How Nicki Minaj Went MAGA

The rapper is the cornerstone of a Trump plan to turn celebrity surrogates into cultural currency

Can You Shame an ICE Agent Into Quitting?

Some activists believe protesting against ICE is ineffective, instead appealing to agents' morality through both guilt and compassion. But are ICE agents capable of remorse?

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.

How the Reputation Firm Terakeet Failed to Fix an Epstein Friend’s Image

Terakeet, a reputation management firm, used online tricks to downplay the friendship of the Goldman Sachs general counsel, Kathryn Ruemmler, with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It wasn’t enough.

Trump’s Anticlimactic China Trip

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

Trump reads Bible as thousands pack National Mall for America 250 prayer rally

The "Rededicate 250" prayer rally featured Trump administration officials, lawmakers and Christian leaders ahead of America's 250th anniversary.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support

After President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their island’s strategic importance.

What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race

He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the party’s nomination.

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.

Automating Away Snipers?

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

Supreme Court Keeps Telehealth Abortions Legal

The case now goes back to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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.

Don't Expect Hollywood To Celebrate America's 250th

It's been almost two decades since 'Saving Private Ryan' hit theaters.

After Years of Backing Left, Tech Bros Getting What They Deserve

California's tech oligarchs are portraying themselves as victims, as the left clamors to tax their wealth away. Perhaps they should take some responsibility. Once widely admired as feisty disrupter...

Maduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report

Colombian businessman Alex Saab, described as Maduro's "bag man," was reportedly deported and could become a star witness against his former president.

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.

Kentucky’s Curious Cast of Political Characters

The state, where a rebellious Republican faces a tough primary challenge on Tuesday, has an unpredictable political landscape that has produced a long list of surprising figures.

Trump threatens to pull Boebert endorsement, calls congresswoman ‘weak minded’ over Massie support

President Trump blasted Rep. Lauren Boebert on Truth Social and threatened to endorse a challenger against her after she joined Rep. Thomas Massie for a campaign event.

To Critics, Trump Remarks Reveal a Billionaire Out of Touch

The president has never pretended to be an ordinary American, but a recent “truth bomb” has opened him to criticism that he doesn’t grasp the economic strain of his war with Iran.

CNN Political Briefing

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

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.

The Death of the Dating App

Evolutionary psychology suggests an explanation for why so many people have found dating apps a frustrating experience.

America's Madman-in-Chief & His Lawless Regime

And the cowardice of the ruling class

The Hantavirus Cruise: A Ship of Fools

He’s a Democrat in Trump country. He says his party became ‘too urban.’

In North Carolina, Jamie Ager is distancing himself from his national party to win a congressional seat.

Second FDA executive departing organization in less than a week as top drug regulator claims she was fired

FDA acting drug chief Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg claims she was fired, becoming the second high-ranking official to leave after Commissioner Makary resigned.

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.

Gavin Newsom Has a Kamala Harris Problem

A Society Without God Is a Society Without Truth

ActBlue CEO faces June 10 grilling after fundraising powerhouse allegedly misled Congress on foreign donations

ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones is set to face a congressional grilling on June 10 over alleged donor fraud and foreign donation safeguards.

Trump Tightens Grasp on G.O.P. as Cassidy Loss Shows Cost of Defiance

The defeat showed the president’s dominance in his party, even as a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major Republican liability in the midterms.

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.

For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience

Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring.

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.

Frampton Comes Alive! at Fifty

The improbable story of rock’s greatest live album.

Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming top Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is defeated in bid for GOP Senate nomination

Why Neutral Maps Could Empower Black Voters as Much as the Voting Rights Act

Our simulations debunk the notion that the act created artificial minority districts that wouldn’t otherwise exist.

Democrat Voters Keep Making the Same Mistakes

California Democrat voters, for over twenty years, have inflicted unimaginable damage on the once great Golden State.

Trump calls out Rep Thomas Massie: 'Kentucky, get this LOSER out of politics' Tuesday

Trump uses Sen. Bill Cassidy's Louisiana ouster as a warning shot against Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky's Tuesday Republican primary election.

Creators and Destroyers of Worlds

Despite the dangers, we must seize the gifts bequeathed by world-altering technologies, since these amount to life in unprecedented abundance.

Senate parliamentarian rejects $1 billion in reconciliation bill for White House security, Trump ballroom

The Senate parliamentarian ruled against including $1 billion in White House security funding tied to Trump's planned ballroom in the budget bill.

Sunday Smiles

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

Another Terrorist Attack By a Cultural Enricher in Italy

Call for Young Filmmakers: The Anti-Communist Film Festival

Is Therapy Tearing Us Apart?

Therapy promised Americans greater agency and insight. Instead, it delivered a more satisfying story about why someone else is to blame, writes Jonathan Alpert.

Saturday's Final Word

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.

The Hour Has Come: Sunday Reflection

International Courts of Injustice

The politics of corruption at the ICC and ICJ.

Spencer Pratt Is Where It's At

He's got an Airstream trailer and a microphone

7 Republicans Voted to Convict Trump. Most Are No Longer in Office.

Senator Bill Cassidy’s defeat means no more than two of them will be left in Congress next year.

Who Wins the Re-Redistricted House?

If Republicans win half of the remaining toss-up seats, they would control the House 219-216, a net loss of just one seat.

Lamar Alexander Wants Republicans to Stand Up to Trump

In a new memoir, the former senator, governor and cabinet member says President Trump committed an impeachable offense on Jan. 6 and calls on Congress to assert its power.

Drone Hits UAE Nuclear Power Plant; UPDATE: Trump: The Clock Is Ticking

Nicholas Kristof and the Pornography of Accusation

Investigating abuse is a duty. Laundering propaganda is not.

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.

BREAKING: Random Shooter/s, Shelter in Place Order for Austin Lifted

Trump celebrates after UN climate committee moves away from its most extreme global warming scenario

President Trump blasts Democratic climate policies after scientists move away from one of the most extreme UN-backed global warming scenarios.

Massie's Grandstanding Growing Old to Republican Voters

Rep. Thomas Massie has been useless in Congress and has opposed Trump every step of the way. His days are numbered.