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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’

It’s a brief pause so the court can hear challenges to the administration’s plan on an expedited schedule. The legal objections face tough sledding.

How the Crime Rate Dropped in Baltimore

Canada’s Newspaper of Record Asks: ‘What If They Ultimately Find Nothing?’

Five years after it helped promote a nationwide social panic over ‘unmarked graves,’ the Globe & Mail admits those graves might not actually exist—while also suggesting that it doesn’t really matter anyway.

Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent

The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices and advocacy groups.

America Needs More, Not Fewer, Billionaires

Karen Bass appears to liken Spencer Pratt to Trump amid tightening LA mayoral race

The Los Angeles mayoral race heads toward a likely runoff as Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman make final pitches before Election Day on Tuesday.

Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades

Defense analysts explain why NATO's spending gap persisted for decades and what finally pushed European allies to increase military investments.

Homeric Heresies

Outrage over a black Helen of Troy misunderstands the long Western tradition of radically reinventing classical myths.

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God So Loved the World: Sunday Reflection

Hasan Piker defends pro-communist, anti-ICE Singham network activists as 'wonderful people'

Marxist influencer Hasan Piker defended the Singham-funded activist network at a New Jersey ICE protest and dismissed federal scrutiny of his Cuba travel.

Blue states pitch 100 percent tax on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payouts

“If you storm the Capitol and you take from this slush fund, too bad, we’re taking it,” one New York lawmaker said.

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 Supreme Court Should Strike Down the E. Jean Carroll Verdict

CNN Political Briefing

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

Could Spencer Pratt Actually Pull This Off?

Hegseth’s Message to Asian Partners: Do More to Get More

At a security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Asian military leaders how they could get to “the front of the line” for U.S. assistance.

Joby Demonstrated its Air Taxi in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet

Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.

U.S. Military Kills 3 on Boat Suspected of Drug Trafficking

Around 200 people have now been killed in the attacks since last year, in an operation critics say has failed to slow the smuggling of cocaine.

Talarico's Desperate Drive To Detransition From His Woke Past

Anyone who has relied on the Texas senatorial candidate for theological guidance might be experiencing whiplash.

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.

Friday's Final Word

Graham Platner Has a New Problem

Manosfear

Theroux’s documentary on the Manosphere tells half the story—the loudly accessible, politically convenient half.

Trump calls on all future candidates to take cognitive exam, noting perfect score during latest physical

Trump fires back at critics of his health ahead of his 80th birthday, citing a perfect cognitive test score and calling out the 'Dumocrats.'

The Mob’s Candidate

Mayor Mamdani has thrown his support behind DSA activist Darializa Avila Chevalier, who helped organize anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.

Trump’s doctor says he is in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup

While the president’s medical report says he remains fit to serve, independent physicians have raised questions about the recurrent bruises on his hands and swelling in his legs.

250 Years

Judge Bars Trustees from Adding Trump’s Name to Kennedy Center

The judge determined that Congress had named the center in JFK’s honor and hence that only Congress can change the name.

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…

So Sorry, It’s Not ‘Your’ NHS, Gents

The U.K. has no national prostate-cancer-screening program, a bizarre state of affairs given how common the disease is.

An Anti-Communist Film Festival William F. Buckley Would Heartily Embrace

The festival aims to expose the evils of socialism that Hollywood has long ignored.

Some of the Congressional Performative Theater at Delaney Hall Is Suddenly Explained UPDATE

Swatting at Justice's Home a Product of Schumer's 'Whirlwind'

The latest in a series of attacks on the safety of conservative figures reportedly occurred at the home of SCOTUS Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

Graham Platner's wife campaign video statement responding to infidelity allegations widely panned by critics

Critics rebuke Amy Gertner's video defending husband Graham Platner's Senate bid, saying it confirms rather than denies infidelity allegations.

Never Neverland

The new Michael Jackson biopic and the campaign to whitewash the King of Pop’s reputation.

Saturday's Final Word

How Trump Squandered the Economic Recovery

In January 2025, the president was set up for success. Instead, he blew it

Pentagon recruiting troops to watch White House UFC fights, memos show

Internal messages reviewed by The Post stipulate that military personnel must pay their own ways and meet strict physical requirements to be eligible.

Claire's Weekly Letter: Secrets and Lies

Never Neverland, Andrew Hammel — The new Michael Jackson biopic and the campaign to whitewash the King of Pop’s reputation. Also New * What Is the Euro-Med...

Delaney Hall protests intensify as far-left activists, ICE supporters converge in New Jersey

Communist activists, far-right group clash outside Delaney Hall in Newark, transforming the protest into a broader political spectacle.

U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet Outside of Guantánamo Base

The meeting was the highest-level military engagement since the Trump administration began ratcheting up pressure on the Cuban government this year.

C.I.A. Officer Arrested With Gold Once Worked With No. 2 Pentagon Official

David Rush, a longtime C.I.A. officer, appears to have first had contact with Stephen A. Feinberg during President Trump’s first term. Some officials said the two men were not close.

Treacherous Men

A fabulous new history of the Cambridge Five by Antonia Senior provides the definitive account of Britain’s most famous traitors.

Arizona school board member gets backlash after mocking board president with Nazi salute

An Arizona school board member faces resignation calls after appearing to make a Nazi salute and comparing the board president to Hitler afterward.

Inside Trump’s Deal With the I.R.S. to Drop His $10 Billion Lawsuit

Discussions among a group of lawyers with allegiance to the president were closely held. Some senior White House officials were said to have felt blindsided as the agreement took shape.

Why Epstein, But Not Jackson?

We judge sex crimes according to archetype, not evidence.

Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.

President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.

The Enhanced Games: How to Take Drugs and Still Lose to High Schoolers

It's hard to convey to a non-track person how slow this meet was. Even for people past their prime.

Claire's Weekly Letter: From the Medieval Road to the English Countryside

Taking a break from geopolitics and crime, our feature articles this week have a lighter focus. We have a medieval travel guide from Benny Morris, a review...

Trump Sends Tougher Peace Proposals Back to Iran, Officials Say

His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure on Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.

Australia's Broken Justice System: Andrew Bushnell | Quillette Cetera Ep. 64

From the murder of a five-year-old Aboriginal girl to Melbourne's tobacco wars, Andrew Bushnell joins Zoe Sankey to examine the human cost of Australia's broken justice system.

Autopsy Can't Fix Democrats' Raging Anti-Americanism

A real autopsy from the party would have concluded that Democrats were rejected in the last election because of their anti-American policies.

Things Are Looking Good at George Mason

I think it’s time for the Department of Justice to come back to the table and give GMU a clean bill of health.

Platner controversies fuel speculation about little-known Maine ballot replacement provision

As scrutiny of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner mounts, a Maine law provision could allow the party to replace him after the primary.

Why the favorite for California governor has divided his Biden-era colleagues

Xavier Becerra led President Joe Biden’s health agency during the pandemic but kept a low profile. He has risen to lead in polls ahead of California’s gubernatorial primary.

America’s next economic powerhouse may be rising in red-state territory

Texas leads the nation in corporate headquarters relocations with Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Houston drawing companies from high-tax blue states.

Anti-Zionism as Redemptive Racism

Contemporary anti-Zionism encodes a totalising worldview that blends the tributaries of Nazi, communist, and Islamist anti-Zionism into a single stream.

Trump's Texas Senate Primary Win Is Going To Backfire

While MAGA candidate Ken Paxton's win isn't an assured victory for Democrats, he'll at least embroil the GOP in a nightmare of its own making.

Thoughts on the Hacks Dramatic Series Finale

It’s a dramatic and compelling presentation of the personal and societal stakes involved in assisted suicide.

Jill Biden Has a Few More Lies to Tell You

Jill Biden says she’s never, ever seen any signs of cognitive decline in her husband.

Ignoring the Voters Will End Badly

Republicans should be very worried about where this is headed in November.

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.

Spanberger’s veto spree turns many in her own party against her

The Virginia governor is being attacked from all sides for actions she considers moderate, including 31 vetoes of bills from the Democratic-led legislature.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Trump floats replacing 250th anniversary concert with massive MAGA rally after artists pull out

President Trump floats hosting a massive MAGA rally for the nation's 250th anniversary after several artists pulled out of planned Freedom 250 concert events.

A Judge Ordered Trump’s Name to be Removed From the Kennedy Center. What Happens Next?

A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to take President Trump’s name off the building. What happens next?

Senator Dan Sullivan Has a New Challenger in Alaska: Dan Sullivan

Two candidates with the same name will be on the ballot seeking the same seat in the state’s primary. “It’s going to be confusing,” one Republican said.

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 expands Turkey ambassador's diplomatic role, adding Iraq, Syria amid Middle East tensions

President Trump expands Tom Barrack's role to special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq amid high-stakes Middle East diplomacy with Iran.

For Many Students, Education Is an Afterthought

For so many American students, ‘college’ is just another consumer item.

The Wild West of the Online Abortion Pill Business 

A conversation with Dr. Ingrid Skop on abortion pills sold online, cross-border distribution, and the growing regulatory challenges.

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.

Pennsylvania Primary Results Unpacked: Democrats Go Far Left, While GOP Centers

Steve Hilton on His Surprisingly Strong Bid for California Gov

In a TIME interview, Hilton says California voters are ready for a Republican reset. But can he work with a Democratic state legislature?

Senate candidate Graham Platner sent explicit texts to multiple women while married, wife says: report

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner exchanged sexual texts with several women after marrying his wife, she says, according to reports.

Axios: Texas Senate Race Now An 'Ultimate Test' of GOP's Anti-Woke Playbook (UPDATED)

Platner’s Wife Flagged His Sexual Texts With Other Women as Maine Senate Race Began

The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women.

Indulging Extremism Is a Bad Sign for Ukraine

It means that the ultranationalists have growing power over Zelensky, who in his previous political incarnation wouldn’t have dared gestures like these.