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Is Ashley Hinson Vulnerable on Stock-Trading and Epstein?

As the old political adage goes, ‘If you’re explaining, you’re losing.’

Comey Charged--Again

The Department of Justice filed more charges against the notorious leaker for sharing national defense information with a New York Times reporter in 2016.

Trump accused of trying to 'force' Senate candidate on voters as GOP feud erupts

Ralph Norman refuses to campaign for Darline Graham, accusing Trump of trying to force his hand-picked Senate candidate on South Carolina voters.

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.

Russia-Ukraine Peace Increasingly Urgent

The Ukraine war's mounting casualties, Western divisions, and dwindling prospects for victory make a negotiated peace increasingly urgent before the conflict spirals into an even greater catastrophe.

Tuesday's Final Word

How to Suppress Men’s Writing

More than 70 percent of Big Five publishing staff are women, most of them from elite universities.

What American Diaspora?

The absence of the concept indicates what sort of nation we are.

Judge Limits Candace Owens’s Liability in Macron Defamation Case

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, sued Candace Owens in 2025 over claims she made about Ms. Macron’s gender. A judge said the court had jurisdiction over her companies but not her.

Lula's Huge Win for the Left

His come-from-behind victory in Brazil's presidential election spoils the storyline of right-wing dictators on the march.

France Looking for Modernity in All the Wrong Places

Trump put it this way: "France is right now burning down because it opens its borders to people who hate it."

The Limits of Perfectionism

A look back at the cinema of Stanley Kubrick on the eve of a massive new Criterion retrospective.

Prison or Peer Review

Nathan Cofnas: what was done and what was owed.

Reagan Warned Us This Would Happen.

What happens when Americans FORGET what makes their country exceptional? Larry O’Connor welcomes David From of the American Potential podcast for a conversation about America’s founding principles, the American Dream, and the growing appeal of soc…

Britain's sweeping new crackdown on 'antisocial' behavior sparks free speech backlash: 'Peak insanity'

Shabana Mahmood unveiled respect orders, giving courts power to impose curfews and unlimited fines and ban offenders from town centers in England and Wales.

A Little Lithium-Ion Round-Up

Why Netanyahu's Vision Will Endure in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dominated his country's politics for the last four decades, and his influence will not end even if Israelis vote him out of office. Over the course of his tenure as Israel's longest-serving prime minis…

Federal officials identify 400 noncitizens registered to vote in Washington state: 'Tip of the iceberg'

Acting U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd told Fox News Digital some noncitizens identified in the probe cast ballots as many as 27 times, with alleged votes dating back to 1984.

175 Democrats demand Trump admin stop Ilhan Omar investigation, warn it could hurt her re-election bid

Rep. Pramila Jayapal led 175 House Democrats in accusing DHS and DOJ of weaponizing the federal investigation into Ilhan Omar's immigration history.

Back to the Dark Ages

In the age of the smartphone, people ‘read’ more than ever before. But the reading of books, newspapers, and other long-form content has fallen dramatically—with detrimental effects for society.

The Chicago Archbishop’s Cynical Move

Cardinal Blase Cupich is pointing to the real problem of antisemitism to justify his decision to honor Michael Sacks, an enemy of human dignity.

Cuba Makes a Scene at the United Nations

Canada’s Tariffs: A Reader Objects

The taxes the reader brings up may be annoying, but they’re not tariffs. And they’re not protectionist.

An Absurd Antisemitic Ad

‘You literally have to subordinate all rationality to animus in order to believe the premise of this ad.’

Texas Senate Rivals Converge on Lubbock, With Trump in the Mix

It was a showdown of sorts in western Texas as James Talarico and Ken Paxton appeared at dueling rallies on either side of a prairie-dog-filled city park.

Ilhan Omar's radical streamer ally rallies with embattled lawmaker after DC home raid

Hasan Piker defended his alliance with Ilhan Omar after their Minnesota campaign event drew sharp criticism from Amy Klobuchar and other Democrats.

Russian diesel tankers close in on US ports as Trump, Putin deal triggers legal showdown

Three tankers carrying Russian diesel are heading to U.S. ports as Congress threatens to investigate companies involved in Trump's fuel deal with Moscow.

The Violent Message Hidden In Ilhan Omar’s Innocent-Looking Video

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.

Caution: Snakes on the Road

Can Hamilton Capture Christian Voters for Dems in Kansas?

David Rankin has never been one for putting up campaign lawn signs. As a lifelong Republican in a town of 3,000 - where Donald Trump has won by 50-point margins since 2016 - he's never seen a reason to put a candidate's name in his yard.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Justice Dept. Steps Up Moves on Comey and Others as Midterm Elections Near

In some cases, court paperwork bears unmistakable signs of urgency — typos, unorthodox tactics and the signatures of the department’s senior political leadership.

Paper Straws and the Fallible Logic of Perfectibility

The unintended consequences of prohibiting plastic straws.

Inflammatory, Much?

Are France’s socialists following the lead of Spain’s Pedro Sánchez?

Claire's Weekly Letter: Soft on Riots, Hard on Ideas

Treachery in the Heart of Rome: The Rise and Fall of Sejanus

In a new book chronicling the lives of ancient figures, historian Guy de la Bédoyère describes the audacious power grab that almost unseated Rome’s second emperor.

Hochul: It's the Jews' Fault That People Hate Them

Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson

The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents.

U.S. Defends Military Campaign Against Cartels as Leaders Gather in Caribbean

A regional coalition convened as part of a U.S. military effort to disrupt and combat drug traffickers that officials have compared to the campaign against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda.

CNN Political Briefing

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

Low-Key or Electric? The Style Gulf Splitting the Democratic Party

Should a candidate light the world on fire, or is being a little bit boring actually a secret weapon?

How France Lost Control of Its Streets

From the riots of 2005 to the scenes of urban guerrilla warfare on 17 and 18 October, violence in French cities has grown increasingly intense. And the authorities are struggling to respond.

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…

Haitian illegal immigrant charged in Walmart killing entered US via Biden parole program: DHS

DHS sources told Fox News that Destino Jean-Louis entered the US in 2023 through the Biden-era CHNV parole program before his legal status was revoked in 2025.

Spy Chief Tries to Restore Order After Upheaval at Intelligence Office

Jay Clayton is pushing his office back to more traditional functions, reshuffling or firing some officials, and halting projects to build a dining room and firing range.

France’s Imaginary Austerity

France’s protesters are rioting against austerity that doesn’t exist. Macron might as well give them the real thing.

Trump Explores Lifting Sanctions on Russia’s Flagship Investment Fund

The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine.

Taxing Meta

A false claim based on a misleading calculation is showing up in campaign ads across the country.

What the Navigators Knew

David Lewis’s classic study of Pacific wayfinding shows how Indigenous knowledge can be taken seriously—neither romanticised nor dismissed.

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…

Gemma Tognini on Australia’s Political Revolt

Gemma Tognini and Claire Lehmann discuss One Nation’s rise, Albanese’s leadership, government waste and the antisemitism that Bondi exposed in Australia.

Federal judge rules Bill Essayli unlawfully serving as de facto US attorney in California

Bill Essayli says the Supreme Court will ultimately decide his fate after a federal judge ruled he is unlawfully serving as a de facto U.S. attorney.

Trump Is Bad at Politics

The president's flailing midterms campaign underscores a truth we should be acknowledging more often: He kind of sucks at this.

Would You Attend an Assisted Suicide?

For many of us, this is a difficult question that involves profound moral and social considerations.

Cassidy Hutchinson avoids indictment after DOJ effort to charge her over Jan 6 testimony fails: sources

Cassidy Hutchinson avoided indictment after a D.C. grand jury declined to charge her over statements made to the Jan. 6 House select committee.

In Michigan, Immigration Is on the Ballot

Flanked by Detroit's top city officials and labor leaders, Abdul El-Sayed on Monday sought to shore up his support in Michigan's largest city in a hard-fought contest that may determine control of the U.S. Senate

How Accurate Are Midterm Polls? Errors Vary From State to State.

Recent presidential election polls have overestimated Democrats, but midterm polls are far less consistent state by state. The differences could matter quite a bit.

Judge who apologized to accused would-be Trump assassin lights up DOJ in Hunter Biden FBI case

Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui tossed DOJ obstruction charges against two ex-FBI officials after prosecutors filed unsigned complaints at midnight.

'Virginia Man' Picks a Bad Day to Get Picked Up By ICE

Arrests, Deportations and the Dramatic Drop in Crime

The restoration of law and order in America is happening in large part because of President Donald Trump, in particular, his insistence that immigration laws be enforced and criminal illegal aliens be deported.

Blue on Blue II: LA's Socialist Boogaloo

Rubio in Athens

During his speech in the Greek capital, the US secretary of state dispensed with the hypocrisy that has cloaked America’s globe-spanning ambition in recent decades.

The Bright Side of GOP's Big Spending Midterm Bailouts

A slew of Republican megadonors, super PACs and other sources of outside spending are aligning to dwarf the amount that Democratic-aligned groups have on hand in the campaign's final week.

Don’t Smother Your Students

Administrative burdens teach students how to defer to authority rather than dream big.

White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says

In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.

Canada’s Unmarked-Graves Social Panic (2021-26) Explained

Podcast host Jonathan Kay discusses the underlying societal factors that caused his country's journalists, politicians, and academics to uncritically accept false claims that the bodies of 215 Indigenous children had been found on the grounds of a…

Iran War Cost Rises to $47.1 Billion, Pentagon Told Lawmakers

The estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses.

Woman Arrested, Charged in Alleged Syringe Attack on Jewish Man

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.

Rep Tom Tiffany claims Kamala Harris' visit signals weakness in David Crowley’s Wisconsin campaign

Tom Tiffany says Kamala Harris' Milwaukee rally for David Crowley reveals Democrats are struggling to energize their base before Wisconsin's election.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

Is It Too Early To Call a Blue Wave?

Election forecasters are almost universally predicting that Democrats will take the House of Representatives, despite polls showing they've yet to win back public trust.

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.

German Union Slams Audi Boss's Appearance at Trump Rally

Shouting match erupts at UN as Cuban foreign minister moves toward US ambassador's podium: 'Back up!'

United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz told Cuba's foreign minister to "back up" after he approached the podium as Waltz was making his address.

What Is It With California Rail Projects?

Another Development in Trump’s Anti-Comey Lawfare

Bad facts, it is said, make bad law. And these are ugly facts.

Cenk Uygur’s Not-So-New Antisemitic Ad

The recycled ad is appalling. It doesn’t count as a dog whistle because dog whistles are supposed to be difficult to hear.

GA Gov: It's Murder When Lance Bottoms Is in Charge

She was so soft on crime, it was deadly. Homicide increased each year when she was Atlanta's mayor.

Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters

In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election.