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Dems who have spoken passionately against domestic terrorism go silent as Tesla torchers are charged

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday labeled the violent streak of vandalism against Tesla vehicles and showrooms as "domestic terrorism" — an issue Democrats have rallied against for years.

David Frum on Donald Trump’s Betrayal of Ukraine

Setting Up for an Epic ICE Showdown in Ft Myers?

Hegseth says Defense Dept eliminates hundreds of millions in 'wasteful' spending after DOGE findings

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo on Thursday that would cancel over $580 million in 'wasteful spending' at in the Department of Defense.

New York's Top Court Put an End to Non-Citizen Voting

Thursday's Final Word

How Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey Help Russia Evade Sanctions

Dr. Tanveer Ahmed on Muslim Antisemitism

Border state could invest eye-popping amount to crack down on immigration-related crimes

Arizona could see an eye-popping boost in border security funding in this year’s state budget, Fox News Digital has learned.

AOC Puts Her Own Spin on Bernie Sanders’s Pitch at Las Vegas Rally

The two progressive leaders, one young and one old, are touring Western cities with a similar message but a key difference in how they sell it.

Lutnick urges Fox News viewers to buy Tesla stock, raising ethics questions

The commerce secretary’s promotion of Tesla was the latest move by a Trump administration official to bolster support for Elon Musk’s car company.

Another Upside-Down Day of Trump Diplomacy

The president threatened allies with an invasion and hit them with tariffs. For Putin, he had only praise.

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.

Water Is Not Political

Gaza is struggling to keep clean water flowing.

In Deportations, Trump Tied Gang to Venezuela’s Government. Intelligence Contradicts Him.

To invoke wartime deportation powers, President Trump asserted that Venezuela’s government controls a gang. U.S. intelligence analysts think that is not true.

Devon Archer to Newsmax: Hunter Biden Didn't Deserve Secret Service Detail

Businessman and Biden family whistleblower Devon Archer told Newsmax on Thursday that the erstwhile Secret Service detail afforded to Hunter Biden was a result of undeserved privilege, saying the former first son did nothing for his country to war…

JD Vance takes shot at Harris as he jokes that drinking led to her 'word salads'

Vice President JD Vance took a shot at former Vice President Kamala Harris and her "word salads" in a new interview.

Dem Civil War Dispatch: Bernie Rallies the Radicals and Fires First Volley

There Was a Second Name on Rubio’s Target List

The Trump administration has identified another green-card holder it wants deported in addition to Mahmoud Khalil.

Were the Kennedy Files a Bust? Not So Fast, Historians Say.

The thousands of documents posted online this week disappointed assassination buffs. But historians are finding many newly revealed secrets.

CNN Political Briefing

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

Fox News Poll: Approval of Zelenskyy down 20 points since start of war in Ukraine

Voters discuses whether they sport the movie going to Ukraine and Israel under the Trump administration.

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.

Wu, Boy! Boston Mayor Full of Beans

Why the Shipping Industry Isn’t Rushing Back to the Red Sea

The companies that operate large container ships say they plan to keep going around Africa as violence flares in the region.

Trump demands Supreme Court step in after federal judges block his agenda: 'These people are Lunatics'

The U.S. Supreme Court needs to step in to rein in federal judges after a series of setbacks, President Donald Trump said in a social media post.

Rick Wilson Suspended From X After Calling on Progressives to 'Kill Tesla'

Most College Presidents Want Tenure Gone

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.

How Deep Is the Hole Democrats Are In?

Trump's approval rating has declined to the point where his approval is "underwater"-that is, his net approval (approval minus disapproval) has turned negative in the both the RCP and Silver Bulletin running averages. And his net approval rating i…

‘It Sounds Strange, Doesn’t It?’ Trump Muses About Gutting the Education Dept.

President Trump signed the executive order in the East Room of the White House, which was packed with jittery children.

House Republicans Want to Impeach Judges. Here’s How the Process Would Work.

Judges have rarely been removed from the federal bench, and only for criminal acts. But House Republicans are intensifying efforts to oust them for decisions against President Trump.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

Trump admin can't deport Georgetown scholar accused of spreading Hamas propaganda until court rules: judge

The Trump administration can't deport a Georgetown University student detained by ICE until a court makes a final determination, a federal judge said Thursday.

In San Francisco, You Have to Become Batman to Survive

D.C. Decision Makers Could Kill College Sports

The NCAA is broken, but handing the keys to a few fat cats will make it even worse.

NEW: Bondi Announces Arrests in Three Domestic-Terror Attacks on Tesla

Musk steps up criticism of judges, offers $100 to voters who will do the same

Musk’s political group America PAC is offering $100 to Wisconsin voters who sign a petition against “activist judges,” ahead of a pivotal state Supreme Court race.

The Rise of the Brown v. Board of Education Skeptics

Why some mainstream Black intellectuals are giving up on the landmark decision

Ritual Circumcision and Painful Initiation Rites in Aboriginal Australia

Remembering Tony Dolan: Reagan's Chief Speechwriter

Tony Dolan, who died this month at age 76, was a sage to many and a friend to freedom lovers around the world.

Steve Forbes to Newsmax: Trump Should Reform Social Security Targeting American Youth

Steve Forbes, former presidential candidate and chair of Forbes Media, told Newsmax on Thursday that President Donald Trump should pursue Social Security reform that gives younger Americans better returns through personal retirement accounts.

Trump Working Overtime To Restore the Rule of Law

The Trump administration's efforts will seem like retaliation or or retribution only to those who have betrayed their values

Trump signs executive order to dismantle Education Department

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

Even Tom Cole Is Defending DOGE

“A Republican House is not going to chain down a Republican president.”

Communism's Christian Roots with Sean McMeekin

Government answers on migrant flights ‘woefully insufficient,’ judge says

U.S. Judge James E. Boasberg called the information the government had provided him so far “woefully insufficient.”

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…

Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data

A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.

Stephen Miller Has a Plan

The White House point person on immigration is pursuing a strategy that is bedeviling his opponents and could provoke a constitutional crisis.

Podcast #277: Anti-Zionism, Past and Present

Quillette’s Managing Editor Iona Italia talks to scholar Izabella Tabarovsky about the Soviet roots of contemporary anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

LA Mayor Bass' former rival reveals why he is opposed to her recall campaign

Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso is not backing the recall effort against his former opponent, Democratic Mayor Karen Bass.

Sec. Rollins to Newsmax: GOP Inaction on Left-Wing Violence 'Is Over'

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on Newsmax on Thursday said the era of Republican hesitation in addressing left-wing violence is finished, vowing swift consequences for lawlessness during an appearance on "Rob Schmitt Tonight."

We'll Miss Globalism When It's Gone

Remember when elites cared about the rest of the world?

Lesson of the JFK Files: We Classify Too Many Documents

For half a century, conspiracy theories about the assassination of John F. Kennedy have flourished. President Donald Trump himself has dabbled in these theories, once claiming that Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's father was involved in the former president'…

Fox News Poll: Voters are split on Trump policies

Voters are split on how they view President Trump's policies since being reelected into office.

Christianity and the American Polity with Jonathan Rauch

Judge: WH Evaded Deadline For Deportation Flight Info

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has accused the Trump administration of evading his demands for information on deportation flights of criminal illegal immigrants.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

A Perfect Leftist Hoax

Husband of former 'Squad' Rep. Cori Bush charged with wire fraud linked to COVID relief funds: DOJ

The husband of former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush was charged with wire fraud after allegedly accepting pandemic-era funds, federal prosecutors said.

Fatuous Moral Humility

The pope is not a source of ethical wisdom.

Lawyer: US Deported Client Over Soccer Logo Tattoo

ABC News reported that an attorney representing one of the men deported by the United States to El Salvador on March 15 under the Alien Enemies Act was targeted because of his tattoo depicting a soccer logo.

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…

America's Colleges: The Angst of the Well-Endowed

Twenty years ago, maybe even ten, I'd have found stories about the administration cutting grants to universities and detonating thousands of campus-related jobs horrifying.

Club for Growth Leader Urges GOP to Resume Town Halls

The president of the conservative Club for Growth is urging Republican lawmakers to continue town hall gatherings despite concerns that they are being targeted by liberal activists as a means of protesting GOP policies.

Justice Dept. Tries to Intervene on Trump’s Behalf in Jan. 6 Lawsuits

The department employed a maneuver that could protect the president from legal and financial consequences in a series of civil suits.

Trump Says 'Radical Left' Federal Judges Harming Nation

President Donald Trump has intensified his criticisms of "radical left" federal judges who have put up legal roadblocks to many of his policies, saying Thursday their rulings could lead to the "destruction" of the U.S.

The GOP’s Fears About Musk Are Growing

Some Republicans are starting to worry about what DOGE could mean for them and their constituents.

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…

Democrats Have a Man Problem

The quest to win back the men lost to MAGA opens a rift over class and gender that party leaders are struggling to close.

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.

Law Firm Bends in Face of Trump Demands

Paul, Weiss — one of three law firms targeted by President Trump as part of his retribution campaign — said it resolved the conflict by agreeing to a range of commitments.

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.

Analysis: On concessions to Russia, Trump and Americans are on different pages

The Language of Soviet Propaganda (Narrated)

Civics Should Be the Cause of Our Generation

Now more than ever, it seems, politics demands our attention. It is difficult to predict what developments await us in the coming week, much less the coming years of the Trump presidency. What will the geopolitical order look like by 2028? What wi…

BOOM! JD Vance Proves Once Again That He Is a Master Communicator

Trump Gets a Taste of Putin’s Tactics

The Russian leader is offering few concessions in negotiations over Ukraine. How hard is Trump willing to push for the peace he promises?

Education Secretary says she will work with Congress to eliminate the agency

Pentagon Set Up Briefing for Musk on Potential War With China

The access would be a major expansion of Elon Musk’s government role and highlight his conflicts of interest.

Pentagon set to award US Air Force's next-generation fighter jet contract, sources say

Despite earlier concerns about shifting priorities and budget constraints, the Pentagon is slated to soon announce its decision on a next-generation fighter jet contract.

Pentagon spokesman sidelined after uproar over Jackie Robinson article

John Ullyot, who served in communications roles throughout President Trump’s first term, had faced criticism for his aggressive defense of anti-DEI policies.

Judges v Trump: Here are the key court battles halting the White House agenda

Federal judges have blocked key Trump policies, prompting legal battles over executive power. The administration vows appeals, setting up a high-stakes court fight.

NY Times: Trump Admin Sends New Group of Migrants to Gitmo

The Trump administration sent a new group of 20 illegal migrants to Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba while they await deportation, The New York Times reported Thursday.

Trump signs order aimed at increasing domestic production of critical minerals

It's Not Getting Better for Margaret Brennan

This column has done the not-so-important work of chronicling the ignominious performance of CBS News anchor Margaret Brennan, at least since she made herself

Stalin, Putin, and the Corruption of History

The history of Soviet totalitarianism is now being rewritten.

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.

Awaiting a New Scottish Enlightenment

No country has tried harder to erase biology in the name of transgender rights. But thanks to the efforts of Scotland’s independent-minded feminists, the tide may finally be turning.

White House scrambles after JFK files expose Social Security numbers

The Trump administration rushed to mitigate harm from the errant release of more than 400 Social Security numbers and other private information in files on JFK.

Judge Blocks Georgetown Researcher Deportation

A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials not to deport a Georgetown scholar who was detained by the Trump administration and accused of spreading Hamas propaganda in the latest battle over speech on U.S. college campuses.

Quit Blocking My Agenda! Trump Presses Courts After Reprimand on Deportations

President Donald Trump demanded Thursday that courts stop blocking his agenda, edging closer to a constitutional showdown after a judge suggested the administration ignored an order to block summary deportations.

Education Reforms That Can Strengthen Schools

Here are six education reforms that would improve American schools, and they could enjoy bipartisan support, to boot.

How Republicans Learned to Love High Prices

Donald Trump’s allies have pivoted from denying that his tariffs will hurt consumers to insisting that consumers should welcome the pain.

Judge temporarily blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive Social Security data

In a scathing ruling on Thursday, a federal judge wrote that DOGE “essentially engaged in a fishing expedition at SSA, in search of a fraud epidemic, based on little more than suspicion.”

Musk Offers $100 to Wisconsin Voters, Bringing Back a Controversial Tactic

By offering cash to voters who sign a petition opposing “activist judges,” Elon Musk’s super PAC can help identify conservative voters in a race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Walz Tries To Find His Voice and Fill 'the Void'

Backstage in a dressing room drinking a can of diet Mountain Dew as 900 people filled a theater in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on Tuesday night, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he wouldn't be there if not for "the void."

The Ultimate Trump Story

The president’s dangerous tendencies are now magnifying one another in a uniquely risky way.

Food Banks Left in the Lurch as U.S.D.A. Shipments Are Suspended

A representative of a nationwide food pantry network, said U.S.D.A. officials had informed him that some food aid distributed by the federal government was under review.

Keeping Austin Weird Winding Down?

Rep. Steube to Newsmax: Why Weren't All the JFK Files Released?

Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., told Newsmax he has some lingering questions about the recent release of the final batch of documents related to former President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination.

Anthony Dolan, Reagan speechwriter behind ‘evil empire,’ dies at 76

At 29, he won a Pulitzer for investigative reporting. He later became a conservative speechwriter, supplying memorable phrases for the country’s 40th president.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the Trump administration is considering how it could redirect functions of...

Minnesota Lawmaker Charged With Soliciting Minor, Resigns

Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn, a Republican, resigned Thursday after being charged with solicitation of a minor, stepping down as lawmakers prepared to expel him, The Hill reported.

The Canadian Episode—Trump’s Tariffs and Trudeau’s Travails

DOGE Is Courting Catastrophic Risk

Musk has turned a dangerously flawed view of “waste” into a philosophy of government.

The Irony of Roberts' Obsession With SCOTUS Legitimacy

Ending universal injunctions once and for all is the least the chief justice can do to defend not only the judiciary, but our country.