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Is TikTok Art? In Defense of Short-Form Content

Short-form content gets a bad rap these days. TikTok, Instagram reels, YouTube Shorts - all of it nothing but brainrot and digital dopamine, a modern "hypodermic needle," in the words of Stanford psychiatrist Anna Lembke.

Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles

Follow President Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down

Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.

Maple Sugar Daddy: The Case of Herr Platner Gets Curiouser and Curiouser

The Roots of Recession

As an energy shock looms, a new book reframes recession as the product of historical circumstance, not cyclical inevitability.

Trump Backs Rep. Barr's US Senate Bid to Replace McConnell

President Donald Trump entered the fray of another Republican primary Friday by endorsing Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Senate GOP leader.

Trump Voters Like Marco Rubio More and More

And J. D. Vance less and less

Friday's Final Word

Happy Commie Day!

Candace Owens Sued for Defamation Again

Judge Blocks Bid to End Yemeni Refugee Status, Slams Noem

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from forcing about 3,000 Yemeni refugees to leave the U.S., ruling that Temporary Protected Status repeatedly granted to them and due to expire Monday should be extended again.

White House's 'Two Kings' Post Is More Truth Than Troll

When every decision comes from one person, there's only one person to blame when everything is going wrong.

Court Restricts Abortion Access by Blocking Mifepristone by Mail

A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking mailing of prescriptions of mifepristone. The ruling sets the stage for a Supreme Court showdown on the hot-button issue.A panel of t…

'86 47' Graffiti Found Near Reflecting Pool

Police in Washington have launched an investigation after "86 47" graffiti was found Friday near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is under renovation.

What the Maine Senate Race Feels Like on the Ground

The anti-establishment mood is palpable in the state, home to one of the country’s top Senate contests. But Senator Susan Collins has some strengths.

Pirro says video shows moment gunman fired outside correspondents’ dinner

Defense attorneys for the alleged gunman have questioned the evidence in the case, and the U.S. attorney’s X posts go beyond what prosecutors have said in court filings.

“Too Much Science in the Curriculum”

Tragicomic scenes from reparations-based medicine.

Radical Lessons in Solidarity and Resistance

The son of Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers has written a perceptive, fascinating, and rather sad book about his lonely life as the child of violent revolutionaries.

Girls in an Online World

Iona Italia talks to writer Freya India about her book 'Girls: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything.'

Chernobyl Forty Years On

How fear, misinformation, and myth came to define the world’s worst nuclear accident. 

Trump aims to reset war powers clock with controversial bid to bypass Congress

U.S. officials say the Iran ceasefire ended hostilities and reset the War Powers clock, but legal experts say military operations complicate that.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

How the Weak Prevail

From ISIS to the IRGC, how groups with sacred commitments outlast adversaries with far greater firepower.

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.

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…

Politics of the Day

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Spirit Airlines shuts down after White House rescue deal falls through

The airline said early Saturday it had “no choice” but to wind down operations immediately, dashing hopes of a last-minute financial lifeline.

CNN Political Briefing

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

Tortured in China, they want to sue Cisco. The Supreme Court may say no.

The Supreme Court will soon decide whether members of the Falun Gong religious group can sue Cisco for its alleged role in a Chinese government crackdown.

The Republican Who Outsmarted Trump

Thomas Massie is one of the few Republicans who is unafraid of President Trump.

Affordability Agenda Essential in Defining Democrats

The Congressional Progressive Caucus released its "New Affordability Agenda" this week, an essential step in defining what Democrats are for. The agenda contains 10 concrete legislative reforms, each providing help for Americans sinking beneath th…

Federal appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pills in ruling with nationwide effect

A federal appeals court blocked mifepristone mail distribution nationwide, ending pandemic-era rules and likely sending the abortion pill fight to the Supreme Court.

A Lesson for Guarding the Presidential Line of Succession

This weekend’s failed attack highlighted a risk that often goes unspoken.

Pope Leo places former illegal immigrant in charge of red state diocese

Pope Leo XIV named Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, who fled El Salvador as a teen, to lead West Virginia's Catholic diocese amid political debate.

Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions, Targets Banking Ties

President Donald Trump signed an executive order broadening U.S. sanctions on the Cuban government.

Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box

The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.

The King’s Admirer in Chief

Trump’s fondness for Charles at times appeared to tip over into envy.

Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Educators disciplined after lamenting Trump survival, university sued

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If Thune Can't Do It, Then Somebody Else Needs To Step In

Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces criticism for prioritizing Senate customs over passing the Save America Act sought by 95% of GOP voters.

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…

Trump endorses Andy Barr in race to succeed Mitch McConnell

Trump also asked one of Barr’s rivals to drop out of the Republican primary in Kentucky, where the winner of that race is likely to succeed McConnell.

USSS Chief Says Hilton Site 'Set Up Perfectly,' Critics Disagree

The head of the U.S. Secret Service is defending security arrangements at last Saturday's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, saying he would not change a thing about the security plan, even as questions continue to swirl around the sh…

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.

Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War

In letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had “terminated,” in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval.

The YOLO Presidency

Trump is focused on becoming one of history’s “great men.”

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.

Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost

Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.

Problems Mount for Trump Ahead of Midterm Elections

There are signs that voters are losing faith as problems mount for his administration ahead of midterm elections

GOP Lawmakers Seek Iran War Limits

Patience regarding the war in Iran, now in its 60th day, is wearing thin among some Republicans, The New York Times reports.

The Posting Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Trump’s Iran messaging seems desperate.

Peak Blue Governance?

What We Learn About Trump in His Rare Moments of Self-Reflection

For a brief moment this weekend, the president appeared introspective.

Nixon Was Right

After all these years, the Communist Party is still handcuffed to its American rival, and it is unable to break free.

A Dark New Litmus Test for Power in Washington

The shooting at the Correspondents’ Dinner made clear who gets saved first.

Playing Dirty Pool at the International Criminal Court

Mayday, Mayday, May Day

This May Day, we are sounding the alarm.

These G.O.P. Women Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Abuse. Will It Work?

Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.

How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Black representation in Congress

It took the Voting Rights Act in 1965, and its revisions decades later, to restore Black congressional representation in the South after Reconstruction.

Los Angeles: Want Your Streetlights to Work Again? Pay Up

British Columbia’s UNDRIP Fiasco

By enacting the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into provincial law, B.C. effectively handed veto power over policy-making to First Nations lobbyists.

Dems circle the wagons by blaming GOP for their gerrymandering response ahead of midterms: 'Very desperate'

Democrats are defending redistricting plans as a response to GOP efforts after the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana congressional district map.

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.

Calling Trump a Tyrant Is Not a Call to Violence

Conservatives want to police how we talk about Trump—while excusing how the president talks about everyone else.

Tyler Robinson's Defense Team Wants Prosecutors Held in Contempt

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.

US Blockade Costs Iran Nearly $5 Billion

The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cost Iran nearly $5 billion in oil revenue, according to estimates by the Pentagon, Axios reports.

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…

A Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The president is safe after chaos at the Washington Hilton, and a suspect is reportedly in custody.

Trump Praises DeSantis, Eyes Future Cabinet Role

President Donald Trump said Friday he could consider Ron DeSantis for a Cabinet position once the term-limited Florida governor leaves office next year.

Voters Sue Over Louisiana Governor’s Move to Delay Primary

Legal challenges are mounting over the decision to suspend the state’s May House primary after a Supreme Court ruling found that the congressional map was unconstitutional.

Trump teases US will be 'taking over' Cuba 'almost immediately' in Florida speech

Speaking at a Palm Beach forum, Trump appeared to joke the U.S. would be “taking over" Cuba “almost immediately" and that he'll "finish a job" in Iran first.

From Zionist to Hamas Apologist

The extraordinary career of Oxford historian Avi Shlaim.

Joe Rogan Blasts Newsom as a 'Cardboard Cutout of a Person'

Claire’s Weekly Letter: Naming the Enemy

NY Times Asks Court to Unseal Possible Epstein Suicide Note

The New York Times has petitioned a federal judge to unseal a purported suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, a document that has remained hidden inside a New York courthouse for nearly seven years.

Ex-Fla. congressman and Rubio ally convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

Prosecutors had alleged that David Rivera had received a secret $50 million contract to influence the first Trump administration.

Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race

The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement.

Iran Is Losing, Global Balance of Power Is Shifting

Victor Davis Hanson explains why Iran is not only losing this war, but the global balance of power is shifting, thanks to President Trump's moves.

Investigation Finds DC Police Officials Manipulated Crime Stats

Inside the Kentucky Derby: What fans don’t see at Churchill Downs on race day

Derby Day at Churchill Downs begins long before the crowd arrives, with horses training at the track since March and a backside community of 600 workers on-site.

Why Israel Can’t Live With a Nuclear Iran: Gadi Taub

Gadi Taub discusses Israel’s war aims, Iran’s nuclear threat, the legacy of Oslo, and how postmodern ideas have shaped Western foreign policy.

What Happens When Europe Finds Out How Poor They Are?

The Continent trails far behind U.S. economic output. Politics is bound to catch up sooner or later.

Trump to downsize U.S. military presence in Germany

Germany said the U.S. decision was “anticipated” while NATO said it was working to understand the details of the plan, which coincides with a feud between the president and the German chancellor.

This Is Not the 1970s

Amid the great uncertainties produced by the Iran War, some likelihoods have begun to emerge.

Trump to Congress: War Is Over (If You Want It); UPDATE: Iran Proposal More Of the Same

Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran

The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.

Black conservative unleashes on Obama for 'constantly whining' after SCOTUS voting rights decision

T.W. Shannon disagreed with former President Obama on the Supreme Court's racial redistricting ruling, saying race should not be a deciding factor in drawing districts.

Trump Task Force Alleges Anti-Christian Bias Under Biden

A Trump administration task force has alleged wide-ranging discrimination against Christians during the tenure of former President Joe Biden, claiming in a new report they were targeted in areas such as education, tax law, and prosecution of anti-…

Inside the far left 'breeding ground' universities alleged WHCD called home for years

The educational background of alleged WHCA shooter Cole Allen sparks scrutiny of far-left campus culture at Cal State University Dominguez Hills.

Trump says Iran conflict is ‘terminated’ as he hits congressional deadline

Trump’s statement came as the United States continues to enforce a naval blockade of Iran and as he declined to rule out additional strikes on the country.

Two more Southern states move toward adding Republican House seats

GOP-led states are rushing to take advantage of the Supreme Court’s decision to curtail the Voting Rights Act with new maps that could end the careers of several Black Democratic House members.

Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as Trump escalates feud with Merz

The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as tensions between Trump and Chancellor Merz intensify.

Why Johnny Can't Read, Write or Do Math

ActBlue Sues Texas AG Paxton Over Investigation

ActBlue, the fundraising platform used by Democrats, filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in federal court Friday.

Indictment Against SPLC Is a Long-Overdue Reckoning

If the evidence is as strong as the grand jury found probable cause to believe, then the SPLC must be taken down brick by brick.

Bishop to Newsmax: Biden Is Not a Real Catholic

Bishop Joseph Strickland, formerly bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, told Newsmax on Friday that former President Joe Biden was not a good Catholic "by any real definition," calling Biden's public observance "more of a facade for him than a r…

N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts

Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.

Charlie Kirk’s Former Security Chief Sues Candace Owens for Defamation

The lawsuit focuses on remarks made by Ms. Owens, a right-wing podcaster, about Mr. Kirk’s killing, highlighting a growing tension among factions of the American right.

Trump is running out of options to contain gas price backlash

The rising cost of oil is becoming a major political concern for the White House, as the stalemate between President Donald Trump and Iran drags on.

Trump returns to public events, delivering profane speech

In his first public speech since the White House correspondents’ dinner, the president mocked transgender weightlifters and the “medical crap” an adviser was telling him.

The Fight-Club Rule on Gerrymandering

Florida’s state constitution prohibits redrawing maps for political advantage.

Trump jokes about security concerns, mic problems and Dr Oz during freewheeling Florida speech

Trump turned a microphone malfunction into a comic riff at The Villages in Florida, joking that he was screaming his "a-- off" over the bad mic.

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.

Universities face funding threat as lawmakers target schools with ties to adversarial nations

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces bills to crack down on foreign influence in American higher education by targeting ties to adversarial nations.

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.

Trump’s Enormous Gerrymandering Blunder

The Republican redistricting effort backfires.

The Musk Mindset Is Truth-Maxxing, Hardcore Pursuit of Truth

Programmer and former DOGE employee Edward Coristine, known as "Big Balls," is interviewed on Nick Shirley's podcast.

The Islamo-Christian Right

In 2015, Michel Houellebecq published "Submission," a novel describing (among other things) how members of the radical right might come to admire, even embrace, Islam. Now we are seeing exactly that happen, as I describe in today's column on the r…