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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.

A Lesson for Guarding the Presidential Line of Succession

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

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.

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.

Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through

The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.

Trump signs stopgap FISA extension after Senate blocks long-term renewal

President Trump signed a 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 after the Senate rejected a House-passed three-year renewal that included a CBDC ban.

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.

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…

Tyler Robinson's Defense Team Wants Prosecutors Held in Contempt

“Too Much Science in the Curriculum”

Tragicomic scenes from reparations-based medicine.

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.

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.

Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions, Targets Banking Ties

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

The King’s Admirer in Chief

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

Friday's Final Word

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The YOLO Presidency

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

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.

How the Weak Prevail

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

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.

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.

Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars

President Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week.

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.

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.

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.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

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.

Authorities Share New Video of Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

The F.B.I. and prosecutors shared an annotated video showing the suspect sprinting through a checkpoint and raising a gun. A frame-by-frame analysis suggests that he may have fired.

Medicare portal database exposed health providers’ Social Security numbers

It is the latest technical problem related to the Trump administration’s push to create a national directory of health providers.

Claire’s Weekly Letter: Naming the Enemy

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

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.

Poll: Trump’s Iran war reaches Iraq- and Vietnam-era disapproval levels

A Post-ABC-Ipsos poll shows most Americans call the military action a mistake, even as Republicans remain strongly supportive. Many fear the conflict will lead to a recession.

A deadline for the Iran war is here. What does the War Powers Act say?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted an ongoing ceasefire “pauses” the clock on the 60-day deadline to end hostilities in Iran or seek congressional approval.

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.

CNN Political Briefing

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

As Iran War Reaches 60-Day Mark, Republicans in Congress Grow Impatient With Trump

Months into the operation and with midterms looming, some lawmakers are calling for Congress to restrain the president’s war power or set terms for bringing the conflict to a close.

Trump’s Enormous Gerrymandering Blunder

The Republican redistricting effort backfires.

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.

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

Democrat Tina Shah calls transgender healthcare for children a 'no-brainer' in competitive NJ House race

Democrat Tina Shah, running to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in a key New Jersey swing district, said transgender healthcare for children is a "no-brainer."

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.

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.

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

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…

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…

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…

Why Johnny Can't Read, Write or Do Math

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.

The Fight-Club Rule on Gerrymandering

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

Nixon Was Right

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

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.

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.

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 Roots of Recession

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

Playing Dirty Pool at the International Criminal Court

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.

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.

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

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.

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

A Dark New Litmus Test for Power in Washington

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

Happy Commie Day!

Investigation Finds DC Police Officials Manipulated Crime Stats

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.

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.

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

Stay up to date with the Fox News Campus Radicals newsletter.

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.

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

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

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.

Trump Voters Like Marco Rubio More and More

And J. D. Vance less and less

Girls in an Online World

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

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.

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.

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-…

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

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 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.

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…

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.

Trump to downsize U.S. military presence in Germany

The decision coincides with a feud between the president and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has criticized the U.S. war in Iran.

Van Hollen backs embattled Dem with Nazi-linked tattoo, says ‘second chances’ matter

Sen. Chris Van Hollen defends Senate candidate Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo and past comments, arguing his PTSD warrants a second chance in politics.

The Posting Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Trump’s Iran messaging seems desperate.

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.

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.

Peak Blue Governance?

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…

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.

'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.

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 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.

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.

Candace Owens Sued for Defamation Again

Food stamp fraud crackdown at USDA would end loophole that lets Ferrari, Lamborghini owners get benefits

USDA says wealthy individuals are exploiting a loophole to receive food stamps, with 14,000 SNAP recipients in one state driving luxury vehicles.

From Zionist to Hamas Apologist

The extraordinary career of Oxford historian Avi Shlaim.

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.

Mayday, Mayday, May Day

This May Day, we are sounding the alarm.

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.

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.

The Republican Who Outsmarted Trump

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

Chernobyl Forty Years On

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

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.

This Is Not the 1970s

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