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Sen. Johnson to Newsmax: Feds Oblivious to ActBlue Allegations

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told Newsmax on Monday about how federal agencies, including the Federal Election Commission (FEC), appear to be oblivious to questionable campaign finance practices by ActBlue, a major fundraiser for Democrats.

Death of a Deluded Man

Yahya Sinwar should be remembered above all as a failure whose fetish for Jewish—and Palestinian—blood turned Gaza into dust and rubble.

I.M.F. Says Inflation Fight Is Largely Over but Warns of New Threats

The International Monetary Fund said protectionism and new trade wars could weigh on growth.

In Trump Ad, ‘Not a Thing That Comes to Mind’ Ties Harris to Biden’s Liabilities

Kamala Harris’s hesitancy to put daylight between her and President Biden gave Donald Trump’s campaign a big opening.

Blonde on Blonde

Andrew Dominik’s much-maligned film about the life and death of a screen icon claws through the sentimental myth-making in search of terrible truths.

Which Republican Might Join a Harris Cabinet? We Asked Around.

In a text message, Mitt Romney sounded down on the idea. John Bolton said his chances were “substantially less than zero.” Liz Cheney remained silent on the matter.

Harris Will Campaign in Texas to Call Attention to Abortion Rights

The vice president will head to Houston on Friday, hoping to use the issue to peel moderate voters away from Donald J. Trump, who is almost certain to win the state.

Did Arab Nations Give Israel a Green Light to Attack Iranian Regime?

What Is a Woman? Many Philosophers (Still) Aren’t Allowed to Say

An Oxford-based academic philosopher explains why he no longer uses a pseudonym when discussing plain truths about biological sex.

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.

Kamala Harris Isn't Repeating the Mistakes of 2016

Donald Trump might still win, but it won't be for Democrats' lack of a well-organized campaign.

Donald Trump’s Roomful of Suspiciously Friendly Women

A female-focused town hall gets very weird indeed.

Analysis: Trump’s ‘crazy,’ false ad claiming ‘massive layoffs’ among autoworkers

60 Minutes Officially Announces: Yes We Edited the Harris Interview and We’re Proud of It

Instead of looking like a deer in the headlights unable to quickly answer, she was presented to viewers as a crisper speaker and thinker than she was.

A New Kind of Racism

An expansive new definition of anti-Palestinian racism could stymie free and open discussion of the Israel–Palestine conflict.

Dem Voters Show Signs of Anointer's Remorse

Confessions of a Republican Exile

A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.

Nine years after he rode down a golden escalator to launch his first campaign with a...

Podcast #255: We Have Never Been Woke

Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with scholar Musa al-Gharbi, whose acclaimed new book analyses the rise of progressive ideological orthodoxy as a means for elites to signal status and accumulate ‘cultural capital.’

A Trump Loyalist on the Brink

Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania is the nation’s most vulnerable MAGA Republican.

Public Enemy Number 2

How Russia Evades Western Sanctions

Shady trade routes and oil tankers keep the Russian economy ticking over.

GOP NY congressman accuses Dem of refusing to let him cosponsor contraception bill for political reasons

Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-N.Y., is accusing a Democratic colleague of refusing to let him cosponsor a pro-contraception bill, leaving him open to attack ads by his election opponent.

Catching the Starship: A Breakthrough for Humanity

It is now more likely than not that humans will reach Mars, which will transform life on this planet and beyond.

Kamala Has to Explain Her Flip-Flops, Says ...

A Fashionable Madness: The Obsession with ‘Settler Colonialism’

The works of literary critic Adam Kirsch and of novelist and memoirist Joan Didion provide a salutary rebuttal of settler colonialist theory.  

Millions of voters have already cast ballot for Nov 5 election

Early in-person and mail-in ballots have begun pouring in across the country, and the tally in each state reveals mounting voter enthusiasm.

McMentum

Harris to hold a rally in Texas on Friday focusing on abortion rights

Visiting a politically unfriendly state can be a way to make a splash and send a message about taking on a fight.

Carville 'Not Interested In Being Fair' In Beating Trump

In this engaging conversation, Unknown host Charlie Stone speaks with political strategist James Carville, director Matt Tiernauer, and executive producer Jon Macks about the Carville documentary "Winning Is Everything, Stupid?"

Liz Cheney’s Abortion Comments Show Why Stumping for Harris Was a Mistake

As predicted, the temptation proved too great.

Legal experts question Harris' backing from donors with government ties

Vice President Harris raised eyebrows over potential conflicts of interest related to the support her presidential run has received from individuals and entities engaged in significant business before the federal government.

Lawyer says DeSantis’s office pressured him to send abortion ad letters to TV stations

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…

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.

Poll: Trump has slight lead over Harris in Georgia

Kamala Harris to Campaign in Texas Friday with Democratic Senate Candidate Colin Allred

Kamala Harris will campaign alongside this year’s Texas Democratic Senate candidate Colin Allred on Friday in Houston, according to a senior Harris campaign official familiar with the plans.

Kamala Harris’s Muted Message on Mass Deportation

The Democrat’s sense of vulnerability on the immigration issue may explain why she’s been reticent about Trump’s drastic plan.

Harris slightly leads Trump in national poll

So Cranky: CBS News Must Have Found a Hair in Their Fries

Analysis: Three key congressional races to watch on tech policy

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.

Pa. Shows Big Numbers for Democrats, Trouble for Trump

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has called Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizona the must-watch battleground states on election night, but the early returns now show trouble for his campaign in the aptly name Keystone State.

The Secret of Trump’s Economic Message

When he speaks about the economy, he sounds like a child—which might be the source of his appeal.

How Liz Cheney Showed Her Value to Democrats

Republican women can vote for Kamala Harris - and they don't need to tell anyone about it.

Arizona Mine Faces Renewed (and Unwarranted) Backlash

Government keeps getting in the way of American companies that mine and process minerals safely and efficiently.

Unseen Middle-Class Black Voters Move Right

Barbara Clark is the perfect example of a voter, whether Black, white, Hispanic or from any other ethnic group, who defies stereotypes. This defiance often leads to voters such as her being overlooked as people who could change not just the presid…

Trump's Genius McDonald's Stunt

If Donald Trump wins the election in 15 days, as I believe he will, then it may well be this stunt that won it for him.

‘Politics Can Do Strange Things to Demented People’

Campaigning in Pennsylvania, both Donald Trump and Barack Obama landed on a similar, aggressive line of attack: They don’t care about you.

'Conservative' former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft to vote for Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown

Former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, a Republican, endorsed incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, in the Buckeye State's 2024 U.S. Senate contest.

Feminism and Free Speech

Victoria’s proposed hate speech legislation forces feminists to choose which is more important to them: the restriction of misogynistic speech, or the protection of their own political speech.

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 to campaign for second day in North Carolina

Yellen Rebukes Chinese Lending Practices in Call for Debt Relief

In an interview, the Treasury secretary also highlighted progress at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ahead of annual meetings this week.

The Many Links Between Project 2025 and Trump’s World

Former president Donald J. Trump has attempted to distance himself from Project 2025, the conservative policy initiative. But well over half of its contributors have worked for him, and many of its policies overlap with his.

As I Said, This Election Is About Class, Not Race Or Party

Blinken in Israel For Cease-fire Talks After Sinwar Death

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday, the first stop of a wider Middle East tour aimed at reviving ceasefire talks and discussing the Gaza Strip's future following the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Iranian-backed H…

Republicans Who Led 2020 Election Denial Now Sowing Doubt in 2024 Votes

The efforts could help lay the groundwork for what could become another push to undermine the results if former President Donald J. Trump loses again.

Which Way, America? Condoleezza Rice on America’s Foreign-Policy Challenges

It’s a perilous moment for the U.S. and the world at large, even more dangerous than the Cold War, she said during an interview on Uncommon Knowledge.

Jon Tester and the Changing Spirit of Montana

Dirt farmer Jon Tester is the last statewide Democrat. Practically all the Republican officeholders are out-of-state millionaires. What gives?

Criminal Migrants Run Free in My District

Homeland Security puts the number at more than 600,000 across the country.

Anonymous GOP senator concerned about Grassley, 91, reclaiming key Judiciary Committee chair: report

A GOP senator who spoke to Punchbowl on condition of anonymity doubted Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, should return as chair of the Judiciary Committee.

Will Trump Outperform Polls Again in 2024?

Until the final election results are in on Nov. 5, or possibly later if the race is close, we won't know how accurately the polls predicted the outcome. However, as the election nears, three main possibilities emerge based on current polling and t…

Harris to hold rally in Texas on Friday focusing on abortion rights

Donald Trump’s campaign and allied super PAC, MAGA Inc., have spent more than $29 million on...

Interest Rates: Clouds on the Horizon

As the election looms, here are some economic issues to watch.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

What if Joe Biden Was the Better Candidate All Along?

With the Nov. 5 election just over a fortnight away, here is an intriguing thought experiment.

New York Magazine, Reporter Split After Relationship With Source Exposed

New York magazine and its star political reporter, Olivia Nuzzi, have decided jointly to "part ways" after reports that she had a personal digital relationship with a source while covering the 2024 campaign. The magazine said Monday that its own i…

CNN Political Briefing

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

Donald Trump’s Fascist Romp

After the former president described American citizens as “the enemy within,” Glenn Youngkin reveals his own complicity.

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.

The Sword of Damocles over Iran

The destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities may be imminent—here’s why.

America’s Elderly Should Never Feel Alone

Renewing a sense of social obligation to our elders can help reintegrate them into social life and maybe even help shield them from our loneliness epidemic.

Jewish-American group urges US citizens in Israel to vote as absentee ballots can impact swing states

U.S. citizens in Israel voting via absentee ballots could affect elections in battleground states like Pennsylvania, where there's a large Jewish population.

McDonalds Freakout Memes

Race to the Censorship Bottom

Sen. Johnson to Newsmax: Feds Oblivious to ActBlue Allegations

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told Newsmax on Monday about how federal agencies, including the Federal Election Commission (FEC), appear to be oblivious to questionable campaign finance practices by ActBlue, a major fundraiser for Democrats.

Rep. Lawler to Newsmax: Dems Coming Full Bore for His Seat

Two years ago, Republican Rep. Mike Lawler pulled off a massive upset in deep blue New York that helped tip the scales in favor of Republicans in the House of Representatives, and now Democrats are gunning to take it back.

Election Night May Turn Into Election Month before We Know Who Won

The odds are increasing that the 2024 election may take longer to decide than the drawn-out drama of 2020.

Culture of Complaint and the New Deal Murals

Art in public spaces will always be scrutinised for the propriety of its iconography, and it will remain under attack as long as its guardians are willing to pander to the narcissistic impulses of the activists.

Georgia Winner Might Be Determined by Who Doesn't Vote

As America hurtles toward the 2024 election, the road to the presidency passes through Georgia, one of the seven battleground states considered vital to the fortunes of anyone who wants to win the White House.

Trump leads Harris in Georgia 2 weeks from Election Day, poll finds

Former President Trump holds a slim lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia, one of the key states for winning the White House.

USA Today: Harris Leads Trump 2-1 Among Early Voters

Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly leads former President Donald Trump among early voters, many of whom have been motivated to cast ballots due the abortion issue.

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…

Passed Up for the Ticket, Josh Shapiro Tries to Deliver Pennsylvania for Harris

Pennsylvania’s governor may not be on the verge of the vice presidency, but he says he has everything — including his “heart and soul” — riding on a Kamala Harris victory.

Two Theories for Why the Polls Failed in 2020, and What It Means for 2024

To make polling better, you have to figure out what went wrong in the first place.

Fox News Power Rankings: Voter outreach, ballot efficiency and a little Housekeeping

Six races shift directions in the Power Rankings forecast with two weeks to go until election night.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

Trump Supporter to Newsmax: Fought System to Keep Sign

Anthony Constantino, owner of Sticker Mule in Amsterdam, New York, told Newsmax that he successfully resisted a legal challenge that sought to remove his massive pro-Donald Trump sign.

The Question Hanging Over Harris’s Campaign

Can she say no?

Ohio's Senate Race: A Tale of Two Populisms

Democrat Sherrod Brown needs split ballots to win in a state Donald Trump is expected to win easily.

Best Books About Abortion and Reproductive Rights to Read Before the 2024 Election

Journalists and scholars explore the issue at every level, from the movement that took down Roe to the human stories of women who had abortions, and those who were denied.

Harris Polling at Historic Lows with Black Voters

Unless she significantly increases her percentage of the black vote during the next two weeks, her electoral prospects are bleak.

Election 2024 live updates: Trump to host Latino leaders, hold N.C. rally; Harris taping TV interviews

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

Trump Is Speaking Like Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini

The former president has brought dehumanizing language into American presidential politics.

Women Outpacing Men in Early Voting

Millions of Americans have already voted, either in person or by sending in their ballots, and more women than men are voting early across key battleground states in a presidential election that is being marked by a gender divide, according to new…

Trump Blasts Harris for Campaigning With Liz Cheney

Donald Trump slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for promoting her support from two of the former president's harshest Republican critics, former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney and her father, Dick Cheney.

Judge Hears Arguments to Block Ten Commandments in La. Schools

A federal judge heard arguments at a hearing Monday on whether he should temporarily block a new Louisiana law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom by Jan. 1. Louisiana, a reliably Republican state in…

The Ongoing Mass Delusion Created Around Donald Trump

Listen now How the government and the media waged a campaign against half the country and created an ongoing mass delusion

Swing state GOP chair reveals voter enthusiasm for Trump is something 'we've never seen before'

Nevada GOP Chair Michael McDonald told Fox News Digital he is "confident" but not "cocky" that former President Donald Trump will be victorious in the key swing state of Nevada.

If You’re Not Talking Like a Lunatic, You’re Losing

Your job, from now until Election Day, is to make yourself as off-putting as possible.

How Harris Can Win Non-College White Voters - Fast

Democrats' fate depends on their ability to win enough non-college-educated voters in swing states. Right now, they aren't trying hard enough

Trump Breaks Down Onstage

At a campaign event last night, Trump got bored—and weirdness ensued.

Mainstream Media Mislead on Infant-Mortality-Rate Increase

As always, pro-lifers would do well to stay the course.

Tales of Creation and Adaptation

The journey of two novels from mind to page to silver screen.

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…

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.

The Russia Hoax Is Still Not a Hoax

So much for “America First.”

Harris' Catholic dinner snub is just the latest in career full of swipes at the faithful, critics charge

Vice President Kamala Harris is under fire from Catholics for a series of questionable actions, potentially risking her votes in battlegrounds with large Catholic populations.

The Princess and the Justice

Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis bonded with Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. over Catholicism and ending abortion. She introduced him to her sumptuous world when he visited her Bavarian palace.

Monday's Final Word

Harris’s Best Answer to Trump’s Resilient Appeal

The Democrat needs to remind voters about what they really didn’t like about his presidency.

FBI investigating classified docs leak of US intel on Israel planned strike on Iran

The FBI confirmed that the bureau is investigating the unauthorized release of top secret U.S. intelligence on Israel's planned counterattack on Iran.

Preserve America PAC Tears into Kamala Harris on Border, Economy

The pro-Trump super PAC is running several brutal ads in swing states.

Fake and Faith on the Campaign Trail

Left-wing climate groups silent after Harris campaign drops millions on private jet flights since July

Environmental Groups are staying quiet on Vice President Kamala Harris spending millions on private jet flights since becoming the Democratic nominee.

Harris highlights drug cost savings amid campaign fight over Inflation Reduction Act

Experts Wonder: Is Musk's Million-Dollar Giveaway Legal?

With Election Day 2 Weeks Away, 17 Million Voters Have Already Cast a Ballot

Democrats have dominated early voting in the past. In some key states, Republicans have begun to make gains.