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Beef Tariffs Are Still Doing What They’re Supposed to Do

Lawmakers who represent cattle ranchers understand that they exist to raise prices.

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now

The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.

Schiff attack on Trump’s DC IndyCar race backfires after driver points out contradiction

IndyCar driver Graham Rahal fired back at Adam Schiff's claim that Trump's Washington race wasted taxpayer money, noting Penske privately funded it.

What Is Canada For?

Might Canada’s fate foreshadow that of other advanced but dependent democracies, clinging to old ideals of cooperation and diplomacy as they’re rolled under the treads of China’s or America’s naked self-interest?

‘Economic Vandalism’: Geoff Wilson on Labor’s War on Australian Aspiration

Fund manager Geoff Wilson tells Claire Lehmann that Labor’s new capital gains tax will drive Australian capital out of growth companies and into franked dividends—and push a generation of founders offshore.

The Beautiful and Banned

There is a rather large difference between the banned books promoted by celebrities and genuinely transgressive and provocative writing.

YGBKM: Arbitrator Orders WaPo to Rehire 'Journalist' Who Falsified Charlie Kirk Quote

Is Trump’s Endorsement of Darline Graham Enough in South Carolina Senate Runoff?

The president has made a big bet on a senator’s sister.

‘Moderate’ Dem gubernatorial candidate embraced DEI budget tool, Green New Deal-style policies

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley emerged as the more moderate alternative to democratic socialist Francesca Hong, but his record includes racial-equity budgeting, net-zero climate goals and more.

The Unholy Alliance You Weren't Supposed to Notice

The morning after Hamas slaughtered 1,200 people in southern Israel, after women were raped, children were burned, and families were dragged into tunnels, demonstrators took to the streets and college campuses across the U.S., not in mourning, but…

Creeping Annexation

Israeli governments have never decided what to do with the West Bank—so the settlers have begun deciding for them.

Trump Administration Aims to Revoke Visas of Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum

The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.

Vance says Canada friendlier to China on trade than to US: 'Insanity'

JD Vance told Maine voters that Canada treats Chinese goods more fairly than Maine farm products, blaming Ottawa for derailing trade talks.

Schrödinger’s White House Ballroom

It’s entirely privately funded, but, contradicting the president’s pledges, it requires additional taxpayer money.

Who Knew? The WNBA Actually Matters Now!

Clarence Thomas scorches racial litmus tests policing thought: ‘Stay Black and die’

Clarence Thomas compared restrictions on Black conservatives' viewpoints to racial segregation in a wide-ranging interview with Sen. Ted Cruz.

L’Affaire Shirer Revisited

The rise, fall, and rise again of one of the 20th century’s most important journalists.

Like Odysseus. But Real

Twenty-four centuries ago, Xenophon and his 10,000-man Greek army found themselves trapped at the heart of the Persian Empire. Their amazing escape, described in a new book by Robert L. O’Connell, is a tale for the ages.

The Latest Trade War Helps El-Sayed

The trade war with Canada will hit Michigan particularly hard.

Gravesides and Vacations

In the past, I’ve written about driving cheap rental scooters from one barrier island to another.

FIRST ON FOX: ICE quietly arrests jaw dropping number of illegal immigrants in massive DC area operation

U.S. ICE arrested 1,328 illegal immigrants in Virginia and Maryland in just 14 days, including a Salvadoran alien wanted on a murder warrant.

Luigi Mangione Puts a Human Face on Evil

In Luigi Mangione - who confessed in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson - we see the grinning face of evil staring at us from the abyss.

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…

Ignorance and Conviction at Columbia

Darializa Avila Chevalier-upper Manhattan's new congressional candidate, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and endorsed by Mamdani-is shaping up to be one of the most dangerous students...

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Drink More Ovaltine

The jokes we told in a Venezuelan prison.

AfD Is Riding the East German 'Vespa' on High Hopes

Vance's decade-old ‘great regrets’ resurfaces as El-Sayed’s jab at second lady comes back to bite him

Abdul El-Sayed's swipe at Usha Vance backfired after critics pointed to a passage in JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" that directly undercut his attack.

Trump administration proposes six-figure price tag for new H-1B visas

The Department of Homeland Security proposed making the $103,265 H-1B visa fee permanent after a federal judge blocked the temporary charge.

Trump Again Targeting Kids w/Anti-Immigrant Agenda

Trump's first administration separated migrant children from their families, now the second is again targeting vulnerable minors.

This not-so-secret document is inspiring the left — and tripping up its candidates

The Democratic Socialists of America platform aims to upend the status quo. That can mean a bumpy ride for those trying to win in the short term.

CNN Political Briefing

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

Claire's Weekly Letter: Punished for Truth-Seeking

An AI 'Debt Bomb' Crisis? No. This Isn't Enron 2.0

Fears of a datacenter buildout debt crisis are exaggerated. The risks are different than in the past and they are recoverable

Another Judge, Another Injunction - Rubio's Visa Freeze Vacated

Trump administration touts ‘hard reset’ for American schools, vows to put parents ‘back in charge’

The president, who was joined by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, said his education agenda will expand school choice, boost support for families and give parents a greater say in their children’s education.

Monday's Final Word

Trump scores Supreme Court win on mail-in voting restrictions before midterms

The Supreme Court’s order clears the Trump administration to immediately enforce revised mail-ballot restrictions in 23 states ahead of November’s midterms.

AI and the Bioweapon Threat

The knowledge and infrastructure needed to engineer a pandemic pathogen, once confined to a handful of elite military and civilian research institutions, are quietly becoming more accessible.

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The Gray Zone Spreads

The ability of drones to give added bite to the underdog will force a redefinition of asymmetrical war.

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.

Is the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Changing?

The Supreme Court’s emergency docket has shrunk in recent months, and the way justices issue opinions on these cases has also changed. Our reporter Ann Marimow looks at what these shifts tell us about the justices, and what it could mean for the c…

What is Ozon and Why Is It Burning?

No, the Media Isn’t Responsible for Jason Arday’s Suicide

The disgraced academic was a pathological liar and lifelong con artist whose misdeeds were covered up for years by self-serving academic administrators. Exposing this kind of rot in elite institutions is our job.

With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?

The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.

Jeffries Hit With Backlash After Private Meeting With Kushner

The meeting, an unusual instance of a top Democrat and a Trump confidant coming together to discuss potential areas of agreement, has drawn scrutiny from some within Democratic circles.

Inside the Network Sabotaging Trump's DC Prosecutions

A trainer at a Washington jury nullification workshop presented attendees with a hypothetical assignment: get through the jury selection process.

Making Sense of the Fertility Frenzy

A conversation with Jennifer Lahl, founder of the Center for Bioethics and Culture, on surrogacy, AOC, IVF and the White House, and more.

The $40 Trillion Hole

Current litigation creates an opportunity to ask the question courts have largely avoided for generations.

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say

The White House already has a nuclear-proof facility buried deep underground and built in secret after 9/11.

El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker after disturbing remarks about Jewish Americans

Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker after the Twitch streamer's comments about Jewish Americans sparked a bipartisan backlash.

SCOTUS Hands Trump a Win on Mail-In Ballots

Log Cabin Republicans remove reference to trans people on website

The Republican gay rights group has decided to no longer focus on transgender issues.

See photos from the first IndyCar race in Washington

Drivers are dashing around the National Mall at speeds expected to exceed 185 mph.

Trump Threatens New 50% Tariffs on Cars, Trucks and Steel as U.S.-Canada Trade War Unfolds

President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, as the countries edged toward a full-blown trade war.

Trump's Costly and Needless Trade War With Canada

A president with even the slightest bit of common sense would not have entered this conflict.

Good Luck with Hasan Piker, Dems. You're Going To Need It

Listen now You're going to need it.

El-Sayed’s win triggered wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric online, Post analysis shows

After Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, conservative commentary about him shifted focus from socialism to his Muslim identity.

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.

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.

The New York Times Helps to Launder Karen Attiah’s Lie

There is no reason for the Times to have omitted any mention of the tweet for which Attiah was fired.

Jeffries Defends Kushner Meeting, Vowing Tough Oversight of Trump

The Brooklyn Democrat, who is in line to be speaker should his party win the House, has drawn ire from some progressives for huddling with the president’s son-in-law.

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.

Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections

That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.

A Regicidal Proposal for Aircraft Carriers

Get some two-part primer out and put some names we can be proud of on those big beautiful hulls.

Trump’s visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge

A federal judge said the indefinite pause, which affected nationals of countries in every corner of the globe, ran afoul of antidiscrimination protections.

The Left Will Never Stop Blaming the Right for Jason Arday's Death

Senate Races That Will Define the Democratic Party

Now that primary season has nearly come to a close, the Democratic Party has a better sense of where things stand ahead of the general election, and, in most cases, the next few months ought to be a highly competitive sprint to November's finish l…

The Depleting Platoons

Conservatism itself was rooted in the idea of inheritance and posterity.

Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff

The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent nearly $800,000 on her campaign. Will it be enough?

Jason Arday Died for Somebody’s Sins — but Not Yours

The only people left with any share of blame in his death are those who credulously and patronizingly promoted and encouraged him.

No New Trial for Karmelo Anthony

Alaska Is What a Rigged Election Looks Like

The Democrats' Decoy Dan plot to oust Sen. Dan Sullivan would be hilarious if it weren't actually happening.

Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation

The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.

The Hard Part of the Mail-In Ballots Decision Trades Short-Term Chaos for a Long-Term Setback for Trump

Trump diminishes federal law by propounding orders beyond his powers and then defending them in court in the narrowest way.

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy

“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.

The Truth About the Gender Pay Gap with David Maywald | Quillette Cetera Episode 70

David Maywald on the female wage premium, the rites of passage boys no longer have, and why the science on sex differences keeps losing to ideology.

State Department blasts back at 'rogue judge' who overturned aggressive visa crackdown

The State Department blasted a "rogue judge" who vacated Marco Rubio's immigrant visa freeze on 75 countries as an exercise in Orwellian logic.

Judge Orders U.S. to Return Deported Man at Risk of Torture

The Mexican man was sent to his home country after assisting federal law enforcement by testifying against Mexican drug cartels.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

The Troubled State of Sociology

Increasingly, sociologists are expected to avoid research questions and theories that involve the role of culture in shaping societal inequalities.

Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas

The proposal comes after the Trump administration ran into legal challenges in its attempt to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa last year.

SF Homeless Shelter Employees Arrested for Hiding Shooter From Cops

Supreme Court Kicks the Can on Trump’s Mail-In Ballots Order

The Court was right to conclude that a rogue district judge had gone too far.

Trump moves to reshape White House’s South Lawn

The president's latest construction project involves changing the lawn's slope to bring it flush with his new helipad.

The Zuckerbergs' School Experiment Gets Shut Down

What’s happening between the U.S. and Canada

And what it could mean for the American economy.

Trump admin eyes historic mass visa revocation targeting up to 200K asylum seekers: report

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke B1 and B2 visas held by up to 200,000 foreigners who applied for asylum in the United States.

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…