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Fmr CBS Staffers: Probe Editing of Harris' '60 Minutes' Interview

Former CBS News employees are calling for an independent investigation into "60 Minutes" as controversy brews over its interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, the New York Post reported.

Trump Hath Given Michiganders Truth, Forsooth: Democracy, Who Dost Thou Fear Most?

Too Good to (Not) Check: Was IRGC Commander a Mossad Mole?

Man in the Mirror

Those who have embraced the Trumpian framework often display political attributes of the left: helplessness, victimization, and hints of institutional conspiracy.

Obama calls out ‘brothers’ apprehensive to vote for Harris: ‘You’re thinking of sitting out?’

Former President Barack Obama took heat for appearing to admonish Black voters who are apprehensive about supporting Vice President Harris.

Podcast #253: A Brief History of Communism

Jonathan Kay speaks with Bard College historian Sean McMeekin about his new book, To Overthrow the World: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Communism.

Biden Again Criticizes Trump Over Hurricane Misinformation: ‘Get a Life, Man’

The White House is juggling the response to two devastating storms in the past two weeks while trying to rebut false information from the former president.

Crime Is Up in American Cities. Just Ask the Former Governor of New York

David Paterson and his stepson were beaten by a group of young delinquents on the streets of the Upper East Side.

2 US Judges Refuse to Extend Voter Registration Following Hurricanes

Two federal judges have declined to extend voter registration in Florida and Georgia for the country's Nov. 5 elections, following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.Civil rights groups had argued the storms, which have collectively killed more than 200…

Speaker Johnson: Congress Won't Return to Fund FEMA

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., rejected the notion on Thursday that Congress should return from its recess to approve more funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency after two major hurricanes, Politico's E&E News reported.

Harris Town Hall Shows Her Straining for a Tough Empathy on Immigration

The event in Las Vegas featured emotional questions from voters on health care and the economy — and displayed the balance Kamala Harris is seeking on tough border rules and paths to citizenship.

Poll: 74 percent of voters believe Trump won’t concede if he loses

Trump Is Running Scared

He relished the limelight in 2016 and 2020. Now he's refusing to debate and ducking interviews.

Podcast #254: In Defence of Beauty

Iona Italia talks to artist Megan Gafford about how we have come to value statement-making over beauty and craftsmanship in art and architecture.

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.

Mayorkas refuses to answer questions on Afghan accused of Election Day terror plot

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas refused to answer questions about an alleged terror plot in the U.S. by an Afghan evacuee who came to the U.S. in 2021.

Next Cancellation Stop — Mercer University

Rich will give a talk at the Capital City Club in Atlanta and then at the Mercer University main campus.

Trump touts article claiming he was ‘man of the year.’ It’s been corrected.

Biden, NATO head claim a stronger Obama response to Crimea invasion may have prevented Ukraine war

Outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg insisted the war in Ukraine may not have happened if the U.S. and NATO had a stronger response to Russia's invasion of Crimea in 2014.

Towards a Post-Hamas Future

The events of 7 October did not benefit Palestinians in any way.

Tim Johnson, Senator Who Came Back From an Aneurysm, Dies at 77

One of the last Democrats from the Great Plains to be elected to national office, he built his career on delivering benefits to his home state, South Dakota.

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.

The Price of Public Information

Chinese Communist Party–linked officials bought the blueprints to one of America’s leading STEM high schools.

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.

Harris warns of the danger of Trump’s dictator vow in appeal to Latino voters

Follow the Money: Understanding FEMA's disaster budget in Hurricane Milton aftermath

In the event of natural disasters, it can be hard to understand the money, including whether or not FEMA has sufficient funding to respond and if Congress will approve additional relief.

Could Young Voters in Michigan Hand the State to Harris?

Saginaw Valley State University has about 7,000 students - and Trump won Michigan in 2016 by only 11,000 votes

Anyone Want To Apologize Over Unvetted Afghan Refugees?

I want an apology from every fat, throne-sniffing, chicken-hawking, moral-blackmailing, family trust fund-depleting neocon moron who smeared me as a racist when I wrote this piece in 2021 after the fall of Afghanistan.

Taylor Lorenz Lost Trust at the Washington Post by Lying to Her Editors

NY Times: Yup, Republicans Are Going to Win the Senate

Kamala Harris Embarrassed Herself during Hurricane Milton

All Harris had to do was refuse to take the bait.

Democrats Have F-ed Us Over for the Last 40 Years

During a conversation on the Theo Von Podcast, Teamster President Sean O'Brien said Democrats have "f*cked" the union, despite their millions in contributions.

An Amazin’ Reinvention

The heroics of Francisco Lindor and other Mets hitters have been the headline, but what’s really striking is the reinvention of the Mets roster.

What Going on Call Her Daddy Did for Kamala Harris

Conventional news shows lack the podcaster Alex Cooper’s reach in young, female Middle America.

Maryland Senate debate starts civilly, then veers into charges of ‘lies’

November Will Be Worse

Hurricane disinformation was just the start.

Searching for Presidential Rhetoric

Students should study extensively the presidential rhetoric of earlier times, because it often demonstrates civility far better than the rhetoric of the present.

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…

Obama Tells Black Men to Drop ‘Excuses’ and Support Harris

Before speaking at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, the former president spoke directly to Black male voters in an effort to bolster flagging support.

Columbia's Student Protesters Really Have Embraced Hamas

Over-Learning the Lessons of Iraq

Russia, Iran, and the failure of US resolve.

Towards a New Liberal International Order

It is time for democratic countries to accept that the existing system is broken and that they must develop a new global security architecture.

7 October, One Year Later with David Benatar: Quillette Cetera Episode 40

On the anniversary of 7 October, philosopher David Benatar discusses the ethical questions it raises and about his new book, “Very Practical Ethics.”

Republicans Appear Poised to Take Control of Senate, New Poll Shows

The latest polling from The New York Times and Siena College shows Republicans leading in key Senate races in Montana, Texas and Florida.

Is Joe Biden Secretly Trying to Knife Kamala Harris?

Perhaps he regards his vice president the way Batman regards his enemies: I won’t kill you . . . but I don’t have to save you from yourself, either.

The Case for Kamala Harris

The Atlantic’s endorsement

Alsobrooks backs court-packing as Hogan fights GOP, McConnell, Trump associations

Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks faced off during a debate less than one month before the Senate election.

Zelensky Rumored to Now Want the Ceasefire He Could Have Had to Begin With

Elon Musk Bends the Knee to Donald Trump

The alliance between the billionaire and the politician is pure strongman politics.

Trump touts article claiming he was ‘man of the year.’ It’s been corrected.

The former president flaunted a printout of an Oakland Press article as proof he received the honor. The newspaper, however, says the original story was inaccurate.

Christopher Steele Has No Regrets

There’s No Such Thing as an October Surprise

Jack Smith’s new filing shows why January 6 should hurt Trump. But don’t expect a major public reaction.

Nightly News Networks All Lost Ratings After Debate

Ratings declined for three major news networks during the week of Sept. 30, even with a high-stakes vice presidential debate broadcast on CBS News Oct. 1, according to AdWeek.

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…

'Out of money': Whistleblowers allege lack of Secret Service funds, delayed payments, top senator reveals

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is asking the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service for answers about their funding and payments to agents.

Capitalizing on the Weakening of Hamas, Hezbollah

A year ago, the Middle East seemed primed for a breakthrough: normalisation of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. More broadly, US President Joe Biden's administration was touting a de-escalation of tensions...

Judge Approves Limited Further Release of Evidence in Trump Election Case

An appendix to a high-profile prosecutorial brief, released last week, could become public next week. But much of it would be redacted.

FiveThirtyEight: Trump Odds of Winning on Upswing

Former President Donald Trump's chances of winning the 2024 presidential election have steadily improved since last month, according to FiveThirtyEight's probability calculations.

Polls: Sheehy Surges Ahead of Sen. Tester in Montana

Tim Sheehy, the former Navy SEAL challenging Democrat Sen. Jon Tester to represent Montana, continues to surge in polls.

Trump and Vance Are Calling Their Abortion Ban Something New

Don’t be confused by their word games.

US Judge Won't Reopen Voter Registration in Ga. After Helene

A federal judge said Thursday that she won't order the presidential battleground state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for November's elections despite recent disruptions to registration caused by Hurricane Helene.

Trump pitches aid for Detroit automakers amid electoral battle for Midwest

Kamala Harris, during her town hall with Univision in Las Vegas, sought to appeal to voters...

From Gaza to Iran: New Fronts in Israel’s Ongoing War

The war that Hamas launched on 7 October 2023 has devolved into a regional conflict with wide and possibly calamitous international repercussions.

Dem strategists fret Harris 'sugar high' is over: 'If you're not nervous, you're not paying attention'

Democratic strategists, including James Carville and David Axelrod, are calling on the Harris campaign to get more aggressive amid concerns her early momentum has waned.

Obama, stumping for Harris in key battleground, charges Trump 'will makes problems worse'

On the campaign trail for the first time for Vice President Kamala Harris, Barack Obama repeatedly slammed former President Trump in arguably the most crucial battleground state in the 2024 election.

Why The Stats Say Economy Is Good, and Real People Say No!

The GOP, 2020, and Now

‘Who won the 2020 election?’ A crucial question.

In Wisconsin, Middle-Class Voters Think Carefully About Trump and Harris

Voters in Wisconsin are weighing which candidate better understands their economic anxieties.

The New York Race That Could Tip the House

The state is home to some of the country’s most vulnerable Republicans, but one key district is proving tough for Democrats to flip.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

Candidates Square Off on Courts, Policy and Party in Maryland Senate Debate

Larry Hogan, the Republican former governor, and Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic Prince George’s County executive, sparred over whether to expand the Supreme Court and overhaul the legislative filibuster.

Fox News Politics: Harris and the Hurricanes

The latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content

The Women of 7 October

In that moment, time stood still. There was no context, no history, no argument, no discourse. There was only pain.

Can Harris Overcome the VP Curse?

Nine of our 45 chief executives have died or resigned, so the odds are 20 percent that a vice president could become president.

Afghan Accused of Election Day Terror Plot Worked for CIA

An Afghan man accused of plotting a terror attack on Election Day previously worked as a security guard in Afghanistan for the CIA, NBC News reported Wednesday.

Political storm: On Trump 'onslaught of lies,' Biden urges former president to 'get a life man'

There's no let up in the war of words between President Biden and former President Trump over the federal government's response to back-to-back dangerous hurricanes that slammed into the southeast.

Early voting means 'election season' has already begun

Early voting is expected to begin for some eligible Americans, and if the last two election cycles are any indication, many will have already voted before Election Day.

The 2024 Election Polling Cycle: Pick Your Poison

The Most Dramatic Shift in U.S. Public Opinion

The size and speed of the immigration backlash over the past four years are nearly unheard-of.

Why Trump Is Holding Rallies in Blue States He Can't Win

Part of Donald Trump's mystique is that it is often impossible to determine rational motives for his conduct, particularly when he's on the campaign trail presumably trying to make some new friends.

At rally for Harris, Obama says Trump only cares about himself

The Contests, Clubs and Big Promises of Trump’s Fund-Raising Emails

A review of some 7,400 emails sent by the Trump campaign turned up dozens of sweepstakes, advisory councils and other opportunities of access to Mr. Trump — and very little evidence anyone has gotten it.

Obama admonishes Black men for hesitancy in supporting Harris

Former president suggests some in the Black community are uncomfortable voting for a woman and are coming up with excuses.

Trump Vows Tax Deductions For Interest on Car Loans

Former President Donald Trump announced a plan to make interest on car loans fully tax deductible during a speech to the Detroit Economic Club on Thursday.

How Jack Smith Outsmarted the Supreme Court

And why the special counsel’s last-ditch January 6 filing may not matter

Trump calls for federal education dollars to 'follow the student' in push for universal school choice

Former President Trump is proposing that federal education dollars "follow the student" in his possible second term, while pushing his “universal school choice policy."

Why Kamala Harris Can’t and Won’t ‘Burn Her San Francisco Card’

Telling Kamala Harris to showcase her centrist side is like telling a penguin to fly.

Harris warns of the danger of Trump’s dictator vow in appeal to Latino voters

In a town hall with Univision, the vice president called Trump a “sore loser” who came up short in 2020 but has repeatedly claimed the election was rigged.

Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger Berkowitz: Quillette Cetera Episode 39

A conversation with Roger Berkowitz, the Founder and Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics.

CNN Political Briefing

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

The Blue Wall is Showing Some Cracks

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.

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.

FCC Chair Rips Trump For 'Threats Against Free Speech'

Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel on Thursday responded to former President Donald Trump's recent calls to revoke the broadcast licenses of major media outlets, calling them "threats against free speech."

The Return of the Black Flags

The conditions that first produced ISIS have been left to fester as part of a wider malign neglect toward the Muslim Middle East in the aftermath of the Iraq war.

The Spy Who Lied to Us

There is only one person who still believes the infamous Steele dossier was credible: Christopher Steele.

The Moment of Truth

The reelection of Donald Trump would mark the end of George Washington’s vision for the presidency—and the United States.

Obama said Trump was focused only on the wealthiest Americans because he has proposed giving another...

Obama makes direct appeal to Black men to support Harris

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

Death of a Repentant Iconoclast

Steve Albini and the new problem with music.

Kate Middleton for POTUS

The princess once again shows the West what dignified leadership looks like.

Good News for GOP Senate Incumbents Cruz and Scott, and Challenger Moreno

A slew of new polls reaffirm that Republicans are extremely likely to control the Senate starting in January.

Star Wars Introduces Transgender Stormtrooper...Really

As Hurricanes Pummel, Harris Stumbles

This is the vice president's worst week to date.

Joe Penland to Newsmax: Small Social Security Benefits Hike Irks Recipients

Social Security recipients are expressing dissatisfaction after the Biden administration announced a 2.5% increase in benefits for 2025, a raise many believe does not keep up with the rising cost of living.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

James Carville 'Scared to Death' About Election

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville said Wednesday that with the election coming up, he's "scared to death."

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…

The Incredible Shrinking Mayor

Whether it's schools, crime, or public finances, Brandon Johnson's administration has left destruction in its wake.

You Can Almost See Polls Sink With Every Harris Utterance

So much for Kamala Harris turning the page and charting a new way forward.

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’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.

Can Harris Win Blue-Collar Union Members?

Today on TAP: The decimation of the labor movement makes that a very uphill climb.

The Latest College Fad: ‘Belonging’

Add that to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

The Trump Believability Gap

Voters detest the things that Trump wants to do. But they just don’t believe he’ll follow through.

In a Rambling Speech, Trump Offers Gripes and Yet Another Tax Cut

Even before this latest proposal, aimed at promoting car sales, an analysis found that the former president’s economic agenda could add $15 trillion to the nation’s debt over a decade.

UPDATED: Sick! Gretchen Whitmer Plays Dominatrix to Instagram Influencer in Harris/Walz Hat

Ethel Kennedy: A Life in Pictures

Her life took a tragic turn when her husband, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated, but she continued to engage in social advocacy and was recognized for her devotion to her family and nation.

Trump Says He Was ‘Man of the Year.’ His Source Says It Isn’t True.

Fact-checkers have found no evidence over the years that former President Donald J. Trump once received the honor in Michigan.