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US Girds for Travel Chaos as Flights Are Slashed Over Govt Shutdown

Travelers across the United States prepared on Thursday for potential chaos ahead of widespread flight cancellations ordered by authorities due to the seemingly endless federal government shutdown. On Friday, airlines will begin implementing a 10-…

Elizabeth Warren is a Brazen Liar

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Trump, long fixated on ‘fat drug,’ announces deal to lower its price

Some overweight and obese Medicare patients will now get access to GLP-1 drugs to help with their weight loss.

Liberal Analyst Warns Dems: So What? Big Deal

Tara Freesoul and the Future of China

After decades of brainwashing, China continues to produce dissidents who absorb the same information as their classmates but reject it.

Trump says more nations lining up to join Abraham Accords after Kazakhstan

Trump announced Kazakhstan’s plan to join the Abraham Accords as he pushes to expand Israel’s normalization with Arab nations.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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

Convenient Theories About the Elections

The editors of Tablet magazine suggest that Republicans helped the Democrats win by spending the last week acting like ‘cackling maniacs.’

Supreme Court hands Trump victory on transgender passport policy change

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to temporarily allow the State Department to require people to state their biological sex on new or renewed passports in a victory for the Trump administration.

Trump’s Plan Is Now Out in the Open

It’s getting ever harder to avoid connecting the authoritarian dots.

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 Bloodlands of Africa

Of all the wars I have covered over the past 50 years, this is one of the fiercest and, to be sure, the most forgotten.

Judge on Comey Disqualification Motion Orders Prosecutor to Produce Grand Jury Proceedings She Withheld

Lindsey Halligan has until close of business today to provide the court with her remarks and legal instructions to the grand jury that led to the indictment.

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…

We're Up to Six Cases of Chinese 'Researchers' Smuggling Bioweapons Into America

Senate Republicans block bipartisan effort to halt military action, drug boat strikes in the Caribbean

Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan war powers resolution to end President Trump's Caribbean drug boat strikes and possibly future military action without consent from Congress.

Republicans Block Measure to Bar Military Strike on Venezuela

All but two G.O.P. senators voted against a resolution to stop the president from expanding his military campaign against drug traffickers to include land targets inside Venezuela.

Supreme Court allows Trump to end policy of self-identifying gender on passports

The Supreme Court allowed the administration to move forward for now with a policy requiring passports to show a person’s sex as listed on their birth certificate.

Illegal Alien(?) Elected Mayor of Saint Paul, and Mayor of Kansas Town Noncitizen Who Has Been Voting

Trump’s Gunboat Diplomacy Fires at a ‘Root Cause’ of Migration

The first serious attempt to put pressure on the Venezuelan narcocracy.

Jeffries Is Struggling Mightily To Fill Pelosi's Shoes

Before Nancy Pelosi formally announced her 2027 retirement, one former aide reacted to rumours of the exit. We will not fully appreciate the time we have spent with her, the person told NBC News. Timed amid the longest government shutdown in histo…

Despite Israel, Not Because of It

Israelis repeatedly warned the Bush administration that invading Iraq would be a disaster.

Mamdani Madness, 36 Hours Later

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.

Rep. Greene to Newsmax: Both Parties 'Failing' Americans

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said her focus remains on being a lawmaker, telling Newsmax on Thursday that her political mission has always been to hold both parties accountable. "Everyone's been asking me that," Greene said when asked about…

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.

‘Affordability’ Will Be Everything in 2026

Are Republicans paying attention?

Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump Transgender Passport Policy

A lower court judge had temporarily blocked the administration’s policy requiring that passports reflect sex as found on an original birth certificate.

How Trump Wants to Help Democrats

The filibuster is a deformed anachronism. Its demise would benefit the whole country, and Democrats especially.

Abby Zwerner Wins $10 Million Verdict

Why Democrats Won

The Democratic wins were propelled by candidates who fit their constituencies, and Donald Trump's unpopularity

Trump’s Tariffs Are in Serious Legal Trouble

Even Trump’s own solicitor general seemed to know the justices weren’t buying his argument.

Senate Republicans Vote Down Legislation to Limit Trump Ability to Hit Venezuela

Senate Republicans voted to reject legislation Thursday that would have put a check on President Donald Trump's ability to launch an attack against Venezuela, as Democrats pressed Congress to take a stronger role in his high-stakes campaign agains…

Algorithmic Supremacists and AI Hype

Amid all the overexcitement about artificial intelligence, there is little room for public consideration of mind-blowing findings on natural intelligence.

Chinese Astronauts Stranded in Space, at Least for Now

I Will Find a City

Jonathan Gould’s new Talking Heads biography recalls a once-thriving and now disintegrating independent media network that could elevate eccentrics with potential.

In her own words: Pelosi plans to retire after decades in charge

Before stepping back from leadership years ago, Nancy Pelosi grew reflective of her time as House speaker. Here are some notable moments she recalled from her 20 years in leadership.

Travel industry sounds alarm over how shutdown will impact Americans ahead of Thanksgiving

The U.S. travel industry is sounding the alarm that a prolonged shutdown will cripple Thanksgiving flights, increase costs and hurt workers, families and the broader economy.

Kazakhstan May Join the Trump-Brokered Abraham Accords

The Central Asian country already has diplomatic relations with Israel, but the move appears to be a good-will gesture to President Trump.

Federal judge rules Trump must fully fund SNAP program by Friday

The judge scolded Trump officials for failing to comply with his order to fund the SNAP program through November and gave them just 24 hours to do so.

Judge orders Trump administration to release full SNAP benefits by Friday

In his ruling, Judge John McConnell said USDA is causing “irreparable harm” by not releasing full funding: “The evidence shows that people will go hungry.”

J. D. Vance’s Bad Answer to an Anti-Semitic Question

The vice president will need to choose between accommodating and rejecting the right’s anti-Semites.

Quillette Podcast Episode #310: A Crisis of Tolerance

Managing Editor Iona Italia talks to Harry Saul Markham about the increasingly acute threat of Islamism in the UK and the normalisation of virulent antisemitism among British Muslims.

‘None of This Is Good for Republicans’

Gerrymandering efforts look different after Election Day.

Listening to the Law: How Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett Does Her Job

A candid and illuminating conversation with a sitting Supreme Court justice.

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.

Dick Cheney Didn’t Care What You Thought

The former VP’s indifference to approval made him a boogeyman for the left and the right.

Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement from Congress

The former speaker will leave the House at the end of next year, wrapping up an almost four-decade run in Congress without parallel.

This Could Be How the Shutdown Ends

A closed government just cost nearly 42 million Americans their food assistance.

Democrats Mull Shutdown Off-Ramps as Thune Prepares Spending Vote

The G.O.P. teed up a vote on a new spending package, but Democrats were insisting on a deal that would address expiring health care subsidies.

Prominent Virologist Told Intelligence Agencies COVID Likely Came From Lab, But Told Public It Didn't

Elections show a path to power for Democrats, even as GOP redistricts

Republicans are winning the gerrymandering arms race but Democrats can still win the House if they perform like they did in Tuesday’s elections.

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 Scandal of Ana Caldas, and the Case for Sex Screening in Female Athletics

Caldas’s tragicomic sixteen-year saga—spanning record-breaking runs in four sports—demonstrates just how far some male athletes will go to hide their true identities.

Ranking the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders

There already are a few standouts among Democrats’ potential 2028 candidates, but the long road to the next presidential contest features plenty of dark horses.

Rep. Carter Pushes 'Mamdani Act' to Block NYC Funds

Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., is poised to introduce legislation, titled the "MAMDANI Act," which would halt federal funds to New York City for the duration of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's administration, Breitbart reported Thursday.

Unions Sue Over Trump Admin's Political 'Loyalty' Hiring Plan

Unions representing federal workers filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging a decision by President Donald Trump's administration to include what they said is a partisan "loyalty question" in more than 1,700 job posts since October's start.

Optimism fades as Senate Democrats dig in, hold out over Obamacare demands

The Senate stalemate dragged on Thursday, and Senate Democrats remained in high spirits after clinching an Election Day sweep and ending optimism the shutdown could end this week.

Milei's Win Is Echoing Across Latin America

In Latin America, economic reform mandates often wilt by halftime. But in Argentina, a reformer just proved austerity can be turned into lasting electoral capital.

Chinese nationals arrested at top school shows how CCP views US universities as 'weak link,' experts warn

Fox News Digital spoke to experts pushing for stronger oversight after Chinese nationals charged with biological smuggling at the University of Michigan.

Senate rejects bipartisan bid to prevent Trump from attacking Venezuela

Administration officials, hoping to reassure wary Republicans, have claimed in recent days that there is no plan for military intervention, despite the president’s threats.

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.

What’s a Scandal When Everything Is Outrageous?

Trump’s ballroom blitz is blatantly corrupt. The fact that no one seems to care shows just how low the standards of behavior have fallen in Washington.

The Slow Death of Special Education

The government has abandoned its commitment to an equitable education for all children—if it ever had one.

The Qatar Problem

Doha can change when it is forced to, and it must be forced to choose moderation.

Mamdani Is the Foil Trump Wants

Prepare to hear a lot about New York’s new mayor.

Obama's 'iconic voice' eclipsed in 2025 election by Trump-era economic, affordability complaints

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey won both elections, receiving campaign support from former President Obama.

Ruling on Tariffs Comes Down to a Numbers Game

Oral arguments reveal deep skepticism in tariffs but might result in a mixed decision

House Democrats request interview with former prince Andrew on Epstein

In a letter, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee asked for Andrew’s help to “understand the full extent of [Epstein’s] criminal operations.”

Britain Must Be More Honest With Itself

In a country struggling to come to terms with violent acts by recent immigrants, the dark mistruths of bigots have been replaced with the cheerful mistruths of multiculturalists.

The Sticky-Paper State

Instead of building nuclear, the Australian government is betting on the importance of ‘green energy’ with a foolhardy subsidy scheme that will be difficult to dismantle if it proves economically disastrous.

Mamdani’s New Class

The results in the New York City mayoral election reconfirmed Zohran Mamdani’s support among the educated young who are unhappy with how they are faring.

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Fully Fund SNAP Benefits This Month

The Justice Department later said it would appeal, leaving the program known as SNAP in limbo.

Who Will Replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress?

Two Democrats have already announced their campaigns to replace Representative Nancy Pelosi in her San Francisco district, and others may join the race soon.

Republican Strategist: Gov. Newsom a 'Tier 1 Democrat'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom flexed his muscle with the overwhelming passage of his state's redistricting measure and Republicans have begun to take notice.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Knows Exactly What She’s Doing

The “Jewish space lasers” lady may be positioning herself to lead the MAGA movement.

What Trump’s New Drug Pricing Deal Means for People With Obesity

The president’s agreement with drug companies involves a range of prices, depending on dose, product and how you’re paying.

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…

AG Bondi Tries to Backdate EDVa Prosecutor’s Appointment

The AG’s nunc pro tunc gambit probably won’t work, but that doesn’t mean Comey will succeed, in the end, in having the charges thrown out.

First Nations' Land Grabs Get Bigger, Bolder and Now Aiming at Pipelines, Too

Disingenuous Demagogues Not What New Right Needs

Disingenuous demagogues are not what the New Right needs.

Nation’s busiest airports face FAA’s cut in flights, initial list shows

The Trump administration says the move, which will affect dozens of markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

What If the Government Doesn’t Need to Be Shut Down?

The reinterpretation of a 19th-century law could reopen it.

'Allahu Akbar' Ringing Out in Birmingham, England...Over a Soccer Match

Republicans Retire Pelosi as a Villain, and Turn to Mamdani

Searching for another liberal boogeyman, Republicans have zeroed in on Zohran Mamdani. Whether their strategy will work in the midterms is less clear.

CBO Hacked, Says it Has Implemented New Security Measures

The Congressional Budget Office on Thursday confirmed it had been hacked, potentially disclosing important government data to malicious actors. The small government office, with some 275 employees, provides objective, impartial analysis to support…

The Trump IEEPA Tariffs and the Legislative Veto

The Supreme Court’s 1983 solution to one constitutional anomaly has, today, given us a worse constitutional anomaly.

Mamdanageddon: Party of New Dem-Endorsed Mayor Demands BDS, Arrest of Israelis

Fighting the Government-Closing Democrat Filibuster

Republicans can't make media coverage any more fair or accurate. But they can work harder to get the facts out.

Can Academia’s Peer Review System Be Fixed?

These days, scholars are obliged to pay homage to the leftist gods of diversity.

Podcast #309: Is There a ‘War on Science’? (And if so, Who’s Waging It?)

Jonathan Kay speaks with theoretical physicist and cosmologist Lawrence Krauss about ⁠his latest book projec⁠t, in which renowned scholars speak out about threats to open inquiry and the scientific process.

Barstool Sports CEO Threatens to Move Company Out of NYC

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is threatening to move his company out of Manhattan after the election of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City's next mayor.

Tony Shaffer to Newsmax: Russia, China Have 'New Generation' Nukes

Russia and China are beginning to take the lead in nuclear weapons technology, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer told Newsmax Thursday.

Citing shutdown, military won’t participate in NFL Veterans Day events

November is usually filled with “Salute to Service” events featuring the military — but with no government funding, flyovers and honor guards are a no-go this year.

Zohran Mamdani Is About to Confront Reality

The new mayor will face enormous challenges and needs to prove quickly that he is up for them.

For Embattled Democrats, a 'Proof of Life' Sweep Tuesday

A good election night − at last − shows Democrats aren't entirely vanquished. Is it a warning flag for the post-Trump GOP?

What Is the Evolutionary Purpose of Female Orgasm? with Robert King | Quillette Cetera Ep. 56

Evolutionary psychologist Robert King joins Quillette to discuss the science of female orgasm, human sexual behaviour, and insights from his book Naturally Selective.

A Perfect Storm

How Muslim and Christian antisemitism have converged with anti-Israel sentiment—some of it justified—to fuel the Free Palestine protests across the West.

The Most Terrifying Words in the English Language

Says the next mayor of New York, ‘We will prove that there is no problem to large for government to solve and no concern too small for it to care about.’

MTG vs. Speaker Johnson on Health Care

It would be good to see more policy entrepreneurship from Republican members of Congress.

CNN Political Briefing

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

Zohran Mamdani ally Linda Sarsour, NYC DSA pol threaten to root out pro-Israel ‘corporate Democrats’

Linda Sarsour targets Israel-supporting Democrats at SOMOS conference, calling for their removal alongside DSA ally Alexa Aviles in fiery political remarks.

I'm Worried, But I'm Not Leaving NYC

I don't fly home for Thanksgiving or Christmas. I take the F train to my cousin's house in Brooklyn. And Mamdani isn't going to ruin that.

Maryland Sues FBI Over Relocation of Headquarters

The move prolongs the dispute over the F.B.I.’s headquarters, an aging colossus veiled in netting to keep concrete from falling on passers-by.

Lawmakers revive major, century-old offer to Virginians as Spanberger, Jones set to take office

West Virginia lawmakers revived a century-old offer to welcome Virginia counties after a Democratic election sweep, seeking to reunite border communities.

US Prosecutors Investigate D.C. Mayor Bowser Over Qatar-Funded Trip

Federal prosecutors in Washington are conducting a corruption investigation into Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, examining a foreign trip she took with staff that was paid for by Qatar, according to people familiar with the inquiry, The New York Times rep…

SCHUMER SHUTDOWN SALE: Don't Miss Out Before the Dems Cave!

Watchdog: Garnish Rep. Omar's Pay for Her Student Loan Debt

A conservative watchdog group has accused Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., of being delinquent on up to $50,000 in federal student loans and has asked House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to garnish her congressional wages.

After Crushing Prop 50 Defeat, GOP Turns to the Courts

California Republicans appeared down but not out Wednesday after enduring a resounding defeat on Prop 50, handing Democrats a potential gain of up to five House seats in next year's midterms and giving Gov. Gavin Newsom a huge win to boost his 202…

Top Virginia cities in the hot seat as Trump-aligned group demands DOJ probe of DEI mandates

Trump allies’ America First Legal filed federal civil rights complaints accusing three Virginia cities of embedding DEI into policies after the DOJ launched a similar probe in Austin, Texas.

Leaked DSA Demands for Mamdani Spark Outrage Online

A leaked document from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) listing the organization's demands for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has sparked outrage online over its anti-Israel focus.

A Bad Night for Republicans, With No Bright Spots

When assessing election results, the analyses that hold up over time are the ones that avoid the hair-on-fire takes that dominate the news cycle in the immediate aftermath. That's because elections are pretty complex and rarely lend themselves to …

Justice Dept. Is Said to Be Investigating D.C. Mayor Over Foreign Trip

The investigation into Muriel E. Bowser, which is being handled by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, could face significant hurdles because of the known facts of the case and recent turmoil inside the Justice Department.

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…

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Charts show shutdown airport disruption

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

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 Electric Bill Election

On Tuesday, the soaring cost of power was a key factor in several races, including those in Georgia, Virginia, and New Jersey. Democrats have a plan that can match their economic populist rhetoric.

Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package

Shareholders approved a plan to grant Mr. Musk shares worth nearly $1 trillion if he meets ambitious goals, including vastly expanding the company’s stock market valuation.

What Travelers Need to Know About the Shutdown, Flight Reductions and Delays

As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the newest announcement from the Trump administration: a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.