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Pressured by President Trump, Gov. Jared Polis said he is considering the release of Tina Peters, the last high-profile 2020 election meddler still imprisoned. His fellow Democrats are outraged.
Congressional Republicans are trying to pass a strict “election integrity” law that seems almost custom-designed to disenfranchise their own supporters.
Our reporter Elaine Godfrey on getting kicked out of a Jasmine Crockett rally
The desexing of language in women’s health research and care is a story of the marginalisation of science, cultural imperialism, and abuse of power.
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 announcement ensures the controversy will continue to dog the Republican congressman as he heads into a primary runoff.
The assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei has opened a narrow window for regime change in Tehran.
President Donald Trump has officially nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as the next Federal Reserve chairman. If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would replace current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and serve a four-year term leading the nation's central b…
When politicians who graduated from Ivy League schools speak out against them, they're often called hypocrites. Think of Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Elise Stefanik. In 2024, Rob McCarron, who heads the Association of Independ…
Prices for liquefied natural gas have shot up in recent days, which could bring bigger paydays for European and U.S. energy companies.
In geopolitics, moral culture shapes whether influence is experienced as leadership or domination, cooperation or coercion.
JD Vance long championed opposition to conflicts abroad. With President Trump all-in on war with Iran, the vice president is staying loyal even as allies make his qualms known.
The British establishment tends to deflect attention from the dangers of Islamism by attempting to silence those who point them out.
The longtime senator and scandal-plagued attorney general will face each other once again in a May runoff election.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Mick Jagger, and the theatre of degradation.
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.
Eileen Gu is a photogenic wasian ski prodigy who could have been an american hero but instead chose to represent our adversary (for money) - and now she's indignant at the way we've responded
The crowd was fired up. The candidate was on her game. And I was escorted out by armed guards.
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…
The administration has no control over the disciplinary authorities of state bar associations, but a new proposal would let the attorney general ask them to suspend proceedings involving department lawyers.
Sri Lanka said its navy rescued 32 survivors after a U.S. torpedo sank Iranian warship IRIS Dena with 180 aboard. Crews recover 87 bodies from the wreckage.
The surge in support for Australia’s populist right-wing party One Nation suggests that immigration restrictionism has become increasingly popular with voters: a political trajectory that echoes that of many other Western nations.
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.
Republican strategists hope the endorsement will make the Texas Senate race less expensive and less competitive.
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.
By criticizing the U.S.-led attack and refusing to bow to Trump’s threat of trade retaliation, Pedro Sánchez set himself apart from other European leaders.
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.
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My aunt couldn’t afford to go to the hospital. She ended up there anyway.
Minnesota's governor and attorney general on Wednesday defended their attempts to combat fraud and told a U.S. House committee that their efforts have been hampered by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in the state.
Managing Editor Iona Italia speaks with Maureen Callahan about her book "American Predator", which chronicles the crimes of serial killer Israel Keyes.
They found a bizarre, crass way to push back against Trump.
The GOP Senate candidates will spend two more months attacking each other, while Democrat James Talarico must shore up the base.
During the 1975 fall of the South Vietnamese capital, he helped evacuate thousands, and was nearly left behind.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt won't rule out sending ground troops to Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury but says they are "not part of the plan" yet.
Retired NFL quarterback and Tim Tebow Foundation founder Tim Tebow emphasizes the need for increased resources to combat child abuse and exploitation on "The Ingraham Angle." The former Heisman Trophy winner testified at a House Judiciary Subcommi…
Talarico’s victory got a lot of attention, but Cornyn’s showing may be the most consequential result.
House Ethics investigators are probing Rep. Tony Gonzales over sexual harassment and misconduct claims involving a late staffer, as some GOP colleagues call for his resignation.
Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.
Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Newsmax following his primary win that lawmakers should focus on "full-throated support for our young men and women who are in harm's way" as the Senate prepared to vote on whether to limit President Donald Trump's a…
The Trump administration said it is looking to use a mix of military and chartered flights to help U.S. citizens leave the Middle East as Iran steps up retaliatory strikes.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he has not heard yet about a funding level of up to $50 billion for emergency cash to support the war effort in Iran, but said lawmakers will "pass a supplemental when it's appropriate and get it right."
A Dallas judge initially ordered polls to be kept open for two extra hours, but the Texas Supreme Court blocked that order. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) urged voters to stay in line.
Democratic governors, under pressure, must decide whether to participate in the new federal voucher program, which offers dollars for public and private school students.
All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid.
Pakistani national Asif Merchant allegedly plotted with Iran to kill U.S. politicians, including President Donald Trump, in 2024, but was caught by FBI agents posing as assassins.
The House ethics committee opened an investigation into Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales over allegations of an affair with a female staffer on Wednesday.
He has a beard, a splitting maul, and a house in Michigan. Is that enough to convince America that he’s a man of the people?
The U.S. government shed 386,826 employees in the first year of President Donald Trump's second term, according to government data published on Wednesday.
Iran is no stranger to survival battles. The brutality of the eight-year war with Iraq in the 1980s; two decades of sanctions that upended the economy and countless bouts of street protests that have challenged its rule. It has always found a way …
Progressive star Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, conceded her race for U.S. Senate after suffering an “embarrassing" defeat to a much lesser-known Democrat, state Rep. James Talarico.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed for a bloody runoff, but President Donald Trump wants to end things quickly, promising an endorsement "soon."
Iran has never been weaker and America has never been more poorly led.
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., warned Tuesday that U.S. military action in Iran could slide into "another forever war," urging "MAGA voters" to stay "concerned," press the Trump administration for answers and "keep us honest."
Republicans waste no time in labeling Democratic Senate nominee in Texas James Talarico as a "far-left radical" in a top tier midterm race that may decide the majority in the chamber.
A forthcoming book reveals new details about Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski.
Last Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called President Trump with a stunning tip: Iran's supreme leader and his top advisers were all set to meet at one location in Tehran on Saturday morning. They could all be killed in a single …
The Justice Department is reviewing tens of thousands of documents connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case before posting them, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. A department spokeswoman said 47,635 files...
The real dilemma is not between war and negotiation. It is between episodic action and sustained architecture.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) is in a tight primary race with conservative challenger Brandon Herrera.
In this week’s column, I reflect on the death of Ayatollah Khamenei—and why it may be a moment for cautious celebration.
Will President Trump fall prey to the "Pottery Barn Doctrine"?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends Trump's Iran strikes, calling regime "lunatics" as administration targets military sites to prevent nuclear weapons.
New congressional maps debuted in Texas and North Carolina, as Republicans defend their majorities and Democrats look to flip both chambers.
U.S. officials were set to give key senators a classified briefing on Wednesday after two incidents in Texas involving government drones that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to close airspace to airplanes, senators told Reuters.
Dan Crenshaw failed to see where the Republican Party was going. Post-2020, he foolishly allied with Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, and the rest of the RINO establishment in a desperate bid to crush the MAGA movement.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he’ll soon choose whether to endorse Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, or Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton — who are headed to a runoff election after the Texas GOP primary — and plans to ask the candidate he doe…
The Islamic Republic’s assault on the Gulf will forge the new Middle East.
Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court.
Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
At a moment when many Democrats are campaigning on rage and resistance, James Talarico took a different tack in his campaign in the Texas Senate primary.
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…
Prosecutors in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington were unable to build a case, underscoring the department’s increasing inability to follow through on the president’s desire to indict his rivals.
An ex-prisoner reflects on Jeffrey Epstein, the Epstein files, Prince Andrew, and the rise of online conspiracy theories.
How an unlikely duo of lawmakers partnered with victims to try to hold the powerful accountable
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said responsibility for a strike on an Iranian girls’ school was under investigation.
The Cruz family spent years building a life in New York. Then the risks of staying became too great.
GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman blasts Columbia students who posted "Death to America" after Iran leader's reported death, targeting Hochul's leadership.
Tehran's attacks on its Arab neighbors make Netanyahu's dream suddenly feasible.
Representative Jasmine Crockett claimed I wasn’t kicked out of her rally. Here’s the audio.
The victory could lead to a competitive election in the Lone Star State this November.
Congress has voted on seven other war powers resolutions since June, all of which failed.
Trump promised to stop wars. His grip on his base is being questioned now that he’s started one.
Rising tensions in the Middle East and threats by Iran to target ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz could cause short-term economic disruptions but may not lead to a prolonged global energy crisis, Tomas Philipson and Mike Lee told Newsmax…
Television host Gayle King has signed a new contract to remain at CBS News, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, ending months of speculation about her future at the network.
Vice President JD Vance argues voters should have patience with the pace of economic improvements, saying there was “no way” to fix the economy overnight.
The trip is part of the Trump administration’s push to build production in the South American nation.
With this US administration, the best bet is that a business deal is to be reached with Iran
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.
Rep. Jim Jordan accused Gov. Tim Walz of misrepresenting a court’s role in restarting payments to Feeding Our Future, a nonprofit tied to a $250 million COVID-era child nutrition fraud case.
James Talarico won the state’s Democratic primary for Senate, while Senator John Cornyn faces a runoff against Ken Paxton, his right-wing challenger.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine said Iranian missile and drone launches have sharply declined since Operation Epic Fury began.
In Silicon Valley, opinion about how artificial intelligence should be developed and used - and regulated - runs the gamut between two poles. At one end lie "accelerationists," who believe that humanity should expand AI's capabilities as quickly a…
The U.S. Postal Service has hired restructuring advisers as the agency warns it could run out of money within about a year if financial pressures are not addressed. Postmaster General David Steiner said the Postal Service has brought in...
President Trump is beginning to consider what sort of Iranian government might come next, as the U.S.-Israeli assault continues.