Cornyn's loss signals the end of GOP cultural appeasement
The Smithsonian’s twin shrines to identity politics had a deservedly rough political week.
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If the administration panics at every AI advance, it doesn't have a policy
Only a couple of months after the Trump administration outlined a light-touch, innovation-friendly stance to artificial intelligence in its national framework proposal, it now appears to be backing down from that stance. And what replaced that optimism about the future of AI has been, by some accounts, infighting within the administration over how to deal with AI going forward. Representing one-half of the fight is a push by some officials to regulate AI more aggressively.
California’s Wacko Wealth Tax
The United States is about liberty and opportunity. Free-market capitalism bound to the rule of law is the foundation of the strongest economy in the world. But from time to time, left-wing politicians and academics forget what makes America great. Instead, they propose policies that would undermine the foundations of the economy and the freedom to pursue one’s dreams.
Trump's Cabinet Reshuffle Part of a Presidential Tradition
With the departure of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, we’ve now reached what can be called an actual Cabinet shakeup. Over the past six weeks, we’ve seen the resignation of Kristi Noem from the Department of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi from the Department of Justice, and Lori Chavez-DeRemer from the Department of Labor. When we include the departure of Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary and Secretary of the Navy (once a Cabinet-level position) John Phelan, it is clear the Trump administration is in the midst of an appointee overhaul.
Mamdani’s nonprofit takeover of New York housing
New York’s socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, promises to spend $22 billion over the next five years building 200,000 new “affordable” homes and “preserving” another 200,000. Time will tell if he meets that goal even as he sets higher minimum wages for construction workers. But an even larger transfer of wealth is embedded in the mayor’s new “Block by Block” housing plan, which will force many landlords to hand their property over to corrupt and unaccountable nonprofit organizations.
Spencer Pratt says he’s surging with moms using strollers ‘around naked drug addict zombies’
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has surged in recent polls ahead of the city’s mayoral election. The one-time reality star has garnered a lot of support for criticizing current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for government incompetence and hampering his message about quality of life issues. On Thursday, Pratt appeared on Fox News’s Gutfeld! and explained why he thought he had a realistic chance to be victorious. One of the reasons was his belief that he was getting a lot of support from mothers concerned about safety issues while raising their children.
Platner and Collins feud over his 'decision to serve' in Iraq war
Graham Platner, the leading Democrat for the Senate race in Maine, fired back at Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Thursday after she said it was solely his decision to serve in the Iraq War.
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad during engine-firing test
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test at the launchpad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange.
AIPAC spending and antisemitism emerge in Michigan Democratic primary
As the three main Michigan Democratic candidates running for the Senate debated on Thursday, the influence of AIPAC spending and antisemitism in the highly competitive primary took center stage.
Washington Star sues NOTUS over name rebranding despite going bankrupt
Nearly 45 years after going bankrupt, the Washington Star is suing NOTUS as the latter news outlet rebrands to the Star soon.
Chicago US Attorney Refutes Reports of Investigation into E. Jean Carroll
The U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois has denied reports of his office opening a new criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who once accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault.
DOJ charges dual Iraq-Iran national accused of attempting 20 terrorist attacks
A dual Iraqi-Iranian national accused of plotting terrorist attacks in the United States and helping coordinate nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across Europe on behalf of Iranian-backed terrorist organizations was indicted Thursday, according to the Justice Department.
ABC objects to 'unlawful' early license renewal for television stations
The Disney-owned ABC network filed early license renewal applications for its eight television stations on Thursday, fulfilling a demand set by the Federal Communications Commission.
Guatemala wants US support for 'active military operations'
Guatemala is looking to partner with the U.S. military to carry out operations targeting cartels in the country.
New Jersey Health Officials Inspect 'Limited Part' of Delaney Hall, Sherrill Says
Officials with the New Jersey Department of Health inspected a small portion of the immigration detention center in Newark on Thursday after they were denied full access to the facility, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ).
No Kings plans protests on Trump's 80th birthday
No Kings announced Thursday that there will be nationwide protests against President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday next month.
What to know about Trump Accounts as Treasury rolls out new app
The Treasury Department has officially rolled out the Trump Accounts app. Here is what to know about the accounts and how to get the app.
Springsteen announces pre-election concert near DC
Singer Bruce Springsteen announced plans for an anti-Trump “Power to the People Festival” while performing at Nationals Park on Wednesday as part of a nationwide tour. The rock musician is known for his activism against the Trump administration and will perform alongside headliners including Tom Morello, Dave Matthews Band, and Foo Fighters on Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.
Trump backs Armenian leader after country pivots to align with US
President Donald Trump formally endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, ahead of the most important election in Armenia’s history.
Utah launches transparency tool in response to data center backlash
Utah state officials have launched a new transparency tool focused on the state’s Military Installation Development Authority amid mounting backlash over a massive proposed data center project in Box Elder County.
