If Kim Jong Un can have nukes, why can't Iran?
History underscores the paradox of allowing a nuclear North Korea and denying Iran similar weapons.
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DeSantis signs new GOP-favored House map into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Monday that he signed into law a new set of congressional lines that could net his party up to four House seats in November. The governor's signature caps off a fast-tracked redistricting special session, which marked Republicans' last chance
UAE reports first missile, drone attack since Iran ceasefire
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported missile and drone launches over its airspace on Monday, the first attacks from Tehran since the U.S.-Iran ceasefire went into effect last month. The UAE Defense Ministry said Iran fired four cruise missiles. Three were intercepted, and
2 US cargo ships have crossed Strait of Hormuz, military says
The U.S. military said Monday two cargo ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump administration seeks to regain control of the critical shipping waterway. U.S. Central Command confirmed the transit of the two vessels and said Navy guided-missile destroyers
Trump and Meloni's transatlantic divorce is important
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly distanced herself from President Trump, criticizing his military actions in Iran and declining to participate in mine sweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, due to the unpopularity of Trump and his policies in Italy.
Pence: Iran war 'had to happen'
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday the recent U.S. conflict with Iran “had to happen,” shortly after the conflict stretched into its third month. “It had to happen. Iran has been at war with America and our most cherished ally, Israel, for 47 years. They've claimed
Kalshi launches features to keep kids off betting platform
The prediction market Kalshi is cracking down on kids using the platform, launching new features Monday to prevent individuals younger than 18 years old from accessing the site. The platform is making face ID the default for users who already have the feature enabled on their
6 months to midterms: Where Democrats and Republicans stand
A recent poll shows Democrats holding a 10-point lead over Republicans in the upcoming elections.
Has Trump Ever Actually Played UNO Before?
Donald Trump has the reputation of being a bit of a card shark—but apparently, he has no idea what he’s doing at the table. The president was roasted alive on Sunday after he revealed via a photoshopped image that he doesn’t understand the rules of the popular card game UNO.
The Republican Party may not survive the Trump day of reckoning
Today, most Americans reject Trump’s policies.
New York Times faces a potential lawsuit from Trump’s EEOC over discrimination allegations
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under the Trump administration is preparing to sue The New York Times over discrimination allegations, the Times reported, a suit it suggested was driven by politics. The potential lawsuit was sparked by a complaint from a
Trump’s Idiot A.G. Just Handed James Comey a Massive Boost
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche admitted Sunday that “86 47” isn’t a serious threat against President Donald Trump. NBC’s Meet the Press host Kristen Welker asked Blanche what he made of the dozens of products being sold on Amazon that use the slogan “86 47,” the same
Supreme Court Saves Abortion Pill Mifepristone—for Now
The Supreme Court restored access to the abortion drug mifepristone Monday, overturning a lower court ruling last week that blocked the pill from being distributed by mail. Justice Samuel Alito signed the measure, which temporarily lifts restrictions that mandated visiting a
Top House Democrat questions GOP shifts in plans for Bondi deposition
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Democrats are raising questions about a number of unusual aspects agreed to by the panel's Republicans for a slated deposition with former Attorney General Pam Bondi, including whether she will be under oath and videotaped. The
Homebuyers, builders grapple with rising prices amid war in Iran
A new poll from Gallup has revealed that only a quarter of Americans who don’t own homes expect to buy one in the next five years.
Alito pauses abortion pill restrictions for 1 week
Justice Samuel Alito on Monday briefly halted a ruling that would prevent mifepristone, one of two pills used in medication abortion, from being prescribed without an in-person doctor visit. Alito’s pause will last for one week as the Supreme Court considers the case. It
All 9 justices agree: State pols can’t freely harass opponents, demand donor info
The Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling against New Jersey is far-reaching.
Judge Puts Brakes on Trump’s Plans to Take Over Public Golf Course
A federal judge rebuked the Trump administration Monday morning for an alleged attempt to seize and bulldoze a public golf course in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes responded to a request from the DC Preservation League to block the administration from taking
Democrat backs Jeffries after Trump calls for his impeachment: 'Called it like it was'
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) on Sunday backed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) after President Trump said Jeffries should be impeached for criticizing the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act. On Wednesday, a 6-3 majority of justices struck down
Schumer: House, White House must ban prediction markets bets
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is calling on the House and White House to follow the Senate’s lead and ban government officials from placing bets on prediction markets, which he says poses a serious national security risk. The Democratic leader noted that 16
American Confidence in Trump’s Health Tanks Amid Odd Medical Visit
Most Americans don’t believe President Trump is healthy enough to do his job anymore, a new poll reveals, as questions swirl around a surprise medical visit he made over the weekend. Recent polling from The Washington Post , ABC News, and Ipsos shows that a brutal 59 percent
Trump Blames Democrats for Rudy Giuliani Being in the Hospital
Even aging and illness is the fault of American liberals in the MAGA worldview. Rudy Giuliani was admitted to the hospital Sunday. His spokesperson said the former New York mayor is in “critical but stable condition.” Yet the problem, according to Donald Trump, was leftists. In
Southern Poverty Law Center's wrongful indictment corrupts policy and history
Whatever this Justice Department is devoted to, other than submission to Trump’s whims, it is not the rule of law.
Just Four People Show Up to Pro-Redistricting Rally in Red State
President Donald Trump’s plot to push out Republican Indiana state senators who killed his redistricting scheme may demonstrate just how much power the president has lost. Last week, Turning Point USA held a get-out-the-vote event for Brenda Wilson, a Trump-backed candidate
Spirit says most customers refunded after shutdown
Spirit Airlines said Sunday that most of its customers had received refunds for their flights after the airline’s shutdown. The airline told Reuters it was close to finishing passengers’ refunds in the wake of ending operations. On Saturday, Spirit announced that it shut down
Rubio to meet Pope Leo in wake of Trump's attacks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and with Italian officials in Rome this week, as President Trump’s confrontations with the church and Italian government have soured relations. Rubio’s travel is scheduled for Wednesday through Friday.
The classroom is the key to solving America's campus free speech crisis
Speech on campus can only flourish if students learn how to navigate differences, listen generously, and think critically in the classes they take. If they do, they may be better equipped to do what free speech requires: showing others the error of their ways, rather than
Trump: Van Jones 'should be ashamed of himself'
President Trump on Monday said CNN political analyst Van Jones should be “ashamed of himself” for referring to him as a dictator on air after the two worked together for criminal justice reform in his first administration. “I liked some of the people he was with, agreed with
Judge on challenge to Trump golf course takeover: 'I’m no Amy Poehler'
A federal judge declined to immediately block the Trump administration from closing East Potomac Golf Links, saying recent reports about renovation plans aren’t enough for her to step in, but the judge warned she's prepared to quickly intervene if the plans move forward. "I
Trump’s obsession with Obama fuels his Iran war strategy
President Trump has repeatedly compared his efforts to end the war in Iran to President Obama's 2016 deal, while also criticizing Obama for his handling of the situation, despite offering the same framework of ending sanctions and releasing $20 billion in Iranian oil money.
U.S. Scrambles to Deny Report Iran Bombed American Warship
The U.S. military on Monday denied claims in Iranian state media that Iran bombed a U.S. Navy ship in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after President Trump announced a new plan to help guide ships through the critical waterway. Iran’s Fars Media reported that a Navy vessel in the
On climate change, hope for the best but plan for the worst
There are many reasons to revolt against the federal government’s regressive policies today. The enormous threat to the quality of our lives, and our children’s, is certainly one.
Live updates: US Navy aids vessels through Strait of Hormuz; Florida's new map becomes law
Iran cautioned Monday it would not allow any movement through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will assist in freeing ships trapped in the waterway since the war between the nations began. Iranian state media specifically reported the
Trump Threatens States That Don’t Rig Their Midterm Elections
President Trump is insisting that states rig elections in Republicans’ favor—even if it means people have to vote multiple times until they win. On Sunday night, Trump took to Truth Social and posted , “We cannot allow there to be an Election that is conducted
Watch live: Trump participates in small business summit
President Trump on Monday afternoon is expected to participate in a small business summit at the White House. It comes one day after he said the U.S. will assist in freeing ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the oil industry, which has been closed during the
Iran issues Strait of Hormuz threat after Trump says US to guide vessels
Iran issued a threat over the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. would assist in freeing up vessels in the vital waterway. “Iran's armed forces, just like in the 40-day war, will not allow passage to American combat forces, and any transit in
The Iran War has real political risks — but don’t ignore its strategic payoff
Recent developments suggest the long-term strategic impact of the war may improve sentiment in the long term.
Centcom denies claim US warship hit by Iranian missiles
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Monday dismissed a claim from Iranian state media that a U.S. warship was hit by Iranian missiles. “CLAIM: Iranian state media claims that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps hit a U.S. warship with two missiles,” Centcom said in a post on
Yes, Northern Virginia, there is a Veterans Day
The only two national holidays that Fairfax is not observing are Veterans Day and Columbus Day.
The birthright citizenship case affects Puerto Rico, too
As policymakers reconsider the scope of birthright citizenship, Puerto Rico exemplifies how territorial ambiguity can obscure constitutional lines and complicate national policy.
Transcript: Trump Blurts Out Damning Iran Admission as GOP Panic Grows
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 4 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . After we recorded, The New York Times posted a piece disclosing more about GOP angst over the war, reporting that Republicans are beset by “increasing nervousness.”
No norms: The second liberals stop getting their way, they want to pack the court
For 40 years, it has been clear that Republican-nominated justices are more likely to peel off and side with the liberal bloc than the other way around.
How the weaker dollar quietly makes life more expensive
A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs for everything from your summer vacation to your weekly grocery bills: a weaker U.S. dollar.
Democrats bullish on midterm election prospects 6 months out
In today’s issue: Democrats are feeling increasingly bullish about their prospects for the midterm elections with less than six months remaining before voters head to the polls. History is on their side, as the party out of power has typically gained seats in Congress in most
Why Seed Patents—Yes, Seed Patents—Are Key to the Democrats’ Future
The House Progressive Caucus released its affordability agenda last week. Ever since Zohran Mamdani rode the multisyllabic a -word to his surprise victory in the New York mayoral race last year, Democrats of every ideological stripe have been nattering about affordability. I’ve
The 9 Democratic Primaries to Watch Closely This Year
As a New Republic reader, you’re well aware that 2026 is a midterm year. But unless you’re a political junkie—or a voter in a handful of states—you might be unaware that primary season has already begun. Five states have held primaries already, while the rest are taking place
Republicans see GOP dysfunction as major liability ahead of midterms
Senate Republicans say the dysfunction in the House is becoming a liability for the broader GOP brand ahead of this year’s midterm elections, warning that if Congress can’t break through legislative gridlock, the party’s candidates will pay a severe political price in November.
PGA Tour warms back up to Trump after long freeze
The PGA Tour returned to President Trump’s golf resort in Doral, Fla., over the weekend, ending a decade-long absence and signaling a new era of warmer relations between the president's sprawling resort business and the world's most popular golf league. The tournament came
New Trump Rule Puts Millions at Risk of Losing Rental Assistance
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would upend the way federal rental assistance is administered. By allowing new work requirements for the low-income Americans who receive aid, and more stringent time limits on beneficiaries’ periods of eligibility, some experts
MAHA Is Monkeying Around With Lab Rats
In 1903, Mark Twain published A Dog’s Tale , a short story told from the perspective of a dog named Aileen. Half-collie, half–Saint Bernard, Aileen lives with Mr. Gray, a scientist; his wife; and their two children. One winter, a fire starts in the nursery, and Aileen pulls the
