Progressives must learn: You can’t believe everything Cuba says
The Cuban regime has long understood the value of curated encounters with foreign sympathizers.
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'May Day Strong' rallies taking place across US: Why are people protesting?
Activists across the country are planning to partake in May Day rallies organized to push back against U.S. policies that they believe are favoring “billionaires” over families and everyday workers.
Texas court pauses The Onion's proposed Infowars takeover
The Texas Third Court of Appeals late Wednesday approved conspiracy theorist Alex Jones's appeal to pause the satirical outlet The Onion from taking over Infowars. The court stayed the turnover order after The Onion reached a deal for a takeover last week. The next hearing on
Dr. Oz’s Big Medicare Project Leaked Tons of Social Security Numbers
The Trump administration exposed the private Social Security numbers of dozens of health care providers while setting up a new Medicare portal. The Washington Post reports that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is run by Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz ,
Home distilling hits a wall of government overreach and confusion
The federal law prohibiting home distilling is un-American in both its spirit and letter
Former Chick-fil-A worker charged with stealing $80K in fake mac-and-cheese refund scheme
Investigators say the suspect created around 800 fake orders, then refunded the money to himself.
Syphilis making a comeback, health officials warn. CDC map shows where risk is highest
Compared to about a decade ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said congenital syphilis cases are 700% higher nationwide.
InfoWars Finally Goes Dark, as Alex Jones Issues Ominous Warning
Alex Jones’s final meltdown on InfoWars was a defiant rejection of the company’s new ownership. Satirical outlet The Onion bought the far-right conspiracy network, ending what was arguably Jones’s most successful endeavor and marking the beginning of his descent into
Not rocket science: Extreme political rhetoric eventually has consequences
Cole Allen, a Caltech graduate, is accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, and his actions may be attributed to the heated rhetoric used in modern political life, which can lower the psychological barrier to violence.
Trump says US has 'won' Iran war, but 'I want to win by a bigger margin'
President Trump said Thursday that he is not satisfied with the current standing between the U.S. and Iran, amid stalled nuclear deal negotiations between the two countries. “We’ve already won, but I want to win by a bigger margin,” Trump told Newsmax’s Greta Van Susteren.
Judge rejects Trump administration pause on immigration applications
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday determined that President Trump’s halt on processing immigration applications for citizens of countries listed under his travel ban was unlawful, granting an injunction on a policy she determined was unfairly leaving thousands in
Iran says Pentagon lying about cost of war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday accused the Pentagon of lying about the U.S. cost of the war in Iran. "The Pentagon is lying. Netanyahu's gamble has directly cost America $100b so far, four times what is claimed," Araghchi wrote in a social media post,
Biden makes first endorsement of 2026 midterm cycle
Former President Biden dropped his first endorsement of the 2026 midterm cycle Friday morning, backing former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Georgia governor’s race. Bottoms made a surprise decision not to run for reelection as mayor in 2021 and then joined the
Trump’s War Is More Unpopular Than Iraq and Vietnam, New Poll Shows
It’s official: Donald Trump’s war in Iran is less popular than some of the least popular wars of all time. Sixty-one percent of Americans said that using military force in Iran was a mistake, according to a Washington Post /ABC News/Ipsos poll Friday, placing how Americans feel
Russia, slipping in Ukraine, is now also losing its grip in Mali
The war in Ukraine is draining Russia’s forces; Moscow has little to spare for its African adventures.
Pentagon strikes classified AI deals with OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia — but not Anthropic
The Pentagon has struck deals with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Elon Musk's xAI, and the startup Reflection, allowing the agency to use their AI tools in classified settings, according to an announcement on Friday. At the same time, the Defense Department has left
Republican Governor Refuses to Join Trump’s Gerrymandering Wars
One Republican governor isn’t going along with President Trump’s attempt to redraw congressional maps around the country. Georgia’s Brian Kemp said Friday that he isn’t going to cancel the state’s May 19 primary elections in order to draw new maps in time for November,
John Roberts Is Either Dumb or Racially Obtuse. And He’s Not Dumb.
If Chief Justice John Roberts has uttered two quotable sentences in his career that will likely appear high up in his New York Times obituary, they are these. The first comes from his 2005 confirmation hearing: “My job is to call balls and strikes and not to pitch or bat.” The
61 percent say Iran war a mistake: Survey
A majority of Americans believe the U.S. military's use of force against Iran was a mistake, according to a new poll. The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos survey, published this week, found that 61 percent of U.S. respondents said they believe the Trump administration erred in
Trump dodged more than a bullet at Saturday's correspondents’ dinner
At the press briefing that followed the shooting, Trump crossed party lines and transcended the violence targeting him. He was finally, improbably, truly presidential.
Pentagon reaches deal with leading AI companies for classified work
Seven of the country's major artificial intelligence firms have agreed to deploying their AI systems in the Defense Department's (DoD) classified networks, as the agency seeks to bolster the technology into military operations. OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection AI, Microsoft,
Trump’s Sons Land Massive Pentagon Deal as They Flaunt Corruption
The president’s elder sons are making money hand over fist off of their father’s office. At least two companies tied to Don Jr. and Eric Trump have won large government contracts, setting the stage for the Trump family to make a sizable chunk of change from their involvement in
The false promise of ‘drill baby drill’
The “drill baby drill” strategy could never live up to its billing as a magic bullet.
'Loud boom': 5 dead following plane crash in Hays County
Five people reportedly died following a plane crash in the Wimberley area of Hays County.
Trump signs bill ending record shutdown
The record-long shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) came to an end Thursday after President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the agencies. The bipartisan agreement comes after months of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans in Congress, stretching
Not Even Republicans Are Buying Pete Hegseth’s New Iran War Logic
Some Republican lawmakers aren’t buying Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s excuse to skirt congressional authorization for Donald Trump’s war in Iran. The War Powers Act Resolution of 1973 states that the president can deploy armed forces in a hostile environment for up to 60
Live updates: Iran war clock hits 60 days; Trump signs bill funding most of DHS
Friday marks 60 days since President Trump officially notified Congress of the U.S. military's operations in Iran. Democrats and some Republicans have voiced concerns about the conflict if it exceeds the 60-day threshold — the time limit covered by the War Powers Act during
A gutted Voting Rights Act doesn’t erase Democrats' unpaid debt to Black voters
For the first time in 60 years, the terms are not the same.
Schumer’s Maine pick Janet Mills drops out; VRA ruling boosts GOP path: Join Friday's Whole Hog
Progressive Democrats cheered after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills (D), exited Maine's Senate race, reshaping the field. Republicans are eyeing potential congressional seat gains following a Supreme Court ruling on the
Whole Hog Politics: Trump is in the dumps, but Dems still sweating
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] President Trump has never been this unpopular. And it’s not even close. His
Trump’s 'revenge tour' has its hits and its misses
President Trump has every right to seek retribution against those who have undermined and attacked him for more than a decade. But what critics call his “revenge tour” must be done judiciously, or it will do more harm than good.
Trump administration says Iran war 'terminated' before 60-day deadline
A senior Trump administration official said Thursday that “for War Powers Resolution purposes,” the military operation against Tehran was already “terminated" following the ceasefire deal reached between the U.S. and Iran. Friday marks 60 days since the administration formally
A 'chop the top' approach could save Social Security
Some are coalescing around the idea of capping Social Security benefits for top earners.
White House UFC cage fights on Flag Day signify America at half-staff
President Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, which has sparked outrage among many Americans who believe it is inappropriate to have a violent event on the anniversary of the U.S. flag's adoption.
Cassidy takes fire over Trump’s surgeon general swap
In today’s issue: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the fury of President Trump and his MAHA allies after the president blamed him for having to withdraw his controversial surgeon general nominee, Casey Means. Cassidy was already in the fight for his political life, facing
Transcript: Fiasco for Trump as GOP Memo Warns of Midterm Bloodbath
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 1 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Public polls are starting to
Wartime oil prices cause turbulence for flights: When will US feel the pinch?
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and surging oil prices amid the conflict in Iran are causing turbulence for airlines and Americans’ travel plans. Oil prices have skyrocketed since the war began, and futures of international benchmark Brent crude were about $114 per barrel
Trump’s Iran War Is Smashing His Fossil Fuel Dreams
The Strait of Hormuz is still closed, and it isn’t poised to open anytime soon. Donald Trump signaled on Wednesday that he intends to keep the U.S. blockade in place until Iran cries “uncle” and says, “We give up.” The longer the strait stays closed, the less likely any sort of
Trump fumes as Jerome Powell plots future at Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is drawing backlash from Trump administration figures and allies after announcing his plans to stay at the central bank beyond his chairmanship. Powell said Wednesday that he will remain on the Fed board for an undetermined amount of time
Trump faces critical 60-day clock on Iran war as GOP support wanes
President Trump is facing a critical deadline in the U.S. war with Iran on Friday as support for the war declines among lawmakers while he remains burrowed in on a blockade that is holding up negotiations to end the conflict. Though officials have offered different markers for
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is the Try-Hard Sequel Millennials Deserve
Getting into generational discourse is not unlike diving deep into astrology: Every vague, contradictory statement feels true, especially when it’s what you want to hear. Are millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, lazy or hardworking? Are they romantics or cynics? Are
The Best Way to Fix the Supreme Court’s Attack on Voting Rights
The Supreme Court’s decision this week to destroy what remained of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 compels us to consider structural reforms to the court itself to preserve the republic. By giving a de facto blank check to Republican-led states to racially gerrymander Black
Platner-Mills ending in Maine leaves Democrats questioning Schumer strategy
A group of Senate Democrats are questioning Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) recruiting and broader political strategy heading into the 2026 midterm election after his prize recruit in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills (D), announced Thursday she would drop her bid to
Nebraska faces challenges as first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under GOP bill
Nebraska on Friday is set to become the first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, racing ahead of the national deadline by eight months. Nebraska's experience will be a key test for Republicans who been championing work
Johnson quells revolts to pass major bills — but faces lingering anger and looming headaches
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) wrangled his raucous members to advance major legislation this week, but the rocky and turbulent deal-making process angered a number of House Republicans and left looming hurdles. The ambitious legislative agenda and the fights the bills were sure
Democrats bicker over whether a 2024 autopsy is needed, more than a year later
A long-promised autopsy of the Democratic Party’s losses in 2024 has yet to materialize, and it's becoming a growing source of frustration for Democrats still looking for answers for why they lost the White House for a second time to President Trump. Democratic National
Fiasco for Trump as Urgent GOP Memo Warns of Epic Midterm Bloodbath
Public polls are showing that Democrats now have the advantage over Republicans on the economy, a milestone. Strikingly, Politico reports that a newly leaked memo from a GOP-aligned group actually confirms the same thing. The memo warns that the group’s internal polling and
