Zohran Mamdani tapped into real frustration in New York. That doesn’t mean he can govern.
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NATO chief praises Trump's commitment to alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised President Trump’s commitment to the military alliance during a recent interview and said the president deserves credit for pushing the 32-nation members to spend more of their gross domestic product on defense. Rutte, in an interview
Buying a home? You'll need a $17K raise, Zillow finds
In four California metros, median earners would need six-figure raises to afford the mortgage on a typical home.
Florida Democrats denied entry to 'Alligator Alcatraz' after Trump visit
A group of five Democratic state lawmakers in Florida said they were denied entry to “Alligator Alcatraz,” a new migrant detention facility, on Thursday due to “safety reasons,“ days after President Trump toured the facility alongside Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). The
Ketanji Brown Jackson turns independent streak loose on fellow justices
To hear Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson tell it, it’s a “perilous moment for our Constitution.” The Supreme Court’s most junior justice had pointed exchanges with her colleagues on the bench this term, increasingly accusing them of unevenly applying the law — even if it meant
A trip through the America destroyed by ‘inevitable progress’
These towns were literally the personification of “Americana,” but are no more.
Trump expresses sympathy over Texas flooding as death toll rises to 27
President Trump said that his administration is working with Texas state and local officials in response to fatal flash flooding as the death toll in the state has risen to 27. “Our Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will be there shortly. Melania and I are praying
Bannon tears into Musk over renewed calls for third party
President Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon ripped into tech billionaire Elon Musk once again over the entrepreneur’s calls for the creation of a third political party. “The foul, the buffoon. Elmo the Mook, formerly known as Elon Musk, Elmo the Mook. He’s today, in
'Today will be a hard day': Search ongoing for missing kids, adults in Kerrville
The city of Kerrville and Kerr County provided another update following the fatal flash flooding that moved through the area Friday.
Bernie Sanders says the middle class is shrinking. He’s wrong.
If you look at the numbers, wages have grown faster than expenses.
Madre Fire becomes California’s largest wildfire this year
A wildfire in central California has increased in scope and has become the largest wildfire in the state this year, surpassing the devastating blazes that ravaged the Los Angeles metropolitan region earlier this year. The Madre Fire, which has spread in southeastern San Luis
'Hit us, please' — America's left issues a 'broken arrow' signal to Europe
What these professors call fascism looks a lot like the democratic process to others.
The next megabill Congress needs to worry about
A sharp cliff for tax cuts and deep safety-net rollbacks will figure into the 2026 and 2028 elections.
AT&T agrees to $177M settlement over data breaches: What to know
If you were impacted by a pair of massive data breaches that targeted AT&T customers, you could be in line to receive part of a settlement totalling $177 million.
Arnold Schwarzenegger lays wreath at George Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon
Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and actor, was the keynoe speaker at a naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon on July 4.
Never mind what you heard — the BRICS summit failed before it began
The BRICS are falling apart.
Are you susceptible to a 'social engineering' attack?
Social engineering attacks are incredibly common. Can you avoid being a victim?
Trump got $170 billion for immigration. Now he has to enact it.
Even with new cash, ICE could face challenges to meet the White House’s goal of 1 million annual deportations.
Trump: China talks about TikTok deal to begin next week
President Trump said he will begin negotiations with China about a potential deal regarding the popular video-sharing platform TikTok this upcoming week. “We pretty much have a deal. I think we are gonna start Monday or Tuesday asking, talking to China, perhaps President Xi
Authorities search for missing campers as Texas flooding kills at least 24
A massive search is underway to find at least 20 young girls at a Texas summer camp as the Lone Star State is combats flash flooding that has killed at least 24 people. At least 23 Camp Mystic campers are still missing. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said authorities were
We have filed the case that could overturn Wickard and limit Commerce Clause powers
Wickard v. Filburn lives in infamy, but maybe not for much longer.
Trans athletes face uncertain future after Penn strikes deal with Trump administration
The University of Pennsylvania’s decision this week to sign an agreement with the Trump administration committing to barring transgender athletes from its women’s sports teams is raising questions about whether other schools might do the same faced with the weight of the
Musk's primary threats pose danger for Republicans
Elon Musk is threatening to primary Republicans who voted for President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” posing a challenge for the president and his allies as they look to defy midterm headwinds. Musk vowed earlier this week that Republicans who supported Trump’s megabill “will
How $45 billion in 'big, beautiful bill' funding aids ICE detention
ICE's detention budget will more than double due to the funding designated for the agency in the bill passed by Congress
Todd Chrisley on 28-month jail stay: 'They called me Teflon Todd'
“I feel like I did a podcast for 28 months with all the people that were around me,” Todd Chrisley said on his daughter's podcast.
'This breaks my heart': Texas lawmakers react to deadly flooding
Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle took a break from July 4th festivities Friday to respond to deadly flooding in the state's Hill Country area that has left at least 13 dead and more than 20 children missing. Rescue teams, both in helicopters and boats, continue to
Musk doubles down on third party threat with Independence Day poll
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday leaned into his proposal for a third party amid his growing feud with President Trump over the "big, beautiful" spending and tax bill with an Independence Day poll online. Hours before Trump signed the sprawling reconciliation package into
Emanuel: Dems will be 'fools' if they don't put midterm focus on Trump megabill
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a recent interview weighed in on the passage of the "big, beautiful bill," suggesting it will be a major sticking point in next year's midterm elections. Asked by CNN's David Chalian if the bill will become "the centerpiece" of Democrats'
Hamas signals willingness to move forward with ceasefire
Hamas officials said Friday that they have responded to President Trump's 60-day ceasefire proposal in a "positive" way but signaled more talks are needed. The move comes after Trump told reporters Thursday that he expected a response from the Palestinian militant group within
NC governor vetoes anti-DEI, transgender rights bills
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Thursday vetoed three bills targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state government, as well as a measure that takes aim at transgender rights. With the anti-DEI bills — Senate Bill 227, Senate Bill 558 and
How Trump pushed Republicans to yes — again and again — on his landmark bill
On a late February evening, President Trump sealed the deal for the first vote on his “one big, beautiful bill” with a conversation that brought one House Republican to tears. And into the wee hours of Thursday morning, Trump’s conversations with GOP holdouts helped unlock the
24 confirmed dead in Texas flooding; two dozen girls missing from camp
“We remain in a search-and-rescue posture right now," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
Trump signs 'big, beautiful bill' into law
President Trump on Friday signed a massive reconciliation package that will extend tax cuts and phase-in cuts to Medicaid, finalizing a significant legislative victory for his administration after months of difficult negotiations with Republicans on Capitol Hill. Trump signed
GOP rep urges Trump administration to get Ukraine weapons pipeline 'back up and running'
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) is pressing the Trump administration to rescind its pause on sending weapons to Ukraine in its war with Russia. "Senior U.S. military officials have concluded that providing these critical weapons to Ukraine will not endanger U.S. readiness, so I
Trump says he wasn't aware term used at rally viewed as antisemitic
President Trump said he was unaware that the term "shylock" is considered antisemitic, after using it during his Iowa speech Thursday to describe lenders that add too many conditions on their loans. Trump said he "never heard it that way" and did not recognize that it was an
Lawler nears decision on NY governor bid
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said during a cable news appearance Friday that he is nearing his decision on whether he will launch a gubernatorial bid to challenge New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D). “Are you running for governor of New York, yes or no?” CNN host Dana Bash asked
North Korean crosses border into South Korea
An unidentified North Korean man crossed into South Korea with the assistance of Seoul’s military through a heavily mined land border Thursday. He was taken into custody after the crossing, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff