Unfreeze and use Russian assets to meet Ukraine's needs
The U.S. and EU should be doing more to support Ukraine's financial names.
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The real political shift in New York wasn’t Mamdani — it was everywhere else
Democrats flipped over 50 county legislative seats across the state. Republicans flipped one.
How to make the most of a turning point for Middle East peace
The stakes are high, and the window is narrow.
Stephen A. Smith rips Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video: 'How dare you do that'
Commentator Stephen A. Smith slammed Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) this week for urging service members to disobey illegal orders from the Trump administration. Smith, while criticizing President Trump’s rhetoric toward Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers who released a
The US economy needs international students now more than ever
For decades, the U.S. has been the top destination for international students — a global magnet for talent, innovation and ambition.
Trump vows to ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘Third World Countries’ after DC shooting
President Trump said Thursday he will halt immigration from “all Third World Countries” after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., earlier this week. “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully
JD Vance is right about the ‘bonkers’ political obsession over Ukraine
Thankfully, there are some signs that a ceasefire may soon be a reality.
Trump takes populist turn against health insurers
President Trump is blaming health insurers for rising health care costs, adopting a populist approach as he seeks to counter attacks by Democrats that the GOP has done too little to keep health care affordable. Democrats are pushing Congress to quickly hold a vote on extending
There’s No Doubt About It: The Great MAGA Crack-Up Has Begun
Here we are, Black Friday, officially Christmastime now. America is in a sour mood. Grocery prices are up , and so are energy prices . Donald Trump lies incessantly about both. The American people are onto him. They’re pessimistic about the future . The distrust goes way beyond
The Supreme Court’s Ethics Code Is a Joke. Big Oil Knows That.
I don’t have access to Big Oil’s internal emails about this. But they sure look wildly desperate to dodge the growing array of lawsuits over the damage caused by their decades-long scheme to deceive the public about climate change. Oil companies are doing whatever they possibly
The Quick and Shameful Death of Biden’s Biggest Policy
In late 2024, an operative for the right-wing gotcha group Project Veritas clandestinely filmed his Tinder date with a 29-year-old EPA employee. The employee, who talked freely about his work distributing grant funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, at one point
The Memo: 6 Democrats whose stars have risen, or fallen, in 2025
The Democrats began the year in a state of shock after President Trump won back the presidency last November. The party has spent much of the past year trying to regain its footing. There are signs of progress, however. Trump’s approval ratings, never stellar, have sagged to
Senate rankings: The 5 seats most likely to flip
Less than a year stands between the two parties and future Senate control as Democrats look to build off electoral wins earlier this month and Republicans work to hold on to the chamber. The road to nabbing back the majority is steep for Democrats, who need to flip four seats.
Bari Weiss’s Big Secret Is That She’s Boring
Over the course of her decade-long career in media, Bari Weiss has really only told one story. Sure, she and The Free Press, the website she founded after publicly resigning from The New York Times in the summer of 2020, have covered a number of subjects: college campuses ( too
Trump: US will ‘very soon’ take action on land against alleged Venezuela drug traffickers
President Trump on Thursday suggested the United States will “very soon” take action against alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers on land after weeks of repeated strikes in the Caribbean. “In recent weeks, you’ve been working to deter Venezuelan drug traffickers, of which there
Johnson on life amid Speakership: ‘We’re kind of in survival mode right now’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) opened up in a revealing Wednesday interview alongside his wife Kelly, sharing some of the challenges he has faced since taking the reins of the lower chamber amid Republicans' razor-thin majority. Johnson in an interview on The Katie Miller
National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after DC shooting
U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard soldiers shot in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, has died. President Trump first made the announcement on Thursday night, describing Beckstrom, 20, as a “highly respected, young, magnificent person" who was
Trump admin reexamining green cards linked to 19 countries after DC shooting
The Trump administration on Thursday said it would reexamine green cards linked to 19 countries after two National Guard members were shot outside of a metro station blocks from the White House. “At the direction of @POTUS, I have directed a full scale, rigorous reexamination
Father of National Guard member shot in DC says 'she has a mortal wound'
The father of 20-year-old National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, who was shot near the White House the day before Thanksgiving, said that she has a “mortal wound." Beckstrom, along with fellow National Guard member 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, were shot near the Farragut Square
Judge seeks protections for Epstein victims exposed in file disclosures
A federal judge late Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to provide a description of the materials it intends to publicly release about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman in his order requested “a detailed description of
Campbell's ousts executive over alleged 'poor people,' 3D-printed chicken comments
The Campbell’s Company announced Wednesday that a top executive had been fired over "vulgar, offensive and false" comments he made to a former employee a year ago about its food being for “poor people." Robert Garza filed a lawsuit in Michigan last week accusing Martin Bally of
Republicans 'outraged' over National Guard shooting press for immigration crackdown
Republicans on Capitol Hill are calling for more immigration restrictions after two National Guard members were shot on Wednesday by an Afghan national in Washington, D.C. — not far from the White House. The CIA said the suspect, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, worked for the
Man accused of stealing Kristi Noem's purse pleads guilty
The Chilean national accused of stealing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse earlier this year pleaded guilty last week to charges of wire fraud, aiding and abetting and first-degree theft, and he may now be subject to deportation. The suspect,
How we learned to industrialize everything, including each other
Today, industrial logic has not only mechanized bread, but also the bonds that once gathered around it.
Vance: Anyone who says they like turkey is 'full of s---'
Vice President Vance on Wednesday invoked President Trump's "America First" policy, joking that because Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday, the meat of choice is also "uniquely" American: Turkey. "Think about turkey. Who really likes ... be honest with yourself, who really likes
Many Americans worried US heading for nuclear war in next decade: Poll
Nearly half of surveyed Americans say they are worried that the U.S. could enter a nuclear war within the next 10 years, according a new survey. The YouGov poll, released Wednesday, found that 46 percent of surveyed Americans believe a nuclear war involving the U.S. is on the
Putin signals Trump’s Ukraine peace plan could be 'basis' for future deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the Trump administration's proposed peace plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine could be the "basis" for a future deal — signaling openness to negotiate. Putin added that while there are things that need to be discussed
’Tis the season of unaffordability, which makes Thanksgiving as important as ever
Thanksgiving has become a political mess, but it is still a time to give thanks for the fact that we are able to survive in tough times and for those who will help us get through those tough times.
US woman missing after not returning to cruise ship in Caribbean
Ann Evans departed for an organized island tour of Port St. Maarten but didn't return to the bus or ship.
Trump calls female reporter 'ugly, both inside and out' over 'hit piece'
President Trump on Wednesday called a New York Times reporter "ugly, both inside and out" after the outlet posted a story about his health, age and "signs of fatigue." In a post on Truth Social, the president claimed that the effort he puts into his policies "requires a lot of
Trump's data center embrace spurs energy and environment concerns
The Trump administration’s data center push is spurring concerns about energy prices and environmental impacts. The administration has embraced data centers, which house the computers and infrastructure used by tech companies, including for artificial intelligence, as well as
This Thanksgiving, skip the discord and spark civic curiosity
When families kindle curiosity and embrace civic habits in the home, they do more than honor the past.
Photos: 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
The 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is underway in New York City as Americans prepare for a busy holiday season. Last year's parade was partially interrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors demonstrating against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. This year? Consumer boycotts are
Bondi says prosecutors will seek death penalty against DC shooting suspect
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday said she will seek the death penalty against the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., a day earlier. "Just pray, everyone pray today for these two soldiers, these two Guardsman and woman,"
Consumer boycotts planned for Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday
The boycott, known as “We Ain’t Buying It,” is asking consumers to hit pause on buying from major corporations.
How legal are Trump’s expedited removal proceedings for aliens in the country illegally?
The immigration court is in the midst of a backlog crisis.
Jamie Lee Curtis breaks down in tears comparing Trump to Princess Diana
Jamie Lee Curtis, who hasn’t shied away from sharing her political views, called out the president for his "vile" behavior.
Photos: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade through the decades
It was originally known as the Macy's Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy's store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the tradition began and has only gotten bigger every year since.
How many calories are in the average thanksgiving dinner?
According to the Calorie Control Council, many Americans eat around 3,150 calories at a feast.
DC shooting suspect worked for CIA in Afghanistan, drove across country before attack, officials say
The man suspected of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday drove across the country from his home in Washington state with plans to carry out the attack, officials said at a press conference Thursday morning. Earlier in the morning,
As America celebrates Thanksgiving, global hunger takes center stage
It’s important to revisit the impact of the gutting of U.S. foreign assistance and the related impacts on global hunger.