Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) has a message for those attacking her and her signature Dignity Act immigration reform and border security legislation: Bring it on. The South Florida congresswoman has faced an onslaught of criticism from right-wing commentators and from
Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman, resigned after four women came forward with sexual assault allegations, revealing years of alleged misconduct that the Democratic establishment had ignored.
Think you've got a classic last name? A small handful of surnames have dominated in the U.S. since 1790. But recent history tells a different story.
FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday that he will sue The Atlantic for defamation after the magazine published a Friday story detailing his alleged drinking habits and absences from the bureau. “Absolutely. It’s coming tomorrow,” he told host Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’s
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that gas prices may not drop below $3 until next year, as energy prices spike amid Iran’s restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. “I don't know. That could happen later this year. That might not happen until next year,”
Some say it can be useful in managing drug withdrawal symptoms, pain and stress. Others, including California's governor, say it's at least partially to blame for several deaths.
In the long run, the best way to help struggling families is through pro-growth policies that create jobs.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Sunday characterized his working relationship with President Trump as "productive." "I would say it's honest. It's direct, and it's productive," he told NBC's Kristen Welker on "Meet The Press." Both Mamdani and Trump have hurled
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will likely remain closed until the U.S. and Iran reach a deal to permanently end hostilities. “After a deal is reached,” Wright told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union,” when the latter asked when
"If I could have gone back and never done it I wouldn't, just for the sole reason of not affecting her childhood. I would have never done it."
The new technology of AI paired with robotics will actually enhance human capacity to do useful things.
President Trump on Sunday accused Iran of violating the two-week ceasefire by firing at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. “Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement! Many of them were aimed at a French Ship, and
Beyond military and economic conflicts, a major psychological battle is taking place.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament, said Saturday that the country’s armed forces remain “ready” amid peace talks with the U.S. "It is not the case that we think just because we are negotiating, the armed forces are not ready," he told state-owned
What makes Trump’s rhetoric unique — and uniquely dangerous — is not just the frequency and ferocity with which he uses profanity. It is the mutually reinforcing way he combines it with Christian nationalism and racial and religious insults to signal that the only “real”
Young adults are struggling to break into the housing market, facing historically high barriers to homeownership and falling behind previous generations. A survey released by real estate brokerage Redfin in January found that 38.3 percent of 28-year-olds owned their home last
Take a random moment from Trump’s second term—his inauguration, a state visit to the Middle East, a meeting of the preposterous “Board of Peace,” even just a random day when cameras are allowed into the Oval Office—and there is a decent chance that Gianni Infantino will be
The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) future is in limbo as President Trump pushes for more budget cuts and his nominee to helm the research agency awaits Senate confirmation. Since Trump’s return to the White House, the administration has canceled or suspended nearly 1,400
Another office at the Department of Education is on the chopping block after a year of efforts to dismantle the federal agency, pushing the hope of restoration for certain programs further out of reach for opponents. The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), used to
A group of preschoolers in the Bronx received a visit from former President Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Saturday, the first meeting between the two men coming just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office. The pair read to children at
Vice President JD Vance thanked Pope Leo XIV on Saturday after the pontiff sought to downplay a days-long clash with President Trump and said he didn't want to engage in a public debate with the president. The pope said earlier on Saturday that some of the coverage of his
Many Cubans and Cuban Americans in South Florida are unhappy with the Trump administration over its treatment of migrants from the Caribbean island, according to a new Miami Herald poll. The poll, released Thursday, found that 68 percent of Cubans strongly or somewhat
President Trump and Iranian officials are sparring over control of the Strait of Hormuz after the president deployed a U.S. blockade to the critical path of transit for much of the world's oil and gas. The strait reopened Friday morning, one day after Israel and Lebanon called
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Saturday urged progressives in the U.S. and around the world to “learn from each other”, saying the defeat of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungary can offer a roadmap for rebuilding democracy. Murphy told the crowd at the inaugural Global
Sen. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) has been held up as a model for the Democratic Party's future since winning his Senate seat in 2024, with colleagues praising his skills as a communicator who succeeded during a time when other Democrats have struggled. He has drawn consistent praise
FBI Director Kash Patel has threatened to sue The Atlantic after the magazine reported that his colleagues have grown alarmed by what it described as episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences. “See you and your entire entourage of false reporting in court... But
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) issued sharp criticism against President Trump over his administration's military operations against Iran at the inaugural Global Progressive Mobilization conference in Barcelona on Saturday. “Back in the United States, we’re seeing an alarming
The Justice Department (DOJ) has informed French authorities that it will not contribute to an investigation into billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The Journal reported that the DOJ’s Office of International
The New York State Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) has been sued for using race-based eligibility rules that discriminate against white and Asian-American students, violating the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection.
A three-judge federal appeals panel on Friday allowed construction on President Trump's White House ballroom to go forward into June, a move that came one day after a federal judge limited the project to "below-ground construction." The panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly slammed President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over their recent controversial comments about religion. The president received flak from some of his political base after he posted an AI-generated image of what appeared to be him
Ten scientists who are missing or dead have connections to government research.
Teen driver fatalities have seen a significant 17.2% increase in the last two years.
The U.S. military is readying to board ships linked to Iran and seize commercial vessels in international waters in the coming days as President Trump looks to expand a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity
Late night host Bill Maher slammed former California Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) on Friday over the sexual misconduct allegations against the ex-lawmaker, who was previously a guest on his show. “I’ve always thought this guy was a f---ing creep,” Maher said. "I never liked him, and
A new poll shows that more than half of Americans say they think President Trump's immigration agenda is "too aggressive." Politico's poll released on Saturday found that 51 percent of Americans hold this view, with 26 percent saying they think his immigration agenda is "about
Wall Street leaders are urging Americans to look towards independent political solutions, as the two-party system has failed to effectively govern and is threatening to destabilize the financial order.
The Sphere in Vegas is just the first of many round, bulbous entertainment venues that the venue’s operators are hoping to open.
A Los Angeles judge on Friday cleared the way for a civil trial against actor Alec Baldwin over the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of “Rust," according to multiple reports. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maurice Leiter denied efforts by Baldwin and other producers to dismiss
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday said any debate with President Trump amid their recent back-and-forth is "not in my interest at all." The pope was aboard his plane headed to Angola when he referred to coverage about a speech delivered in Cameroon asking those to give "woe to those who