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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat

New York Post1 hour ago

Islamic extremism’s rise in California — and what to do about it

The Hill5 hours ago

Zelensky says Russia is training abducted Ukrainian children to fight for Moscow

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Obama judge clears left-wing group to fly ominous flag aimed at Trump on his own turf
Fox News8 hours ago

Obama judge clears left-wing group to fly ominous flag aimed at Trump on his own turf

Obama-appointed Judge Moss permits "86 47" flag near the National Mall, delivering a blow to the Trump administration in a free speech case.

Pew Research Center13 hours ago

Who do Americans think is going to win the World Cup?

Los Angeles Times12 hours ago

2026 primary election: Los Angeles County and cities

Fox News13 hours ago

Foreign enemies have a shockingly simple way to track US troops overseas, lawmakers warn

NBC News15 hours ago

Voters Head to Polls in Key States, Setting the Stage for Midterms

Latest Fact Checks

Rent control has not worked, and it won’t work now

Why no opt-out for MA towns on rent control but Dems call it "freedom"?

12 mins ago

Permitting and police costs pose challenges for Philly street festivals, city controller finds

44% of event costs for cops now? Why cant Philly fix this under Trump?!

12 mins ago

South Korean Local Elections Test President Lee's Mandate Amid Conservative Disarray

DP could win 15/16 races but we can't even secure our own elections?

2 hours ago

Trump official repeatedly refuses to follow judges' orders

100 court orders violated by DHS? How is this not a bigger scandal??

2 hours ago

Thin Senate majorities mean one scandal could paralyze Congress —but neither party cares

Paxton impeached for bribery but GOP senators still back him? How's that right?!

4 hours ago

Latest Articles

Los Angeles residents share who they voted for in mayoral race —and it’s bad news for Karen Bass

Los Angeles residents share who they voted for in mayoral race —and it’s bad news for Karen Bass

New York Post

Of the almost dozen people the Post spoke to, no one supported the incumbent, despite many saying they wanted experienced leadership.

Trump-backed Kurt Alme wins Montana GOP Senate primary

Trump-backed Kurt Alme wins Montana GOP Senate primary

NBC News

Former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme won the Republican Senate primary in Montana, NBC News projects, putting the Donald Trump-backed candidate in a strong position to join the chamber next year.

Kyle Cooke pokes holes in Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship timeline as he admits when marriage really ended

Kyle Cooke pokes holes in Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship timeline as he admits when marriage really ended

New York Post

Cooke claimed that his now-estranged wife “pushed” him to put out the joint statement before he was ready during part two of the explosive "Summer House" Season 10 reunion.

Islamic extremism’s rise in California — and what to do about it

Islamic extremism’s rise in California — and what to do about it

New York Post

Much has been written about the “Islamization” of Europe and the UK. Is it now California’s turn? Two major books — “Londonistan” by Melanie Phillips, and “Submission,” a novel from France’s Michel Houellebecq — have pictured an old continent that is increasingly at the mercy of often violent Islamists. Although the Muslim population in Europe...

Single Gen Z women are outpacing their male counterparts when it comes to buying a home

Single Gen Z women are outpacing their male counterparts when it comes to buying a home

NBC News

A new survey from the National Association of Realtors shows more young women between the ages of 18 to 26 are buying homes compared to their male counterparts. NBC News' Allie Canal reports.

Missing GOP congressman vows he's 'more energized than ever' to return to Washington

Missing GOP congressman vows he's 'more energized than ever' to return to Washington

Fox News

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he is more energized than ever and plans to return to in-person work within weeks after months away from Capitol Hill.

Trump Accused of ‘Hiding’ From Americans as His Popularity Tanks

Trump Accused of ‘Hiding’ From Americans as His Popularity Tanks

The Daily Beast

Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images President Donald Trump has been accused of “hiding” from Americans after his approval ratings hit a record low. Trump, who turns 80 in less than two weeks, has been uncharacteristically absent from public view in the last week despite relentlessly posting on Truth Social. He was last photographed on Sunday, returning to the White House after golfing at the Trump National Golf Club, Washington, D.C. for the second day in a row. His last public appearance was during a Cabinet meeting on May 27. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins Democratic nomination in New Mexico governor’s race

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins Democratic nomination in New Mexico governor’s race

NBC News

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has won the Democratic primary in New Mexico’s race for governor, NBC News projects

Dems pick challenger for GOP congressman who vanished from public view amid health mystery

Dems pick challenger for GOP congressman who vanished from public view amid health mystery

Fox News

Democrat Rebecca Bennett will face embattled Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in November's general election for a battleground New Jersey congressional seat in 2026.

This is why California’s wasting another $3.5B on high speed rail

This is why California’s wasting another $3.5B on high speed rail

New York Post

High-speed rail in California has become synonymous with failure, a waste, a racket, a punchline. So why shovel $3.5 billion more into the project, as the state’s High-Speed Rail Authority did this week? Short answer: to prop up Gavin Newsom’s presidential dream. If the governor wanted to do right by California residents, he’d simply abandon...

US carries out ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iranian drones and missiles, as Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

US carries out ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iranian drones and missiles, as Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

New York Post

American forces downed several Iranian missiles and drones in tandem with the “self-defense strikes” on the island, CENTCOM announced Tuesday night.

'We do not accept it': Family reacts to acquittal in fatal shooting of 14-year-old

'We do not accept it': Family reacts to acquittal in fatal shooting of 14-year-old

ABC News

The family of Cyrus Carmack-Belton expressed their indignation towards a jury’s decision to acquit Chikei Rick Chow in the 2023 fatal shooting of the Black 14-year-old.

Trump-backed candidate 'confident' Republicans will have great night in California: 'Very excited'

Trump-backed candidate 'confident' Republicans will have great night in California: 'Very excited'

Fox News

Steve Hilton, one of two main Republicans running in California's jungle primary on Tuesday, said that he appreciated endorsements from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Absent NJ Rep. Tom Kean secures GOP House renomination after unopposed primary

Absent NJ Rep. Tom Kean secures GOP House renomination after unopposed primary

New York Post

Kean, 57, has been away from work for nearly 90 days, dealing with an unspecified medical issue which he has refused to be transparent about.

To beat Wasserman Schultz, Black candidates consider coalescing behind one person

To beat Wasserman Schultz, Black candidates consider coalescing behind one person

Miami Herald

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a longtime Congressional Democrat, has announced her bid for Florida’s District 20 following mid-decade redistricting. If elected, she would represent southern Coral Springs, as well as North Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Tamarac and surrounding cities.

Lefty lawmakers like AOC and Pelosi are one and the same when it comes to national politics

Lefty lawmakers like AOC and Pelosi are one and the same when it comes to national politics

New York Post

I have nothing against AOC, a good person who probably gives change to the Red Cross.

Girl, 6, claims sex assault at ritzy Christian school — but academy sues her parents with absurd explanation

Girl, 6, claims sex assault at ritzy Christian school — but academy sues her parents with absurd explanation

New York Post

The school argued that any sexual contact between the students was "only accidental" and that the accused child "lacks the developmental capacity to sexually molest."

Green Card Update: How Trump Admin Change Could Impact Military Families

Green Card Update: How Trump Admin Change Could Impact Military Families

Newsweek

Spouses and children of military personnel could be forced to leave the U.S. while awaiting their green card, attorneys warn.

Trump supporters wounded in Butler, Pa., sue government

Trump supporters wounded in Butler, Pa., sue government

Upi

Two supporters of President Donald Trump injured during a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pa., are suing the federal government for negligence.

Greens sue Forest Service over grizzly bear habitat changes

Greens sue Forest Service over grizzly bear habitat changes

E&e News By Politico

The lawsuit takes aim at altered habitat definitions in a Montana national forest.

Noah Kahan Helped Push Vermont Ticket Scalping Bill Into Law

Noah Kahan Helped Push Vermont Ticket Scalping Bill Into Law

The Hollywood Reporter

The Strafford native testified before the state senate in support of the bill H.512 to crack down on ticket scalping and predatory resale practices.

Self-righteous mutiny at ‘60 Minutes’ isn’t about saving the show — it’s about sabotage and being martyrs for the rotting left

Self-righteous mutiny at ‘60 Minutes’ isn’t about saving the show — it’s about sabotage and being martyrs for the rotting left

New York Post

Disagreements, especially at an institution that once featured a "Murderers' Row" of journalists, aren't unusual. But the disrespectful airing of dirty laundry should be disqualifying diva behavior.

Ex-Obama staffer: Bass 'should be very worried no matter who’s in the runoff'

Ex-Obama staffer: Bass 'should be very worried no matter who’s in the runoff'

The Hill

Democratic strategist Jim Messina warned that the Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) should be concerned about her reelection chances ahead of the California primary race on Tuesday. “She should be very worried no matter who’s in the runoff right now,” the ex-White House deputy chief of staff for former President Obama told MS NOW...

‘Save EMR’: Scrapyard workers rally in Camden after mayor calls for recycler to close

‘Save EMR’: Scrapyard workers rally in Camden after mayor calls for recycler to close

Whyy

A spokesperson for Camden’s mayor said the city is “undertaking all necessary legal research to move forward” with revoking EMR’s city licensure.

How is former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs faring in California primary?

How is former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs faring in California primary?

Yahoo! News

Former Stockton Mayor Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs is among the candidates vying for California lieutenant governor in the 2026 primary.

Kean says he'll reveal medical condition in 'matter of weeks' amid absence from Congress

Kean says he'll reveal medical condition in 'matter of weeks' amid absence from Congress

The Hill

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) on Tuesday said he’ll soon explain his absence from Congress after receiving an endorsement for reelection from President Trump. Kean, son of the former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean (R), has not voted since March 5, according to the House clerk. The New Jersey lawmaker said he will soon transition...

Dems aim to change NYS Constitution, gain power to carve up congressional maps

Dems aim to change NYS Constitution, gain power to carve up congressional maps

New York Post

Official language of the proposed amendment released late Monday would make it easier for Democrats, who’ve controlled both houses for much of the last decade, to ram through rigged new congressional district lines meant to favor their candidates by cordoning out certain voters.

Zelensky says Russia is training abducted Ukrainian children to fight for Moscow

Zelensky says Russia is training abducted Ukrainian children to fight for Moscow

The Hill

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is training abducted Ukrainian children to fight for Moscow, adding to the list of grievances Kyiv has with the Kremlin. “Yes, we have evidence of it,” Zelensky said of Ukrainian children being trained to fight for Russia in a Sunday interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” “Yes, and they...

UN calls on Nicaragua to investigate Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera’s death in custody

UN calls on Nicaragua to investigate Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera’s death in custody

ABC News

The United Nations has called on Nicaragua to investigate the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera

Primaries today will shape the landscape of the midterms in November

Primaries today will shape the landscape of the midterms in November

CNN

Voters head to the polls for primary elections in California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico and Montana. Follow for live news updates.