Trump stands firm on Aug. 1 tariff deadline: It ‘will not be extended’
President Donald Trump is holding strong on his deadline for tariffs to go into effect on nations that do not come to new trade agreements with his administration.“THE...
Lawmakers see Gaza crisis as serious test for Trump’s Middle East policy
The worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza is seriously testing President Trump’s Middle East policy as well as Congress’s traditional support for Israel and its armed f...
Democrats have a great opportunity in 2026 – if they don’t blow it
The 2026 midterm elections should, by all rights, be good for Democrats.That’s because midterms are almost always good for the party that doesn’t hold the presidency; t...
Texas GOP’s redistricting plan alarms Democrats
AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas Republicans move forward with a highly unusual plan to redraw congressional lines in the middle of the decade, the state’s Democrats see it as...
Pressure on Trump grows as Greene joins MAGA voices criticizing Israel on Gaza
Members of President Trump’s MAGA base are speaking out about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, adding to pressure on the administration to intervene and under...
US-China race takes center stage as Trump defines AI policy
The Trump administration is increasingly framing the race to dominate artificial intelligence (AI) as an existential competition with China to determine the future of t...
Trump admin seeks to unleash AI in schools
The Trump administration is looking to propel the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, a task that puts the U.S. in a race with China and faces open-ended qu...
Elon Musk is turning US liberals off not just Tesla but electric vehicles in general
US liberals have become so disgusted with Tesla since Elon Musk’s rightward turn that they are now not only far less likely to purchase the car brand but also less will...
After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs
Senate lawmakers on Tuesday night confirmed former Nevada Senate candidate Sam Brown to serve as the head of cemetery and memorial affairs for the Department of Veteran...
Iowa Democrats face long odds to regain their top spot ahead of the 2028 primaries
Ahead of the 2024 presidential primaries, Iowa Democrats launched a Hail Mary to save their status as an early nominating state.Chastened by the disastrous rollout of a...