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More People, More Prosperity: The Simon Abundance Index

The Simon Abundance Index 2024 finds Earth’s resources 509% more plentiful than in 1980.

Is Communist Cuba Now Home to 'Filthy Capitalist' Entrepreneurs?

The Supreme Court Goes Through the Looking Glass on Presidential Immunity

At this morning’s oral argument, the justices debated the ins and outs of Trump’s dangerous proposition.

A 32-Hour Work Week for Your Workers, Not Mine

Senator Bernie Sanders and United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain know that their idea is silly.

Democratic mayor joins Kentucky GOP lawmakers to celebrate state funding for Louisville

More than $1 billion in state funding will head to Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky, to support education, health care, downtown renewal and other priorities.

NY v Trump criminal trial begins its 3rd week as former president accused of gag order violations

The historic and unprecedented criminal trial of former President Trump is set to resume for its third week Tuesday.

RFK, Jr reveals path to presidency as Biden, Trump campaigns target race 'spoiler'

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says his path to the presidency only requires him to get 33% of the vote, something he says is achievable, partly because of his support from young voters.

Amnesty International says Biden must halt arms transfers to Israel

Erdogan’s Hypocrisy

While routinely declaring that Israel’s behaviour toward Hamas is genocidal, Erdogan has consistently denied the real genocides carried out by Turkey.

The Cass Effect

A landmark report properly emphasises the application of science, not slogans, in establishing treatment protocols for trans-identified children.

Inside a Navy Submarine Navigating the Arctic

A Times photojournalist embarked on a nuclear-powered attack sub to see how the Pentagon is training for a potential war below the frozen sea.

Arab states reticent as U.S. pushes postwar plan for Gaza

Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced skepticism from Arab counterparts as he advocated plans for securing and rebuilding Gaza once the Israel-Hamas war ends.

The Failed Promise of Egg Freezing

The costly procedure was supposed to give women a new kind of freedom. Is that what it really offers?

Election Deniers Are Still Shaping Arizona Politics

There have been few political consequences for many Republicans accused of helping Trump try to overturn the 2020 election.

The Storm Brewing for Democrats in Michigan

Michigan has the power to unravel a second Biden presidency. It just might.

Matt Gaetz Faces Last-Minute Challenger in Republican Primary

The Florida representative will face off against Aaron Dimmock, a retired Navy officer and aviator.

Question for the Columbia Occupiers

What happens when the school year is over?

What Donald Trump Fears Most

A potential reckoning that he has spent a lifetime eluding could be coming.

How the High Cost of Borrowing May Skew the Presidential Race

In the battleground state of Georgia, some Black entrepreneurs are frustrated over the impact of higher interest rates, a source of economic anxiety.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what happens if Greene tries to oust Speaker Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) had threaten to call a vote to remove Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House, but the representative from Georgia has yet to make her move.

Columbia backs off as Trump blames Biden for antisemitic protests

The White House stated President Biden has denounced campus antisemitism, but former President Trump is calling out his opponent as anti-Israel protests across the nation rage on.

The Trump Trial’s Extraordinary Opening

The first days of the criminal case against the former president have been mundane, even boring—and that’s remarkable.

Ilhan Omar Plunges Into Democrats’ Political Storm Over War in Gaza

Suggesting that some Jewish students are “pro-genocide,” the Minnesota congresswoman seemed to further polarize an already polarizing debate.

Trump Deflates

It wasn’t just Putin who lost in the House vote on Ukraine aid.

Even Bill Barr Should Prefer Joe Biden

Donald Trump is not a rational choice for conservative Republicans.

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marria…

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts.

Burgum-mentum

The North Dakota governor is reportedly ascending Trump’s list of potential running-mate picks.

The Media Ignored the Anti-Biden Protest Votes Among Pennsylvania Democrats

New Fertility Data Show the Lifesaving Impact of Pro-Life Laws

New data data show that strong state level pro-life laws that were enacted in 2022 saved lives in 2023.

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid.

Texas Gov. Abbott: 'No Encampments Allowed' on Campuses

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott decreed Monday that "no encampments will be allowed" on college campuses in his state, as law enforcement cleared an impromptu gathering at the University of Texas and made several arrests.

Misadventures of a Stalinist Stooge

Benn Steil’s engrossing new biography of Henry A. Wallace is a timely cautionary tale and a masterpiece of 20th-century American history.

Answering Mark on Ukraine

To take on Ukraine as our security and economic dependent would be to add another giant set of debits to our overdrawn account of promises.

Mike Johnson hasn’t matched Kevin McCarthy’s fundraising prowess — yet

In a phone call last week, Mike Johnson told top donors that the hard-liners in the House calling for his head would not succeed — a message that many donors have been wanting to hear.

Scheduling the Revolution

Don't Ask Ford How Their EV Sales are Going

Shocking. 'Vampire Facials' Can Be Dangerous

The Trumpification of the Supreme Court

The conservative justices have shown they are ready to sacrifice any law or principle to save the former president.

CNN Interviews One of FBI's Most Wanted

Viral Moments May Signal Mood Swing in Trump-Biden Rematch

A string of potentially defining exchanges have gone viral in recent weeks, potentially capturing a major shift in mood as the nation appears headed for a Trump-Biden rematch in November.

GOP Lawmakers Urge Biden Campaign to Stop Using TikTok

Two Republican lawmakers are pressing President Joe Biden's reelection campaign to suspend its use of TikTok as long as the company is owned by ByteDance, which has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Former president Donald Trump confirmed he met Sunday in Florida with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), his...

Biden's New Title IX Regs Eviscerate Definition of Sex

Biden's dangerous new Title IX regulations destroy the definition of sex and wreck the opportunities girls and women receive by participating in athletic competition.

Why an Immunity Ruling in Trump’s Favor Might Not Alter the Shape of His Trial

Prosecutors believe Donald J. Trump’s official acts in trying to overturn the election should be admissible evidence even if the Supreme Court rules they cannot be the basis of the charges.

Anti-Trump DA bailed on debate to ‘schmooze’ with celebs, is challenged to a rematch

Anti-Trump prosecutor Fani Willis was challenged to a Democratic primary debate rematch after skipping one Sunday as photos show her in attendance at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Trump, DeSantis Make Peace, Discuss Fundraising for Ex-president's Campaign

Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, marking a détente between the former rivals after a brutal Republican primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos, according to three people famili…

8 Police Officers Shot in North Carolina

Academic Freedom Under Fire

Politicians despise it. Administrators aren't defending it. But it made our universities great-and we'll miss it when it's gone.

Voters in major swing state sound off on Trump trial: video

Voters in Nevada, a major swing state, shared their anger over Donald Trump's ongoing New York trial, with some claiming it was an intentional effort to keep him off the campaign trail.

Cost of Gaza Pier: $320 Million

Ex-lawmaker George Santos offering Cameo videos with his drag queen alter ego

Former New York representative George Santos is reviving his drag queen identity to help raise money for both himself and charity by offering Cameo videos.

Oh No! TikTok Bill Could Hurt Biden in the Election

Bruce Robbins, Columbia University professor, and Bret Stephens, New York Times columnist, speak to Fareed about the boundaries of free speech on college campuses — and whether Columbia University should have called in the police to arrest pro-Pal…

Trump’s Misogyny Is on Trial in New York

To read through the court filings is to be plunged back anew into the dizzying chaos of those last few weeks before the 2016 election.

RFK Jr. Secures California Ballot Access

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent candidate, made a significant stride in his presidential bid as his campaign announced on Monday that he had successfully secured a place on California's ballot, a state with the largest number of electoral co…

It Was Inevitable

A predictable Republican move.

Pelosi Accuses MSNBC Host of Being 'Apologist' for Trump

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., accused an MSNBC host of being an "apologist" for former President Donald Trump on Monday for pointing out facts that countered a talking point she was trying to make.

The State of the American Teenager

From the dislocating effects of the pandemic that impacted teens' academic and social development to the effects of widespread smartphone use, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned.

Asked by CNN's Dana Bash about Trump's threat to put tariffs on all foreign imports, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says that trade relationships with international allies must be "strengthened" and "deepened."

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.

Supreme Court to hear cases on veterans’ benefits, pet food and visas next term

The Supreme Court announced Monday that it would take up four cases for the term beginning in October.

A Great Week for American Workers

Thanks to autoworkers, baristas, and some Biden administration agencies

Omar Draws Criticism for Suggesting Some Jewish Students Are ‘Pro-Genocide’

Representative Ilhan Omar made the comments at Columbia University, where her daughter was among the students arrested protesting against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The protests have drawn visits by leaders across the political spectrum.

Jeffries’s Hint of a Lifeline Bolstered Johnson on Ukraine. Will He Need It?

The House Democratic leader has suggested his members would protect Speaker Mike Johnson if right-wing Republicans tried to oust him over Ukraine aid, strengthening the speaker’s hand.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin tells CNN Dana Bash that he is working with law enforcement and university leaders "to make sure that if there are protests, they're peaceful."

Let’s Get a Warrant for Kristi Noem’s Backyard

The possibility that she has an unregistered abattoir on her property has increased significantly.

The Great Divide

As CCP corruption and waste has run rampant, the gulf between rich and poor has widened.

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democr…

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian.

Trump, Biden returning to campaign trail this week

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

A Democrat’s Case for Saving Mike Johnson

Why Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wants to rescue the speaker from his own party

The Wendat World

In the 19th instalment of ‘Nations of Canada,’ Greg Koabel describes how Indigenous societies greeted the French influx of the early seventeenth century.

Trump, Venting About Lawyer in His Criminal Trial, Seeks More Aggression

Todd Blanche upended his career to represent Donald J. Trump and has been the former president’s favorite. But Mr. Trump has made him a focus of his episodic wrath.

Defending Academic Freedom in Higher Education and Medicine

The success of the academy requires academic freedom and tolerance for viewpoint diversity. These critical values are under increasing threat.

Rep. Comer to Newsmax: Biden 'Compromised' by Qatar Scheme

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., told Newsmax on Monday that President Joe Biden has been "compromised" by yet another influence-peddling scheme, in this case involving Qatar.

Universities Reap the Protests They Sow

Universities cannot recruit lawbreaking protesters to campus and then expect them to refrain from lawbreaking protest.

The Lonely Death of an Ojibway Boy

Charlie Wenjack has come to symbolise the deadly horrors of Canada’s Residential Schools. Unfortunately, many details of his tragic story have been misrepresented in the process.

China’s Defense Minister Endorses Iran’s ‘Legitimate’ Assault on Israel

China is leaving no room for doubt about its allegiances in the Middle East.

Analysis: Yet another dubious election deadline maneuver, in Florida

White House dodges questions on college administrators' response to anti-Israel protests on campuses

The White House dodged numerous questions on Monday, particularly when it came to the the Biden administration's response to how colleges are handling protests.

DEI Was Supposed to Help People Like Me. It Didn’t

My bosses wanted my Caribbean face at diversity training sessions. What they didn’t want were my actual viewpoints.

China’s Genocide–Denying Envoy Celebrates the Return of Tibetan Antiquities by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg

It’s part of every Chinese diplomat’s job to push odious propaganda, but why do American officials continue to meet with them?

Yet another dubious election deadline maneuver, in Florida

Rep. Bill Posey’s (R-Fla.) well-timed retirement — well-timed for his chosen successor, at least — follows a long line of such ploys.

Senate gridlock could worsen with Romney, Sinema, Manchin retirements: experts

The Senate is losing three of the more moderate lawmakers in the body, and some experts predict it could lead to more gridlock in the already narrowly divided upper chamber.

The Plot to Wreck the Democratic Convention

May not amount to much, actually

Defending Democracy with Drew Pavlou: Quillette Cetera Episode 34

The student activist discusses the risks that Iran, China, and Russia, and their Western sympathisers, pose to liberal democracies.

CNN's Latest Poll is Very Bad News for Biden

New Mexico reaches record settlement with company over natural gas flaring

New Mexico has reached a record $24.5 million settlement with Texas-based Ameredev over air pollution violations at natural gas sites in the Permian Basin.

Why So Many People Are Moving to Texas

Not fully in the South and not entirely in the West, Texas is its own thing and people seem friendly, approachable and helpful.

White House calls for GOP lawmakers to extend internet subsidy funding

Trump Is Getting What He Wants

The Supreme Court seems to be endorsing his views on presidential power.

Republicans Seize!

How the Biden impeachment push echoes Trump’s effort to retain power

A flurry of exaggerations and falsehoods taken as gospel, aimed at getting Biden out of the White House. The ramifications might be similar, too.

Rep. Phillips to Newsmax: Crisis of Consequence in Anti-Israel Campus Protests

Anti-Israel demonstrations on college campuses across the country prove there is a crisis of consequence for student protesters, Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., former challenger to President Joe Biden for the Democrat presidential nomination, told N…

Biden and Mexico’s President Vow Combined Action on Illegal Immigration

President Biden is under intense political pressure, including from within his own party, to address migration before the election.

Hillary Clinton, Recidivist Election-Theft Conspirator

Elected progressive Democratic DA Alvin Bragg has ignored Hillary Clinton’s conspiracy to steal the 2016 election by violating federal election law.

GOP Establishment's Days Are Numbered

The recent House vote on foreign aid while the southern border remains wide open reveals a divide within the GOP.

The long history of older and younger people not seeing eye to eye

So much so that we invented ancient wisdom to bolster the idea.

Swastikas of Both Sorts: Hindu Nationalism's Fascist Nostalgia

Hindu nationalism is nostalgic for a golden age that never existed, before the invasions of first the Muslims and then the British.

Biden Team Sees Narrow Window for Deal on Cease-Fire and Hostages in Gaza

A number of factors have converged to make this a moment when the president might be able to break through the stalemate, advisers say. But their optimism has been dashed before.

Anti-Israel Students Want To Spew Hate With ‘Amnesty'

Hundreds of pro-Hamas college demonstrators are about to learn a valuable life lesson: Sometimes there are consequences for your actions.

Russian Troop Casualties Near Half-Million in Ukraine War

Russia's military has suffered tremendous blows on all fronts in its two-plus year war in Ukraine, with nearly a half-million military casualties plus the losses of thousands of tanks, armored fighting vehicles, and other weapons.

Kamala Harris Leads Push to Shore Up Democratic Support From Black Voters

Speaking in Atlanta, the vice president began a national tour to highlight how the Biden administration is trying to help Black Americans economically.

Can We Fix a Culture Hostile To Raising Children?

'Family Unfriendly' documents all the ways our laws and culture are discouraging family formation - but the problem may be much deeper.

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Democrats’ Unproven Plan to Close Biden’s Enthusiasm Gap

Progressive organizers are betting they can flip the conventional wisdom on voting.

Stifling Free Speech Online: Australia’s Misinformation Bill

Every censorship regime in history has claimed to be protecting the public. But no regime can have prior knowledge of what is true or good. It can only know what the approved narratives are.

Napolitano to Newsmax: Trump May Face Trial Despite Immunity Ruling

In a Monday interview with Newsmax, retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano, now a senior judicial analyst, provided insights into the ongoing legal battle regarding former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity from prosecut…

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out.

Updated federal workplace guidelines protect employee gender identity

In first change to the guidance in 25 years, federal agency says repeatedly misgendering employees or denying them access to a bathroom consistent with their gender identity amounts to workplace harassment.

DeSantis and Trump Meet as a Show of Unity

Cops Storming Protests Should Scare You About What's Next

A violent coast-to-coast, riot-cop crackdown on campus protests threatens the right for all dissent on the eve of the presidential election.

Dem mayor's spox defends meeting with controversial Chinese diplomat who praised CCP

A controversial Chinese diplomat who has met with a variety of U.S. lawmakers and officials recently appeared alongside Democrat Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker.

Backers of Ban on Gender Care for Minors in Kansas Fail to Override Governor's Veto

Republican legislators in Kansas failed Monday to override the Democratic governor's veto of a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.The vote was 82-43 in the state House to reverse Gov. Laura Kelly's veto, but that was two …

The Accidental Speaker

What if Mike Johnson is actually good at this?

DiGenova, Toensing to Newsmax: Biden 'Compromised,' Can't Lead on Protests

Former U.S. Attorney Joe diGenova and former DOJ Deputy Assistant AG Victoria Toensing said President Joe Biden is "compromised" and can't lead on the Columbia University anti-Israel protests because he's too "worried" about the Michigan and Minne…

Econception on the Looming 2025 Budget Mess

Paul Winfree and I discuss the coincidence of budgetary deadlines that will make 2025 a messy year for fiscal policy.

Rep. Omar Faces Another Censure Resolution in House

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is again facing censure in the House after referring to some Jewish students at Columbia University as pro-genocide.

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court.