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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.

Advancing American Freedom, a think tank founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, is unveiling its annual Independence Index, this year with more robust study in 29 areas it says can indicate…

Cyclospora is at least the fourth major media effort this year to make Americans believe that Robert F. Kennedy has destroyed their public health infrastructure. Total deaths: zero.

It's amusing, in a way. Sad in another. Over there at The New York Times, longtime Washington journalist Sally Quinn has headlined: "It's No Longer So Much Fun to Be MAGA in Washington."

A former chief of staff to Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie writes for Vanity Fair about how both parties have lost the plot, as the Maine Senate situation so perfectly illustrates.

Elon Musk reacts to the notion that it is "far right" to support secure borders, safe cities, and sensible spending in an interview with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of "The Economist."

Socialism is au courant in America today, though in its 21st-century form, it is less a rebellion of the proletariat than a by-product of the capitalist elite. Through its continued efforts to…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.

Despite a small setback in an Arizona House primary this week, 2026 is still very much the year of the DSA in Democratic politics.

Brazil’s government loosened its spending freeze after revising down projections for mandatory expenditures, giving President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva additional fiscal room less than three months…

Morris Katz, the star Gen Z political guru behind Mayor Mamdani and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, has offered a groveling, belated mea culpa over Platner's campaign implosion.

The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."

At least 10 people were killed by a Russian missile strike at a gathering on a training range near Ukraine’s capital, triggering a probe into potential negligence by the event’s organizers.

Saudi Arabia had long sought a deal with the US to establish a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom. That moment has arrived. On July 22, the two nations struck an agreement paving the way for…

Mayor Karen Bass' press relations office communicates through WhatsApp messages that auto-delete every 24 hours.

As savvy as he could be volatile, he advised Nancy Pelosi and Dianne Feinstein, ran for mayor of San Francisco and bought The San Francisco Examiner.

Many of the states most worried about immigration are also those worried about population loss and workforce shortages.

The US imposed new sanctions on the network of Iranian financier Babak Zanjani, ratcheting up economic pressure on Tehran as President Donald Trump threatens a “massive attack” if Iran doesn’t return…

Companies in Africa and India will make generic versions of the pill that could cost as little as $5 per person per year. But access to the drug and other new products in much of Latin America…

"SNAP is intended to feed hungry families with nutritious food, but loopholes have funneled half-a-billion dollars to burgers and fries," Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) told The Post.

The homeless population in Los Angeles climbed for the first time in three years as Mayor Karen Bass slammed federal and state authorities for the setback.

India’s opposition parties opened another front against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government Friday, demanding answers over allegations that the police used pellet guns against student…

The new estimate from Fidelity Investments is up 7.5% from a year ago.

India has sought to restrict an encrypted peer-to-peer messaging app that gained prominence during Nepal’s 2025 Gen Z protests, according to the app’s co-founder, as New Delhi grapples with its own…

Is the United States turning into the Golden State? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Kate Andrews talks with historian Victor Davis Hanson about the political and cultural shifts reshaping…

Todd Blanche, President Trump's outstanding choice to be the 88th attorney general of the United States, is a superbly qualified nominee and must be confirmed by the Senate without delay.

Nick Akerman: Do we really want an attorney general who will stand by Trump's personal interests over a ruling by a federal judge?

This weekend's convention is a surprisingly low-key end to a truly wild ride.

There is probably a camera on a pole at the entrance to your neighborhood. You've probably stopped noticing it. It is small, solar-powered, unremarkable, and it photographs every car that passes:…

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1 in 3 U.S. adults believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, including nearly half of Democrats polled. Will the Democratic Party listen?

The humanoid revolution is coming-and the Chinese firm Unitree is leading the charge.

Alaska sent over 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship, but officials admit old DMV data flagged many actual U.S. citizens.

Fresh off a corruption firestorm at home that sank his popularity to the lowest level of his presidency, Argentina’s Javier Milei is flying straight into an uproar over bank fraud in Brazil.

Pastor Ezra Jin’s release is a reason to celebrate, but the U.S. shouldn’t rest until Lai is freed.

It’s true that Nolan modernizes the Greek hero for a contemporary audience, but what was he supposed to do?

The WNBA star states the obvious about men playing women’s sports under the guise of inclusivity.

Clearing away the conservative obsession with Christopher Nolan.

The whiplash over federal land management makes the case to return the responsibility to legislative bodies.

The small Spanish town had a profound effect on the National Review senior editor.

Whatever the cause of current teen angst, parents, not governments, are the answer.

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in…

Three in five Americans believe gas prices in their area have risen by more than they actually have, according to a POLITICO analysis.

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The company is one of several subcontractors to report financial trouble after working on the center.

Steve Kerrigan's license was suspended for 45 days after failed breathalyzer during a traffic stop: police.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one of India's largest protests in recent years, but demonstrators vowed to…

Democrats are expected to recommend the states that will hold the first presidential nominating contests in 2028, likely cementing a calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of…

Chile President José Antonio Kast accepted the resignation of Deputy Finance Minister Juan Pablo Rodríguez after a routine drug test returned an initial positive result.

Alaska has sent more than 3,000 letters to residents asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

A federal judicial panel has allowed a new Tennessee congressional map that splits apart a majority-Black district in Memphis

Sources say the United States military is building up its forces in the Middle East as President Trump warns that it will hold Iran accountable for any Houthi attacks. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has yet…

San Francisco's bruising fight over the Great Highway has already spawned citywide ballot measures, a supervisor's recall and years of political warfare — now it's headed for round four.

A federal judge raised questions about the government’s handling of the subpoenas, which The Times called an attempt to intimidate the free press.

Outrage over a deadly police shooting in Wisconsin; two people were stabbed near New York's Central Park.

Speaking with NBC News’ “Here’s the Scoop,” Hochul said that she’s responding to the concerns of localities and that New York doesn’t need data centers to support the AI boom.

The House Democratic campaign arm has stepped up its interventions in high-profile contested primaries. But this week, it suffered its third primary defeat in two months.

Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday grudgingly withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources…

These new duties, which range from 10% to 12.5%, will take effect Friday morning, just as the previous tariffs expire.

According to Federal Election Commission records, 88-year-old Elizabeth Waffle has been giving nearly nonstop to the Democratic fundraising juggernaut ActBlue since 2020 for a total of more than…

The majority of states are mistakenly too generous in handing out federally funded food stamps, and are now at risk of having to pay for the benefits themselves.

A judge repeatedly questioned why prosecutors had issued the subpoenas before pursuing alternative investigative steps.

Trump tells Axios he's considering a "massive attack" on Iran; GOP House Judiciary chair issues criminal referral against Jack Smith.

As President Donald Trump pushes for stricter proof of citizenship laws ahead of the midterms, social media users are falsely alleging that an old clip shows former President Barack Obama telling…

The US government added CEIBA Investments Ltd, a Guernsey-based firm that has been investing in Cuban commercial real estate since 1996, to its growing list of sanctioned entities as it ramps up its…

The Education Department will no longer consider school policies that disproportionately harm one group of students as discriminatory unless the discrimination is intentional, rescinding a…

Under the plan, unhoused residents would be paid to clean areas around encampments.

Fetcher allegedly used a co-worker's card to buy kratom from a smoke shop after returning from substance abuse rehab.

President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.

People have found language for moodiest part of their menstrual cycles, and the right has seized on itEmily Rae Detrick, a health coach, wants women to be more in touch with their menstrual cycle in…

The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.

The federal government has options for dealing with political resistance in California.

New Jersey’s admission that thousands of noncitizens registered to vote and hundreds did may not be what Trump claimed, but it’s a big-enough problem to solve.

The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles combines art, technology, history, and the lure of the road.

Could the comparative leniency accorded to the cartel lord be a signal that he will share what he knows about Mexico’s corrupted political class?

Anton Jäger has been lauded for his exceptional ability to make sense of these strange political times – and he’s only 32. The writer and academic explains why we’re living in an age of…

These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states.

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Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, accused Smith of lying in his testimony before the committee in December. Smith’s lawyers denied he made any false statements.

More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.

Despite the heightened environment, the Secret Service says it’s confident in plans for the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee say one ICE officer has been referred for discipline over a use of force incident since the Trump administration began

In today’s edition, we dive into the still-growing number of lawmaker retirements this election cycle.

The Secret Service has seen a 40% increase this year in cases involving threats to protectees, including President Donald Trump.

His removal hinges on a profound constitutional question that was not before the Second Circuit.

Americans need trust and transparency from Congress. The Stop Insider Trading Act delivers.

The geostrategic benefits remain as murky as the terms of the agreement itself.

Trump’s ambitions are being checked by the American voter.

The central bank didn't have access to Claude Mythos Preview as of mid-July, even as other institutions were racing to patch their vulnerabilities.

Democrat Amish Shah, a physician and former state lawmaker, has opened a lead in the primary for a key Arizona battleground district even though party leaders backed another candidate.

The two AI developers spent a combined $3.17 million in the second quarter, up 23% from the first three months of 2026.

The U.S. will support creating a civilian nuclear power program in the kingdom under the agreement, a senior administration official told NBC News.

Bold reforms and investments can restore states such as Wisconsin to their rightful place as America’s manufacturing backbone.

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The notorious New Jersey deli fraud case led to losses of more than $5 million for victims that included two U.S. universities.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields says he won't not seek reelection to his redrawn Louisiana congressional district

The defense secretary’s estimate, revealed at a combative Senate hearing, is up from the $25 billion Pentagon officials gave in late April. NBC News has reported the amount is much higher.

A former Army soldier faces an arson charge after bringing weapons to a federal building in Manhattan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega a dictator after the Central American leader vowed to abolish elections. ​“Daniel Ortega’s declaration that under his family’s…