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House passes short term extension of FISA spy authority after GOP rebels block five-year deal
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to resign at end of May
Trump says it was ‘a little tacky’ to have McDonald’s DoorDashed to White House
Democrat Mejia wins New Jersey special election to fill Sherrill’s House seat
Democrats turn on Spanberger over plummeting popularity amid redistricting battle
Trump rips Joe Kent for remarrying too fast, says Fox News host one of ‘least attractive’ on TV
Trump-Mamdani friendship crumbles as president says mayor ‘destroying’ New York City

House passes short term extension of FISA spy authority after GOP rebels block five-year deal

Mike Johnson scrambles to strike FISA deal with privacy hawks

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Trump sets Fed showdown, Pirro opens Swalwell tip line, Golden Dome set – May 31, 2024

Trump sets Fed showdown, Pirro opens Swalwell tip line, Golden Dome set

Pressure builds on Donald Trump to find off-ramp on Iran war – May 31, 2024

Pressure builds on Donald Trump to find off-ramp on Iran war

James Talarico campaign notches $27 million in first quarter – May 31, 2024

James Talarico campaign notches $27 million in first quarter

Japan announces $10 billion in subsidies for oil-strapped Southeast Asia – May 31, 2024

Japan announces $10 billion in subsidies for oil-strapped Southeast Asia

Trump tells pope on Iran deaths, Treasury warns banks, Kirk skips event – May 31, 2024

Trump tells pope on Iran deaths, Treasury warns banks, Kirk skips event

Biden DOJ worked with abortion-rights groups to track conservative activists – May 31, 2024

Biden DOJ worked with abortion-rights groups to track conservative activists

Democrat Mejia wins New Jersey special election to fill Sherrill’s House seat

Democrat Mejia wins New Jersey special election to fill Sherrill’s House seat

Trump says it was ‘a little tacky’ to have McDonald’s DoorDashed to White House

Trump says it was ‘a little tacky’ to have McDonald’s DoorDashed to White House

CHRISTOPHER TREMOGLIE: Iran just sentenced four protesters to death. Why hasn’t Pope Leo criticized Iran?

CHRISTOPHER TREMOGLIE: Iran just sentenced four protesters to death. Why hasn’t Pope Leo criticized Iran?

Takeaways from Trump budget director Russ Vought’s congressional testimony

Takeaways from Trump budget director Russ Vought’s congressional testimony

Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving senator, hints at a ninth term

Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving senator, hints at a ninth term

DHS agency to hire 200 special agents to combat immigration fraud

DHS agency to hire 200 special agents to combat immigration fraud

Trump-Mamdani friendship crumbles as president says mayor ‘destroying’ New York City

Trump-Mamdani friendship crumbles as president says mayor ‘destroying’ New York City

Artemis II crew shares lunar larks after historic journey around moon and back

Artemis II crew shares lunar larks after historic journey around moon and back

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Mike Johnson scrambles to strike FISA deal with privacy hawks

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RFK Jr. spars with Lloyd Doggett over fraud oversight at HHS

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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

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Spanberger 'voter's remorse': Illegal immigration, gerrymandering, and tax hikes

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Democrat Representative lays into RFK Jr. over missing CDC Director slot

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Hegseth says Iran is ‘digging out’ bombed facilities and warns of US presence

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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shoots his wife and himself

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Pope Leo says world is being ‘ravaged’ by ‘tyrants’ after feud with Trump

Opinion

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Swalwell is just latest embarrassment in California governors race

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Two weeks to stop the war: Trump’s trepidatious Iran timeline

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On This Day: Tensions are high as British invasion is imminent in New York

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Iran just sentenced four protesters to death. Why hasn’t Pope Leo criticized Iran?

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340B keeps rural hospitals alive. Big Pharma wants it gone

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Foreign cash is sabotaging America in AI race against China

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What Americans can learn from Vietnam

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America is on the verge of bankruptcy. Nothing will matter when the crisis hits

Rob Crilly

Trump’s timeline: Iran, Iran, Pope, NATO. Republicans want it to be: Tax cut, tax cut

Salena Zito

On This Day: Tensions are high as British invasion is imminent in New York

David Harsanyi

Tucker Carlson is now shilling for jihadis

Joe Concha

Jungle primaries and the curious timing of Swalwell’s downfall

Timothy P. Carney

Trump as Jesus

Guy Benson

Graham Platner sinks to new low with latest Nazi tattoo spin

Hugo Gurdon

Pope Leo can’t have it both ways

Byron York

JD Vance’s hard road to 2028

Conn Carroll

The real reason fertility is falling

Tiana Lowe Doescher

Democrats governed California into the ground. Now they can’t field a candidate

Michael Barone

How Hungary matters

Rob Crilly

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Trump’s timeline: Iran, Iran, Pope, NATO. Republicans want it to be: Tax cut, tax cut

Salena Zito

Salena

On This Day: Tensions are high as British invasion is imminent in New York

David Harsanyi

David

Tucker Carlson is now shilling for jihadis

Joe Concha

Joe

Jungle primaries and the curious timing of Swalwell’s downfall

Timothy P. Carney

Timothy

Trump as Jesus

Guy Benson

Guy

Graham Platner sinks to new low with latest Nazi tattoo spin

Hugo Gurdon

Hugo

Pope Leo can’t have it both ways

Byron York

Byron

JD Vance’s hard road to 2028

Conn Carroll

Conn

The real reason fertility is falling

Tiana Lowe Doescher

Tiana Lowe

Democrats governed California into the ground. Now they can’t field a candidate

Michael Barone

Michael

How Hungary matters

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11 House Republicans vote to rebuke Trump and protect 350,000 Haitian migrants

11 House Republicans vote to rebuke Trump and protect 350,000 Haitian migrants

Federal agency approves Trump’s plan for triumphal arch ahead of America 250

Federal agency approves Trump’s plan for triumphal arch ahead of America 250

ODNI files criminal referrals for ex-inspector general and whistleblower

ODNI files criminal referrals for ex-inspector general and whistleblower

Fairfax shoots his wife and himself in murder-suicide

Fairfax shoots his wife and himself in murder-suicide

Pope Leo says world is being ‘ravaged’ by ‘tyrants’ after feud with Trump

Pope Leo says world is being ‘ravaged’ by ‘tyrants’ after feud with Trump

Examiner Shorts

Trump sets stage for showdown with Powell over who runs the Fed in mid May

Trump sets stage for showdown with Powell over who runs the Fed in mid May

Sotomayor issues rare public apology to Kavanaugh over ‘hurtful’ comments

Sotomayor issues rare public apology to Kavanaugh over ‘hurtful’ comments

Pirro opens tip line for alleged Swalwell sexual misconduct

Pirro opens tip line for alleged Swalwell sexual misconduct

Pope vs Trump: Shocking clash over war, God, and U.S.-Israel bombings

Pope vs Trump: Shocking clash over war, God, and U.S.-Israel bombings

Can James Talarico help democrats find religion?

Can James Talarico help democrats find religion?

Gallego denies knowing Swalwell's misconduct but admits 'flirty' behavior

Gallego denies knowing Swalwell's misconduct but admits 'flirty' behavior

Erika Kirk skips TPUSA event with Vance over ‘very serious threats’

Erika Kirk skips TPUSA event with Vance over ‘very serious threats’

AOC goes for E-bike ride while ranting about Trump

AOC goes for E-bike ride while ranting about Trump

Pressure builds on Donald Trump to find off-ramp on Iran war

Pressure builds on Donald Trump to find off-ramp on Iran war

Republican Philip Harding running for Spanberger’s old congressional seat

Republican Philip Harding running for Spanberger’s old congressional seat

Investigations

Somali fugitive fleeing Minnesota fraud charges is an Ilhan Omar donor

Somali fugitive fleeing Minnesota fraud charges is an Ilhan Omar donor

Congress mulls compelling testimony from ActBlue leadership

Lone Democrat, Republicans who voted against housing bill have financial ties to its opponents

State by state: Here’s where ICE has made the most arrests under Trump

Minnesota House scrutinizes Walz’s fraud prevention plan: ‘Where’s the accountability?’

Some Democrats pledge to get rid of funds donated by Swalwell’s leadership PAC, others remain silent

Fairfax County schools retain copious cultural observance days out of ‘diversity’ concerns

Spanberger touts Youngkin-era investments in Virginia as state enters economic decline

Trump’s Labor Department takes another hit as inspector general accused of abusing role

Economy

Gas prices: Sixth day with a drop in fuel costs over the last seven days

Gas prices: Sixth day with a drop in fuel costs over the last seven days

US increases economic pressure on Iran to get a deal done

Thune urges DOJ to wrap up Powell investigation ahead of Warsh confirmation

Gas prices: Five days of decreases at the pumps

Opposition to nicotine pouch tax grows as New York proposal remains in limbo

Gas prices: Three consecutive days of decreases at the pumps

Republicans pivot back to taxes after Iran ceasefire, eye midterm election reset

China to halt export of sulfuric acid as world faces fertilizer shortage from Hormuz blockade: Report

Progressives in Washington, California, and Hawaii want to squeeze the wealthy

Energy and Environment

Senate reverses Biden ban on mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters

Senate reverses Biden ban on mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters

Federal court halts planned ICE detention center in Maryland

Baltimore lowers fluoride levels in water, citing supply chain issues from Iran war

Gas prices: Five days of decreases at the pumps

Maine lawmakers pass first-in-nation temporary statewide ban on data centers

Thom Tillis slams Trump’s proposal to impose tolls on ships in Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration begins work on New York gas pipeline fought by greens

Maryland investigating 32,000 gallons of leaked jet fuel at Joint Base Andrews

Appeals court weighs whether to revive ‘sprawling’ climate change challenge to Trump orders

World

Russian attacks kill 18 in Ukraine as Zelensky lobbies allies for air defense support

Russian attacks kill 18 in Ukraine as Zelensky lobbies allies for air defense support

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Trump administration’s clash with Pope Leo strikes deeper note than other political feuds

Pope Leo says world is being ‘ravaged’ by ‘tyrants’ after feud with Trump

US expands Iran blockade to target dark fleet ships worldwide

Trump touts meeting between leaders of Israel and Lebanon that ‘will happen tomorrow’

Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases in Middle East

Japan announces $10 billion in subsidies for oil-strapped Southeast Asia

Magyar demands Hungarian president step down or else be removed by force