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A Burst of New Workers in September

Who Can Save California?

Botched Execution Makes Powerful Case Against Death Penalty

The Right Balance for Ensuring AI Safety and Success

Cornell Case Shows We Live In a Rape-Prone Society

Public outcry to punish the alleged perpetrators in the Cornell case misses the point - the only solution is political, legal and cultural equality of women

Big State Britain Is Back With a Vengeance

Why the Populist Right Is Gaining Ground

Religion may be the clearest lens through which to understand the recent political convergence of Brazil and the U.S.

A Rush to Judgment in the Cornell Rape Allegations

Super Intelligence Doomers Aren't in Reality

Wyden's Filing Highlights STOCK Act's Weak Enforcement

Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden was not required to pay a fine to the Senate Ethics Committee after disclosing a six-figure stock transaction made on behalf of his wife 465 days after it took place, according to his office. Federal law requires such transactions to be disclosed within 45 days.

Trump Regrets Appointing Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett

Asked specifically what he wants from his Supreme Court nominees, the president replied, I do like loyalty, yeah.

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Even Originalists Make Mistakes

When Blue States Chase Away Their Billionaires

GOP Saving the Unpopular Stuff for After the Election

Looking at Generic Ballot Polls and the House Map

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Trump's Superpower Is Fading

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Predictions of GOP Midterm Doom May Prove Premature

Haven't we seen this movie before? Voters, weary of a Republican president whose foreign or domestic policies don't seem to be delivering as promised, seem on the verge of a massive rejection of his party. Polls show Democrats surging.

Inside Pennsylvania's Toughest Races

Former U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb has read more Pennsylvania polling than almost anyone who isn't paid to, probably because, for nearly a decade, that was...

The Good News on Federal Workers You Haven't Heard

The federal government has reduced its workforce by 300,000 jobs since Jan. 20, 2025, bringing it down to a still-bulky 2.7 million employees.

How Musk's Doge Team Took a Wrecking Ball to D.C.

When the new 'department of government efficiency' sent young techies to disrupt federal agencies, not everyone complied. Here's what happened when one worker fought to protect immigrant data

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Texas GOP: 'Houston, We Have a Problem'

For the Republican Party, it's not just Houston; it may be Dallas and the rest of Texas as well. Iowa, too. And maybe Ohio.

Should Dems Worry About Huge Cash Disadvantage?

The November midterms will test how much money matters when it comes to angry voters.

All the Reasons To Vote GOP in November

The legacy media won't tell you this, but President Donald Trump is delivering on the promises he made in 2024-and the results are already reshaping the country.

Man, Still Falling

People move forward. When children grow into adults, leave home, and start families of their own, they civilize and re-civilize the world through countless acts of beginning anew. Family is the root-the place where we are loved unconditionally and through which we pass our values, beliefs, and identity into the future. But people regress, too.

Now Is the Time for Jerome Powell To Resign

There hasn't been much media to-do about this. So let me try to bring to your attention the Wall Street Journal editorial page calling for Jerome Powell to resign today.

Facing Prison in France for Stating Basic Facts

I went on television to debate what makes a woman a woman. Four years later, I have a criminal conviction and face new charges that could put me in prison, writes Dora Moutot.

Getting To Know Kevin Warsh

We've learned a lot about him since May. The market needs to learn even more.

Anti-White, Anti-Male Discrimination in U.S. Was Insane

Vice President JD Vance, during an interview with Jack Posobiec aboard Air Force Two on Thursday, offers this response to young men who are disappointed by the accomplishments of the Trump administration:

How MAHA Grew Up

Inside the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC, a colony of flamingos has gathered. Around 200 people are balancing on one leg with their eyes closed as they await further instruction. The instructor intones: "Hold it for five seconds... 10... 15... 30. Now put your foot down."

Trump's AI Rhetoric Has a Crippling Blind Spot

On AI, Trump sounds like a techno-futurist - the opposite of the way he's sounded most of his time in office.

Take the Money, Governor

Safety Rules Won't Slow America's AI Dominance

American technology combined with American values will be our best competitive advantage.

Johnson Should Join With Aldermen, Insist on Fiscal Restraint

Take the Money: MA Should Opt in to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Powell Should Resign From the Fed in Line With Tradition

At MAHA Summit, a Sense of Forever Change

The Mysteries of Butler

A new book examines the assassination attempt that changed the course of our recent history

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With a Steel Mill and Cash, GOP Launches Iowa Rescue

Nikole Hannah-Jones Owes Readers an Apology Too

Her daughter got an apology. Her readers are still waiting for theirs.

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Stop Spending Money on Smaller Classes

We've spent decades raising teacher quantity when we should have been raising quality.

AI Doom: What, Me Worry?

We Are Clueless About What's Coming

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It's Beyond Clear Why Charges Weren't Brought in Cornell Case

The NYT obtained mountains of documents, emails and chats collected by Cornell as part of the Title IX investigation into the rape accusations.There is nothing that definitively exonerates the defendants, and some scraps that can be used to convict them as part of the online mob justice trial tra...

How the Cornell Case Was Set Up for Failure

It appears the Tompkins County district attorney's office failed to properly follow up with standard practices for cases involving sexual assault allegations when the initial complaint was made in 2024.

Myths vs. Facts and Our New Approach to Data Centers

Amazon's commitment to community-focused data center development, plus introducing Built Together, a new investment program for data center communities.

The Sen. Collins Firewall

Susan Collins faces another difficult Maine reelection as Democrats turn to Troy Jackson after their first candidate collapsed.

Becerra vs. Hilton, Hegseth's Hard Reset of the Military

Trump's Way: The White House Interview

An interview with the President at a pivotal moment in his second term

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Signs Point to an Economic Surge

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Hobbs Holds the Line in AZ. Now, She's Under Attack

The Arizona governor's race isn't the highest-profile contest this year. But it isn't one that Dems want to lose, either.

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Landmark Lawsuit Pits Sharia Regime vs. Constitution

A lawsuit alleges that the Muslim-majority suburb of Dearborn, Michigan, has systematically discriminated against Christians and Jews.

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How To Make AI Work for Everyone's Benefit

Some of the collective action we need to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed cautiously, responsibly, and for everyone's benefit.

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It's All Stolen. The Level of Theft Is Insane

The Supreme Court Will Be Drawing Lots of Lines

Climate litigation, religious liberty, gun rights, and election administration highlight the term ahead.

A Tale of Two Toss-Ups

Democratic House candidates in two New York metropolitan area districts had markedly different performances in debates against the Republican incumbents they're trying to unseat.

How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Action

The woman known as "Jane Doe" was initially embarrassed about what happened at a fraternity party in 2024, but soon concluded: "I was assaulted."

DEI, Fraud Scandal Put MN Senate Race in the Spotlight

Republican Michele Tafoya is closing the gap with a centrist message as Flanagan avoids debates and media scrutiny

Something Big Is Happening With Talarico in Texas

Thanks to the economy and ICE, Trump has lost Texas Latinos. And James Talarico is developing a humane pro-immigrant message that's resonating-even in this ultra-Trumpy state.

Serious Problems With Potential Cornell Rape Case

Megyn Kelly discussed the allegations against Cornell fraternity members, arguing that while the alleged conduct was "shameful and disgusting," it does not necessarily constitute rape.

A Near-Disaster on Flydubai and Its Implications

This unbelievable sequence of events has huge implications.

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