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Justin Trudeau’s time as prime minister will be remembered as one of the most destructive eras in Canadian history. Under his watch, Canada’s national identity was diluted, civil liberties were trampled, economic competitiveness cratered and divisions between citizens deepened beyond repair. From draconian COVID crackdowns to the reckless … Justin Trudeau was bad, but Mark Carney will be far worseRead more

President Trump’s administration is planning to cut more than 1,000 workers at the CIA and other intelligence agencies as it continues its push to downsize the federal government.  Apart from the CIA, the reductions will occur at other intelligence agencies, such as the National Security Agency. The cuts, … Trump administration to cut more than 1,000 staff at CIA, intel agenciesRead more

Tech billionaire Elon Musk reflected on his speech after President Trump’s inauguration in January, while lashing out at the media for misportraying what he called a loving gesture as a Nazi salute. Musk, who has played an influential role in helping Trump overhaul the government during the president’s … Musk slams media, critics for Nazi comparisons: ‘Character assassination’Read more

Few lines are more central to the congressional Republican leadership’s elevator pitch than the idea that we will get major savings by cutting Medicaid fraud, not Medicaid benefits.   This sales pitch is no small deal to this White House. A president seeking to pass his tax bill with … The inconvenient truth about Republican Medicaid fraud claims Read more

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed the Trump administration’s actions on immigration, pushing for Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) proposed spending cuts and free speech during a contentious town hall where she was heckled by protestors over Israel’s war in Gaza.  The “Squad” member discussed the administration’s push to … Ocasio-Cortez hits Trump immigration agenda as hecklers disrupt town hallRead more

As I write this, I am in London. For centuries, London and the greater United Kingdom have been the land of fantastical myths, fables and legends. Speaking to various people affiliated with politics and media in the city, I was reminded of a new myth deliberately invented to … The only way Democrats can easily win in 2028Read more

Florida state lawmakers ended their investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation, an organization linked to first lady Casey DeSantis’s signature welfare assistance program known as Hope Florida, but questions about the program and the foundation remain, as she and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) chart their political future.  The state House … Questions remain even as state’s Hope Florida Foundation probe endsRead more

New York Times political correspondent Maggie Haberman brushed off President Trump’s lack of concern about the prospects of a recession, calling it a “front.” During a Friday evening appearance on CNN’s “The Source,” host Kaitlan Collins asked Haberman if she believed Trump was unconcerned about how his latest … Haberman: Trump’s rebuff of recession fears a ‘front that he is putting on’Read more

In his seminal book “The Achilles Trap,” Steve Coll offers a meticulously documented account of how mutual misperceptions, intelligence failures and institutional groupthink led to the disastrous U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. The book traces how American policymakers, driven by domestic imperatives and regional prestige, misread Saddam … Trump must not repeat Bush’s Iraq mistakes in IranRead more

This week, President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to restrict public funds to NPR and PBS. Since appropriations are made two years in advance, the immediate impact of the order is debatable. However, it is a moment the media should use for long-overdue self-reflection. I have … The Cost of Arrogance: NPR’s undoing is a cautionary tale for the mediaRead more

Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) is considering throwing his hat into the ring in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race. Suarez, during an event hosted by Axios/The Race earlier this week, was asked whether he would consider launching a bid to replace the term limited Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). … Former Miami mayor Francis Suarez not ruling out bid to replace DeSantisRead more

Public narratives about science are often shaped less by data than by incentives. When storytelling replaces evidence, we risk stifling innovation that could solve real problems — and ignoring the need for sensible safeguards where they’re actually warranted. Both outcomes endanger public safety and erode trust in science. … Regulations based on vibes don’t work — policy must come from facts and data Read more

China signaled the nation is “assessing” potential trade talks with the U.S. amid the Trump administration’s trade war but urged Washington to show “sincerity” to establish trust.  “As the #US has recently reached out through relevant channels multiple times, expressing a desire to engage in talks with China … China ‘assessing’ potential trade talks with USRead more

Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi called his recent release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention a “victory for democracy.”  Mahdawi recounted the day he was detained by federal immigration authorities in mid-April while he was at a naturalization interview to become a U.S. citizen. … Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi calls release ‘a victory for democracy’Read more

The numbers are staggering — and sobering. In 2024, the Anti-Defamation League recorded 9,354 incidents of antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in the U.S. That’s the highest total in our 46-year history of tracking this data, averaging more than 25 incidents per day.  For the fourth year in … The record rise in antisemitism is a warning to all AmericansRead more

(NEXSTAR) – In its storied 151-year history, there is an infamous starting gate number that has never produced a Kentucky Derby winner. The gate numbers, known as post positions, are decided by a random drawing. Betting odds shift based on where horses start and how they respond to … One Kentucky Derby post position has never seen a winner. Chunk of Gold hopes to change thatRead more

Prince Harry said recently that he “would love a reconciliation” with the royal family. Harry, in an interview with the BBC, said King Charles “won’t speak to me because of this security stuff,” but added that he doesn’t want to fight with the family anymore. He also said … Prince Harry says he doesn’t ‘know how much longer’ King Charles has, seeks reconciliationRead more

Contrary to what you hear from most D.C. Beltway politicians and national media pundits, we do still make things in America. Veronique de Rugy, an economist and a senior research fellow at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center, pointed out in a recent commentary that the inflation-adjusted value of U.S. industrial … The evidence is in: Forcing workers to join unions destroys good-paying jobs Read more

A former budget analyst for the State Department pleaded guilty earlier this week to embezzling $657,347.50 during her employment. Levita Almuete Ferrer, 64, from Maryland, admitted she used her signature authority over a checking account for the State Department between March 2022 and April 2024. Ferrer, also known as … Ex-State Department employee pleads guilty to embezzling $650KRead more

As President Trump spent the week marking the 100th day of his new term, he regularly invoked his predecessor, blaming former President Biden for a wide range of economic issues and mocked him during a blitz of public appearances.  Trump declared it was “Biden’s Stock Market” to account … Trump marks 100 days in office with Biden blame gameRead more

Multiple refineries in California have recently declared their intentions to shutter operations, leaving the Golden State uncertain about future fuel supplies and impacts on prices at the pump. Valero Energy Corp. was the latest to make such an announcement, alerting the California Energy Commission (CEC) last month that it … Refinery closures increase uncertainty about California’s fuel futureRead more

The Democratic primary for the New Jersey governor’s race is a jump ball just more than a month before voters head to the polls.  Public polling of the race has been sparse, but the available public and internal surveys have shown Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) with a small … New Jersey Democrats brace for nail-biter with governor’s primaryRead more

Former national security adviser John Bolton characterized Marco Rubio’s new dual role as secretary of state and national security adviser as “absolutely bizarre,” suggesting during an interview that it could make President Trump look bad.  “An organized White House would announce the successor immediately. And the fact that … Bolton: Rubio’s ‘absolutely bizarre’ dual role could make Trump look badRead more

President Trump weighed in on whether the U.S. will enter a recession, saying during an interview that “anything can happen,” but argued country’s economic state will be “OK” in the long-term.  Trump, during an interview with NBC’s “Meet The Press” that will air in full on Sunday, first … Trump on if US will enter a recession: ‘Anything can happen’Read more

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Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio blasted Germany’s government for labeling the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as an “extremist” political group.  “Germany just gave its spy agency new powers to surveil the opposition. That’s not democracy—it’s tyranny in disguise. What is truly extremist … Vance, Rubio blast Germany for labeling far-right party as ‘extremist’Read more

96 <!– sup, sub { font-size: 100% !important; } sup { mso-text-raise:10% } sub { mso-text-raise:-10% } Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy <!– The Big Story  The programs on Trump’s chopping block President Trump’s budget request proposed eliminating … What Trump wants to cutRead more

A federal judge ruled on Friday evening that President Trump’s March executive order targeting Perkins Coie is unconstitutional and ordered the government to abstain from enforcing the action. U.S. District Beryl Howell blocked the order against the elite law firm, arguing the president’s measure was in breach of … Judge rules Trump’s order targeting Perkins Coie is unconstitutionalRead more

96 <!– sup, sub { font-size: 100% !important; } sup { mso-text-raise:10% } sub { mso-text-raise:-10% } {beacon} Technology Technology <!–   The Big Story  The evolution of Musk’s White House role  Elon Musk’s first 100 days in the White House were filled with twists and turns as the … Musk’s White House evolutionRead more

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced Friday that the state has reached a settlement with the Trump administration after the federal government took away funding to Maine’s schools over its transgender athlete policies.   “It’s unfortunate that my office had to resort to federal court just to get USDA … Maine, Trump admin settle lawsuit over frozen funds after transgender athlete battleRead more