The social platform X was down for thousands of users Tuesday morning, as web infrastructure provider Cloudfare experienced issues. More than 10,000 users reported problems with the site starting at around 6:30 a.m. EST, according to Downdetector, which briefly went down itself. As of 8:30 a.m., X displayed … X down for thousands amid Cloudfare outageRead more
Judge dismisses Trump suit against NY law blocking courthouse immigration arrests
A federal judge on Monday dismissed the Trump administration’s challenge to a New York law that blocks immigration arrests for people traveling to and from state courthouses. U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino rejected the administration’s claims that New York’s restrictions create unconstitutional obstacles to immigration enforcement and are … Judge dismisses Trump suit against NY law blocking courthouse immigration arrestsRead more
AI agents aren’t replacing remote workers any time soon — here’s why
Headlines say “agents are here,” but the data says otherwise.
Mahmood Mamdani on Zohran, Uganda and forced expulsion: ‘Who is part of the nation and who is not?’
After being expelled from his homeland in 1972, the academic has grappled with questions of political belonging – a major theme of his son’s mayoral campaign The night before Mahmood Mamdani was expelled from Uganda in 1972, a senior professor from the university where he had been employed … Mahmood Mamdani on Zohran, Uganda and forced expulsion: ‘Who is part of the nation and who is not?’Read more
Saudi Arabia is already America’s top arms buyer and now Trump wants to add F-35s
There’s no business quite like the U.S. arms business and no audience roars louder in approval than Saudi Arabia. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump is expected to close several deals with Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a visit that could see billions more in U.S. … Saudi Arabia is already America’s top arms buyer and now Trump wants to add F-35sRead more
Site Access Issues
An internet-wide Cloudflare issue has made access to TPM a bit shaky this morning. While the wider issue is being resolved and to ensure you can access TPM, we’ve disabled member services temporarily. Don’t be alarmed if you can’t sign in to TPM; you should still be able … Site Access IssuesRead more
The Original Department of War Decimated Native Americans and Segregated the Military. Why Does Trump Want to Go Back?
Since the September day when President Donald Trump symbolically renamed the Department of Defense as the Department of War, the U.S. military has conducted at least 21 strikes on Venezuelan boats, killing 83 people allegedly suspected of drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth convened an unprecedented and widely … The Original Department of War Decimated Native Americans and Segregated the Military. Why Does Trump Want to Go Back?Read more
Inside the GOP’s Assault on Youth Voting Rights
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. The accelerating efforts by the Trump administration and its allies to unwind the achievements of the Civil Rights Movement have the hallmarks of a new Redemption, the counter-revolution that stripped African-Americans of the civil and … Inside the GOP’s Assault on Youth Voting Rights Read more
Hypothetical Legal Review of Narcotrafficking Strikes
This “operational legal review” is first in a series of essays examining the legal basis for current or potential U.S. military operations. This is not an official legal review; however, the format and analysis are representative of the legal advice that judge advocates (uniformed lawyers) provide military commanders when … Hypothetical Legal Review of Narcotrafficking StrikesRead more
Trump’s Nuclear Testing Remark Was a Signal — Not a Strategy
When President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that he had instructed the “Department of War” to resume nuclear testing, it caught Washington — and much of the world — off guard. The comment, posted just before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit, … Trump’s Nuclear Testing Remark Was a Signal — Not a StrategyRead more
Is the U.S. Becoming a Captured State? A Comparative Perspective
In the United States, systems of federal accountability and control are being steadily dismantled, including the loss of civil service protections and of long-held notions of government professionalism and checks on executive action. The extensive use of the pardon power, the gutting and politicization of parts of the … Is the U.S. Becoming a Captured State? A Comparative PerspectiveRead more
Massie on Trump Epstein document reversal: ‘He got tired of us winning’
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) quipped that President Trump reversed his position on the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein because “he got tired of us winning.” “Well, he got tired of us winning, and he decided to join us,” Massie said Monday evening during … Massie on Trump Epstein document reversal: ‘He got tired of us winning’Read more
Blue-state companies follow Davy Crockett’s example
Texas has become the top state for business relocation, with 200 major companies moving there since 2020 due to its low tax rates, light regulation and business-welcoming environment, while California, New York, Illinois and Michigan have each lost one congressional seat due to out-migration.
The right battles to define the post-Trump GOP, just 1 year into his presidency
The fight to define what the political right will stand for after President Trump leaves office is revving up, not even a year into his second term. Signs of what were once behind-the-scenes rifts are breaking into public view, from the recent turbulence at the Heritage Foundation to Trump’s breakup with Rep. Marjorie … The right battles to define the post-Trump GOP, just 1 year into his presidencyRead more
US judge says government ‘missteps’ may have tainted Comey case
The former FBI director is facing federal charges after Donald Trump called for his prosecution.
Federal agents arrest 130 people in Charlotte immigration crackdown
Charlotte is the latest city to face Trump’s immigration crackdown, which has been focused on Chicago and Los Angeles.
US will give visa appointment priority to World Cup ticket holders
The Fifa Pass scheme will allow ticket holders to get faster appointments at US embassies
Eminem sues Australian beach brand ‘Swim Shady’
The rapper alleges the beachwear brand created a “false association” with his alter ego Slim Shady.
A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents – part of Beijing’s trillion dollar spending spree
When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.
US to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says ahead of crown prince’s visit
Trump will welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
US House expected to approve resolution to release Epstein files
But it may take a while to see the documents following Tuesday’s vote, as the Senate must also approve the resolution.
House conservatives rally behind push to impeach Judge Boasberg over role in Trump investigation
The House Freedom Caucus is rallying behind one of its own members’ push to impeach U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, introduced an impeachment resolution against Boasberg last month for his role in Arctic Frost, a code name for ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith’s probe into … House conservatives rally behind push to impeach Judge Boasberg over role in Trump investigationRead more
Early Edition: November 18, 2025
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR – CEASEFIRE The U.N. Security Council yesterday approved the U.S. resolution on Gaza in a vote of 13-0, with … Early Edition: November 18, 2025Read more
House Democrat pushing for release of full Epstein files predicts contents will ‘shock the conscience of this country’
The House Democrat leading the charge to force the Justice Department to release all its files on the notorious Jeffrey Epstein case predicted in an exclusive interview with The Post this week that what comes out will “shock the conscience of this country.”
Americans deserve answers about Thomas Crooks and why he tried to assassinate Trump: Karoline Leavitt
“Those questions are definitely deserving of answers and I understand why the public wants those answers, and I believe the president does too,” Leavitt recently told Miranda Devine on Pod Force One.
Thune faces tough call on Epstein docs vote
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) faces a tough decision this week on how to handle a bill that would direct the Department of Justice to publish all unclassified records related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which the House is expected to pass with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. Some … Thune faces tough call on Epstein docs vote Read more
Sale of student loan portfolio could be next target of Trump Education Department
The Trump administration is reportedly talking about selling off the federal student loan portfolio in a move decried by Democrats and faced with skepticism by others. The portfolio, worth $1.77 trillion, is currently held by the government and contracted to loan servicers. The reported discussions between the Education … Sale of student loan portfolio could be next target of Trump Education DepartmentRead more
Kennedy’s junk science puts Tylenol — and Trump — on Trial
Extreme claims about Tylenol are making their way into courtrooms across America.
AOC distances herself from Hakeem Jeffries primary challenger
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is distancing herself from a far-left effort to primary House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries this week. Ocasio-Cortez’s comments came after New York City Council member Chi Osse, a close confidant of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, announced an effort to unseat Jeffries in the 2026 primary. … AOC distances herself from Hakeem Jeffries primary challengerRead more
Longtime Obamacare critic says Trump plan won’t solve program’s fatal flaws
The underlying problems with Obamacare will persist — even if Republicans tweak the way its subsidies work, said Avik Roy, a healthcare policy expert and one of Obamacare’s most vocal critics. In Roy’s view, Republican proposals to redirect financial assistance straight to policyholders instead of routing them directly … Longtime Obamacare critic says Trump plan won’t solve program’s fatal flawsRead more