Politics

Biden alums watch as Trump trips over same inflation problem that doomed them

Former Biden administration staffers who struggled to form a political message about high inflation now see the Trump administration tripping over the same problem.

Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries up

Unexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered following record heat and drought conditions

Senate Confirms Blanche as Attorney General Before August Break

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as President Donald Trump’s attorney general in the early morning hours Saturday, one of its final votes before leaving for the August recess.

Environmental groups urge high court to keep costly climate change lawsuits alive

The Supreme Court will hear a major case this fall that could shut down costly lawsuits against oil companies over their alleged role in global climate change, and both environmental groups and Democratic politicians have urged the justices to keep those lawsuits alive.

Why Gen Alpha will make Gen Z look conservative

“If you think Gen Z is bad, just wait until you see Gen Alpha.”

Blame Pedro Sanchez for Ceuta. Not Spain

The invasion of the Spanish city of Ceuta by tens of thousands of young, marauding Moroccans is, like Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, a tale of how the future could look unless one takes action in the present.

Trump proved America can host the world. Don't let politics score an own goal

The summer of 2026 will be remembered as the moment the FIFA World Cup reminded the world of the magic of the United States. From viral moments to surging hotel bookings, the tournament showcased American hospitality. Even the strongest advocates of tougher border security embraced an important reality: when international travelers spend money, embrace our communities, and leave with a more positive view of the country, the U.S. wins. The idea that U.S. politicians would discourage travel to the U.S. is hard to imagine.

Fauci and the art of turning accountability into the villain

After Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment before the Senate Homeland Security Committee last week, Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) warned that the hearing could have a “chilling effect” on scientists considering public service. Young researchers, he argued, would think twice before following in Fauci’s footsteps after watching one of the country’s best-known public health officials endure years of investigations and public attacks.

If ever a policy belonged in a Monty Python sketch, this is it

I read an article in the Guardian about Westminster Council’s draft licensing policy that would restrict “vertical drinking” — standing at a bar to order a drink or chatting with a drink in hand. If ever a policy belonged in a Monty Python sketch, this is it. One can almost picture three men bursting into a crowded pub in brilliant cardinal uniforms shouting, “Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! Put that pint down!” Considering all the issues facing Great Britain’s government, whether large or small, this seems to have become top of mind. To be fair, London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, has pushed back against proposals of this sort.

Gen Z can't explain America's founding. That's our fault

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’

Infantino was Uefa general secretary from 2009 to 2016

Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote.