Politics

Democratic voters reject Resistance stars

DEMOCRATIC VOTERS REJECT RESISTANCE STARS. There has been a lot of commentary on the differences between Resistance 1.0, the effort by anti-Trump activists to bring down President Donald Trump in his first term, and Resistance 2.0, the effort by anti-Trump activists to bring down Trump in his second term. There are some tactical contrasts, but the simple fact is, they’re still at it.

CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee meeting addresses emerging prediction market risks

The CFTC's first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting discussed risks of mention markets, with members advocating for tighter consumer protection.

Progressive Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell seat

State senator beats rival Melissa Hernandez and will replace US congressman who quit amid sexual misconduct claims

Tupac Shakur trial: ‘Keffe D’ told detectives years ago his nephew fired the shots

The former gang leader was charged with planning the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996

California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules

State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening

The White House Freak-Out Over Natalie Harp

The West Wing’s explosive response to a fleeting jab didn’t kill the story. It enabled days of coverage.

USS Abraham Lincoln Leaving Middle East After 9-Month Deployment

August 20, 2026 / 7:56 PM EDT / CBS News

Mike Rogers backs data center moratorium as GOP shifts on AI

Michigan‘s Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers backed the prospect of a data center moratorium in the Wolverine State, becoming the latest GOP politician to criticize the rapid spread of AI infrastructure ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Aisha Wahab wins California special election in defiance of AIPAC flood

Democratic state Sen. Aisha Wahab won the special election for former Rep. Eric Swalwell‘s seat in California‘s 14th Congressional District, after the American Israel Public Affairs Committee dumped $4.4 million into the race.

From ‘predator’ to ‘conman’: how Michael Cohen has described Trump

President’s one-time ‘attack dog’ became his fierce critic – but now Cohen says he has forgiven his former boss

What Does a Trump Endorsement Actually Mean in 2026?

A few recent losses for Trump-endorsed politicians are hardly a sea change, but they do complicate the president’s narrative.

'I'd win by 25 points': Trump rejects polls and says Americans 'respect' Iran war

President Donald Trump rejected Democratic criticism of the Iran war on Thursday, saying he believes Americans appreciate his administration’s efforts to prevent the Islamic regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon.