Politics

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Two years ago, students occupied buildings and colonized the quad. Now the same places are strangely silent.

Trump Loves the Deep State, When It's Israel's

Raging against the supposed “deep state” in Washington has long been one of President Donald Trump’s favorite pastimes. Borrowed from Turkey, that loaded term has become a catch-phrase among the MAGA faithful for the idea that the intelligence community is subverting Trump.

German President Says US Basis for Iran War 'Does Not Hold Water'

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Tuesday that the U.S.’s justification for its war with Iran “does not hold water,” delivering a sharp rebuke of Washington’s rationale as questions mount about the conflict’s validity.

Why is it a 'risk' for Democrats to condemn Islamic terrorism?

Democrats have oriented their party around the whims of terrorist sympathizing antisemites. That is most true in Michigan, where even condemning an Islamic terrorist trying to murder Jewish preschoolers is somehow a struggle.

Senate Social Security panel highlights looming benefits cuts

The Senate Budget Committee is set to host a panel on Social Security on Wednesday, turning fresh attention to the long-term outlook of a program that millions of people depend on for retirement and disability income.

US and Israeli officials insist Iran's speaker is negotiating despite denials

Officials in Israel and the United States claim Mohammad Qalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian Parliament, is participating in constructive talks with the U.S., but he says negotiations have not even begun.