Politics

Midwest shows DSA Left could take over the Democratic Party

It’s worth poking around the entrails of the returns for the agonizingly close — and, given pre-primary polls results — surprising results of recent Democratic primaries in the key swing Midwestern states of Michigan and Wisconsin, with a side look at Minnesota.

Greenland forces Trump-linked US oil firm to delay drilling

US envoy had claimed Americans could be extracting crude by as early as next year

What can we learn from Francesca Hong’s loss in Wisconsin?

A fairly overtly radical socialist winning about 40% of the vote in a primary like this was unthinkable even a few years ago

DSA and Muslim Democrats agree on the enemy

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Judge awards $252,480 to musician who canceled Kennedy Center performance

Kennedy Center had sued Chuck Redd for canceling Christmas Eve concert after Trump renamed institution

Top Trump Administration Officials Being Dispatched to Iowa to Help Campaign for Republicans, Sources Say

Updated on: August 12, 2026 / 1:42 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump sued over $100,000-a-month early-access offer to Truth Social posts

Suit alleges subscription offer aims to sell privileged access to information generated in president’s official capacity

Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists

The driving force in today’s Democratic Party is an extreme organization. It’s called the Democratic Socialists of America. Its membership is growing. Its radical candidates are winning. Its left-wing vision is spreading into the U.S. Senate.

Ukraine pauses strikes on tankers after JD Vance request and Russian threats

Vice President JD Vance reportedly demanded Ukraine cease its attacks on oil tankers trafficking through Russian ports in the Black Sea, citing disruptions to the world energy markets.

Trump Officials Again Urge US Supreme Court Intervention on Mail Ballots

Justice Department Asks Justices to Pause Decision That Blocked Trump’s Order to Tighten Voting-by-Mail Rules

Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter did not endanger others, defense attorneys say

Tyler Robinson’s lawyers say he should not be eligible for death penalty as ‘intended target’ was hit at Utah event

Unexpected hearing scheduled for Luigi Mangione sparks plea deal speculation

Rumors of plea deal in federal case have been circulating since June for suspect accused of killing Brian Thompson