Politics

David Ellison claims opposition to his mega-merger stems from potential CNN control

With $111bn deal to acquire cable network’s parent company stalled in courts, Ellison courts public

Pleasantville: almost 30 years on, this kaleidoscopic teen romance remains surprisingly relevant

Gary Ross’s 1998 directorial debut offers pointed social commentary about how fear of progress leads to political oppression through innovative use of colour

Sanctuary cities are a national sovereignty problem

Federalism is one of conservatism’s defining constitutional commitments. Conservatives rightly resist federal micromanagement of schools, policing, land use, and countless other matters that belong to the states.

Spain Border Crisis Could 'Ultimately Break Up the EU': Hugo Gurdon

Washington Examiner editorial director Hugo Gurdon said frustration over the Spain border crisis could lead to conflict within the European Union and criticized the government for failing to control the issue.

US federal judge blocks New York's ban on ICE officers wearing masks

Judge puts hold on mask ban while allowing state law prohibiting cooperation between police and ICE to stand

ICE confirms death at New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center

Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday confirmed a detainee died at a detention center in New Jersey, stoking criticism from state officials.

Jordan convenes emergency meeting over Jerusalem holy site fears

Jordan convenes emergency meeting of ministers from Arab and Islamic world, fearing such a move could ‘trigger a religious conflict’

Asking Anthony Fauci for medical advice then calling for him to be jailed? Katie Miller is the latest Maga hypocrite

The vocal vaccine sceptic and wife of Trump’s deputy chief of staff turned to the former US science adviser when she was worried about Covid. Now, she’s claiming it was a cunning plan

Fix legal immigration and enforcement takes care of itself

Democrats and Republicans seem hell-bent on debating immigration only after it happens. Amnesty or deportation? This leaves the more fundamental question of how immigrants can come legally on the back burner. If Congress could modernize the legal immigration system, enforcement would be both easier and more popular.

David Squires on … Gianni Infantino clinging to power as his Fifa empire crumbles

Our resident cartoon imagines some of the crisis talks at Fifa as its president scrambles for support after a botched World Cup plan

I was a death row lawyer. Here’s why I now joke about capital punishment

In my standup, I’m not trivializing the death penalty. I’m getting people to stay engaged when the subject is uncomfortable

One Problem With Attacking the Smithsonian? Americans Like It.

Coming after a history museum may not be the base-galvanizing issue Trump thinks it is.