Politics

Trump’s allies in Congress get coveted seats at White House cage fight

The hottest ticket in Washington’s GOP circles is an invitation to attend President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight on the White House South Lawn.

Labour had their chance – they flopped. Two days in Makerfield show me the scale of Burnham’s task

Touring this bitterly divided constituency, what strikes you most is people want something better. But what exactly?

Democrats are literally the party of crazy people

Crazy is, admittedly, a bit of a pejorative term. But as a new study published by Political Behavior shows, not only have the negative connotations attached to mental health conditions fallen as the prevalence of mental illness risen, but an increasingly large percentage of Americans use mental health as a source of political identity, particularly younger Americans.

Trump is set to attend the G7 summit in France. Here's what to expect

President Trump is expected to attend the G7 summit in France, which will take place from June 15-17. Markets will be watching the summit for signs of stability as the world leaders meet against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions between the U.S. and Europe over trade. CNBC’s Megan Cassella breaks down what she is looking for ahead of the summit.

Flag Day's Civic Ritual: What Ancient Athens Can Teach Us About Patriotism

It’s Flag Day. The observance prompts pushback from some about the value of patriotism, particularly among the young. As America approaches its 250th birthday, a recent poll found that only 56% of Americans ages 18 to 34 consider themselves patriotic.

The decision to ban flag burning belongs to the people

Nearly 250 years after the Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution establishing the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States, we mark another Flag Day celebrating Old Glory and the enduring freedom it represents. But this occasion also marks another year in which Congress no longer has the constitutional authority it once had to decide how our most sacred symbol should be protected.

The lessons of America’s first flag outside the USA

Deep within Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle, inside the ancient fortress’s prison vaults, is the oldest depiction of the “Stars and Stripes” outside the United States. The carving on a wooden door dates to the American Revolutionary War, when prisoners-of-war were either locked in ships or sent to prisons overseas by the Royal Navy.

Taiwan opposition leader praises 'gentle' Xi Jinping

Taiwan’s conservative opposition leader has a very unusual problem. She needs to get close to the communist dictator threatening to conquer her country — but not so close that the voting public starts thinking they’re actually friends.

Justice Department sets stage for end of racial hiring quotas

Is a reading comprehension test racist if fewer black people pass it than white people? Is a pushup requirement sexist if fewer women can pass it than men? For decades, employers have faced the impossible task of identifying objective measures to analyze job applicants while also ensuring the demographics of those who pass those tests match the general population. It has been nothing short of a social and legal proscription against telling the truth.

UK forces board sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

The U.K.'s Ministry of Defence says the SMYRTOS was in the English Channel and will be held off the south coast during investigations.

Russia is losing the war in Ukraine, and Putin is desperate. But that’s when he’s at his most dangerous

Don’t expect the Russian president to pursue peace. Instead, he could continue to expand the war beyond Ukraine’s borders – with dire risks for us all

Why Most Christians Don’t Consider the LDS Church Christian

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