Sign in Subscribe

politics

Library opens to house all 3,500,000 pages of the Epstein Files

Library opens to house all 3,500,000 pages of the Epstein Files

By Jake Meeus-Jones A library is showcasing all three and a half million pages of the Epstein Files. The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room opened in Manhattan, New York on May 8, 2026. This first-of-its-kind physical library contains all of the unsealed

Federal court blocks key provisions of Texas immigration law

Those challenging a Texas law aimed at curtailing illegal immigration have secured a victory in the lawsuit, which was filed earlier this month. On May 14, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas granted provisional class certification and a motion for preliminary injunction, blocking four key

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of “The Late Show” on May 21, 2026, won’t mark the end of his career. But as a scholar of political satire, I think it offers a chance to reflect on the lasting impact of his comedy, which has

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

At Marine Corps Base Quantico in September 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised assembled generals “maximum lethality” and no “stupid rules of engagement.” Under his leadership, the newly rebranded Department of War would “untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill.” Troops would be held to

Where will money for the ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ come from? This man has been warning of Judgment Fund abuse for years

Where will money for the ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ come from? This man has been warning of Judgment Fund abuse for years

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The creation of an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” at the Department of Justice may have shocked a lot of people, but not Paul Figley, a legal scholar and former DOJ staffer who has spent years warning that taxpayer money could be used by an administration for political ends

Montana man who allegedly plotted Chico attack sentenced for building Molotov cocktails

A federal judge sentenced a Montana man to 10 years in prison after investigators found Molotov cocktails inside his trailer amid a homicide investigation. Kadin Hawkeye Lewis, of Park County, previously pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to possession of unregistered destructive devices. At his sentencing Wednesday, Judge Susan

Laurel mayor resigns citing health concerns while facing possible recall

Embattled Laurel Mayor David Waggoner has submitted his resignation as the leader of the city, effective at the end of the day Friday. The news of Waggoner’s resignation came just before the city council meeting on Tuesday and just two days before the deadline of a recall petition effort