Managers say no place at beer festival for song adapted with Nazi slogan ‘Germany for the Germans, foreigners out’

U.S. President Donald Trump had a busy weekend, undermining sanctions on Russia, blaming Ukraine for the war Russia started — again — and insisting that Russian refineries become drone-free zones. "W...

A study has found that limiting a wealth tax to the very richest in society would only capture 1.5% of households, according to a paper by the Economic and Social Research Institute and the Department...

New report on economic cost of anti-immigration campaign projects 8.6% reduction in retirement payments by 2034

Veteran political journalist Jim Acosta said Monday that President Donald Trump has revealed a "25th Amendment crisis" on the country's hands as he stumps for Republicans in formerly safe districts. A...

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Far-right billionaire Elon Musk funnels $366 million to GOP groups, raising concerns about influence in upcoming elections.

Federal judge slams Trump administration for cutting down trees at East Potomac Golf Links in DC. Outrage over removal of 400+ trees without notice.

In his deal with Vladimir Putin for Russian diesel, Donald Trump assists Russia’s war against Ukraine and our democratic ally’s fight for survival

A former North Dakota lawmaker was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.

As the political climate heats up ahead of the 2026 election, longtime critics are voicing concerns about President Donald Trump's increasing unpredictability. Prominent political commentator John Doe, known for his critical stance on Trump, recently stated that the president's behavior, described as "manifest craziness," is likely to escalate over the coming weeks. Doe's remarks underscore an intensifying narrative surrounding Trump's leadership style as he seeks re-election.

Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, repeatedly indicated in 2016 that he believed Donald Trump had committed sexual assault, even suggesting in one TV segment that in a “he s...

From her house on a military base, Katie Miller treats Washington’s most powerful to cakes, farm animals, and sake-squirting hibachi chefs. "I can’t fucking stand her,” says one ally. But "Stephen Mil...

Even an abrupt end to the Iran war would do little to sway voters, a new survey found

President Donald Trump on Monday kicked off a week of red-state campaigning with a raucous rally in Ohio, where Republicans are fighting to hold onto a Senate seat that could be key to the majority.

ICE has said he wasn’t the target of the attempted traffic stop. His team said he fled because the vehicle was unmarked and didn’t use sirens.

Iran has declared the U.S.-backed oil transportation system in the Strait of Hormuz as an “explicit target,” raising tensions in an already volatile region. This statement from Iranian officials is seen as a direct challenge to President Donald Trump, who has touted Energy exports reaching pre-war levels. The remarks came from Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. He accused the United States of smuggling oil through alternative shipping routes and asserted that Tehran maintains control over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

Maj. Jason Watson has been jailed since August after publicly opining on the president and his administration, drawing a big legal battle.

When I tell people that Donald Trump hates me, they often assume I mean it in a generic sense — that he hates Democrats and people who fight him in court. No, I correct them: he hates me personally.

Trump backed the scandal-plagued Paxton in one of the riskiest bets of the midterms

In a surprising turn within Republican politics, Anthony Constantino, a congressional candidate in New York's 21st District and a fervent supporter of President Donald Trump, finds himself trailing in a district that overwhelmingly backed Trump just two years ago. A recent Siena Research Institute poll indicates that Constantino is currently four points behind dairy farmer Blake Gendebien, with Gendebien garnering 46% of the vote compared to Constantino's 42%.