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Propaganda wars: Turning the tables on Russia

THOMAS KENT, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR

Someone is using Russia’s own propaganda tactics to counter the Kremlin in Africa.

Mamdani closes budget gap, invests $122 million in public schools!

LINDSEY GRANGER, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR

You can debate ideology all day long. But if critics think there’s a better way to make life more affordable, strengthen public services, and deliver measurable results, spare us all the constant criticism of Mamdani and offer up your own solutions.

Trump leaves Beijing with two major sticking points and cloudy deals

CATE MARTEL

Presented by Google Cloud {beacon}   PRESENTED BY Happy Friday! Today is Jerome Powell’s last day as chair of the Federal Reserve. Now we get to see if *this* is what he actually means by keeping a low profile. 😂 See, even the Fed has jokes! Saturday is the season finale of “Saturday Night...

Trump announces major new landmark project in DC's West Potomac Park honoring America's greatest heroes

President Trump says he will build a National Garden of American Heroes with statues in Washington D.C.'s West Potomac Park along the Potomac River.

Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful vows to 'ban DEI' in state but his own nonprofit urged CEOs to invest in it

GOP candidate Rick Jackson campaigns against DEI in Georgia governor's race, but his nonprofit promoted race-conscious hiring in a wide-ranging 2021 DEI initiative.

Unlikely bipartisan Senate duo seeks to permanently ban ex-lawmakers from lobbying

In a demonstration of bipartisanship, GOP Sen. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren are advocating a measure to permanently ban former lawmakers from lobbying.

FAA unveils new air traffic controller hiring plan after chief warned system was ‘chronically understaffed’

The FAA unveiled a workforce overhaul to tackle chronic air traffic controller shortages, excessive overtime and aging technology across U.S. airspace.

Trump admin launches 'summer surge' of feds to make DC safest city in America ahead of 250th anniversary

Federal law enforcement launches massive summer surge in D.C. ahead of July Fourth America 250 celebrations, citing a 26% drop in crime and nearly 13,000 arrests in one year.

Trump hits dramatic milestone in massive departure from Biden border plan: 'What a difference'

The Trump administration marks one year of zero releases at the southern border, touting an end to Biden-era catch-and-release policies, DHS says.

Minnesota Medicaid operator’s bankruptcy-to-riches rise crashes into fraud probe

A Cameroon immigrant who bragged on YouTube about his wealth is under investigation for allegedly defrauding Minnesota's Medicaid program of millions.

Vance is set to speak in Maine about fraud investigations ahead of primary election

Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Maine to highlight the Trump administration's anti-fraud efforts before the state's primary elections

Navy veteran Rocky Rochford seeks to turn Tampa Bay red, unseat 20-year House incumbent

Retired Commodore Rocky Rochford pledges to be ready to lead on day one, with legislation ready to introduce into Congress.

Supreme Court deals blow to Virginia Democrats in fight over state court ruling

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia Democrats’ emergency appeal seeking to revive a voter-approved congressional redistricting overhaul, leaving intact a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that struck down the effort as unconstitutional ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Colorado governor commutes Tina Peters' sentence as Trump posts ‘FREE TINA!’

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commutes former election clerk Tina Peters' sentence, drawing praise from Trump and backlash from Secretary of State Griswold.

Senator John Kennedy introduces America to ‘Margaret,’ his elliptical trainer named after Thatcher

Sen. John Kennedy posts a tongue-in-cheek video introducing his elliptical trainer named Margaret after Margaret Thatcher, going viral on social media.