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In a functioning democracy, some walls are meant to hold firm, no matter who sits in the Oval Office

The Kremlin is sticking to its war demands, even as President Trump makes new threats of sanctions that would go into effect if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine in less than 50 days. “Russia is ready to move swiftly. The most important thing for us is to achieve…

Mistakenly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia is asking a Tennessee-based federal judge to delay any ruling to release him by 30 days as his legal team seeks clarity on the Trump administration’s plans to deport him. Attorneys for Abrego Garcia said the delay was needed “given the uncertainty of the outcome of any removal proceedings.”…

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) will appear on the cover of Vogue as speculation about his political future and potential run for president heat up. Beshear “is the most popular Democratic governor in the country—and he’s achieved this in a state that has become a GOP stronghold,” the news and culture magazine said in an…

A scandal sparked by a couple of indiscreet Coldplay fans is providing fodder for country musicians at their own recent shows.

President Trump posted a fake video to Truth Social on Sunday night showing former President Obama being arrested in the Oval Office with the song “Y.M.C.A.” playing in the background. The video of Obama, which seemed to originate from TikTok before being reposted by the president, appears to be generated by artificial intelligence (AI). It…

A woman who accused Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of sexually assaulting her says she told the FBI twice to look into President Trump, The New York Times reported Sunday. The woman, Maria Farmer, told the Times that she asked the FBI, along with the New York City Police Department, to broadly examine people in Epstein’s circles, including…

A letter released Monday from more than 150 NASA employees urged agency officials not to make deep budgetary cuts proposed by the White House, saying they would have “dire” consequences. “We are compelled to speak up when our leadership prioritizes political momentum over human safety, scientific advancement, and efficient use of public resources. These cuts…

Former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen condemned President Trump’s pressure campaign against its current chief, Jerome Powell, warning it could permanently damage the U.S. economy. In a Monday op-ed in The New York Times, the former Fed leaders urged Trump to respect the independence of the central bank and choose a replacement for…

Democrats are positioning themselves for the 2028 election by focusing on perceived corruption in government, with some candidates like Sen. Jon Ossoff making it a central focus of their campaign.