Politics
Heritage’s antisemitism task force breaks off from foundation, will also probe right-wing threats
The Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism task force has split off from the institution “for a season,” exiting the conservative think-tank as its members withdraw over President Kevin Roberts’ ongoing support...
Rep. Stefanik to announce run for New York governor
NEW YORK — Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to announce a run for New York governor Friday, according to two people familiar with her plans. The two...
No masks for ICE, transgender advocacy: GOP raises alarm over early favorite to succeed Pelosi
Conservatives cheering former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s retirement after 40 years in Congress may want to be careful what they wish for. The early favorite to succeed the venerable...
Democrats not ready to end shutdown fight without ‘tangible results’ on Obamacare subsidies
Senate Democrats, after starting to splinter over their shutdown strategy, appear to be uniting again over their key demand of securing an extension of enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies. That...
Judge orders Trump to fully pay food stamps
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to pay out the full food stamp benefit this month, rejecting the government’s claim that it only has the money...
GOP senators introduce bill to advance prosecution of violent offenders over age 16
Republican senators introduced legislation Thursday to make it easier to bring federal criminal charges against certain violent juvenile offenders who are over the age of 16. Spearheaded by Sen....
Appeals court allows Texas drag show ban to take effect
A federal appeals court tossed a lower court ruling Thursday that had blocked Texas’s ban on drag shows where kids are present, and suggested sexually explicit performances may not...
Pelosi-isms: In showing how to ‘throw a punch — for the children,’ she leaves a linguistic legacy
WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi is bringing her history-making career in the U.S. House to an end, but she leaves a linguistic legacy in Congress and beyond. The enduring leadership...
Far-left Democrats, emboldened by election wins, warn party leaders on shutdown: Don’t cave
The newly emboldened far-left wing of congressional Democrats sent a public message to their leadership as it negotiated a bipartisan off-ramp from the longest government shutdown in history: Don’t...
Government says SNAP benefit cuts won’t be as deep as announced for some families
President Donald Trump’s administration now says that SNAP food aid for November will be reduced less than originally announced, the latest in a political and legal saga that impacts...
