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Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out.

FDA notice warns of ‘potential foreign material’ as recall covers two types of frozen bread roll doughGeneral Mills is recalling nearly 736,000 Pillsbury bread rolls over concerns they could contain…

Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of…

Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning organization advocating for causes…

The Week of July 6, 2026: Good news on demographic change, defense, climate, Social Security, and much more.

The Gaza confrontation marked the latest twist in Wiener's evolving position on the Israel-Hamas war.

A handful of oil tankers were seen conducting ship-to-ship transfers off the coast of Oman, a sign that ships are continuing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz before offloading their cargoes onto…

Newsom sent supporters an email soliciting donations for his Campaign For Democracy political action committee.

The War Department delivers one of the most comprehensive health benefits, through TRICARE, including an exceptional prescription drug benefit program, said David J. Smith, Defense Health Agency…

The FCC is expected to rule that ABC's daytime talk show "The View" is not a bona fide news program, a decision that would subject the Disney-owned broadcast to federal equal-time requirements for…

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) has laid out one condition for him to back acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination for the permanent job.

Super PACs and billionaires seem to be on the side of the G.O.P., new filings show.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday more far-left groups will be designated as terrorist organizations, citing the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as…

Hegseth's new testosterone check after age 30 goes against recommendations from several medical bodies who say doctors should not measure T in patients who don't have symptoms.

The Trump administration is scrapping a decades-old policy that allows international students and exchange visitors to remain in the US for as long as their studies last, replacing it with a…

To win, they’ll have to convince Democrats at a July 25 convention that they’re the best candidate to take on Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman revealed the one red-line issue that could push him to ditch the Democratic Party.

It's not just an affordability crisis. While inflation has been a national story for years and President Trump's sporadic tariffs and war against Iran have only made matters worse, there's another…

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s edge over Energy Secretary Ed Miliband in the race to be appointed Andy Burnham’s Chancellor of the Exchequer appears to lie in one important quality:…

Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.

An Indian court has scrapped the government’s tender for outsourcing passport, visa and consular services at diplomatic missions in four countries, including Australia and Singapore, as two losing…

German regulators wouldn't issue an age rating for ‘Citizen Vigilante' until Elon Musk put it on X for free.

Jury fails to reach verdict in case against Robert Venables who argued he was ‘entitled to take advantage of the system’

For those who still insist, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary, that allowing mass numbers of foreign nationals into the country with few restrictions is a good idea, it is time for them…

Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei and five other employees of the company gave more than $2 million to a super political action committee focused on regulating artificial…

Christopher Nolan is the king of the thinking man's blockbuster - the director who, for better and worse, ushered in the age of the serious superhero movie and who has since spent his time holding…

Senator Lindsey Graham has died. But what did his neoconservatism and hawkishness have to do with his home state of South Carolina?

Would you like to hear about my interactions with the late Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham during my 20 years as a reporter in Washington, D.C.? Didn't think so, and anyway, what's on my mind is…

Under wildly different circumstances, Democrats in Maine and Republicans in South Carolina face the problem of finding a new nominee to run for the Senate this November. They are handling the…

In 2024 the United Kingdom's Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, won back the prime minister's office after more than a decade out of power.

Gen Z is increasingly turning to trade schools in hopes of future-proofing their careers against A.I. But getting their parents and peers on board can be a challenge.

Last September, I wrote a column called "Why Republicans still need to close the deal on the BBB."

A separate U.S. probe into forced-labor enforcement could see an additional 12.5% duty on Brazilian goods on top of the 25%, with the decision due next week.

Wednesday, July 15th on RealClearPolitics - Joined by Retired USAF Brigadier General John Teichert

The center-left offers an alternative to both the left and the Democratic establishment. But it's losing influence - and struggling to define itself.

George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman​, prison inmate​, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the Pentagon, where the two leaders met to discuss the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, the end of the Operation Inherent…

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the permanent role, faced intense bipartisan questioning from lawmakers on Day One of his confirmation hearing. Pressed on…

Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo asked the speaker of parliament to reconvene the Nordic nation’s legislature in the middle of its summer break as a simmering political crisis flared up.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey why he says Todd Blanche should not be confirmed as attorney general.

A new global wealth report does not say what left-wing American commentators think it does.

There is more to space supremacy than dollars and cents.

Virtue-signaling, mediocrity, and woke ideology lay the Smithsonian low and make a thorough head-rolling essential.

The moratorium announced by the New York governor is a concession to Luddism and hysteria.

The UK government has called on football’s governing body FIFA to investigate whether the Argentinian team breached its rules by waving a banner in support of their country’s claim to the Falkland…

Iraq said it continues to load oil onto tankers at its Basrah export installations in the Persian Gulf and that no damage had been sustained to a vessel while it loaded there.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told The Post that Republicans may finally have a viable strategy to pass the SAVE America Act and speculated on the breakthrough Sen. Lindsey Graham told President…

The post DHS Plans “All-Out War” on Immigration Scammers as Fraud Complaints Double appeared first on ProPublica.

Ukrainian protesters took to the streets of Kyiv on Thursday, decrying Zelenskyy's surprise decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.

James Patten is the person to be sentenced for a scheme that sent the market capitalization of a company that owned just a small New Jersey deli soaring.

The post How to Research Private Schools Like an Investigative Reporter appeared first on ProPublica.

Marco Rubio has offered nonsensical rationale in attacking the court. The Trump administration’s real goal is impunityWith the pointless war of choice in Iran going poorly, the Trump administration…

In recent days, federal immigration agents fatally shot two immigrant fathers. None of the federal officers involved were wearing body cameras, the agency said.

The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives.

The post Public Money Is Fueling an Explosion of Private Schools. States Often Don’t Care How They’re Run. appeared first on ProPublica.

In his first testimony as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh shared his views on a range of topics from artificial intelligence to immigration.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the ousted Ukrainian defense minister remained part of his team even as Mykhailo Fedorov insisted he’d turned down a position as a presidential adviser, deepening a rift…

The Justice Department is seeking to compel grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Times reporting on the president’s new Air Force One jet.

After The New York Times reported on security concerns related to the Qatari-donated jet, the F.B.I. sought to speak with several people who flew aboard the plane with President Trump last week and…

The legislative proposal would allow the defense secretary to withhold "controlled unclassified information," potentially curbing public access to a wide range of defense records.

Officials surveyed the newly drained pool, where the floor began peeling soon after a $16 million repair job. President Trump has blamed vandals.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal lawyer, faced questions at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. He tried to reassure key Republicans, but not everyone…

While details of the piece are unknown, Ruby Rippey-Gibney's story could dredge up details of the embarrassing affair that Newsom admitted to in 2007.

President Trump ordered U.S. warships and aircraft to stop vessels going to and from Iran. Enforcing a blockade takes a huge commitment of warships and aircraft.

Canada wildfires darken U.S. skies, trigger air quality alerts; senators on both sides of the aisle question Todd Blanche's independence.

The party’s leaders have a political experiment on their hands.

Two ways to escape our self-built panopticon.

Todd Blanche has confirmation hearing for attorney general job; Trump overturns ICE order suspending most traffic stops.

The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.

It was easier to pick out England supporters in the crowd of Latino pols.

"Will winning feel better than winning the Falklands War?" our foreign-affairs columnist asks.

Federal prosecutors sought to drop the case against Gautam Adani in May, a significant reversal in a sweeping bribery and fraud investigation.

Study the photograph carefully. Only the political figure is missing. Guess who it is.

It’s certainly not manifesting in measurable consequences for the politicians who support the projects.

"It is a moot issue, meaning there is no weaponization fund. The weaponization fund is dead," Blanche told lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Hegseth said service members ages 30 and older will undergo screenings to ensure they “have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight.”

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche previously served as a criminal defense lawyer for President Donald Trump.

The suggestion got a chilly reception from Scottish MPs.

U.S. armed forces are continuing to provide disaster relief assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of two devastating June 24 earthquakes.

A 20th-century system has led to perversities in the 21st.

Hassett, on CNBC, credited President Donald Trump's policies after the latest consumer price index reading came in much lower than expected.

The 118-year-old border between Gibraltar and Spain will disappear on Wednesday.

It turns out a lot of us own this subversive contraband.

The Trump administration followed through on its pledge to rework and then reinstall panels about slavery at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia.

The post FBI Has Looked at Using Questionable AI Tech to Review Signatures on Seized Mail-In Ballots appeared first on ProPublica.

Kensington Palace confirmed to POLITICO that “the Prince of Wales will only attend the World Cup if England make it to the final.”

Republicans are trying to flip the script on Democratic healthcare attacks, arguing that Senate Democrats blocked the Trump administration's push to steer more funding to rural hospitals struggling…

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday that those who assaulted police officers when they stormed the U.S. Capitol in 2021 deserved to have been prosecuted.

World Cup chatter was the top topic at the outgoing prime minister's appearance in the House of Commons.

For many Argentinians, Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against England is a chance to restore national pride lost in the 1982 Falklands War.

New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.

Both nations are set to miss out on billions in oil revenue extracted from the South Atlantic.

No need to tax them if you own them.

Fighting resistance to American history and mythology.

The senator is alive, a key requirement to maintain one’s job in the US SenateLike any good proof-of-life photo, it featured that day’s newspaper. After a nearly month-long disappearance, when it was…

The post This Private School Had Students Scrub Floors and Attack a Fellow Classmate. The State Still Funds It. appeared first on ProPublica.

Platner’s former volunteers and supporters are splitting across a number of the newly-announced Senate candidates to succeed him.

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President Donald Trump has said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over following multiple flare-ups of hostilities in the region.

Team members assigned to the Defense Health Agency's Warfighter Readiness, Performance and Brain Health initiative hosted an end user touchpoint at Camp Lejeune, N.C., to assess new capabilities for…

Afghan women’s team captain Farkhunda Muhtaj talks about lobbying FIFA to officially recognize her squad.

A large coalition led by the Rev. Al Sharpton and the family of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will mark the anniversary of the historic March on Washington next month with a march for democracy

The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk broke state law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme…

Elon Musk likely broke Wisconsin law when he handed out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election, a bipartisan panel found.

The New Jersey governor and soccer's governing body have clashed about prices and costs. Now they're fighting over green.

Cheese, bread, canapés and disappointment as luminaries gather at French embassy party.

The 1989 Hillsborough disaster played a formative role in the incoming prime minister's political rise.

Even as it hosts a World Cup semifinal, the city of Dallas is fighting over the future of its sports franchises' homes.

Leaders from France and Spain will have to watch today's World Cup semifinal on TV.

The District of Columbia National Guard's 260th Special Purpose Brigade commissioned its first maritime security vessel, boosting homeland defense and interagency coordination to protect the…

As the two nations meet on the field, the tiny country they’ve co-ruled for centuries is still on the bench when it comes to EU membership.

Less than an hour after dropping off Les Bleus in Dallas, the plane departed for Texas to conduct another deportation flight to Mexico.

"When it comes to football, the inclination toward Spain is clearly greater," says leading Andorran writer.

While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.

Trump-allied former Hungarian leader compares tonight’s Spain-France matchup to the 1954 World Cup final.

Former prime minister’s remarks about the French squad highlight an ongoing issue for Spain.

The policy shift came one day after an ICE officer killed a driver in the coastal Maine town of Biddeford, about 15 miles south of Portland.

Patrick Reed has his sights set on being the European tour's top player as he leads the Race to Dubai over Rory McIlroy

Money from rail selloff could help solve Ohio city’s most pressing problems but political mistrust dictates how profits can be usedCincinnati, Ohio’s City of Seven Hills, has been drawing residents…

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will host Kevin Warsh before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday for his first time testifying as Fed chairman.

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers

Mourn him if you wish, but let’s be honest about what he promoted. The longer this thinking lives on, the more peril we will all faceThe sudden death over the weekend of the South Carolina senator…

The EU’s Green Deal has delivered deindustrialization, fiscal burdens, and failed prestige projects.

The U.S. has completed a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as Tehran targets U.S. military facilities in the region.

The War Department announced the suspension of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification phase two requirements, initially scheduled to take effect in November, and launched a comprehensive…