Charlie Kirk Didn't Shy Away From Who He Was.  We Shouldn't Either.  —  Virtually every person of note in American politics has, rightfully, condemned the horrific killing of Charlie Kirk and expressed their deep concerns about the growing incidence of political violence in the United States.

Trump praises FBI Director Kash Patel for speedy capture of Charlie Kirk assassin  —  In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Trump said he was ‘very proud’ of the FBI  —  EXCLUSIVE: President Trump on Saturday praised FBI Director Kash Patel for the remarkable speed …

Families on Obamacare brace for higher health care premiums next year  —  Tax credits made ACA plans affordable for middle-class families.  They're set to expire at the end of this year.  —  Leighanne Safford and her husband, Lorry, pay just $278 a month for health insurance.

Trump is selling a strong economy.  Voters aren't buying it. … “That's a thing that I know the White House political team is nervous about because there's a reality and there's a perception.  And the reality is the economy is doing fine and the perception is people are still worried …

Charlie Kirk's allies warn Americans: Mourn him properly or else  — Republicans warn against mocking Kirk's death, threaten dire consequences  — At least 13 people fired or suspended for allegedly disrespecting Kirk's memory  — Online campaigns directed by Republicans continue to target Kirk's critics online

Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani  —  At an annual fund-raiser in Iowa, the Maryland Democrat said he supported Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City and said people were sick of “spineless politics.”  —  Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland …

The Bluesky-ization of the American left  —  Progressives discovered a seemingly invincible weapon.  One day it stopped working.  —  I remember walking through a bookstore in college and seeing an issue of Foreign Affairs with the headline “The Palestinian H-bomb”.

Bottles thrown at police as 100 officers clash with ‘unite the kingdom’ marchers - UK politics live  —  Met police estimate 110,000 people attended rally, with smaller number of counter-protesters ‘penned in’  —  Home secretary condemns protesters Counter-protesters penned in

Pentagon plan envisions 1,000 troops for Louisiana policing mission  —  Documents reviewed by The Washington Post illustrate the Trump administration's evolving strategy for sending the military into cities with Democratic majorities.  —  Just now  —  The Trump administration has drafted …

Deportation Blowback in South Korea  —  More foreign investment will require more U.S. temporary visas, as there aren't enough American workers.  —  Still think mass deportation has no economic or political consequences?  The fallout from last week's blunderbuss raid on a Hyundai plant …

Brazil Stopped Its Trump.  It's Pathetic that We Couldn't Stop Ours. … The incumbent president lost the election and then tried to overturn the results, concluding with his supporters invading government buildings in the nation's capitol.  A few months later, he was barred from seeking elective office.

San Diego Navy doctor fired after right-wing activists find pronouns on social media  —  A San Diego Navy doctor was removed from command last week after right wing activists began sharing screenshots of her LinkedIn account on X.  —  Cmdr.  Janelle Marra is a Navy physician with 21 years of service.

Venezuela says the U.S. intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan tuna vessel in a “hostile” manner  —  The Venezuelan government announced on Saturday that a U.S. destroyer intercepted, boarded and occupied a Venezuelan tuna fishing vessel for eight hours in the waters of the South American country's Special Economic Zone on Friday.

These Charts Show How Putin Is Defying Trump by Escalating Airstrikes on Ukraine  —  Russia has significantly stepped up its drone and missile strikes this year  —  KYIV, Ukraine—Russia has significantly escalated strikes on Ukraine since President Trump took office, data show …

After Trump's Cuts, ‘Crippled’ NPR and PBS Stations Must Transform  —  Radio and television stations, facing enormous budget holes, are pleading with NPR and PBS to lower their fees as they examine whether to drop national programming altogether.  —  Radio and television stations …

Trump's State Terrorism Against Venezuela Will Endanger American Lives  —  If the champion of the rules-based international order turns to violence as a first resort, so will other countries  —  A president hell-bent on shattering norms and terrifying the world may eventually run out of ways to evoke horror.