Why I Am Endorsing Zohran Mamdani  —  In the four years since I took office, one of my foundational beliefs has been the importance of the office of New York governor working hand in hand with the mayor of New York City for the betterment of the 8.3 million residents we both represent.

The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.  —  Last week, the Washington Post fired me.  —  The reason?  Speaking out against political violence, racial double standards, and America's apathy toward guns.  —  Eleven years ago, I joined the Washington Post's Opinions department …

Knives are out for embattled FBI Director Kash Patel, despite Trump support  —  Patel sought meeting with Trump following blunders, as new co-deputy begins work next week  —  On Monday, former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey - once President Trump's top pick to lead the FBI …

It's about repression, not free speech  —  PN is supported by paid subscribers.  Become one 👇  —  🍃🍃 Subscribe to PN 🍃🍃  —  Following the horrific assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk last week, many pundits rushed to praise him for his commitment to free speech.

Romania becomes second Nato country to report Russian drone in its airspace  —  Romania says a Russian drone has breached its airspace - the second Nato country to report such an incursion.  —  Romanian fighter jets were in the air monitoring a Russian attack in Ukraine on Saturday and were able …

Developingwar: China finds that US chip giant Nvidia violated anti-monopoly law  —  The State Administration for Market Regulation began its probe into Nvidia last December  —  China's antitrust regulator said on Monday it found American semiconductor giant Nvidia in violation …

The House Republican risking GOP backlash to save Obamacare subsidies … Kiggans is the lead sponsor and the GOP face of the effort.  —  In an interview, she called an extension good politics — and good for her constituents.  —  “In six weeks or so, people will get a notice …

White House Insists Stephen Miller Does Not Play with Dolls  —  PLAYTIME'S OVER  —  A recent profile of Trump's top henchman touched on long-whispered “doll play” rumors.  —  The White House would like the public to know that Stephen Miller definitely does not play with dolls.

Trump administration seeks $58 million security boost after Charlie Kirk assassination  —  The funding request would enhance security for the executive and judicial branches of government.  —  The Trump administration is asking Congress to approve an additional $58 million for security …

The World Wants More Vaccines.  An Anti-Vaccine America Isn't Helping.  —  Most governments are trying to fight vaccine hesitancy with science and investment, while the United States heads in the opposite direction.  —  When Vietnam considered making Covid vaccines mandatory for children deep …

Even as they look ahead to midterms, Democrats keep rehashing Biden  —  A number of potential 2028 candidates, including Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg, have recently criticized Biden for his reelection bid.  —  Just now  —  As Democrats struggle to coalesce around a winning message …

US Official Offers Regrets Over Detention of South Koreans  —  US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Sunday expressed regret over the recent detention of hundreds of South Korean workers in Georgia.  —  Landau, in Seoul for a Korea-US vice foreign ministerial meeting …

This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 206  —  ... Fox host Brian Kilmeade was forced to issue a 30 second “apology” today after his comments on Fox & Friends Wednesday where he said we could solve the homeless problem by giving them lethal injections: “I wrongly said they should get lethal injections.

FBI arrests 2 after incendiary device left under FOX 13 News vehicle  —  MAGNA, Utah — Two men have been arrested after allegedly leaving an incendiary device underneath a FOX 13 News vehicle and then forcing an evacuation of a Magna neighborhood when the FBI served an overnight warrant on their home.

Far right gains stronger foothold in western Germany  —  BERLIN — The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party nearly tripled its support in municipal elections in Germany's most populous state on Sunday, according to initial results.  —  The results in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia …

Congressman wants to eliminate SC's only Democratic district.  Republicans say they have a plan.  —  CHARLESTON — On paper, it seems simple to chop up, gut and eliminate South Carolina's only Democratic-held — and Black majority — congressional seat.  —  Redraw the lines one way …

New poll reveals warning signs for Trump with Latino voters … “What began earlier this year with independents and women has really intensified and spread to basically every demographic subset of the Latino electorate, including groups that once leaned toward him like Latino men” …

‘The whole thing is screwed up’: Farmers in deep-red Pennsylvania struggle to find workers … “The whole thing is screwed up,” said John Painter, a three-time Trump voter who runs an organic dairy farm in Westfield.  “We need people to do the jobs Americans are too spoiled to do.”

Trump starts construction on long-held dream: A White House ballroom  —  Crews have begun cutting down trees and removing shrubs to prepare the site for construction.  Details remain shrouded.  —  Just now  —  Work crews have started cutting down trees, removing shrubs and digging up parts …