US politics
US Labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct probe
The Labor Department’s inspector general is nearing the end of a months-long investigation into a whistleblower’s allegations of professional misconduct by Chavez-DeRemer.
Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board
Senate rejects blocking military aid to Israel, but bills gain majority Democrat support
Congress removes deadline for Holocaust-looted art claims, opening door to more restitution
Tucker Carlson sold America a fringe Israeli as the voice of Israel - comment
When Americans are shown Israeli outliers as if they are the country’s hidden center, they do not learn more about Israel. They learn less.
US Congress did not lose power - it surrendered it to Trump - opinion
Trump has aggressively taken away power from Congress, much of it surrendered willingly, thanks to weak and inept leadership.
Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech
"AIPAC found out the hard way: the 9th District is not for sale," Daniel Biss said during his victory address.
Conspiracist Joe Kent isn’t alone in building the narrative against Israel - opinion
Joe Kent’s resignation letter highlights his belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories about Israel’s influence on the US. He’s not alone in spreading these false narratives.
Pentagon bars photographers from briefings after ‘unflattering’ Hegseth photos - report
Hegseth appeared at the briefing room podium on March 2nd, just days after the joint Israeli-US strikes on Iran began.
What to know about AIPAC’s boosting of a candidate who accused Israel of genocide
The Illinois primaries follow two other elections where AIPAC was heavily involved.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer, will continue work, Trump says
Wiles, 68, has been a constant presence at Trump's side since he returned to office in January 2025. Republicans have credited her with bringing greater discipline to the White House.
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles sparks backlash after saying Muslims 'don't belong' in US
“Muslims don't belong in American society… Pluralism is a lie,” the Tennessee representative wrote on X/Twitter last Monday.
The real scandal behind Zohran Mamdani's Gracie Mansion dinner - opinion
The problem is that one of New York City’s most visible civic institutions was used to legitimize a figure whose prominence emerged from a protest movement that turned Jewish students into targets.
Meet Melania Trump, the first lady behind most the powerful man in the world
The first lady of the United States, embracing her beauty pageant contestant skills, seems to be working to create real-world influence.
