License to Kill
How Congress Blew All Their Chances to Stop Trump’s War With Venezuela
“As with most things, it is going to come down to political will within Congress, particularly on the GOP side of the aisle.”
Politics
The War on Immigrants
Unnamed Source in Viral Minnesota Somali Fraud Video Is Right-Wing Lobbyist Who Called Muslims “Demons”
David Hoch, identified only by first name in Nick Shirley’s video, got info for his anti-Somali campaign from a GOP state House staffer.
Chilling Dissent
Israel Accuses Zohran Mamdani of Antisemitism for Reversing Orders Adams Gave Under Indictment
New York civil liberties groups celebrated Mamdani’s orders as a step to protect the First Amendment right to criticize Israel.
The War on Immigrants
Right-Wing YouTuber Behind Viral Minnesota Fraud Video Has Long Anti-Immigrant History
Before alleging fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community, right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley built a following with anti-immigrant clips.
Midterms 2026
AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won’t Give Up Its Influence.
The lobbying group is taking a quieter approach this midterms cycle, but it’s still seeking to keep Congress in Israel’s pocket.
Midterms 2026
Dan Goldman Supported Warrantless Spying on Americans. Now His Primary Opponent Is Hitting Him for It.
Goldman was among a clutch of Democrats who voted for an NSA spy program, despite warnings about Trump’s return to power.
Midterms 2026
Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People
The Illinois congressional candidate turned her campaign office into a mutual aid hub.
Israel’s War on Gaza
International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened?
After Trump’s plan for Gaza went into effect, governments seemed eager to return to the status quo.
Voices
Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Rebranding for the Post-MAGA Era. Centrists Are Falling for It.
By breaking with Trump, Greene might be looking to broaden her appeal ahead of 2028 — or trying to claim the MAGA mantle.
Voices
Bari Weiss Is Doing Exactly What She Was Installed at CBS to Do
By pulling a “60 Minutes” segment, the new editor-in-chief is torching the network’s credibility to protect the Ellison family’s interests.