A Fragment Called ‘The Test’: Political Writing That Never Resolves
A fragment of political writing with a contract for men and women in point of view, a quote about freedom and state power, and a test the reader cannot pass.
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Mike Lee Blasts Voting Error That ‘Keeps Happening’ After Large Number of Noncitizens Found on Rolls
Sen. Mike Lee blasts Dems and Reps resisting SAVE America Act after a report found 30,000 noncitizens were 'mistakenly' registered to vote since 2000.
Iran’s offer to reopen Hormuz hangs on a US demand that Israel stop attacking Hezbollah
Iran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks but ties it to US lifting sanctions and telling Israel to stop attacking Lebanon.
FDA Nominee Heidi Overton Dances Around Mifepristone at Senate Hearing
FDA nominee Overton dodges senators' questions on abortion drug mifepristone, raising fears she'll cave to anti-abortion pressure.
When Trump’s Narrative Meets Voters’ Realities
A president sells stories while voters face war, tariffs, and rising prices — a tale of narrative versus reality.
Democrat Voters Oppose Mixed-Sex Sports — and Their Party Isn’t Listening
A registered Democrat claims her party betrays its voters by failing to protect women's sports from male athletes.
Voter Registration Backlog: DPS Error Caught Tens of Thousands of Applications
Texas voter registration backlog explained: tens of thousands of applications await clearance before November's midterm elections.
Polling shows voters can’t name their own candidates or explain how voting works — and some experts worry confusion could keep people home on Election Day
Americans are worried about federal interference, delayed ballots, and polling-place enforcement before midterms. Will distrust keep them home?
Donalds Rips Opponent’s ‘Complete 180’ as Dem’s Own 2016 Words Come Back to Haunt Him in Tightening Gov Race
Rep Byron Donalds accuses Dem challenger David Jolly of flipping positions on abortion, immigration, and offshore drilling.
Trump and Xi meet in Singapore as tariffs, trade and Taiwan tensions weigh on the summit
A tale of two titans: Trump and Xi meet in Washington to preserve the fragile truce that ended the trade war.
Trump Skipped Congressional War Authorization — and Polls Are Already Moving Against Him
Polls show only 33% of Americans back the war on Iran, with 59% opposed, while Trump's approval sits at 32.6%.
Sea Bass and Silicon Valley’s Elite Mark Trump’s State Dinner for Xi Jinping
A state feast of sea bass and tech magnates, wherein two potentates toast a union of commerce and empire.