In a dramatic escalation of Europe’s posture in the war in Ukraine, newly inaugurated German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared that Germany—and its key Western allies—are lifting all range restrictions on the weapons they supply to Kyiv. The move, unprecedented in its scope and implications, signals a decisive shift in how far the West is …

At Cannes, where glamor and introspection often walk the red carpet hand in hand, Paul Mescal brought something more enduring than just charisma—he brought a statement. As the Irish actor promoted his latest film, History of Sound, he offered a reflection on what it means to be a man on screen in 2025. And in …

A fiery exchange erupted in the White House press briefing room Thursday when NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor pressed Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt over a video shown by President Donald Trump during his Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. At the center of the controversy: a video Trump claimed depicted more than 1,000 burial …

In a stunning escalation of its confrontation with elite academia, the Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s certification to enroll foreign students, accusing the school of fostering antisemitism, failing to ensure campus safety, and obstructing federal oversight efforts. The decision, carried out by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), cuts off one of the …

Target’s first-quarter earnings reveal a corporate giant caught in the crossfire of America’s ongoing cultural and economic battles. With sales dropping 2.8% year-over-year to $23.85 billion—falling short of Wall Street’s $24.23 billion expectation—the retail behemoth is now bracing for a full-year sales decline, marking a sharp reversal from earlier, more optimistic projections. The numbers tell …

In a landmark decision that underscores the constitutional limits of legislative censorship, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Maine State Representative Laurel Libby, temporarily restoring her right to vote and speak on the House floor after she was punished for sharing a controversial social media post. The ruling halts the enforcement of …

In a major escalation of tensions between the federal government and one of America’s largest cities, the Trump administration has launched an investigation into the City of Chicago after Mayor Brandon Johnson publicly celebrated hiring practices based on race. The move, announced Monday by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, will probe whether the city has …

Whoopi Goldberg lit a rhetorical match on Tuesday’s episode of The View, echoing the tone of Hillary Clinton’s infamous “What difference, at this point, does it make?” moment—this time in defense of former President Joe Biden, whose cognitive fitness has again come under a searing national spotlight. The outburst came as the panel discussed Original …

In a sobering and politically charged moment from the Oval Office on Monday, President Donald Trump addressed former President Joe Biden’s recent stage four prostate cancer diagnosis—offering condolences while raising sharp questions about how the aggressive illness went undetected for so long. Calling the diagnosis “very sad,” Trump pivoted quickly from sympathy to skepticism, suggesting …

For the first time in Florida’s political history, Miami-Dade County—once a Democratic fortress—has more registered Republicans than Democrats. As of Monday morning, the numbers are clear: 464,370 registered Republicans versus 440,790 registered Democrats. The symbolic and strategic significance of this flip cannot be overstated. Miami-Dade, Florida’s most populous county, has long been seen as a …