Russia warns NATO of certain war if West puts troops into Ukraine – POLITICO
“In this case, we need to talk not about the likelihood, but about the inevitability [of a conflict]. That’s how we evaluate it,” said Dmitry Peskov,…
What Nikki Haley is revealing about Trump and Republicans
Celebrating his victory in the South Carolina primary Saturday, Donald Trump declared, “I have never seen the Republican Party so unified as it is right…
Joe Biden Is Not a Human Rights Guy. Don’t Be So Surprised.
This might sound harsh to Biden stans. The president, after all, is an empathetic figure. He has experienced personal tragedies, and he certainly talks the…
Immigration a top issue for voters ahead of Super Tuesday, polls find
Many Americans view illegal immigration as a “very serious” problem, and a majority support building a border wall, new polling has found a week before…
She ran a dark-money group. Now Senate candidate Tammy Murphy wants to reform them.
“The amount of money in politics is really disgusting. I will be the first to say that. We need to overturn Citizens United. I can’t…
Column: Trump’s tariff plan would amount to a huge tax hike
WASHINGTON — If Donald Trump becomes president again, one of his first moves will take money out of your pocket just as a tax hike would.…
Can anyone stop Britain’s Tories going full Trump? – POLITICO
Who’s left? With an election looming, none of the One Nation members’ preferred candidates have indicated they would stand in a future leadership contest, and…
San Francisco will start prosecuting drug dealers for murder
SAN FRANCISCO — County by county in California, as fentanyl overdoses escalate, local prosecutors are turning to a novel legal strategy to stem the spiraling death…
DC court backs Jeff Clark’s bid to block subpoena from bar investigators
Officials with the D.C. Bar’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel — which enforces professional ethics for attorneys who practice in the nation’s capital — subpoenaed Clark…
Opinion: After Dobbs, Republicans promised to redefine ‘pro-life.’ How’s that working out?
It’s not yet spring, but think ahead to June. Kids will be out of school, and we’ll mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s…
Authorities investigate suspicious substance sent to Donald Trump Jr.’s Florida home
The initial test results on the substance were inconclusive, the person said, though authorities don’t believe the powder is deadly. The person added that Trump…
State senators respond to fentanyl, retail theft with legislation
SACRAMENTO — A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the California senate on Monday announced a package of legislation to address the growing fentanyl crisis and untamed…
Macron doesn’t rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine – POLITICO
"It is a recognition of the challenge Ukraine faces, and that there is a bit more give, it's a credit to the French. They've had…
Why California schools shouldn’t be limited to phonics
A child’s individual differences, skills and experience matter a lot in the learning process, and learning to read is no exception. That’s why new legislation…
Less talk, more shells. Ukraine tells EU leaders to get serious about ammo. – POLITICO
In addition, half of the West’s commitments on military gear don’t arrive in time, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov complained this weekend. In Paris, the…
Republicans to launch new long-shot effort to recall Newsom
SACRAMENTO — A group of Republicans involved in the failed 2021 recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that they plan another attempt to remove him…
Pentagon review finds DOD staff had no ‘ill intent’ in failing to disclose Austin’s condition
Austin’s chief of staff, Kelly Magsamen, ordered the review into the Pentagon’s conduct after Congress and the public were notified that Austin had medical issues.…
Biden, Trump plan to make dueling trips to U.S.-Mexico border
WASHINGTON — President Biden and former President Trump will make dueling trips to the Mexican border in Texas on Thursday after congressional talks on a deal…
Israel strikes eastern Lebanon for first time since Gaza war began – POLITICO
Since the war in Gaza started in October, in the wake of Hamas' violent attack against Israel, Western countries including France have warned against escalation…
Trump appeals $454-million judgment in New York fraud case
NEW YORK — Donald Trump has appealed his $454-million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that Trump lied about his wealth as he…