Local elections 2026 May 4, 2026 Ben Jennings on Reform UK and this week’s local elections – cartoon Continue reading... Ben Jennings on Reform UK and this week’s local elections – cartoon Continue reading... See more
Politics and Government Jul 18, 2026 Who Really Has the 2026 Midterms Cash Edge? The fund-raising race is tighter than it seems. Who Really Has the 2026 Midterms Cash Edge? The fund-raising race is tighter than it seems. Share
South Carolina Jul 18, 2026 Trump Endorses Graham for Senate, Scrambling South Carolina Primary Senator Darline Graham had been seen as a caretaker for her brother’s seat after his sudden death. Now she has the president’s nod in what was shaping up to... Trump Endorses Graham for Senate, Scrambling South Carolina Primary Senator Darline Graham had been seen as a caretaker for her brother’s seat after his sudden death. Now she has the president’s nod in what was shaping up to... Share
High Net Worth Individuals Jul 18, 2026 Billionaires Prepare $87 Million Ad Campaign to Block California Wealth Tax A coalition backed by the Google co-founder Sergey Brin and wealthy tech investors is trying to neutralize a proposed one-time tax on the state’s richest res... Billionaires Prepare $87 Million Ad Campaign to Block California Wealth Tax A coalition backed by the Google co-founder Sergey Brin and wealthy tech investors is trying to neutralize a proposed one-time tax on the state’s richest res... Share
Hit-and-Run Drivers Jul 18, 2026 Paul Pelosi Charged With Hit-and-Run in Napa Valley Crash Mr. Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, crashed into a parked Tesla near his home among the vineyards this month. Paul Pelosi Charged With Hit-and-Run in Napa Valley Crash Mr. Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, crashed into a parked Tesla near his home among the vineyards this month. Share
American Israel Public Affairs Committee Jul 18, 2026 AIPAC Closes Donor Portal to Democrats Who Voted to End Aid to Israel The pro-Israel lobbying group appeared to be punishing Democrats it had endorsed for re-election after they voted in favor of an amendment that would have cu... AIPAC Closes Donor Portal to Democrats Who Voted to End Aid to Israel The pro-Israel lobbying group appeared to be punishing Democrats it had endorsed for re-election after they voted in favor of an amendment that would have cu... Share
Drownings Jul 18, 2026 Mourning One Tragedy at Sea, a Family Is Devastated by Another The Boisas went out on the San Francisco Bay to spread the ashes of one of their own. Then a wave toppled their boat. Mourning One Tragedy at Sea, a Family Is Devastated by Another The Boisas went out on the San Francisco Bay to spread the ashes of one of their own. Then a wave toppled their boat. Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Jul 18, 2026 Without Platner, Maine Democrats Scramble to Keep Grassroots Energy Alive Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to carry his populist message in the race again... Without Platner, Maine Democrats Scramble to Keep Grassroots Energy Alive Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to carry his populist message in the race again... Share
Boosie Badazz Jul 18, 2026 Boosie Lobbied for a Trump Pardon. It Never Came. He Wants a Refund. The Southern rapper paid $600,000 to two right-wing operatives. Now, they’re in a dispute over a contract the rapper believes entitles him to at least half h... Boosie Lobbied for a Trump Pardon. It Never Came. He Wants a Refund. The Southern rapper paid $600,000 to two right-wing operatives. Now, they’re in a dispute over a contract the rapper believes entitles him to at least half h... Share
Illegal Immigration Jul 18, 2026 ICE Agent Defended Shooting of Immigrant in Maine, Ex-Wife Says The agent, whose identity has not been confirmed by officials, has a history of abusive and frightening behavior, according to a former wife and others who k... ICE Agent Defended Shooting of Immigrant in Maine, Ex-Wife Says The agent, whose identity has not been confirmed by officials, has a history of abusive and frightening behavior, according to a former wife and others who k... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 18, 2026 The Evolution of Presidential Travel: Horse Carriages to Air Force One From horse-drawn presidential coaches to Air Force One, presidents have used various modes of transportation to project an image of America for nearly 250 ye... The Evolution of Presidential Travel: Horse Carriages to Air Force One From horse-drawn presidential coaches to Air Force One, presidents have used various modes of transportation to project an image of America for nearly 250 ye... Share
Toronto (Ontario) Jul 18, 2026 Toronto Police Search For Active Shooter After 2 Killed at Street Festival The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening. Toronto Police Search For Active Shooter After 2 Killed at Street Festival The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jul 18, 2026 How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting... How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting... Share
