James Madison, Federalist No. 47:

Tyranny is "legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands."

‘Dark Money’ Floods Virginia Redistricting Fight, With Millions Linked to Peter Thiel The results of Tuesday's referendum could reshape the midterms this November.

Eric Holder, former US AG: "The question I have for people who are critical of what we're doing, is: what were we supposed to do? Nothing? Just allow them to try to stack the deck, to try to steal seats? All we're trying to do is meet them and try to make the system as fair as it possibly can be.”

In red states, anti-immigrant bills are failing as businesses push back Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. In Tennessee, a bill championed by White House adviser Stephen Miller would allow public ...

In Tennessee a bill would let public schools deny enrollment to undocumented children. In Utah, undocumented immigrants would have been denied public assistance for vaccines or food for pregnant mothers.

But businesses & Christian groups helped block those proposals.

Donald Trump ‘sidelined’ by military brass during secret Iran rescue, report reveals | The Jerusalem Post Military aides kept Trump out of the Situation Room during the high-stakes Iran rescue mission of a US airman, fearing his temper would derail the mission.

The Wall Street Journal reports that military advisers intentionally excluded Donald Trump from the command room during the recent high-stakes operation to extract a downed U.S. airman in Iran, because they feared his erratic behavior could jeopardize the mission.

The FBI Director, the DC US Attorney, and the Secretary of Defense walk into a bar.

Apparently like every day.

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled Eight attorneys general and DirecTV contend the merger would to higher prices for consumers, stifle local journalism and run afoul of anti-monopoly laws.

USDC Chief Judge Troy Nunley found that eight attorneys general and DirecTV were likely to prevail in their legal bid to stop the merger. They contend the merger will lead to higher prices for consumers, stifle local journalism and runs afoul of federal laws designed to protect against monopolies.

From the Bishop of Palm Beach — the Florida diocese that includes Mar-a-Lago.

Every @comcast / @Xfinity subscriber should get a discount for not being to access several Scripps channels, including ABC, during this avoidable blackout. We should not have to pay for their refusal to make a deal with Scripps—and network news stations should NEVER be shut down.

ICE releases delayed detainee death reports as 2026 total rises to 17 The reports, covering four January deaths, were posted after the agency missed a 90-day deadline required by Congress.

ICE is killing people in multiple ways. They murder some directly, destroy others' health with horrific and filthy living conditions, and drive others to suicide. While Republicans in Congress just look the other way. This will go down as one of the most shameful periods in American history.

This is why diplomatic deals are traditionally written down. But the Trump administration is too lazy, incompetent, and amateurish for that. Hence, the constant confusion over terms.

MAGA Is Increasingly Convinced the Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged Conspiracy theories about the Butler, Pennsylvania, shooting have ramped up in recent weeks as once steadfast Trump supporters turn on the president.

Some of the president’s biggest supporters are now claiming, without evidence, that Trump staged the assassination attempt on his life in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2024 and is covering it up.

The FBI Director Is MIA Kash Patel has alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.

The Atlantic has posted a bombshell story. They report that FBI Director Kash Patel is drinking so heavily that meetings need to be rescheduled and his security detail has trouble waking him up. At one point, they had to request SWAT team equipment because he wouldn't answer the door.

‘MBS FRUSTRATED...’: Saudi Prince BREAKS RANKS With Trump Over Iran War ‘Blunders’? | HUGE REVEAL YouTube video by Times Of India

The Saudis waited and watched because they wanted the Guardian Council and Supreme Leader weakened or out. Now they just want to contain the damage. They know Trump has blown any chance he had of winning his inept war with Iran and can no longer be trusted.

Cherry Creek Public Schools just told employees their health insurance premiums are going up and it's a financial gut punch. Coverage for spouses and family members is exploding. How are employees expected to afford this? How are families supposed to handle such a sudden, massive increase?

NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon The White House has announced that NASA will work with the Departments of Defense and Energy to put nuclear reactors in orbit and on the surface of the moon.

The Trump administration wants to put nuclear reactors in orbit and on the lunar surface by 2030. These incompetent idiots will literally blow up the moon and end life on earth if we don't stop them.

Pope James David Vance the First The vice president has decided he’s a more accomplished theologian than Leo XIV.

"The entire body of just-war thinking regards war as evil and every human life lost, ally or enemy, as a tragedy. Its precepts are not excuses; they are meant to be questions that leaders should ask themselves before risking their mortal souls by going to war."

WHEN THAT MAN IS DEAD AND GONE - PAULA WEST YouTube video by Paula West

In 1941, Irving Berlin wrote an anti-Hitler protest song expressing hope for the dictator’s downfall. Eighty-five years later it's more relevant than ever.

Live updates: Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'; Trump says U.S. blockade 'will remain in full force' until peace deal Follow live coverage from NBC News of Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices and stocks, Trump peace talks and the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open, but Trump says he won't lift the blockade until a deal is reached. There has never been a worse negotiator than Donald Trump. Even when he wins, everyone else loses.

Mike Johnson told reporters today Pope Leo XIV doesn't understand “something called the 'just war doctrine.'”

Pope Leo is an Augustinian friar who spent 12 years leading Augustine’s religious order. Augustine invented the doctrine.

They actually think they can delegitimize the Pope. Keep digging.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is leaving the Department of Homeland Security DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the move Thursday evening and wished Lyons well.

I hope this was Mullin's idea. It's hard to imagine they could find anyone worse to head up ICE, but we'll see.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.

A New York jury has ruled that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster unit operated as an illegal monopoly.

The states in the civil case accused Live Nation of stifling competition, limiting consumer choice and driving up ticket prices for concert-goers.

One of the most prominent investors in the Trump family's crypto company is now criticizing it Justin Sun, who said he has pledged $75 million to World Liberty Financial, accused the company of building a "trap door." World Liberty has denied any wrongdoing.

Justin Sun, among the largest investors in the Trump family’s primary crypto company, claims the company is misleading investors. It’s the most prominent instance yet of a crypto insider aligned w/President Trump calling out his family’s crypto dealings, which benefit from the president’s authority.

honestly i am constantly thinking things like "where are the fathers" these days

Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has opposed raising taxes, favored a “pied-à-terre” luxury tax because it largely targets the ultrawealthy who primarily live outside New York City.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has decided to push for a so-called pied-à-terre tax aimed at the ultrawealthy who primarily live outside New York City. She's set to propose a yearly tax surcharge on second homes in the city that are worth $5 million or more. nyti.ms/4ensGja

This is a bs “apology” from Fox. They claim it was “inadvertent” - a lie. They aired old footage because they didn’t want to show Trump wearing his campaign hat during the ceremony. Then in this statement they STILL don’t show the correct footage of Trump. bsky.app/profile/aaro...

gulvinder on X: "🚨MELONI SMACKS TRUMP AGAIN🚨 🇮🇹 Meloni: "Trump's words toward the Holy Father are unacceptable. 🇺🇸 Trump: "She is the one who is unacceptable, She doesn’t care if Iran gets nuclear weapons and blows up Italy in two minutes." 🇮🇹 Meloni: "As far as I know, nine nations hold https://t.co/kroFYftGEz" / X 🚨MELONI SMACKS TRUMP AGAIN🚨 🇮🇹 Meloni

Giorgia Meloni, Italy PM, smacks down Trump again.

"As far as I know, nine nations hold nuclear weapons, yet only one has ever used them. That nation is the United States. Mr. Trump needs to de-escalate. Nobody throws around nuclear threats like Washington does, and he should mind his words."