Early Addition: A NJ cop disguised as a shrub had a field day catching distracted drivers

Because police in Dunellen issued 74 citations in one day, here are your early links: A hot coffee year-rounder, drones that spot sharks, Q train…

Afghanistan’s Return Crisis: Why Sending People Back Is Not a Durable Solution

The shift in policies from protection to return assumes that return represents a durable solution.

Lee Pushes AI Investment in Silicon Valley and Turns to South American Minerals

The South Korean president secured semiconductor pledges in San Francisco before turning to trade and mineral agreements in Brazil and Chile. 

“Zero Accountability”: Ecuadorian Prosecutor Assassinated While Investigating U.S. Boat Strikes

U.S. boat strikes across the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have killed at least 221 people since September, while the Trump administration has provided no evidence…

Taxes and Millionaires: A State Constitution and a Popular Petition

Constitutionality aside, the best thing about the new tax may be its name. “Millionaires’ tax” is great branding. “Millionaires” don’t need the money.  They probably…

Police searching for Bronx man suspected of sexually abusing several children

A stock photo of an NYPD cruiser NYPD says the man met at least three of his victims at homeless shelters. [ more › ]

July 30, 2026

Nataliya Gumenyek; Nabiha Syed; Gioconda Belli; Marita Golden; Gwen McKinney

No Black Women on the Trump NEA’s America250 List? They Made Their Own

Marita Golden and Gwen McKinney discuss the Power Read 25.

“Assault, Misogyny, Verbal Threats”: Mother Jones Exposé on Allegations Against GOP Rep. Max Miller

Democrats are calling for an ethics investigation into Republican Congressmember Max Miller of Ohio, who is facing allegations of domestic abuse as he runs for…

Ukraine hammering ‘Russian Amazon’ retailer Wildberries

People at Ceuta border fence as migrants try to reach Spanish territory

Rep. Ro Khanna on Blanche Nomination, Epstein Accountability and His Detention by Israeli Settlers

President Trump said Thursday he may temporarily withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general after two Republican senators, John Cornyn of Texas and…

Todd Blanche Should Be Rejected. Here’s Why.

WATCH: Why veteran groups are divided on a landmark benefit bill in Congress

Trump ABANDONS AG Nominee Blanche at CRITICAL Moment as Confirmation Vote CANCELLED!!!

WATCH: How a new mega bill could increase benefits for veterans and their families

Watch MAGA Stooge Get BOOED OFF STAGE

Ken Paxton unveils economic plan centered on tax breaks in U.S. Senate race

The Republican attorney general is starting a tour next week to promote the plan, which would create new housing and healthcare tax write-offs.

Orange County cities are finalizing the November ballot. Here are some of the key items

Local governments have until Aug. 7 to call a local measure election to be included in the November General Election.

5 months, 3 weeks jail for senior police officer who molested colleague at force HQ

A senior police superintendent has received a prison sentence of five months and three weeks after being found guilty of indecently assaulting a female subordinate…