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The numbers on US political violence

President Donald Trump has now faced so many assassination attempts that some people suspect they aren’t real.  The truth is less salacious, more alarming…and more…

Life After ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

“For more than two decades, people have been meeting the early 20s version of me,” writes “The Devil Wears Prada” author Lauren Weisberger. “Meanwhile, I…

Deadlock over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts

Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the…

Michel Hurst’s Impassioned Vision of Mexico

Hurst captured the country’s culture—from public rituals of the cult of Santa Muerte to scenes from everyday life—with no small amount of homoeroticism.

GOP tensions over DHS funding intensify between Senate, House Republicans

Tensions between Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are escalating after Saturday’s shooting at the Washington Hilton put new focus…

Hasan Piker, the WHCA shooter, ‘social murder’ and the real McCoy 

There is much to dislike about the attempted mass murder at this year’s annual White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner. Aside from the whole terrorism…

Florida lawmakers eye redistricting push: What to know about DeSantis’s House map

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) unveiled a new congressional map on Monday that looks to nab Republicans four extra seats in the House — just one day before state…

Democrats see bright spot in economy ahead of midterms

Voters are starting to trust Democrats more on the economy, offering a potential opening for the party to regain ground on kitchen-table issues ahead of…

Johnson hits mounting roadblocks in race to reopen DHS

The weekend shooting at a press gala attended by President Trump is creating new headaches for House GOP leaders as they scramble to reopen the…

Harris alum launches bipartisan group to advance Mexican-American relations

A collection of former ambassadors and CEOs is launching a new group, the American Mexican Leadership Council (AMLC), focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the…