Democrats, bullish on midterms, worry they’ll trip over their own feet

Democrats are feeling bullish about their chances of winning the House and Senate majorities as they head into August, despite conflicts within the party over its direction. President Trump’s dismal…

Harris cites JFK, Obama among 'most effective' presidents, omitting Biden

Former Vice President Kamala Harris listed at the National Urban League Conference who she thought were the “most effective presidents in American history,” and left out former President Joe Biden…

The Iran War has reopened the world’s most dangerous shipping lane

That is not a regional security problem. It is a weapons proliferation and maritime terror problem with a direct line to Tehran. 

Joe Biden confessed to everything on tape

Biden’s deception and culpability were established in both the Zwonitzer and Hur interviews.

Kevin Warsh’s mission: reviving the era of monetary restraint

The big question is whether Warsh will want to follow through on his commitment.

Elon Musk is right: Secure borders, safe cities and sensible spending aren't 'fringe'

We live in highly polarized, siloed and dangerous times. Discussion, debate and civility are all but gone. If we do not run to common sense and the pragmatic as a country and civilization, all will…

The Democrats have one last chance to halt the erosion of US democracy – and it’s less than 100 days away | Timothy Garton Ash

American democrats need a Hungarian-style landslide to overwhelm Trump’s attempts to rig November’s midterm elections In these days of extreme weather events, it seems odd to say that the US…

In the battle of Elon Musk v the press, we can’t let truth be the loser | Jane Martinson

Source: YouTube Summary The trillionaire Tesla owner has called the editor of the Economist a ‘traitor to the west’ after a clash-filled interview. How should the media respond?Elon Musk’s long…

If you think kids will respect a robot teacher, you have never met a kid | Dave Schilling

A New York school district has paused plans to bring an android into the classroom. Is this our educational future? What’s more harrowing than sending your child to school? Maybe…

Biohacker Bryan Johnson is keeping his girlfriend’s menstrual blood in his freezer | Arwa Mahdawi

The longevity influencer and his girlfriend, Kate Tolo, say they’re studying women’s health – a worthy goal, but perhaps some skepticism is in order The tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has…