Media

New York Times calls GOP accusations that Democrats are communists “baseless”

The New York Times dismissed Republican claims that the Democratic Party is communist as “far‑fetched” and “baseless,” reigniting a partisan fight over political labels as the 2024 midterms near.

America

Anthropic chief urges pause in AI progress, prompting pushback from US tech and policy leaders

Democrats

Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon faces criticism over unpaid taxes and student loans

Democrats

AOC and Rashida Tlaib spend donor money at controversial Palestinian restaurant amid broader Democratic fine‑dining spending

Democrats

James Talarico’s Texas Senate filing shows joint account drawdown and new LLC amid book deal

Energy

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin announces plan to scrap power‑plant greenhouse‑gas rules under Trump

Campus

American University to host controversial speaker on 9/11 anniversary panel

Campus

Harvard law school report on white phosphorus use draws criticism for factual errors and source concerns

Democrats

Democrat Abdul El Sayed calls for mass jail releases and end to cash bail in Michigan Senate race

Trump Administration

Education Department opens civil rights investigations into California school district and New York drama school over alleged antisemitic bullying

Media

Mehdi Hasan says lack of blue‑chip advertisers forces Zeteo to spend tens of thousands on defamation insurance

Democrats

Arkansas Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner linked to bail fund founded by activist convicted of police car firebombings

Democrats

William Lawrence’s radical rhetoric sparks firestorm in Michigan’s 7th congressional race

Democrats

Abdul El‑Sayed faces scrutiny over ties to controversial mosque imam in Michigan Senate race

Education

U.S. health department says Duke medical school discriminated against white and Asian applicants

Democrats

Wes Moore hints at 2028 presidential bid as Maryland reelection looms

Democrats

Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico forms LLC with tax adviser known for helping wealthy reduce liabilities

Democrats

Independent Montana Senate candidate Seth Bodnar defends China‑linked study abroad program despite congressional warnings

Campus

Ucla law school hosts 9/11 symposium featuring speakers who call for attacks on israel and praise a health‑care ceo murder

Democrats

Socialist Congressional Candidate Melat Kiros Praises Denver Students Who Skipped School for Anti‑ice Rally

America

Seattle ends race based priority in community garden program after legal challenge

Democrats

Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El‑Sayed appears at ISNA convention amid extremist video montage

Israel

British Labour government imposes new Israel sanctions as high net worth investors exit UK

Democrats

Imam urges Michigan Muslims to back Abdul El‑Sayed, denounces homosexuality and Jewish scholars

National Security

US inspector general says UNRWA probe fell short, prompting donor doubts

Culture

Pretty in Pink’s class story echoes today’s inequality debate

Culture

Colson Whitehead’s “Cool Machine” ends Harlem Trilogy with a gritty 1980s New York crime saga

Culture

Florence Hazrat’s new book on punctuation sparks debate over literacy standards in the United States and Canada

Culture

Theodore Roosevelt presidential library opens in North Dakota with $450 million private investment

Democrats

Pod Save America hosts stumble over definition of blood libel during J D Vance interview

America

multnomah county drops race and LGBTQ criteria from homeless housing scoring system

Campus

Columbia University Hosts Controversial Protest Leader at Free Speech Symposium on Eve of 9/11

Media

New York Times faces criticism for sealing Sulzberger family papers while urging Supreme Court transparency

Education

Success Academy sues New York education commissioner over blocked AP score release

Democrats

MomsRising town hall with swing district Democrats canceled after criticism

Democrats

Angie Nixon benefits from Florida homestead exemption she opposed while running for U.S. Senate