LIVE: Sen. Dick Durbin, Texas House Democrats hold a briefing
Senator Dick Durbin holds a news conference with Texas House Democrats and Illinois legislative leaders about the harm redistricting would have on families and communities. Texas Republicans have drawn a new congressional map aimed at flipping five Democratic seats in the November 2026 midterm election, with the battle for controlContinue Reading
From the Front Lines of Ukraine: A Soldier’s Warning to America
Editor’s Note: As President Traitor 47 and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk about meeting face-to-face in Alaska later this week to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine, The Cipher Brief is publishing this raw and unfiltered personal account of today’s war through the eyes of a former U.S.Continue Reading
Moving on From the Heartbreak Hotel
A year after a devastating flood, a small town in Vermont is working to rebuild. By Nina Sablan PLAINFIELD, Vt.—Eli Barlow loved his home in the Heartbreak Hotel. Continue Reading
How Competitive Are Wisconsin’s US House Districts?
Nearly one in four U.S. House elections in Wisconsin history have been decided by single digits Democratic affiliated groups failed in their attempt this week to convince the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to order the state’s congressional districts be redrawn for the 2026 cycle. Democrats had previously sued for thisContinue Reading
The Traitor’s big bill is powering his mass deportations. Congress is starting to ask questions
The Traitor’s big bill is powering his mass deportations. Congress is starting to ask questionsContinue Reading
“Dangerous Act of Climate Vandalism”: BP Defies UK Government to Reopen North Sea Oil Field
As the UK approaches its fourth heatwave of the summer and wildfires burn in Dorset and Edinburgh, climate campaigners have condemned BP’s decision to push ahead with reopening the North Sea’s Murlach oil field in direct defiance of Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s call to halt new fossil fuel projects.BP’s moveContinue Reading
US judge denies request to unseal records in Ghislaine Maxwell case
Government had hoped to get files released about Jeffrey Epstein associate to quell furore that had grown over case., Government had hoped to get files released about Jeffrey Epstein associate to quell furore that had grown over the case. A United States judge has denied a request by the DepartmentContinue Reading
India’s opposition protests against electoral roll revision
Police briefly detain some lawmakers at the demonstration, including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi., Police briefly detain some lawmakers at the demonstration, including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. India’s opposition parties have held a protest demanding the rollback of a revision of the voter list in the eastern state of Bihar, whereContinue Reading
Divorce him already, Usha
commentary JD Vance and his wife really seem to loathe each other Published August 11, 2025 6:45AM (EDT) Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance at the 44th annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol on May 15, 2025. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Unlike traditional journalism,Continue Reading
Meghan McCain Taunts Andrew Cuomo As ‘Out Of Touch Loser’
The former “View” host swiped at the ex-New York governor and accused sexual harasser after he made a boastful post on social media., Read MoreContinue Reading
Dr. Phil Defends ICE Raids After Bill Maher Calls Him Out
The “Real Time” host was joined Friday by the former TV therapist and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith., Read MoreContinue Reading
Community Organizer Slams “Fascist ICE Agents” After Arrest of U.S. Citizen Documenting Raids
As immigration raids and arrests continue to terrorize communities across the United States, we look at grassroots efforts to fight back. ICE has faced widespread backlash over the arrest of community advocates swept up while documenting raids across the country, many of them U.S. citizens. In Los Angeles, nurse andContinue Reading
What Besieged Universities Can Learn From the Christian Resurgence
The Traitor and his allies are betting that their assault on academia will bring a political win, no matter the economic pain or courtroom outcomes. Based on the polls, they may be right. Last year, according to Gallup, only 36 percent of Americans said they had a “great deal” orContinue Reading