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Platner Nightmare Might Cost Democrats the Senate

The Graham Platner controversy is complicating Democrats' Senate strategy as scandals and criticism reshape Maine's key Senate race.

AI Is the Most Dangerous Arms Race in History

The age of artificial intelligence requires the kind of strategic doctrine and arms control that stabilized the Cold War, writes Niall Ferguson. Right now, we have neither.

The Treatment of Henry Nowak's Killer Was All About Race

Police must now be allies to one member of the public, because of the colour of his skin, whatever the facts or realities in front of them.

Josh Turek Wins Democratic Primary in Iowa Senate Race

Iran Embraces a Forever War

Tehran's new strategic calculus.

To Live and Die on Camera in Karen Bass's LA

Inside the 2026 LA mayoral race: homelessness crisis, Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and city struggles.

You Helped Create the CA Governor's Race You Hate

California Dems Bored Their Own Voters Into Submission

California voters can register to vote as No Party Preference. But in the 2026 race for governor, Democrats seem to have registered as No Candidate Preference. Outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom di...

Republicans, Stop Fighting. Senate Is Up for Grabs

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins the GOP Senate runoff after President Trump's endorsement, setting up a contested race against James Talarico.

A Reality Check on Spencer Pratt's LA Mayoral Run

In its initial phases, the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral contest was as low key (bordering on boring) as the parallel California gubernatorial race. Mayor Karen Bass has had persistently low job approval numbers, dating back to her shaky handling of the Palisades fire early last year. But several potential big-dog rivals (including her wealthy 2022 opponent, mall developer Rick Caruso) gave the race a pass. So it seemed, L.A. would give the incumbent a second term, as it's done many time in the past.

Republicans, Stop Fighting. Senate Is Up for Grabs

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins the GOP Senate runoff after President Trump's endorsement, setting up a contested race against James Talarico.

A Becerra-Steyer Race in November? It's Possible

The Latest Blowout Defeat for Establishment GOP

The race was largely viewed as a referendum on establishment Republicans' reluctance to deliver wins like the Save America Act.

How Spencer Pratt Became LA's Adult in the Room

How did Spencer Pratt, reality TV star and 'healing' crystal salesman, become the 'adult in the room' in the LA mayor's race?

Platner Taking the Edge in Maine Senate Race?

Younger Voters Don't Know Real Victory on World Stage

Donald Trump is the undisputed king of the Republican Party. Earlier this month, Trump exacted revenge on Indiana state senators who had opposed his call to redistrict the Hoosier State; his endorsees won a majority of races against incumbents. Then Trump successfully nuked Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) from political life, relegating the incumbent to a shocking third place in his statewide primary. And the next Tuesday, Trump-endorsed candidates across the nation won every primary race -- 37 victories and zero defeats. Overall, Trump's approval rating among members of his own party sits around...

Seven Ways To Avoid Losing Your Job to AI

Go into the office, embrace 'messy jobs,' and other dos and don'ts for the future workplace in the age of AI, advises Tyler Cowen.

CA Gov Race & the Fight for Democratic Party's Future

Dems Making Some Crazy Choices in Vital Races

Like the GOP in 2010 and 2012, the party makes some crazy choices in vital races.