LIZ PEEK: Steve Hilton could pull off a California stunner if voters take the leap
California's June 2 primary could make history as Republican Steve Hilton, endorsed by President Trump, leads a crowded field of Democratic rivals.
From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary clashes set stage for fierce midterm fight
Tuesday's primaries in Nebraska, West Virginia and New Jersey set the stage for 2026 midterm battles over control of Congress and key state offices.
AOC-backed $30 minimum wage plan could backfire in unexpected ways, experts warn
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's push for a $30 minimum wage draws opposition from economists who warn it could cost jobs and increase prices.
MORNING GLORY: Will Xi free Lai?
As the Xi-Trump summit approaches, the case is made for releasing Jimmy Lai and other political prisoners as a marker of mercy in history's eyes.
Trump’s tax cuts hand Republicans a killer argument for the midterms
Republicans could mobilize 36.8 million small business owners as a key constituency to win the 2026 midterms by championing tax relief and deregulation.
Trump to confront Xi at high-stakes summit over China backing for Iran, Russia
Trump is expected to press Xi on China's economic and material support for Iran at their upcoming summit, senior administration officials say.
How Marco Rubio is riding laughter and memes to social media dominance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has become an internet sensation with viral memes and a press briefing that fuels 2028 presidential talk.
Michigan Democrats propose package seeking to legalize assisted suicide
Michigan House Democrats introduced bills to create a new Death with Dignity Act and legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill adults.
Minnesota Senate votes to ban ICE from wearing masks, allow residents to sue for constitutional violations
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to bar federal agents from shielding their faces and to allow people to sue over alleged constitutional rights violations.
Liberal arts college drops prof’s name from campus hall after grave dig controversy
Swarthmore College drops professor's name from building after revelations he excavated a Native American burial site and promoted racial hierarchies.