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Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 76: "Dolly Parton: An American Hero"

In this episode we celebrated the life and work of Dolly Parton, debated the brouhaha between Josh Shapiro and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over measles, delivered takes on the Meta settlement and the mail-in voting litigation drama, and predicted whether "Reverse Megxit" will backfire.

The Sanity Interview: Saritha Komatireddy

In this interview we spoke with Saritha Komatireddy, who is running against Attorney General Letitia James. We chatted with the Harvard Law School graduate about crime in New York City, statewide voter concerns, tackling fraud, and how she imagines working with Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul.

Iran Not Only Targets Barron but Melania Trump, Plots To Assassinate Yair Netanyahu

Justice Jackson’s Invocation of a ‘Kafkaesque Nightmare’ Proves Too Extreme for Even Her Fellow Liberal Justices

Trump Signs Executive Order To Change Name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

As Putin Eyes a Divided NATO, Alliance Scrambles To Project Strength in Face of Russian Taunts

President’s Preference in South Carolina Senate Race Gives Democrats Hope of Putting Deep Red State in Play

Trump Beseeches Supreme Court for More Time To Revive Racketeering Case Against Hillary Clinton for ‘Unthinkable Plot’

JD Vance’s Dollar — and the Fed’s

A Modern Shakespearean Spin on Sisterhood

Dollywood Goes Silent To Mourn Its ‘Chief Dreamer’

In Major Victory for Trump, Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Primary for Full Term in the Senate

DOJ Says Kennedy Center May Be Demolished If Trump’s Name Not Added to the Building

As 11,000 Exemption Bids Pour In, City Delays Pied-à-Terre Deadline Again

CIA Director Makes Mysterious Trip to Moscow

Hasan Piker’s Mockery of Charlie Kirk Updates Orwell’s ‘Two Minutes Hate’ for the Podcast Era

The Rent Freeze Case Moves to Manhattan

Iran Places $10 Million Bounty on Barron Trump, Saying He Is Being ‘Fully Monitored’

USS Doris Miller

Vercel Security Checkpoint

Welcome Home, Harry: Prodigal Prince Is Hit With $13 Million Bill — Due in a Week — for Failed Case Against the Press

Oasis: The ‘Wonderwall’ of It All Before It Went Wrong

Court To Rule on Seattle Mayor Recall Petition as Residents Decry Public Safety Plan

Gold-Standard Election Forecasters Move Texas and Iowa Senate Races to ‘Toss Up’ Category

California Implements Regulation Forcing Drivers To Buy More Expensive Tires

‘Blood Shine’ Is a Horror Film With an Unusual Amount of Taste

Suing To Block Bonuses, Mamdani Triggers ‘All-Out War’ With Teachers

Trump To Appear on Ex-Fixer Michael Cohen’s Radio Show After Years of Recrimination

Rising Bond Yields From Trumpian Growth, Not Trumpian Inflation

A Female Movie Pioneer Who Showed Britain ‘The Way We Live’

Russian Bot Farms Blamed for Interference in Alberta’s Secession Debate

Russia’s Hybrid Warfare Presents the Global Security Challenge for Our Time

Mangione’s Defense Attorneys Open a Legal Pandora’s Box by Targeting New York State’s Trial

BBC Rejects ‘Moneybags Rothschilds’ as Antisemitic Slur: Ruling Denounced as ‘Beyond Comprehension’

Trump To Rally with Darline Graham Ahead of Special South Carolina Senate Primary

The Pillars Supporting America’s Left Are Collapsing

Mangione Expected To Plead Guilty in Federal Case: Reports | The New York Sun

The defendant in the killing of a UnitedHealthcare CEO has three options when he attends a late-scheduled conference in a Manhattan federal court.

Speculation Swirls Over Who Will Replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt | The New York Sun

Close aides, former TV anchors, and celebrities are being floated as potential replacements.

The Sanity Interview: Victor Hwang

In this interview we spoke about entrepreneurship with economic growth consultant Victor Hwang, the founder and CEO of Right to Start and Victor & Company. He told us about the start up ideas transforming America, the cultural factors contributing to creative dynamism, and how AI is changing what it means to start a business.

ACLU Tries To Force FCC To Hand Over Records Related to ABC Early License Renewal Process | The New York Sun

The ACLU says the ‘public must know the truth about the FCC’s reasons’ for starting the license renewal process early.

Taylor Swift the Latest Victim of Far Left’s Demands To ‘Tax the Rich’ | The New York Sun

The moves are fueled by jealousy and animosity toward our free-market system.

CNN Panel Erupts Over Republican Ad Campaign Using El-Sayed’s Full Muslim Name | The New York Sun

Liberal panelists argue that using the Michigan Democrat’s full name is a coded way of signaling to voters that he is Muslim.

Sailors Attempt To Jump Overboard as USS Lincoln Deployment Stretches Past Eight Months | The New York Sun

The Lincoln’s roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines have endured food and water shortages, disrupted mail service, and long workdays with little time off.

ICE Agents To Wear Gloves That Can Shock Subjects Into Compliance | The New York Sun

The devices are supposed to be able to bring an individual into compliance within seconds, but may increase the chance a subject experiences ‘sudden death.’

Brooklyn Family Wins Pied-à-Terre Relief After Speaking to The New York Sun | The New York Sun

The city reached out to the Baumrinds, who were featured in a Sun story, but even the Department of Finance agent could only solve half the problem.

A Working-Class Party Without Workers | The New York Sun

Why are leading Democrats welcoming socialists into their big tent?

Surprise Federal Court Hearing in Luigi Mangione Case Raises Plea Deal Speculation | The New York Sun

‘If the federal case resolves first, it is very difficult to predict what will happen to the New York state case,’ criminal defense attorney Elena Fast told the Sun.

Judge Rebukes Both Sides in Mangione Case Over Suggestions of Impropriety, Court Collusion | The New York Sun

Prosecutors had contended that Mangione fans would take liberties in an overflow room designated for attending the high-profile case while defense attorneys insinuated the DA was consulting with the court on who would receive media access.

Tell AOC and the Comrades To Stay Home — America Is Doing Very Well, Thank You Very Much | The New York Sun

AOC is trying to back out of a lot of issues and values for which she herself has stood.

Trump Signs Executive Order Overhauling Childhood Vaccine Schedule | The New York Sun

The White House says the changes to the timing and composition of vaccine cocktails will align with ‘gold-standard science.’

Exclusive: Sun Obtains Manhattan DA’s Secret Defense of Hush Money Convictions in Stormy Daniels Case | The New York Sun

The 47th president is appealing his 34 ‘guilty’ verdicts in both state and federal court.

Mamdani Brushes Off Pied-à-Terre Lawsuit as Homeowners Fume | The New York Sun

A gadfly former deputy mayor squares up to City Hall for his sixth lawsuit this year. This time, it’s personal.

To Understand Socialism’s Rise Across America, Consider Far Left’s Capture of Pittsburgh | The New York Sun

In deep-blue places, primaries are often where political power is really decided.

Fauci Contempt Referral Easier Said Than Done | The New York Sun

The decision on whether to charge Dr. Fauci criminally with contemptof Congress will rest with the U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro, or a grand jury if she decides to let one be the final arbiter.

El-Sayed, Stevens, Hold ‘Unity Rally’ as General Election Campaign Kicks Off in Michigan | The New York Sun

The moderate congresswoman pledged her support for the Senate nominee shortly after he was declared the winner of a bitterly fought primary.

Desperately Seeking the Lost East Village | The New York Sun

Daniel Root vividly juxtaposes photographs of downtown Manhattan taken four decades ago with images of the same locations today, vizualizing the past through the lens of the present.

The Right Way for Trump To Fix the Redlining ‘Shakedown’ of Banks | The New York Sun

Republican lawmakers say the law is pressuring banks to fund left-wing activist groups.

Primary Homeowners Enlist Their Children, Attorneys, Lawmakers To Escape Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Torment | The New York Sun

City Council has put an oversight hearing on the calendar after a disastrous rollout for Mamdani’s signature tax-the-rich program.

Panhandling DSA Candidate Signals Chaos Ahead When Mamdani’s Minions Reach Albany | The New York Sun

How crazy will it get?

Federal Court Upholds Florida’s Ban on Children Attending Drag Shows | The New York Sun

The majority calls the law a ‘straightforward’ regulation of ‘obscenity.’

Firing of Comey Sparked FBI Probe Into Whether Trump Was Acting as an Asset of Russia’s Putin | The New York Sun

‘Oxferd Comma,’ was an offshoot investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, was disbanded in 2019.

Now’s the Time for the GOP To Message Affordability | The New York Sun

Republican candidates fare better in polls when they support free-market capitalism versus big-government socialism.

Susan Collins To Vote Against Blanche for Attorney General, Saying He Has Overseen a Department That Is ‘Increasingly Political’ | The New York Sun

Collins raises concerns about the ‘anti-weaponization fund’ and the president’s immunity from IRS audits.

America Pressures Baghdad To Disarm Pro-Tehran Militias, but New Leader’s Persuasive Powers May Be Lacking | The New York Sun

Prime Minister Zaidi is ‘between the American hammer and the Iranian anvil,’ an Iraq-watcher tells the Sun.

Iran or Not, the Dow Just Broke Another Record | The New York Sun

Mainstream economists may not like it, but tariffs have refocused businesses domestic production away from offshoring.

Hate Crimes Surge at New York City Even as Murders, Shootings Hit Record Lows | The New York Sun

Anti-Jewish incidents accounted for more than half of all confirmed cases, according to the city’s mid-year crime statistics report.

Mamdani’s Office Insists City-Run Grocery Stores Will Be Open To ‘Everyone,’ Will Not Require Proof of Residency or Income | The New York Sun

The mayor’s office is pushing back accusations of hypocrisy amid speculation that the city would require ID to shop in the stores.

Resurgent Spider-Man Breaks the Blockbuster Box Office Slump | The New York Sun

The Marvel Comics character’s superhuman abilities, which had become as mundane as a subway ride, are imbued with a fresh sense of wonder.

Trump Lashes Out at Pirro Over Dropped Reflecting Pool Case: ‘I Disagree 100%’ | The New York Sun

The reversal is a direct blow to President Trump, who for weeks publicly insisted that vandals were responsible for the pool’s failing lining.

Israel May Scuttle Hamas Disarmament Deal | The New York Sun

Netanyahu has not spoken publicly about the proposal but other officials say Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza.

Blakeman Vows To Repeal the Pied-à-Terre Tax | The New York Sun

Then again, too, he needs to win the election.

Iran Will Determine the Midterm Elections | The New York Sun

President Trump has enormous advantages.

Fauci Hearing Brings Renewed Scrutiny to Risky Gain-of-Function Research | The New York Sun

The practice enhances the transmissibility or virulence of biological agents, making them easier to study but more dangerous to the public if they escape from the lab.

Thousands of Migrants Swarm Spain’s North African Territory, Overwhelming Police and Shelters | The New York Sun

Local authorities are urging the Spanish government to declare a national emergency to deal with the influx.

Iran Withstands Barrage of Attacks, Raising Doubts About America’s Target List | The New York Sun

‘We bombed the Taliban for 20-plus years, and they still had capacity,’ a war scholar tells the Sun.

Iran Must Be Hit on All Fronts, Including Covert Action for Regime Change | The New York Sun

Trump’s options right now are battlefield and major combat operations, not diplomacy.

Senate Forges Ahead on Graham’s Russia Sanctions And Tariffs Bill, Though House Democrats Throw Cold Water on Proposal | The New York Sun

The bill would grant Trump the ability to levy steep tariffs on Russia’s trading partners, including some American allies.

Columbia University Legal Group Makes Case for Forcing the Publication of Jack Smith’s Secret Mar-a-Lago Report | The New York Sun

The document on the Espionage Act prosecution of the president is ‘permanently blocked’ by Judge Cannon — for now.

Communist China Offers Missile-Launcher Lifeline to Islamic Republic | The New York Sun

Beijing will reportedly sell to Tehran shoulder-fired weapons that could diminish America’s air superiority over Iranian skies.

Now More Than Ever We Must Follow Lindsey Graham’s Support of the Jewish State of Israel | The New York Sun

The late senator understood how important it was that America and Israel work together to destroy the Nazi-like Islamist Revolutionary Guard in Iran.

The Catastrophic Consequences of Covid Shutdowns Launched by Unrepentant ‘Dr. Wrong’ | The New York Sun

The losses in education alone will cost the economy trillions of dollars in the decades ahead.

Justice Gorsuch, Contra J.D. Vance, Emphatically Disputes That America Is a Christian Nation | The New York Sun

The iconoclastic Coloradan has emerged as a champion of religious liberty at the high court.

Front Line to Lunch Line: Schools Test Out Drones to Confront Active Shooters | The New York Sun

Non-lethal drones can deploy pepper spray and ram active shooters.

Why Lindsey Graham Will Be So Sorely Missed | The New York Sun

The senator lies in state as both Netanyahu and Zelensky fly in.

Surely the GOP Can Defeat Big Government Socialism and Weird Values | The New York Sun

The GOP is failing to message well in the runup to the midterms.

Beijing Alert Over ‘Spy Turtles’ Gets a Laugh but Signals a Serious Effort To Gain Advantage at Sea | The New York Sun

The United States and China are locked in an intensifying war beneath the waves, and the tools being used are stranger and more sophisticated than most people realize.

Netanyahu, Zelensky To Visit Washington as Iran, Russia Conflicts Overlap | The New York Sun

The U.S. military is taking a breather in the Strait of Hormuz while President Trump gives Iran one more try to give peace a chance.

The ‘Highly Educated, Downwardly Mobile’ Voters Fueling the Far Left’s Rise | The New York Sun

We are witnessing a generational temper tantrum of privileged young people.

The Algorithm Is the New Role Model for Boys | The New York Sun

Friendships once forged by boys on a field or a stoop now happen through screens, and many of the male figures they find there are extreme and performative.

Instead of ‘I Lack the Votes,’ GOP Needs Swag-Worthy Message on Draining Swamp, Slashing Middle-Class Taxes for Growth | The New York Sun

The GOP is failing to explain why it’s important to keep control of Congress, and what they will do if re-elected.

WNBA, Union Meet About Reducing Excessive Online Abuse of Players

Union leaders want the league to do more to curtail death threats and racial slurs.

Are Trump’s New Conditions for a Saudi Nuclear Deal Tied to Israel’s Rejoining the Iran War?

America could drop bunker busters on Pickaxe Mountain, while Israeli ‘boots on the ground’ could destroy what’s inside the facility, a nonproliferation scholar tells the Sun.

Hillel Carries a Brief for Harvard on Antisemitism

Why in the world did the ‘largest Jewish campus organization in the world’ file and then retract its defense of the university?

Eye Implant To Restore Sight Goes on Market in European Union

The ocular chip is paired with special glasses to help patients with age-related macular degeneration, which can lead to blindness.

‘They Won’t Even Miss the Raspberries I Steal’ Says Millennial as Shoplifting Rises Among Young, Well-off

Poll finds 39 percent of Gen Zers and 38 percent of Millennials report having shoplifted, compared with 24 percent of Gen Xers, 18 percent of Baby Boomers.

Lawmakers Propose Repeal of 17th Amendment

Advocates seek to restore the Senate's role in electing presidents, as originally laid out in the Constitution.

Mamdani’s Lament

Hizzoner confesses that he lacks the authority to arrest Israel’s premier, whom he slanders in a video viewed by millions.

For Democrats, the Inevitable Kamala Comeback Could Prove Prelude to DSA Takeover

The former vice president is eyeing another White House run, and she checks all the party’s identity-politics boxes.

UN Prepares for a New Leader

President Trump is reportedly nominating World Cup impresario Gianni Infantino. It's improbable but at Turtle Bay anything's possible.

Sophie Cunningham Draws Backlash for Stance Against Transgender Athletes in Pro Basketball

The Indiana Fever star rejects ‘MAGA Barbie’ nickname.

Baseball Set To Strikeout Next Season

‘Hope has all but evaporated’ to avoid a work stoppage.

Harsanyi: Luddites, Deploying Junk Science and Scaremongering, Are Winning the Debate on Data Centers

The alarm is reminiscent of the panic surrounding hydraulic fracturing.

Battle Lines Drawn Over Darline Graham’s Attempt To Hold Her Brother’s Seat

Graham is hoping to tap into her brother’s network of supporters as she seeks the GOP nomination in this year’s Senate race.

UnitedHealth Loses Defamation Suit Over Honest Telling of Forsaking Oldsters’ DNR Wishes for Bottom Line

The judge says the insurance giant is just upset about what it called a ‘false impression.’

New Jersey Governor Admits Hundreds of Non-Citizens Voted Due to ‘Software Error’

A computer problem at the state’s motor vehicle agency registered people to vote even after they stated that they were not citizens.

Nine To Hear Case Involving Plane Forfeiture Over a Six-Pack of Beer

Ken Jouppi is trying to keep Alaska officials from taking away his Cessna after a passenger tried transporting beer to a dry village.

Electricity Prices Have Surged 18 Percent Since Trump Took Office Despite His Promise To Cut Them in Half

‘I will cut the price of electricity and energy in half’ in 18 months, the president said on the campaign trail.

Is Susan Collins About To Do It Again?

The stars may be aligning for her to win an unexpected sixth term.

The New 5-A-Day?

The American Heart Association says five coffees a day is A-OK.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

If finalized, the deal would put two major Hollywood studios and all their assets under one roof.

Initiative To Ban All Hunting in Oregon Fails To Get Enough Signatures

A second review will be done to confirm the initiative will not make it to the ballot in November.

New Jersey Budget Funds Gaza Activist Group To Fight Trump Immigration Policy

One of the recipients of $20 million in state funding to provide free legal services includes The American Friends Service Committee, which has a ‘Declaration of Resistance’ on its website.

Echoes of Tea Party Revolt in Socialist Wave

The relationships of Democratic Socialists and Tea Party Patriots to their establishment brethren share a similar trajectory, tactics, and central goal — to change Washington from within.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 70: "Lindsey Graham, RIP"

On this episode we took stock of Lindsey Graham's legacy, discussed the panic over AI data centers, analyzed the votes on Israel that are dividing the Democrats, and vented about Ro Khanna and J.D. Vance

The Sanity Interview: Jared Cooney Horvath

In this interview we spoke to neuroscientist, educator and bestselling author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath about tech in schools, how to break our addiction to screens, the future of AI in education, how to lengthen our attention spans, and how to recover the ability to read and think deeply.

The Value of the Fedora in the Trucker Hat Era | The New York Sun

The fate of headwear shows how men’s fashion has both lost its mind and its dignity.

Andy Burnham Injects New Optimism as He Takes Control of Britain’s Ruling Labour Party | The New York Sun

The U.K.’s next prime minister inspires left-leaning party members with an acceptance address that is long on promises but short on details and skips foreign policy issues.

Democrats Keep It Civil in First Primary Debate for Maine Senate Race, Training Their Eyes on Susan Collins | The New York Sun

The new Democratic nominee will be chosen at a nominating convention later this month after Graham Platner dropped out of the race.

Trotsky’s Bronx Tale Revisited | The New York Sun

Today’s resurgent socialism echoes the fervor that greeted a Russian revolutionary’s arrival at New York more than a century ago.

Trump Declassifies Intelligence Documents, Says China Hacked Voter Data for 220 Million Americans and ‘Deep State’ Covered It Up | The New York Sun

The president used the address to call on Congress to pass his SAVE America Act.

Firing of Ukraine’s Defense Minister Shocks Nation, Delights Foes | The New York Sun

Russian war bloggers are celebrating the removal of a young Ukrainian who had put Russia’s war effort on the back foot.

AOC Blames Baby Boomers for Woes of Millennials and Generation Z | The New York Sun

Convincing young people they’ve been handed a broken world only fosters an unprecedented sense of hopelessness.

The Newest Word From the Left — Sortition | The New York Sun

It’s becoming a buzzword and a threat to the rule of law.

China Bans AI Companion Bots, Millions Bid Farewell to Virtual Partners | The New York Sun

‘I can’t accept that my AI lover will leave me forever,’ one user wrote about his virtual partner.

ICE To Halt Vehicle Stops After Agents Kill Two More Immigrants in Deadly Enforcement Errors: Report | The New York Sun

Neither man who died after agents approached vehicles they were in was the intended target of removal operations.

Mission Not Accomplished: Fed Policy Tweaks Under New Chairman Aim To Nip Inflation in the Bud | The New York Sun

The Federal Reserve chairman is giving two days of testimony on Capitol Hill as numbers show a slowdown in inflation in June largely due to a now-defunct peace deal in the Persian Gulf.

The 21st-Century Twist on Socialism | The New York Sun

The far left is transforming America’s workforce.

Golf’s New Fan Crackdown Draws a Line on Rowdy Spectators | The New York Sun

Final major championship seeks to restore civility to the British Open following episodes of raucous behavior.

America’s War on Atomic Capabilities and Iran’s Threat To Free Navigation Is About To Escalate | The New York Sun

Trump threatens to attack the Pickaxe nuclear facility while Iran recruits its Yemeni proxy to shut down another vital waterway.

Trump Calls on South Carolina Governor To Appoint Lindsey Graham’s Sister as New Senator | The New York Sun

Darline Graham Nordone was raised by her older brother after both their parents passed away at young ages.

How The Beatles’ ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Appearance Gave America a New Soundtrack | The New York Sun

Paul McCartney’s continued success on the Billboard album charts serves as a reminder that the musical revolution that began in 1964 has never ended.

Trump Says Talks With Iran Will Continue but Ceasefire Is Over | The New York Sun

The talks are aimed at salvaging a peace agreement after American and Iranian forces carried out strikes and counterstrikes this week.

Transportation Bill Proposes $580 Billion in Spending While Highway Trust Fund Speeds Toward Insolvency

When a bill generates opposition from every direction, are legislators solving problems or trying to accommodate too many competing interests?

Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum Vows To Seek Criminal Charges Against ICE Agents in Deaths of Mexican Nationals | The New York Sun

Mexico’s foreign minister says the government will also file civil lawsuits against detention centers in America.

Brushing Off Trump, Israel Says IDF Will Stay in Lebanon Until Hezbollah Is Disarmed | The New York Sun

The American president had said earlier that Israel’s forces will leave Lebanon in line with a United States-brokered deal.

Judge Orders E. Jean Carroll Be Paid $5 Million Immediately as Trump Appears To Reach End of Appellate Road | The New York Sun

The 47th president looks to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to block the transfer of funds.

Cracks in the AI Boom? Top Voices Start to Question Whether The Moment Meets the Hype | The New York Sun

Skepticism over deliverables is no longer limited to fringe critics. It’s coming from analysts, investors, and — most tellingly — the executives building the systems.

Maine Democrats Plan Nominating Convention After Platner Drops Out as Senate Nominee | The New York Sun

After more than 48 hours of pressure from fellow Democrats, Platner suspended his campaign following an allegation that he had raped a former girlfriend.

With Ceasefire Over, Hormuz is Key to Victory Over Iran | The New York Sun

‘It’s not just Iran’s ability to attack, but the credible threat of being able to strike ships,’ a military analyst tells the Sun.

Why Did Trump Abandon His New Air Force One in Turkey? | The New York Sun

The president announced he would be taking the old Air Force One out, and while he said the new plane would go on tour to U.S. bases, reporters speculated security was an issue.

World Cup Tourism Sheds New Light on America’s ‘Multicultural Miracle’ | The New York Sun

Cultural diversity dates to colonial days and through the Revolution and the first tenuous years of independence.

Trump Tries Last-Gasp Appeal After Judge He Called a ‘Bully’ Curtly Orders Payment of $5 Million to E. Jean Carroll | The New York Sun

The 47th president appears to be angling for a high court verdict overturning the entire $100 million payout owed to the advice columnist.

Chronic Stress May Age the Immune System, Study Finds | The New York Sun

Scientists traced a biological chain reaction running from specific brain regions through the gut and into the bone marrow of mice.

Maine Democrats Scramble for New Senate Nominee as Platner Is Mum on Plans | The New York Sun

The responsibility to choose a new nominee will fall to leaders of the state Democratic Party — so long as Platner drops his bid.

The Danger in Arming Erdogan’s Turkey | The New York Sun

Trump cites his good relationship with the would-be sultan at Ankara, but the country is no friend to America.

NATO Chief Says Europe Is Making Rapid Progress Boosting Defense Spending | The New York Sun

Ahead of NATO’s annual summit scheduled at Ankara on Tuesday, Secretary General Mark Rutte painted a rosy picture of commitments from most alliance members to reach higher spending targets.

Political Interference? FIFA Balogun Suspension Sparks Fury as U.S. Attempts to Make World Cup History | The New York Sun

Trump Administration reportedly applied pressure to rule star striker eligible to play against Belgium Monday night.

Platner Accused of Rape by Ex-Girlfriend, Says He Will Take Time To ‘Reflect’ on Future of Candidacy | The New York Sun

A series of mounting scandals involving the first-time political candidate has given Senator Susan Collins a shot at what many once saw as a doomed re-election effort.

Louisiana Supreme Court Halts Indictment Against Attorney General | The New York Sun

The court says there are ‘compelling’ arguments about ‘defects’ in the grand jury proceedings.

Interpol Releases Arrest Warrant in Monaco Bombing That Targeted Ukrainian Oligarch | The New York Sun

The attacker was a woman disguised as a man, a Monaco prosecutor says.

Rhode Island Implements ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Ahead of Superstar’s Rumored July 4 Nuptials With Travis Kelce | The New York Sun

While the media speculates about the couple’s future and a possible Madison Square Garden wedding this weekend, Rhode Island may give them an undesirable wedding gift — a new six-figure tax bill.

‘Young Washington’ Is a Decent, Old-School Cinematic Throwback | The New York Sun

A new biopic of the first Ameican president is the kind of old-fashioned battle film that Ronald Reagan would have loved.

New Progressive Playbook: Denounce Super PACs, Accept Their Help | The New York Sun

American Priorities, the anti-AIPAC, has spent millions on candidates who publicly denounce super PAC money while insisting they can’t control independent expenditures.

Iran Will Mark the Fourth of July With a State Funeral for a Leader Killed in February | The New York Sun

The selection of July 4 as the funeral date is raising suspicion that the event is partly designed to show up America.

Harris-Mamdani in 2028? | The New York Sun

The Constitution prohibits him becoming president, but Hizzoner is evolving into a kingmaker far beyond the five boroughs.

As Negotiations Stall Over Opening Hormuz, Talks on Iran’s Nuclear Program Are Delayed | The New York Sun

America ‘should insist on a permanent ban on enrichment and the full dismantlement, export, or destruction of any remnants,’ a nonproliferation watcher tells the Sun.

As America Celebrates 250th July 4th, First American Pope Protests With ‘Unofficial’ Statement on Migration | The New York Sun

The Trump administration has had a strained relationship with the Vatican, as Catholic leaders have repeatedly criticized the president’s immigration policies.

Progressives Dominate Colorado Primaries, Unseating Longtime Congresswoman and Undoing a Sitting Senator’s Gubernatorial Bid | The New York Sun

Following a trio of victories at New York by progressives, one incumbent Democrat senator in Colorado did win a chance to vie for a second term in the U.S. Senate.

Let’s Have ‘Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,’ Not Mamdani-ism | The New York Sun

We don’t work for government bureaucrats, or big government socialists — they work for us.

Pain of Losing Far More Powerful Than the Thrill of Winning, Study Finds | The New York Sun

Researchers found that when people make financial investments or gamble, knowing about missed opportunities impacts the way they feel about their decisions.

Great American State Fair Pushes Through Partisanship and Steamy Weather With or Without a Crowd | The New York Sun

Despite smallish crowds and a boycott by states and musical guests, not everyone is likening the Great American State Fair to a political rally.

Paris Bans Drinking Alcohol in Public as Heatwave Taxes Hospitals | The New York Sun

The ban goes into effect hours before France plays Norway in the World Cup.

In Major Cities, Stubborn Crime Forces Leftist Mayors To Reverse Policies on Policing | The New York Sun

From Seattle to New York, one-time champions of the ‘defund the police’ movement are looking for ways to put more officers on the street.

Jack Schlossberg Ran as a Mamdani, Not a Kennedy — and Lost | The New York Sun

The Kennedy scion entered the race for New York’s 12th District with a commanding lead, but threw it away by cosplaying as an anti-establishment outsider.

‘This Is a Good Day for Harvey’: Prosecution Dismisses Actress’s Rape Case After Failing To Convict Weinstein Three Times | The New York Sun

The prosecution notes that this decision is not ‘a reflection of any diminished confidence in the case.’

Iran’s Drone Strike in Hormuz Is a ‘Foolish Violation’ of the Ceasefire Agreement, Trump Says | The New York Sun

The IRGC attack on the Ever Lovely is a shot across the bow to any vessel passing through the strait’s southern corridor bordering Oman.

Why Rod Stewart Mattered So Much to a Teen Boy in Care | The New York Sun

The singer brought light to our writer when he was surrounded by darkness, though this went unmentioned when they later met.

Iran Reportedly Attacks Cargo Ship Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz | The New York Sun

The strike poses a test of the deal that led to a pause in the conflict.

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Pivoting From Spat With Trump, Will Take Leading Role at July’s NATO Summit | The New York Sun

President Trump is misreading the sole other conservative leader within the Group of Seven.

France’s Greens Propose Paid Days Off Instead of Air Conditioning To Respond to Heat Waves | The New York Sun

Leaders on the populist right say there needs to be a commitment to adopting air conditioning.

Why Rod Stewart Mattered So Much to a Teen Boy in Care | The New York Sun

The singer brought light to our writer when he was surrounded by darkness, though this went unmentioned when they later met.

Despite Protests, Rainbow Flags Will Fly Inside Seattle Stadium During High-Stakes Game Between Two Anti-LGBTQ+ Nations | The New York Sun

The game is also a chance for Iran to make history, having never reached the knockout round in six previous World Cup appearances.

Rubio Tries To Ease Gulf Allies’ Fears of Capitulation to Tehran | The New York Sun

Can the Secretary of State also convey to the White House his Arab hosts’ concerns over appeasement of an aggressive neighboring regime?

Zohran Mamdani: America’s Most Powerful Democrat | The New York Sun

Hizzoner went three for three in endorsements, with all the victors running on anti-Israel platforms.

Senate Republicans Brace for What Could Be Tense Meeting With Trump | The New York Sun

‘My question is, how do we all get on the same page and get unified rather than squabbling amongst ourselves?’ one senior Republican tells the Sun.

Mamdani Emerges as Kingmaker, Propelling Democratic Socialists to Congressional Primary Victories | The New York Sun

The mayor’s strength against sitting lawmakers and the party’s stalwarts is a historic result.

California Deputies Use Drone To Disarm Suspect in ‘Nationwide First’ | The New York Sun

‘It was an incredible display of creativity, skill, and precision by the drone pilot,’ the sheriff’s office says.

At Least 40 People Drown in France Trying To Escape Scorching Heat Wave | The New York Sun

France’s national weather service is comparing the high temperatures to the 2003 heat wave that caused an estimated 15,000 deaths.

World Cup Visitors Are Falling in Love With America, One Waffle House at a Time | The New York Sun

Kilts, hot dogs, and Viking rows: Internationals and locals are sharing a cultural experience.

Gen Z Puts Off Dating Amid Financial Struggles, Survey Finds | The New York Sun

Half of all members of Gen Z say they don’t spend any money on dating.

Trump’s Iran Deal Relies on Iran Upholding Its Commitments, Despite Tehran’s History of Deception | The New York Sun

Nascent deal represents the single greatest subsumption of noble ends into politically convenient means in at least a decade of American diplomacy.

The Grand Rehearsal: How the 2026 World Cup Is Shaping the Blueprint for LA28 | The New York Sun

Olympic planners are using matches at Los Angeles Stadium as a learning opportunity in preparation for the Summer Games in two years.

Trump-Backed Candidate Tops Presidential Polls in Closely Fought Colombian Election | The New York Sun

Abelardo de la Espriella, known as ‘The Tiger,’ has no political or military experience, but is vowing to roll back many of the policies of the outgoing left-wing leader.

Ransom Note Apologized for ‘Accidental’ Killing of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Report Says | The New York Sun

The note describing Nancy Guthrie’s accidental death carried weight because it came from the same IP address as an earlier message, investigators say.

Vance Says Iran Talks a ‘Good Foundation’ for Final Peace Deal | The New York Sun

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to the region to update Gulf allies on talks.

Andy Burnham Confirms Bid To Become Britain’s Leader as Starmer Resigns | The New York Sun

‘I will do everything I can to ensure an orderly handover of power,’ the departing prime minister told reporters.

After the Knicks, Rosalía Delivers a Musical Miracle at Madison Square Garden | The New York Sun

The Spanish singer rejected the gimmick-landen spectacles of Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, instead creating a stunning sacred musical ritual.

Mangione Team Withdraws Mental Health Defense in New York State Trial | The New York Sun

The presiding judge in the state trial has ordered the documents regarding Mr. Mangione’s psychiatric evaluations to remain sealed.

The Sanity Interview: Bruce Blakeman

In this interview the associate editor of the New York Sun, A.R. Hoffman, sat down with Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman. They discussed the state of the race, why Governor Kathy Hochul is vulnerable, the rise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and what issues really matter to New Yorkers.

A Beatles Insider Who Remains Here, There, and Everywhere | The New York Sun

A new documentary chronicles Peter Asher’s influence on the Fab Four, James Taylor, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, and Barbra Streisand.

Supreme Court Says Government Cannot Bar Drug Users From Owning Guns Under Second Amendment | The New York Sun

Justice Gorsuch said the ruling is narrow in that it does not address efforts to prohibit addicts from possessing firearms.

Vance Chides Israeli Leaders Not Backing Iran Agreement, Says They Have No Alternative To Offer | The New York Sun

‘If I was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, I might not be attacking the only powerful ally that I have anywhere left in the entire world,’ the vice president said Thursday.

Can Young Americans Escape Social Security’s Doom Spiral? | The New York Sun

It’s odd that the program is even said to have a ‘trust fund,’ because there is no trust, and there is no fund.

As a Signed Deal Promises Opening the Hormuz Strait, Emboldened Iranians Threaten Closure of Red Sea Traffic | The New York Sun

Trump sees the memorandum of understanding he signed Thursday as a panacea to global economic woes.

Georgia Republicans Ditch Plan To Redraw State’s Legislative Maps During Special Session | The New York Sun

Republican lawmakers could reconsider a redistricting effort for the Peach State next year — as long as they sweep November’s elections.

Toronto Police Uncover ‘Gun-for-Hire’ Network Linked to Shootings at American Consulate and Synagogues | The New York Sun

Police say young people are being recruited on encrypted messaging apps to carry out acts of violence.

Mangione To Use Insanity Defense at New York Trial in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO | The New York Sun

With an ‘affirmative psychiatric defense,’ lawyers for the man who allegedly shot an executive on a Manhattan street effectively admit that Mangione did it, but he is not responsible for his actions.

Sorsby Folds: Admitted Gambler Drops Legal Battle for Final College Season To Join NFL | The New York Sun

NCAA and College officials are relieved, but questions over sports gambling linger for another court to decide.

Warsh’s First Press Conference as Fed Chairman Could Offer Clues About His Promised Reforms | The New York Sun

With interest rate cuts expected to be off the table for at least the near-term, the markets will look for signs of guidance for future rate decisions.

Nice Game, Now Leave: Iranians Claim To Be ‘Most Oppressed’ Team Playing in the World Cup | The New York Sun

Coach and team members complain that travel, visa, and now recovery time shortened by long commutes haunt their chase for glory.

‘I Shot Andy Warhol’ Fires Blanks: 1990s Indie Cult Film Is Now Fatally Dated | The New York Sun

Ironically the verisimilitude in Mary Harron’s 30-year-old movie, that covered events from 30 years before its making, is revealed to be synthetic.

Lack of Details on the Iran Peace Agreement Leaves Questions on Lebanon and Strait of Hormuz | The New York Sun

Trump says he’s getting ‘about 99.9 percent of what I wanted’ but isn’t ready to release the full agreement publicly.

Russian Artist Who Criticized Putin Gunned Down in Poland | The New York Sun

Shortly before his murder Robert Kuzovkov wrote that he had received threats for his work.

Could Luigi Be Insane? Mental Illness May Be Defense Strategy, Suggests Lawyer Familiar With Mangione Family | The New York Sun

The man accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare CEO could use his suffering from chronic back pain and a four-month disappearance as part of his defense, a criminal defense attorney told The New York Sun.

The Meaning of Unconditional Surrender | The New York Sun

Start with a study of U.S. ‘Unconditional Surrender’ Grant.

‘Rodeo 250’ To Replace National Mall Concert After Backlash Over Trump Independence Day Rally | The New York Sun

The substitute events come after entertainers bailed from the Trump-backed ‘Freedom 250’ concert series on the National Mall.

How Hollywood Predicted, But Has Not Pinned Down, Elon Musk and SpaceX | The New York Sun

Elon Musk, basking in his new trillionaire status, has blurred the line between sci-fi visionary and showbusiness personality.

Sweden Warns Moscow May Attack Europe in ‘Near Term’ To Test NATO | The New York Sun

America’s top general in Europe said a day earlier Russia won’t do it because it knows it can’t beat NATO.

Trump Administration Pulls Funding From L.A. Homeless Agency Citing Fraud, Waste | The New York Sun

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is accused of wasting nearly $1 billion in taxpayer money in the past five years.

U.S. Men’s Soccer Seeks ‘Dream Team’ Moment as 2026 World Cup Kicks Off on Home Soil | The New York Sun

The Americans are looking at partisan crowds, club experience, and star power to achieve long-awaited soccer glory.

Trump Nominates Jay Clayton To Be America’s Spy Chief After Congress Fails To Pass Bill Reauthorizing Warrantless Surveillance Powers | The New York Sun

FISA Section 702 is all but guaranteed to lapse on Friday.

NCAA and Athletic Directors Blast Court Decision Allowing Admitted Gambler To Play | The New York Sun

Texas Tech quarterback beats lifetime ban for betting on his own team, for now.

Trump Announce’s He’s Canceling Strikes on Iran Again, Claiming Peace Deal Progress | The New York Sun

The about-face came hours after the president announced the Pentagon would hit Iran ‘very hard tonight.’

Johnson Introduces Doomed-To-Fail Warrantless Spy Powers Reauthorization | The New York Sun

The expiration of such powers will come during the World Cup and in the lead-up to the 250th Independence Day celebrations.

Longevity Milestone: First Human Test Underway in Breakthrough Age Reversal Trial | The New York Sun

The technology relies on reprogramming proteins capable of reverting adult cells back into stem cells.

Bold Moves by GOP Candidate Bruce Blakeman Could Reverse New York’s Economic Death Spiral | The New York Sun

Phasing out the state’s income tax would prove a good first step.

Trump Endorses Susan Collins for Re-Election, Calling Her a ‘Sane Person’ | The New York Sun

‘She’s not my best friend at all,’ the president says.

Trump Says ‘Secret Mission’ Moves 100 Million Barrels of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz | The New York Sun

The president also warned Iran about new military strikes, saying, ‘They keep playing us for suckers.’

Anti-Immigration Riots Erupt in Belfast Following Unprovoked Knife Attack on White Man | The New York Sun

Activists say mass migration has brought escalating levels of crime.

The Crisis at the Fed That No One Talks About | The New York Sun

It’s staring the new chairman of the central bank squarely in the face.

Visa Chaos, Deportations, and Geopolitics Overshadow Opening of U.S. World Cup | The New York Sun

Deported Somali referee is denied the chance to make history for his country.

Platner Officially Declared Democrats’ Nominee for Senate in Maine, Teeing Up Marquee Contest with Collins | The New York Sun

Despite dropping out of the race months ago, the state’s Democratic governor received nearly 20 percent of the primary vote Tuesday — a worrying sign for Platner and his coalition.

Welcome to Washington: Trump’s Relationship With the Senate Is Straining | The New York Sun

A coalition of moderates, vulnerable senators seeking re-election, and liberated soon-to-be retirees is going to make the president’s life more difficult.

Tables Are Turned at International Criminal Court | The New York Sun

Prosecutor, now suspended, lacked the moral clarity to distinguish between Israel and Hamas.

The Oura Ring 5 Is Smaller, With Longer Battery Life, and New Software Features | The New York Sun

The fifth-generation ring is 40 percent smaller and promises up to nine days of battery life — but the starting price climbs to $399.

Why China’s President and Kim Jong-un Aren’t Revealing Whatever They Said About Nukes at Pyongyang | The New York Sun

Xi is tacitly accepting North Korea as a nuclear power while not pressuring Kim to agree to another summit with Trump.

New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Bill To Criminalize ‘Interfering’ With Abortion, Transgender Treatments | The New York Sun

Opponents of the bill say it ‘weaponizes the courts against pro-life speech, crisis pregnancy centers, and sidewalk ministry.’

Trump Emerges as Fulcrum in Both Party’s Early Primaries, Posing Midterm Risk for Each | The New York Sun

Such races sometimes bring forward candidates with the capacity for future national leadership.

When it Comes to NYC Public Safety, It’s Commish Tisch’s ‘Foot on the Gas’ | The New York Sun

Mayor Mamdani promised Jessica Tisch a partnership, but recent decisions at the New York Police Department suggest the commissioner is a one-woman show.

Tony Awards Go Pink, but Musicals Fade to Gray | The New York Sun

‘Liberation,’ ‘Death of a Salesman,’ John Lithgow, and Lesley Manville triumphed at theater’s equivalent of the Oscars — but where was the singing spark?

Platner Accuser Blasts New York Times, Says It ‘Twisted’ Her Story Into ‘Gift’ for His Campaign | The New York Sun

Contrary to the article, the Senate candidate’s ex-girlfriend says she offered the Times reporters sources who could corroborate her account.

After Iran, Trump Vows To ‘Take Care’ of Cuba | The New York Sun

Havana takes to a favorite arena, the UN, to accuse America of the Castro regime’s failures.

Trump, Eyeing Supreme Court Appeal, Wins Delay in Ruling Holding Him Responsible for January 6 | The New York Sun

Judge Mehta ruled that the president’s role in the riot at the Capitol extended beyond the ‘perimeter’ of the presidency.

Overdue Reckoning for Western Nationals Who Abandoned Home for Caliphate | The New York Sun

Australia’s ISIS-linked families have returned home — with police waiting.

U.S. DOGE Chief Leads Push To Integrate ‘AI Doctors’ Into American Health Care: Report | The New York Sun

The Trump administration is exploring the potential for chatbots to take calls from patients and dispense drug prescriptions.

Serial Icon Georgia O’Keeffe Gets the Documentary Treatment | The New York Sun

A new doc, narrated by husband-and-wife thespians Hugh Dancy and Claire Danes, seeks to enlighten younger generations about the modernist painter.

Trump To Nominate Blanche as Attorney General on Thursday | The New York Sun

The acting attorney general likely has a smooth path to serving as the nation’s top law enforcement officer.

​​Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial Begins One Year After Fatal Stabbing at Track Meet | The New York Sun

The selection process has been criticized by Mr. Anthony’s defense team because there are no black jurors.

Without Ballroom Money, Senate Set To Consider Immigration Enforcement Funding Bill | The New York Sun

The now-defunct ‘anti-weaponization fund’ could still become a point of contention in Thursday’s debate.

CMS to Make GLP-1s Eligible to Medicare Patients for $50 a Month | The New York Sun

The CMS administrator says the program will wind up saving the American taxpayer money because of its effect on ‘downstream’ health conditions for elderly Americans.

Politicians Meddling in College Sports With an Intrusive, Unworkable, and Potentially Ruinous Senate Bill | The New York Sun

The Protect College Sports Act risks ruining the joy, pageantry, and competitiveness of college sports.

‘You’re On’: Senators Gillibrand and Cruz Bet on the NBA Finals | The New York Sun

The Democratic and Republican senators are backing their home states.

Edie Sedgwick and Andy Warhol, Once More on the Factory Floor | The New York Sun

A new exhibit at the Ki Smith Gallery shows that chronicling the 1960s ‘It Girl’ at the peak of her cultural influence is both an homage and a deceit.

Paxton Sues Texas City To Stop ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ | The New York Sun

Organizers of the event say the attorney general is trying to ‘turn queer joy into a political spectacle.’

Grand Slam or Grand Endorsement: Serena Williams’s Shocking Return Sparks Debate Over Weight Loss Drugs | The New York Sun

Tennis star credits GLP-1 meds for getting her back into playing form after nearly four-year absence.

‘Euphoria’ Highlights Hollywood’s Growing Willingness To Blur the Line Between Entertainment and Porn | The New York Sun

With its OnlyFans appropriation and uncomfortable A-list stars, ‘Euphoria’ was a bumpy ride, but it reflected modern America.

Arsenal’s ‘Anti-Soccer’ Approach Produces a Very British Backlash | The New York Sun

Celebrity-backed Arsenal finally won the Premier League after a 22-year wait, but at what price?

How Oman Lost Its Mojo as the Switzerland of the Mideast | The New York Sun

Then again, is Muscat’s quiet mediation good for America to begin with?

‘60 Minutes’ Correspondent Scott Pelley Accuses Bari Weiss of ‘Murdering’ the Show: Report | The New York Sun

The new executive producer says that the staff of the newsmagazine program will not ‘intimidate’ him.

Pence Calls Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund ‘Totally Unacceptable’ | The New York Sun

‘I’ll never minimize what happened on January 6th,’ the former vice president said, calling the president’s attempt at remunerating those aggrieved by lawfare a ‘slush fund.’

Sonny Rollins: An Exceptional Jazzman Who Reached for the Stars | The New York Sun

Every time I experienced Sonny live in concert, I invariably came to the conclusion that this was the greatest musician I had ever heard.

Meloni Scores Electoral Wins in Local Elections, Postponing Yet Again the ‘Much-Heralded Collapse of the Center-Right’ | The New York Sun

Italy’s premier emerges as a study in resilient pragmatism.

Waiting on Justice for 9/11 | The New York Sun

The 25th anniversary of the attacks approaches as the courts are noodling with yet more objections from the accused.

Gustav Klimt’s ‘Women’ Serves Up a Refreshing Reminder of Artistic Freedom | The New York Sun

A new exhibition at Gladstone of the Austrian painter’s erotic drawings explains why he remains such an auction house heavyweight.

Divided Supreme Court Rules Mississippi Death Row Inmate Faced Racial Bias at Trial | The New York Sun

The split decision — citing racially motivated jury selection by the prosecutor — throws out a capital murder conviction of a black inmate accused of killing a white store owner.

Japan, Philippines Cement Defense and Intel Ties, Burying Brutal WWII History | The New York Sun

Emperor Naruhito skipped the bloody history of Japanese imperialism and slaughter during World War II at a banquet honoring President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines.

Trump Officials Designing $250 Bill With Trump’s Face on It | The New York Sun

The head of the printing bureau was reassigned after she pushed back, according to a report.

NASA To Spend Nearly $1 Billion in Gear-up Phase of ‘Moon Base’ Mega Project | The New York Sun

The US space agency is ordering next-gen lunar landers, rovers, and drones ahead of its mission to send humans back to the Moon.

Congress Takes Another Swing at Stabilizing Chaos Created by NIL | The New York Sun

Bipartisan bill to regulate payments, limit portal transfers, and restrict coach movement fills holes in the NCAA’s attempt to stabilize sports teams.

Blue States Plan To Fight Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund With a 100 Percent Tax | The New York Sun

New York and California will consider legislation to confiscate any money received by their citizens.

Mamdani’s Housing Plan Will Turn Leftist Charities Into ‘Land Barons’: Queens Councilwoman | The New York Sun

Vicki Paladino says the mayor’s ‘Brick by Brick’ plan is about ‘nothing more than consolidating political power for the DSA.’

Trump-Backed Paxton Wins Texas Republican Senate Primary in a Romp, Setting Up Bitter Contest with Democrat James Talarico | The New York Sun

John Cornyn, who has represented the state in the Senate for more than 23 years, says he will support the GOP ticket in November.

Hegseth Heading to ‘Shangri-La Dialogue’ with Middle East Strife High on the Agenda | The New York Sun

The leader of Vietnam, with which America fought its longest war, will keynote the Singapore confab of defense chiefs.

Mamdani Debuts Sweeping, Costly Housing Plan — and Experts Are Skeptical | The New York Sun

The mayor’s plan hinges on a turnaround of one of the city’s most notorious agencies: NYCHA.

An Abstract Artist Delights From Painting Within Her Comfort Zone | The New York Sun

New York City painter Mary Didoardo thrives on improvisation and throwing creative caution to the wind.

RFK Jr. Offers Drug Companies Covid-Era Protections in Work on Hantavirus Cure | The New York Sun

The health and human services secretary is using the same emergency act issued during the pandemic to shield vaccine developers from liability.

Pope Leo XIV Asks ‘Pardon’ for Vatican’s Role in Trans-Atlantic Slavery | The New York Sun

The historic acknowledgment comes in a major document warning of the potential for new slavery tied to AI.

Gaza Flotilla Activist Says the Quiet Part Out Loud: Mission Was To Confront IDF, Not Deliver Aid | The New York Sun

Rosa Martinez calls claims the Global Sumud Flotilla had primarily humanitarian purposes ‘misnarration.’

Injuries, Politics, Ebola and Ticket Madness Shadow World Cup Preparations | The New York Sun

Lionel Messi joins list of elite players with health concerns weeks before kickoffs.

Bari Weiss ‘Blindsided’ by Anderson Cooper’s Subtle Jab in ‘60 Minutes’ Interview: Report | The New York Sun

The head of the Tiffany Network is allegedly displeased that staff used CBS’s own platform to criticize her.

Warsh Promises ‘Reform-Oriented’ Fed as He Takes Over Leadership Amid Inflation Pressure | The New York Sun

‘I want him to be independent and just do a great job,’ President Trump said at Friday’s swearing-in ceremony.

‘Whites-Only’ Community Sued After Rejecting Woman Over Her Jewish Ancestry, Black Husband | The New York Sun

Return to the Land says it is limited to individuals with ‘traditional views and European ancestry.’

Jamie Dimon’s Message for the Mayor | The New York Sun

The JPMorgan Chase chairman wants Hizzoner to rethink his ‘anti-business’ policies.

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Signals Star Wars Is a Spent Force | The New York Sun

Even nods to earlier Star Wars films cannot rescue the latest installment from being an exercise in sheer tedium.

Israeli Minister ‘Betrayed Dignity of His Nation’: U.S. Ambassador Joins Uproar Over Gaza Flotilla Video | The New York Sun

Itamar Ben-Gvir also faced strong condemnation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Sanctions on a ‘Biased and Malicious’ UN Official Are Lifted — For Now | The New York Sun

‘We’re very far from a final decision’ in the case against Francesca Albanese.

Next Challenge for Trump, After Tightening Grip Over GOP, Will Be Lowering Prices Before Midterm Elections | The New York Sun

President’s success in purging his political enemies surpasses even the record of FDR.

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Is Closing, and Leaving a $1 Billion Mess Behind | The New York Sun

The symbol of Trump’s deportation effort faced cost overruns and accusations of torture.

New Surgeon General’s Advisory Warns Screen Use by Children is a Growing Public Health Concern | The New York Sun

Excessive screen time by children is linked to loss of sleep, mental health problems, nearsightedness or other eye issues, and several other issues.

Senate Republicans Move to Fund Trump’s Big Ballroom — and Immigration Enforcement | The New York Sun

Democrats are raring to fight the pricey ballroom funding provision.

Kennedy Pulls Planned Charter for Expiring Vaccine Panel | The New York Sun

Unpopular changes to the advisory committee’s composition and focus could hurt Republicans in the midterm elections.

Pentagon Cancels Deployment of Thousands of Soldiers to Europe | The New York Sun

The Trump administration is pushing NATO allies to take more responsibility for their own defense, reducing the U.S. force posture by eliminating one of four Brigade Combat teams.

Did AOC Just Acknowledge That Anti-Zionism is Antisemitism? | The New York Sun

The congresswoman broke with her base to condemn a fellow Democrat’s proposal to imprison and castrate ‘American Zionists’.

Democrats Intent on Traversing the Constitution in the Name of Preserving Democracy | The New York Sun

‘We need action,’ demands Representative Ro Khanna, calling for expanded Supreme Court.

Could Taiwan Go It Alone? | The New York Sun

President Trump insists that to avoid a ‘war,’ he’ll have to ‘speak to the person’ who is ‘running Taiwan.’ How about the Taiwanese voters?

Havana’s Revolution Is Dying | The New York Sun

An indictment against the nonagenarian Raul Castro is expected to be unsealed soon, raising the ante in President Trump’s pressure on Havana.

Disease or Discipline: Red Raiders Quarterback Challenges NCAA’s Rigid Stance on Gambling | The New York Sun

Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby seeks to restore his eligibility after admitting he bet on his own team and accusing the NCAA of a two-tiered response to addiction.

Elliot Levey, a Star of ‘Giant,’ Tells the Sun That the ‘Insane’ Anti-Israel Explosion After October 7 ‘Changed Everything for British Jews’ | The New York Sun

The Olivier-winning actor shares that after one performance he drank ‘cheap rosé ’ backstage with Tom Stoppard and Mick Jagger.

Putin, Seeing Xi in Beijing, Looks for Expanding Oil and Natural Gas Exports to China While War Blocks Strait of Hormuz | The New York Sun

The Russian leader follows Trump on a mission that may not be as full of ceremony but could come up with more substantive agreements.

Trump: White House Ballroom Will Include ‘Hospital’ and ‘Research Facilities’ | The New York Sun

The $400 million construction project is shaping up to be less an event space than a secure compound.

‘He’s 95 For a Reason’: Raul Castro Emerging as a Tough Figure for Cuba | The New York Sun

Will Cuban Americans finally end the Communist island’s woes?

Trump’s Critics Pushing Unrealistic Appraisals of President’s Beijing Summit | The New York Sun

By now the president has emerged as one of the ten best in American history.

CDC Announces Travel Restrictions, Enhanced Screening for Travelers Amid Ebola Outbreak | The New York Sun

The CDC says it is working with ‘international partners’ to ‘identify and manage travelers who may have been exposed to Ebola virus.’

Trump Announces Planned Military Strikes on Iran Will Be Put on Hold, Citing ‘Serious Negotiations’ | The New York Sun

The president says he is prepared to launch an attack at any time, however.

Judge Throws Out Some, Permits Some of Evidence Collection in Mangione Trial | The New York Sun

In another victory for the defense, the New York Supreme Court justice granted that the statements Mr. Mangione made before he was read his Miranda rights will be suppressed at trial.

Mamdani’s First City-Owned Grocery To Open at Former Juvenile Jail Site as $70 Million Funding Fight Awaits | The New York Sun

Many question whether the plan will undermine small businesses and strain city finances.

With a Collapsing Communist Economy, Xi’s Saber-Rattling Is No Match for America’s Trumpian Economic Boom | The New York Sun

While China Beijing invests in a strong military, their economy is malfunctioning and their political standing in the world is slipping badly.

Hugh Jackman Turns Over a New Leaf in ‘New Born’ | The New York Sun

While the ‘X-Men’ actor’s theater piece is not the strongest of the three monologues in Ella Hickson’s new play, his masculine charm carries him through.

Netanyahu Coalition Moves To Dissolve Knesset, Opening Door to Early Elections | The New York Sun

The maneuver comes amid a deepening coalition crisis over military conscription for ultra-orthodox Jews and growing momentum behind a united opposition alliance.

Israel Readies Defamation Lawsuit Against the New York Times Over Sexual Abuse Story | The New York Sun

‘We will fight these lies in the court of public opinion and in the court of law. Truth will prevail,’ says Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Iran Demands FIFA Ban Pride Flags During Its World Cup Matches | The New York Sun

Iran says its team will participate in the World Cup without a ‘retreat from our beliefs, culture, and convictions.’

Trump Administration Warns States To Combat Medicaid Fraud or Lose Funding | The New York Sun

There will be a six-month nationwide moratorium on licenses for hospice and home health agencies as part of an aggressive fraud crackdown.

Global Oil Reserves Drop at Record Pace as U.S. Digs Into Larder To Boost Supply | The New York Sun

The oil supply chain will take months to recover to normal levels after the conflict with Iran ends, according to the International Energy Agency.

Seven Questions for Kevin Warsh, Newly Confirmed as Chairman of the Fed | The New York Sun

And some startling answers from the Sun’s monetary columnist.

Critics Assail the Vatican for Honoring an Envoy of Iran’s Blood Soaked Regime | The New York Sun

The award is bestowed on Ayatollah Mokhtari after Pope Leo condemned the ‘US-Israeli aggression against Iran,’ a regime official publication crows.

Mahmoud Khalil Locks In Memoir Deal as Detention Ruling Looms | The New York Sun

The anti-Israel activist signed with Metropolitan Books even as a federal appeals court weighs whether to send him back to ICE custody.

‘Living Hell’: Hezbollah Threatens IDF Ahead of Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks | The New York Sun

Terror group will fight ‘no matter how long it takes,’ vowed Naim Qassem, chief of the armed Shia organization based in southern Lebanon.

Marco Rubio Lights Up Social Media for Wearing ‘Maduro Tracksuit’ on Air Force One | The New York Sun

The Nike ensemble is similar to the one worn by Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro, when he was captured in January.

Is Inflation Back? | The New York Sun

Latest report on prices puts the question in sharp relief, just as Trump’s nominee for chairman is due for a vote in the Senate.

When It Comes to Iran, Count on Trump’s America, not Communist China | The New York Sun

The big question is whether Beijing is going to help America and persuade Iran to at least reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

New Zealand Moves To Ban Liability Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Companies | The New York Sun

The justice minister says litigation over blame for climate change is ‘creating uncertainty in business confidence.’

New York Times Denounced for Publishing Opinion Article Claiming Israeli Officials Have Trained Dogs To Rape Palestinian Prisoners | The New York Sun

Israel’s Foreign Ministry says the article is ‘one of the worst blood libels ever to appear in the modern press.’

New Report Reveals Barbarity of Sexual Assaults, Genital Mutilations by Hamas on October 7, During Hostage Crisis | The New York Sun

The report relies on more than 10,000 photographs, 1,800 hours of video footage, and more than 430 testimonies and interviews with survivors, witnesses, released hostages, experts, and family members.

Cost of Iran War Reaches $29 Billion as Lawmakers Press for Answers on Ceasefire and Munitions | The New York Sun

‘General Washington reported quicker to the Continental Congress than this has been in terms of reports to the United States Congress,’ one Democratic congressman told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Logic of North Atlantic Alliance Ebbing as Europe Fails To Help America Over Iran | The New York Sun

Continent’s nations exhibit a haughty detachment from American interests, demanding help but rarely offering any.

As Lawsuit Rages, NYC School Accuses Turkey of Using U.S. Courts to Target Opponents | The New York Sun

‘Allowing seized foreign assets to be turned into litigation weapons against Americans undermines the integrity of our legal system,’ says a legal analyst.

Netanyahu, Trump Seem To Differ on How Far To Go To Dismantle Iran’s Nuclear Program | The New York Sun

Bibi says Iran’s “nuclear material, enriched uranium, has to be taken out” while Trump hints at more bombing, not ground war.

‘That’s How the Contest Works’: Critics Rebuke Times’ Israel-Eurovision Exposé | The New York Sun

The investigation confirms that Eurovision itself concluded in 2024 — that there was no evidence of Israeli vote manipulation.

FBI Supervisor Who Led Mar-a-Lago Evidence Search Fired; Attorney Alleges Retaliation | The New York Sun

The timing of an FBI supervisor’s firing last week raised eyebrows in some law enforcement circles.

American Cruise Passenger Tests Positive for Hantavirus as 17 Americans Are Quarantined | The New York Sun

A one-of-a-kind Nebraska facility housing patients is specifically designed to provide first-class quarantine and isolation care to individuals exposed to highly hazardous communicable diseases.

Republicans Rush To Fund Immigration Enforcement Bill That Includes Taxpayer Cash for Trump Ballroom | The New York Sun

The outstanding spending package for ICE, Border Patrol, and Homeland Security Investigations would set up funding through the end of the president’s term.

New York Spice Retailer Hails ‘Really Big Victory’ in Lawsuit Over Trump’s Tariffs | The New York Sun

The Trump administration plans to appeal a ruling that invalidates its latest tariffs.

More Teams, More Revenue, and More Questions Surround NCAA Tournament Expansion | The New York Sun

Mid-major schools may still be squeezed out by power conferences despite the increased number of at-large spots.

Pentagon Starts Releasing ‘Never-Before-Seen’ UFO Files | The New York Sun

‘It’s time the American people see it for themselves,’ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says.

Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire, Prisoner Swap Between Russia and Ukraine | The New York Sun

‘Red Square is less important to us than the lives of Ukrainian prisoners who can be brought home,’ Ukraine’s president says.

Pro-Palestinian Protester Berates Israeli Entrepreneur — Not Knowing His Target Is a Prominent Peace Activist | The New York Sun

The viral confrontation has drawn rebukes from Palestinians and Israelis alike.

The Cannes Film Festival: A Hotbed of Bold Films, Beautiful People, and Ugly Rumors | The New York Sun

Highlights of the largest film festival in the world include Wim Wenders taking the New York Times to task and Spike Lee and Mickey Rourke sparring over the LA riots.

Mideast Fire Exchanges Increase Despite Ceasefire Conditions | The New York Sun

‘Only stupid countries don’t shoot back when you’re shot at, and we’re not a stupid country,’ Secretary Rubio says.

Cornell’s Chance To Stand Up for Civil Discourse by Defending Its President | The New York Sun

The university suffers a setback in the free exchange of ideas that Michael Kotlikoff has determinedly championed.

Despite Rocky Past, Trump and Lula Boast of Successful White House Meeting on Trade, Drug Trafficking | The New York Sun

The left-wing Brazilian president had criticized Mr. Trump just last month over his threat to destroy Iran.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Is a Smash Hit, but its Success Reflects the Humbling of Luxury Fashion | The New York Sun

The hit sequel to the 2006 film suggests that fashion is now a more niche, but nicer, industry, compared with two decades ago.

How To Destroy a City Without Bombing | The New York Sun

Mayor Mamdani’s pledge to ‘freeze the rent’ faces its first hurdle this evening.

Pulitzer Board Honors Palestinian Photographer Accused of Capturing ‘Staged Scenes’ and Pushing ‘Hamas-Aligned’ Narratives | The New York Sun

The media watchdog HonestReporting contends that many of Saher Alghorra’s photographs reflect half-truths, omit crucial context, and suggest possible coordination with Hamas.

Communist China’s Claim to Taiwan Looms as Central Issue in Next Week’s Trump-Xi Summit at Beijing | The New York Sun

Rubio would prefer to downplay the topic while 500 American advisers assist Taiwan forces in defense against the mainland.

A Deep Dive Into Modern Masculinity in America | The New York Sun

In focusing on the vulnerabilties and contradictions of modern manhood, Jordan Ritter Conn’s book made me proud to be an American.

Without Regime Change, Can We Ever Really Trust Iran? | The New York Sun

Washington and Tehran, it seems, are negotiating in order to begin negotiating.

Justice Department Launches Antitrust Investigation into Major Meatpacking Companies as Price of Beef Nears Record High | The New York Sun

The investigation is heavily focused on the ‘big four’ beef processors — JBS, Cargill, Tyson Foods, and National Beef, which together control 85 percent of the market.

Fear of Far-Left Campus Thought Police Is Silencing a Generation of College Students | The New York Sun

Politically correct self-censorship emerges in response to decentralized social media.

Iran and China Plot Strategy Ahead of President Trump’s Visit to Beijing | The New York Sun

Tehran’s foreign minister hopes to steal a march on the American leader in a bid for Chinese support in the war.

Cruise Ship Stricken by Hantavirus Orphaned in Atlantic Ocean as Canary Islands Leader Objects to Its Docking | The New York Sun

The World Health Organization says the risk to the public from the variant ‘remains low.’

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Gets Off to an Ominous Start | The New York Sun

On the evidence of the trailer, the $250 million Greek mythology blockbuster will severely test the director’s ability to bring the summer blockbuster back home.

Belgium Indicts Two Mohels for Performing Circumcisions | The New York Sun

The men face charges of assault and unlawful practice of medicine.

Transgender Activists Sink Medical-Education Course Skeptical of Gender Transitions for Minors | The New York Sun

The campaign to void the course is part of an effort to discredit a major youth-gender-medicine critic.

Police Hold the Line at Park East Synagogue as Anti-Israel Protesters Return | The New York Sun

The NYPD’s stronger response came months after Commissioner Jessica Tisch apologized for the department’s handling of a similar protest at the same synagogue.

Trump Must Make It Clear That America Owns the Entire Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz | The New York Sun

The United States Navy is charting a pathway to Oman, away from Iran and fortified by military protection.

Expect Trouble Ahead as Socialist Mayors, Going ‘Through the Looking-Glass,’ Defy Economic Reality | The New York Sun

In the real world, when money is frightened, it moves.

Griffin Confirms He Will Expand Footprint in Miami After Mamdani’s ‘Creepy and Weird’ Pied-à-Terre Tax Video | The New York Sun

The billionaire Citadel chief calls the mayor’s rhetoric ‘frightening,’ cites the risk from it inspiring political violence.

Police Question Double Standard for NYPD Captain Reassigned After Calling Mamdani ‘Expendable’ | The New York Sun

The critical take on the new mayor follows clashes between anti-ICE protesters and police outside a Brooklyn hospital.

Tehran Says ‘No Military Solution’ in Hormuz Strait After Trump Threatens To Wipe Iran ‘Off the Face of Earth’ | The New York Sun

Foreign minister warns against escalation after Iran launches missiles and drones at UAE and U.S. forces confront Iranian boats in the Strait.

Alberta Separatists Collect Enough Signatures To Force Vote on Leaving Canada | The New York Sun

The petition backers hope to be on the ballot for an October referendum.

Israeli Finance Minister Sparks Fury for Saying Arab-Backed Government Worse Than October 7 Massacre | The New York Sun

Arab leaders and opposition figures accuse Bezalel Smotrich of dishonoring victims.

Ken Griffin and New York’s Distorted Property Tax System | The New York Sun

Mamdani’s quarrel with the hedge fund billionaire spotlights the illogic of levies that punish single-family homeowners at Staten Island and Queens.

South Texas Residents Sue SpaceX Over Rocket Launches, Saying Sonic Booms Damaged Their Homes | The New York Sun

The plaintiffs argue SpaceX ‘significantly underestimated the impact of Flight Tests on residences in the surrounding areas.’

Supreme Court Temporarily Preserves Telehealth Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone | The New York Sun

The case returns the issue of abortion to the high court less than two years after the justices overturned Roe v. Wade.

America’s Largest Teachers Union Helped Perpetuate Antisemitism in Public Schools, New Filing Alleges | The New York Sun

The Brandeis Center accuses the National Education Association of discriminating against Jewish members.

Amsterdam Bans Meat, Air Travel, and Cruise Ads To Reach Zero-Carbon Goals | The New York Sun

The United Nations is pushing countries to ban ads from fossil fuel companies.

Protests and Celebrity Snubs Mar Bezos’s Met Gala | The New York Sun

Outrage stems from Amazon’s controversial labor practices, tech giant founder’s massive wealth and perceived pro-Trump pivot in the president’s second term.

Pakistani Officials Look for Any Cause but Negligence To Explain Surge in HIV Cases Among Children | The New York Sun

Hundreds of Pakistani children received contaminated shots at a state hospital — and officials keep looking the other way

Ukraine Claims Russia Has Lost More Than 1.3 Million Troops Since War Began | The New York Sun

Zelensky met with European Leaders which secured €90 billion in support for Ukraine.

‘Detransitioner’ Who Regretted Gender-Transition Mastectomy Settles Malpractice Lawsuit Days Before Trial In Oregon | The New York Sun

Camille Kiefel sued the two Portland-area mental-health professionals who each, she alleged, effectively rubber-stamped her for a mastectomy after a single appointment.

Trump Weighs Resuming the War as ‘Disjointed’ Iranian Leadership Makes a New Proposal | The New York Sun

‘No one knows whether Mujtaba Khamenei is alive or dead, so no one can make a decision,’ an Iran-watcher tells the Sun.

Germany Drops Enforcement of Conscription Rule After Taking Recruits By Surprise | The New York Sun

Germany’s Parliament quietly required young men to get military permission if they were planning to head out of the country — then the Defense Ministry quietly backed down.

Presence of All Six Conservative Justices at State Dinner for King Charles Raises Eyebrows | The New York Sun

Some 10 percent of all those at the feast for the British monarch were members of the high court.

In Mali, Russia Faces Its Saigon Moment | The New York Sun

Bordering seven countries of West and North Africa, massive Mali is a linchpin for Russia’s big power aspirations in the region.

Kentucky Derby Arrives With History, Heartbreak, and Change in the Air | The New York Sun

Renegade enters as the favorite, trying to become the first horse in 40 years to win from the rail.

A Survey of Salvador Dalí in His Surrealist Prime | The New York Sun

The Spanish surrealist died half a century after a new exhibition ends, illustrating the peculiarities of reputation.

‘Condoms and Drugs’: Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla | The New York Sun

The interception follows allegations of sexual misconduct against a senior flotilla leader, which he denies.

Trump’s Talk of Pulling Troops From Germany Leaves Asian Allies Wondering If They’re Next | The New York Sun

The president, angered over the refusal of Germany and Britain to join in the Iran war, may also want to scale back in Korea and Japan.

Alleged Links to Terrorist Entity Cast New Shadow Over Iran’s World Cup Participation | The New York Sun

Canada this week deported two key Iranian soccer officials who were headed to a FIFA gathering at Vancouver.

Elizabeth Warren Questions Lack of Generic Drugs on TrumpRx | The New York Sun

The Massachusetts Democrat is demanding answers from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about when generic drugs will be offered.

House Bill Calls Out Hasan Piker, Candace Owens for Fueling Hatred of Jews | The New York Sun

Lawler and Gottheimer single out the Twitch streamer and podcaster for trafficking in antisemitism from opposite ends of the spectrum.

A Victory for the Spirit of the Voting Rights Act | The New York Sun

The high court rejects an ‘unconstitutional racial gerrymander’ in the Pelican State.

Florida To Consider Banning Illegal Immigrants From Attending Public Colleges | The New York Sun

The rule would apply to Florida’s 28 state colleges.

Kyiv Threatens Sanctions Against Israel for Importing ‘Stolen’ Ukrainian Grain | The New York Sun

The first Jewish leader of Ukraine and the Israeli premier, a descendant of Eastern Europe, are at loggerheads as both defend their countries from ferocious enemies.

Supreme Court Appears Divided On Allowing Trump To End Protections For Haitian and Syrian Migrants | The New York Sun

The legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants is at stake in the case.

HBO Hit TV Show ‘The Pitt’ Gets Trapped in Liberal Pieties | The New York Sun

Is the biggest ailment in the popular medical drama the damage being done to the creators’ lungs from the incessant preaching to the choir?

New York City Special Election Checks Mamdani’s Electoral Sway — But Will It Help Override His Buffer Zone Veto? | The New York Sun

The candidate backed by Council Speaker Julie Menin prevailed, but his shifting stance on the buffer zone bill clouds the path to an override.

James Comey Arrested for Seashell Death Threat Against Trump: Prosecutors This Time Steer Clear of Virginia Courts | The New York Sun

The Supreme Court has held that only ‘true threats’ are bereft of the protections of the First Amendment.

Britain ‘Out of Control’ | The New York Sun

Israel’s president declares that ‘in one of the great capital cities of the West, it has become dangerous to openly walk the streets as a Jew.’

Would-Be Trump Assassin Ranted He Could Have Smuggled Machine Gun Into Washington Hilton: ‘No One Would Have Noticed’ | The New York Sun

Cole Tomas Allen spends weeks planning the attack, traveling from California by train while armed with guns, knives, and daggers, court papers reveal.

Exclusive: Alvin Bragg Doubles Down in Bid To Keep His Stormy Daniels Case Against Trump in Friendly New York Court | The New York Sun

The district attorney argues that the hush money payments bore no connection to the office of the presidency.

Unconditional Dictation | The New York Sun

It may take a bit longer, but our columnist’s expectation is that we’re headed for additional military combat along with the economic embargo to finish the job and end the war.

Gunman’s Path Raises Alarms About Federal Security Breakdown at Correspondents’ Dinner | The New York Sun

The suspect’s writings and travel timeline are fueling questions about law enforcement’s response.

Where Is Pope Leo While Iran Kills Its Protesters? | The New York Sun

The Pope is not saying the name of a single Iranian protester facing the rope.

Trump Expresses Support for Rebranding ICE as ‘NICE’ | The New York Sun

The president says it is a ‘great idea.’

Melania Trump Denounces Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘Hateful and Violent Rhetoric’ Mocking Her; President Demands ABC ‘Immediately’ Fire Kimmel | The New York Sun

The first lady says the late-night host ‘shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.’

Alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Charged With Attempting To Assassinate the President | The New York Sun

Cole Allen is accused of attempting to attack the annual celebration of journalism in the nation’s capital and shooting a federal officer.

What Do Democrats Fear About the Bible? | The New York Sun

A brouhaha over the Bible is coming to a head in the Beehive State at a moment of ferment in America over religion in the public sphere.

Iranian Oil Wells Are Under Pressure, Intensifying an Economic Crisis | The New York Sun

‘We are still at the initial stage of the crisis,’ an Iran scholar tells the Sun.

Without Reforms, U.S. Aid Still Reaches Terror Groups, Watchdogs Warn | The New York Sun

The road from a Washington grant approval to a jihadist network’s bank account is shorter than most Americans would believe and better documented than officials will admit.

Where’s Putin? Fear of Ukrainian Missiles and of the Russian Street Has Kremlin Leader Playing a Vast Shell Game | The New York Sun

Shuttling among three identical offices along a 1,000-mile axis, Putin keeps the world guessing about his whereabouts.

The Sanity Interview: Mutlu Civiroglu

In this conversation we spoke to Mutlu Civiroglu, a journalist and Kurdish affairs analyst. He told us about the Kurdish role in the Iran War, the prospects for statehood, growing ties with Israel, and the current Kurdish circumstances across the region.

American Economic Success — We Have Oil | The New York Sun

Hats off to the Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, for keeping the financial heat on Iran as part of the war effort.

Vrabel Steps Away From Patriots Amid Fallout From Scandalous Resort Photos | The New York Sun

The coach is taking an indefinite leave of absence as the team conducts pivotal draft.

Senate Clears First Hurdle in Funding ICE, Border Patrol for the Remainder of Trump’s Term | The New York Sun

The total cost of funding the deportation-focused agencies is about $70 billion through 2028.

New York City Moves Forward With $1.2 Million Reparation Study | The New York Sun

Researchers will look into ‘historical harms’ black New Yorkers have experienced because of slavery.

Kremlin Swivels Its Verbal Firepower to Germany From America | The New York Sun

With Trump increasingly seen as neutral, Moscow makes Germany, once again, Enemy Number One.

Rumors of the Demise of Opera Have Been Greatly Exaggerated | The New York Sun

Contrary to Timothée Chalamet’s recent comments, and a Sun writer’s declaration that opera is dead, the musical art form is thriving.

Trump Says There Is ‘No Time Pressure’ To End War With Iran | The New York Sun

White House says Tehran is in a “weak position” as U.S. enforces naval blockade and the U.S. Senate clash over the war

Japanese Forces, Playing War Games, Enter the Philippines on the Ground for First Time Since World War II | The New York Sun

They’re among 17,000 troops from seven countries participating in exercises warning against Communist Chinese threats.

Unlocking of EU’s $105 Billion Loan Could Prove Turning Point in Ukraine’s Courageous Stand Against Russian Aggression | The New York Sun

We are witnessing a heroic stand reminiscent of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae and the volunteers who held the Alamo.

A New Push To Grant Amnesty for Illegals Emerges in Congress Under Misleading Guise of ‘Dignity’ | The New York Sun

Heading into the midterms, the last thing the GOP should be doing is alienating its core voters on immigration.

Bigger and Brighter Meteors Are Lighting Up the Sky — and That’s Got Stargazers on Edge | The New York Sun

A detailed analysis by the American Meteor Society suggests this is not just a case of more people looking up.

Grindr’s Party Is the Hottest Ticket at D.C. Media’s Big Weekend | The New York Sun

Grindr’s Georgetown blowout is the latest sign of an unlikely alliance between the gay community and the Trump White House.

Jimmy Kimmel Criticized as ‘Propagandist’ for Iran After Stating He Trusts the Ayatollah More Than Trump | The New York Sun

The late-night says the president’s word is ‘good as the gold commode he sits on.’

Drake Album Release Stunt Creates Havoc, Prompting Police and Fire Department Response | The New York Sun

It was the second incident within a week involving the hip-hop artist’s first new album since October 2023.

House Democrats Demand Kash Patel Answer Questionnaire on Alcohol Use Disorder | The New York Sun

Patel has denied having a drinking problem and claims the most salacious details of the Atlantic’s story are untrue.

Iran Uses the Ceasefire To Intensify an Internal Oppression Campaign | The New York Sun

A husband and wife ‘are going to be hanged in the 21st-century for demanding freedom,’ the journalist Masih Alinejad writes.

Kash Patel and Senator David McCormick Team Up To Fight Fentanyl in Pennsylvania | The New York Sun

While the state’s death rate due to fentanyl overdoses has significantly decreased over the past year and a half, there is still work to be done.

South Carolina Senate Committee Advances Bill That Would Criminalize Abortions | The New York Sun

Under the bill, women who have an abortion could be charged with a misdemeanor.

Defiant Kash Patel Loses Defamation Case Against MSNBC Contributor One Day After Suing The Atlantic for $250 Million | The New York Sun

Federal Judge rules MSNBC’s ‘nightclubs’ jab was ‘rhetorical hyperbole’ just one day after FBI director sued The Atlantic for reporting on alleged drinking problems, ‘erratic’ performance

Japan, Lifting Ban on Exporting Lethal Arms, Stands To Emerge as One of Top Global Arms Makers | The New York Sun

Prime Minister Takaichi, facing criticism notably from China, sees ’absolutely no change in our commitment to upholding the path we have taken as a peaceful nation.

Michael Jackson Biopic Presents Too Polished a Portrait of the Man in the Mirror | The New York Sun

Jaafar Jackson’s spirited title performance can’t hide that ‘Michael’ sanitizes the life of its pop singer subject.

The Iran Diplomacy | The New York Sun

It’s getting more difficult to see the logic of a parley at Islamabad.

Islamabad Diplomacy Is in Flux as Iran Ceasefire Deadline Nears | The New York Sun

Tehran’s widely reported internal divisions might in fact be part of a delay tactic, an Iranian source tells the Sun.

UK Parliament Passes Historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Create a Smoke-Free Generation | The New York Sun

In a sweeping legislative move, children who were born on or after January 1, 2009, will now face a lifelong ban on purchasing cigarettes.

The Onion Proclaims New Deal That Gives Satirical Website Control of Far-Right Infowars | The New York Sun

Alex Jones denies the reports, saying, ‘President Trump is publicly supporting the Democrat Party-backed takeover of Infowars by the Onion!’

Can GOP Conservatives Block Elizabeth Warren? | The New York Sun

Her housing bill endangers free market principles in pursuit of the figment of affordability.

Maryland Becomes First State To Ban ‘Surveillance Pricing’ in Grocery Stores | The New York Sun

One consumer study suggested that consumers were paying different prices for the exact same products from the same store at the same time.

Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against the Atlantic | The New York Sun

The FBI accuses the magazine of fabricating allegations of an excessive drinking problem and erratic job performance.

Judge Spares Suspect in Bizarre Plot To Kidnap a North Korean Diplomat From Extradition to Spain | The New York Sun

Christopher Ahn was a key figure in a group that stormed Pyongyang’s mission in Madrid in 2019, ostensibly in a bid to rescue an attaché who wanted to defect.

Israeli Leaders Condemn IDF Soldier Photographed Smashing Jesus Statue in Lebanon | The New York Sun

‘Military authorities are conducting a criminal probe of the matter and will take appropriately harsh disciplinary action against the offender,’ the Israeli prime minister says.

Exclusive: Trump Mounts New Push To Move Appeal of Stormy Daniels Case to Less Hostile Federal Court | The New York Sun

The 47th president cites fresh Supreme Court precedent to bolster his argument that he belongs in federal court.

Republicans Set To Kick Off Fraught Budget Process for ICE, Border Patrol | The New York Sun

With slim majorities as leverage, conservatives are warning that a pricey bill may not win their support.

Newly Released FBI Records Reveal Altercation Involving Attempted Trump Assassin at Butler Rally | The New York Sun

Thomas Crooks also made ‘hateful’ comments about the president, witnesses claim.

Trump Signals a War’s Endgame Is at Hand | The New York Sun

Opening the Hormuz Strait proves that ‘the press and markets got everything so wrong about this war,’ an Iran watcher tells the Sun.

Trump’s Iran Miracle | The New York Sun

A remarkable personal triumph for the president and his steadfast vision of peace in the Middle East and around the world.

Most Youth Who Got Medical Gender-Transitions Were Likely Treated for Serious Mental Illness, Finnish Study Finds | The New York Sun

Having added fuel to the debate that these medical interventions have been oversold, this study is being met with fierce resistance by supporters of pediatric gender medicine.

CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’ Faces Formal Complaint for ‘Hit Piece’ Featuring Catholic Leaders Criticizing Trump With No Opposing Voices | The New York Sun

The complaint says the segment was ‘neither fair nor unbiased.’

Israel Indicates a Popular Iranian Military Spokesman Is AI-Generated | The New York Sun

‘A lot of American women are in love with this guy,’ an Iran International correspondent tells the Sun, referring to Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari.

Trump Says Israeli, Lebanese Leaders To Speak as Ceasefire With Hezbollah Appears Imminent | The New York Sun

Israel’s prime minister frames peace negotiations with Lebanon as a product of military pressure, insisting any deal must include Hezbollah’s disarmament.

Overwhelming Majority of Senate Democrats Vote To Block Military Sales to Israel, Representing a Shift from Past Stances | The New York Sun

All but seven Democratic Caucus members voted for at least one resolution to block military sales on Wednesday.

Papal–Presidential Quarrel a Missed Opportunity for America and the Catholic Church | The New York Sun

Catholic voters suddenly find themselves in the crossfire between the Vatican and the White House.

Trump Revives Threat To Fire Jerome Powell Leaving Rocky Path for Replacement | The New York Sun

A key Republican threatens to block the nomination of a new Federal Reserve chairman while a criminal probe into the Fed continues.

Washington, D.C., America’s ‘Rattiest’ City, Declares a New War on Rodents | The New York Sun

Under a new program, the city will use fines on businesses that don’t secure garbage properly, along with rat poison and birth control.

The Sanity Interview: Amanda Van Dyke

In this interview we spoke to Amanda Van Dyke, founder of the Critical Minerals HUB and the author of The Mineral Imperative. She gave us a briefing on the energy contest that will shape the century, and why our technological future — and the world's — depends on vital materials that make everything possible.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 56: "Who Won and Lost the Iran War"

In this episode we took stock of the war and previewed peace talks, marveled at the images from outer space, debated the elections in Hungary, analyzed the 25th Amendment and a surprising Supreme Court ruling, and delivered a hot take on Kanye West.

Welcome to Washington: The SAVE America Act’s Last Stand | The New York Sun

A fight over warrantless surveillance in the House will likely bring about an end to the conservatives’ bill to require proof of citizenship before registering to vote.

American, Lebanese, and Israeli Officials Agree on Need To Disarm Hezbollah | The New York Sun

‘We certainly don’t want the French anywhere near these negotiations,’ Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, tells reporters.

Swalwell, Gonzales Officially Resign from Congress After Colleagues Threatened To Expel Them | The New York Sun

The size of the Republican majority will go unchanged, with one Democrat and one Republican leaving.

Mamdani Meets with Landlord ‘Frenemy’, Finds Surprising Alignment on Housing Issues | The New York Sun

Both Mayor Mamdani and landlord advocate Kenny Burgos are aligned on concerns over resolving HPD violations and the need for affordable housing development.

First of Mamdani’s City-Owned Groceries To Open in 2027 at Cost of $30 Million | The New York Sun

The price tag for a single location in East Harlem is almost half of the mayor’s original funding request for five city-owned grocery stores.

The Curious Hollywood Retreat of ‘Harry Potter’ Star Emma Watson | The New York Sun

Once fêted as the new Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn, the ‘Harry Potter’ star has not acted in a film since 2019.

Is Pakistan a Logical Interlocutor With Iran? | The New York Sun

Its venom toward our war ally echoes the insults heard from Tehran for years.

Why Trump’s Political Biographers Remain Fixated on His Era as Real Estate King of New York | The New York Sun

So many shots have been fired but still chroniclers of President Trump search for the smoking gun; Michael Cohen came closer than most.

Bombed, Beheaded, But Not Broken: Why Iran’s Regime Hasn’t Splintered | The New York Sun

If senior leadership is killed, successor chains activate.

Al Sharpton’s 250th | The New York Sun

The reverend announces he won’t be attending America’s national celebration on July 4.

Fêting Our Frisky Founding Father as America’s 250th Birthday Nears | The New York Sun

Ben Franklin ranks as a genius like Leonardo, but wackier.

NATO Chief Warns Alliance That Trump Wants ‘Concrete Commitments’ on Strait of Hormuz | The New York Sun

European allies need to quickly formulate a framework to secure the vital waterway, the alliance’s top diplomat says.

Melania Trump Speaks Out on Epstein Rumors, Denies Connection to Sex Offender | The New York Sun

The first lady says she is ‘not Epstein’s victim.’

Middle Class Americans Prove the Biggest Winners From Trump’s Tax Cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill | The New York Sun

The average family gains roughly $2,000.

The Double Tragedy of the Jewish Bund | The New York Sun

A movement opposed to Zionism in the 20th century is championed by those looking to assail the Jewish state today.

Stanford Calls Bluff on Students Using Jain Faith To Dodge Meal Plan | The New York Sun

After viral claims that students were faking the faith to skip campus dining, the university rolled out a Jain-friendly menu.

Anti-Israel Activist Mahmoud Khalil’s Bid to Win Over Jewish Critics Falls Flat | The New York Sun

In an interview meant to allay Jewish fears, the former Columbia University graduate student casts doubt on Hamas’s intent on October 7 and calls Zionism racism.

NASA Share Artemis II Wake-Up Songs in Spotify Playlist | The New York Sun

The longstanding tradition is evolving for the streaming generation.

A Swiss Warning Bares the Implications of an Older, Greyer, and Smaller West | The New York Sun

The entire pattern of younger people having more children, who then had more children, is broken.

Virginia Democrats Take Gerrymandering to a New Extreme, Posting a Test of Wills for GOP | The New York Sun

The sheer audacity of this move suggests that liberals nationwide aren’t as confident as they claim to be about winning the midterms fair and square.

Is Baby Born on New York-Bound Flight Entitled to American Citizenship? | The New York Sun

One expert says it depends on whether the aircraft was in American airspace at the moment of birth; others disagree.

Vance Headlines Budapest Campaign Rally For Prime Minister Orban | The New York Sun

‘I want to help the prime minister as much as I can,’ the American vice president says.

Russia and China Veto a Proposed UN Resolution on Freedom of Navigation at the Hormuz Strait | The New York Sun

Beijing and Moscow ‘sided with a regime that seeks to intimidate the Gulf into submission,’ the American UN ambassador said after the vote.

Pope Leo Calls Trump’s Iran Threat ‘Truly Unacceptable,’ Urges Americans To Call Members of Congress | The New York Sun

The first American pope’s rebuke of the president came just hours after Mr. Trump said Iran’s civilization will ‘die’ on Tuesday.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 55: "No Kings — or TSA Agents"

In this episode we analyzed the Iran War at an inflection point, debated the DHS standoff that is snarling travel across the country, reported on why Britain is barking about dogs, underscored the high stakes of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. and responded to Matthew Yglesias on Democrats and Israel.

The Sanity Interview: John Eibner

In this interview we spoke with Dr. John Eibner, a historian and human rights activist who is the former CEO of Christian Solidarity International-USA. During this sacred week on the Christian calendar he shared the latest on the persecution of Christians in Syria, Nigeria, and elsewhere — and told us what we can do to make a difference.

Vance Headed to Hungary in Display of Trump’s Support for Prime Minister Orban in Upcoming Election | The New York Sun

Orban, sharing Trump’s outlook on NATO and Ukraine, faces a strong challenge after 16 years in power.

Ohio Lawmakers Consider Bill That Would Ban Drag Shows in Public Places | The New York Sun

The bill, already passed by the state House, would put drag shows in the same category as performances involving strippers and topless dancers.

Todd Blanche Vowed Alvin Bragg and Fani Willis Will Face ‘Justice’: Can He Pull It Off and Become Attorney General? | The New York Sun

The president’s criminal defense lawyer has proven agile at implementing Trump’s priorities, but securing convictions has proven elusive.

Artemis II Crew Requests Moon Crater Be Named in Honor of Flight Commander’s Late Wife | The New York Sun

Carroll Taylor Wiseman died in 2020 after a five-year battle with cancer, leaving astronaut Reid Wiseman to raise their two daughters as a single dad.

‘He Has Gone Insane’: Expletive-Laden Iran Post From Trump on Easter Sunday Prompts Shock, Dismay | The New York Sun

The president’s foul language and threats had some worried about what is to come in the war.

Woods, Mickelson Absence Marks Historic Shift at Augusta National | The New York Sun

As legends step away, the Masters turns the page to golf’s next generation.

Hegseth Fires Army’s Top Uniformed Officer Amid Leadership Shakeup | The New York Sun

The Army chief of staff is one of three generals being replaced during the war with Iran.

Continued Sanctions Regime Might Be Key to Containing Post-War Iran | The New York Sun

‘Deals that offer Iran sanctions relief risk enabling the rebuilding of its military capabilities,’ an Iran watcher tells the Sun.

American Pilot Rescued, Search for Second Underway After F-15 Downed in Iran | The New York Sun

Iran offered a reward for any civilian who finds the crewmember before American crews can carry out a rescue.

How the UAE Can Contribute to America’s War Effort Through its Banking System | The New York Sun

The Emiratis were always concerned about security threats from Iran, but now those threats are realities, a former Treasury official tells the Sun.

Saudi Arabia Deepens Washington Ties With a Pair of Endangered Leopards | The New York Sun

A $51.6 million gift from the Saudi royal family will bring critically endangered Arabian leopards to the National Zoo for the first time.

Global Fertilizer Supply Disruptions Help Domestic Producers but Hurt American Farmers | The New York Sun

American fertilizer producers are boosting prices and increasing exports while farmers are seeing costs rise as much as 40 percent.

Trump Removes Bondi as Attorney General, Saying She Will Return to Private Sector | The New York Sun

The deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche, will take over in an interim capacity, the president says.

Trump, Declaring That Iran War Will End ‘Shortly,’ Demands American Allies Take Control of Strait of Hormuz | The New York Sun

‘The countries of the world … must take care of that passage,’ the president said.

Luigi Mangione’s Crowded Trial Schedule Is Thrown Into Chaos as Judge Suddenly Moves His State Murder Trial Even Closer To His Federal Trial | The New York Sun

There are now merely 20 working days between the two proceedings.

The Economic Benefits of Curing Cancer Could Transform America | The New York Sun

Cutting cancer deaths by 80 percent would save some 20 million to 30 million people over a 35-year period.

Supreme Court Appears Divided Over Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order | The New York Sun

The justices are grappling with whether someone needs to be in America as a legal resident for their children to be granted citizenship.

Democrats’ Far-Left Orthodoxy Will Doom Their Prospects in Upcoming Midterms | The New York Sun

Support for policies like gender transitions for children makes it impossible for the party to side with the American people.

A War Declaration? | The New York Sun

The question surfaces as President Trump weighs whether to send at least some ground troops into Iran.

On Private Credit, a Tale of Two Chairmen | The New York Sun

Warren Buffett and Jerome Powell offer differing views on the risk of contagion from so-called shadow banking.

American Journalist Snatched Off the Street in Baghdad; Iran-Backed Militia Suspected | The New York Sun

The State Department is aware of the Wisconsin woman’s kidnapping and is working with the Iraqi government to secure her release.

A Dissident Russian Director Flies a Politically Charged ‘Seagull’ Over to the Public Theater | The New York Sun

Alexander Molochnikov blends the personal and the political to eviscerating and exuberant effect, in a twist on Chekhov’s 1895 classic drama.

AI-Generated Crooner Accounts for Three of Top Five Songs on iTunes | The New York Sun

The persona known as Eddie Dalton has released just 17 videos but has amassed a whopping 8 million views.

Mamdani Instantly Names ‘Jewish Extremist Group’ in Alleged Firebomb Plot, but Drags Feet on ISIS Ties in Attack on Gracie Mansion | The New York Sun

One suspect is Jewish and, according to Mamdani, has links to the now-defunct Jewish Defense League. The other suspects admit to supporting ISIS.

Amid Global Challenges, Jews and Christians Cannot Afford To Stand Apart | The New York Sun

In this fraught moment, this calendar convergence feels like quite a bit more than mere serendipity.

Iran Undermines Lebanon’s Attempts at Confronting Hezbollah | The New York Sun

Although the Lebanese government ordered the Iranian ambassador to leave Beirut, the Tehran foreign ministry says he ‘will continue his work.’

Russian Oil Tanker Arrives at Energy-Starved Cuba as Trump Drops Objections | The New York Sun

The American president now says he now has ‘no problem’ with countries sending oil to Cuba, ‘whether it’s Russia or not.’

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 54: "Is Social Media the New Big Tobacco?"

In this episode we analyzed the latest from the Strait of Hormuz, debriefed the big Supreme Court asylum case, checked in on the UN's take on slavery, reviewed the verdict against social media in LA, debated a tragic assisted suicide in Spain, and praised Governor Josh Shapiro's stance on Israel.

Global Left Fails To Grasp Strategic Vision Animating Trump’s Foreign Policy Moves | The New York Sun

Bringing peace to the Mideast, winning the war on terror, restoring Iran to the West, and curbing China’s presence outside its own region will be a service to the West.

American Troops Bulk Up Gulf Presence as Proxies Attempt Negotiator Roles in Iran Conflict | The New York Sun

With American troops bulking up their presence in the Gulf region, a defiant Iran claims any ground invasion would be devastating for U.S. forces.

EU Poised To Reverse Course on Migration | The New York Sun

The European Union’s parliament, amid rising pressure to tighten borders, moves forward with plans to set up so-called return hubs for illegal immigrants.

How To Prevent Iran War’s Price Tag From Swelling America’s National Debt | The New York Sun

The cost of the military operation, including interest, is likely to run to some $300 billion.

Four Years Into Ukraine, War, Kyiv Relies on Technology To Counter Russia’s Artillery Superiority | The New York Sun

Some 12,000 North Korean workers are in Russia building attack drones and gaining skills that could alter the balance of power in Northeast Asia.

Maduro and Wife Return to Court in Prison Garb for Argument Over Who Will Pay Legal Bills of Deposed Venezuelan Strongman, First Lady | The New York Sun

‘I am not going to dismiss the case,’ the judge, 92, tells the defense.

Assisted Suicide of Spanish Rape Victim Leaves Questions About State’s Responsibility Unanswered | The New York Sun

The 25-year-old woman had suffered a gang rape while living in a state-run care facility but the juvenile perpetrators have never been publicly identified.

Iranian Military Spokesman Emerges as Heir to the Iraq War’s Infamous ‘Baghdad Bob’ | The New York Sun

‘It’s not a lie if you believe it.’

Timeline Shrinks in Social Security’s Looming Bankruptcy Crisis | The New York Sun

The Senate is discussing several solutions but has made no concrete decisions.

Democrats Bet Their Political Future on the Myth of Class Warfare | The New York Sun

Progressives believe they have first dibs on your property simply because you’re well off. It’s un-American.

Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Allowing Malpractice Lawsuits Against Doctors for 30-Year-Old Gender Reassignment Procedures | The New York Sun

The bill would let patients sue if they alleged they underwent transgender procedures as a result of what is described as coercion.

Ole Miss Approves Center To Address Gambling Among College Students | The New York Sun

Counselors say sports betting boom on campus poses public health concern.

The Sanity Interview: Evan Ellis

In this interview we spoke with Dr. Evan Ellis, a research professor of Latin American studies at the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. We assessed the Trump Administration's strategy, broke down Cuba's strategic import, took stock of where things stand in the Western Hemisphere, and forecast what comes next.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 53: "Reckoning With the Resignation"

In this episode we dug into Joe Kent's resignation, and analyzed what it means for the war. We also dive into the conflict's deepening energy implications, discuss the future of the filibuster, debate voter ID, marvel at Kathy Hochul's chutzpah, and wonder how Israelis can be so happy.

Iran’s Ayatollah Is Tweeting With New, Verified Checkmark Without Being Verified as Alive | The New York Sun

If Ayatollah Khamenei’s son is dead, why further the fiction that he’s alive?

Fani Willis Refuses To Pay Trump Millions in Legal Fees as She Clings to Case From Which She Was Disqualified | The New York Sun

The prosecutor will argue her case to the court that barred her following a secret romance with a deputy.

Mullin Confirmed as DHS Secretary Amid Negotiations on Homeland Security Funding | The New York Sun

A group of Republican senators are confident that the department will be reopened in the coming days.

Mueller the Marine: From War Hero to FBI Reformer to a Divisive Final Act | The New York Sun

He’s being remembered as a Vietnam veteran and transformative FBI director, but his relatively brief period helming the Russia probe may have tarnished his reputation.

Four Ambulances From London Jewish Volunteer Group Set Ablaze in ‘Shocking Antisemitic Attack’ | The New York Sun

The justice minister says those responsible will ‘face consequences.’

Miraculous Survival: Flight Attendant Found Alive, Strapped to Jump Seat on Tarmac After Deadly LaGuardia Crash | The New York Sun

A new video shows the devastating crash when the plane smashed into a fire truck.

Poll Suggests Iran War Is Deeply Divisive as Voters Express Worries About Economy, Rationale for Strikes | The New York Sun

The president says the war will escalate if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Zendaya Is the Film Blockbuster Queen of 2026 — But Familiarity Can Breed Contempt | The New York Sun

Zendaya is appearing in four high-profile films this year, but Hollywood history demonstrates the downside of ubiquity.

British Court Okays Lawsuit by Man Who Says His Ex-Wife Stole $172 Million in Bitcoin | The New York Sun

The suit provides a test case for how the country’s laws will be applied to the theft of digital currencies.

When Governments Order Assassinations | The New York Sun

A 93-year-old Belgian count could face trial for the death of Patrice Lumumba, but targeting Iranian leaders has legal justification.

Former NAVY Seal and Fitness Guru, 51, Reenlists in Air Force To Chase Unfinished Goal | The New York Sun

After failing once, Staff Sergeant David Goggins’ latest challenge is to complete brutal pararescue training.

Where Does Tulsi Gabbard Stand? | The New York Sun

The director of national intelligence comes under scrutiny after an acolyte resigns, blaming Israel and citing conspiracy theories.

Who’s Afraid of an American Trillionaire? | The New York Sun

Calls for imposing a steeply progressive wealth tax on billionaires, and trillionaires, are getting louder every day.

Nearly 20 Million Americans Have Considered Shooting Someone: Study | The New York Sun

An estimated four million adults have thought about acquiring a gun specifically for that reason.

The Sanity Interview: Mudar Adnan Zahran

In this interview we spoke with Mudar Adnan Zahran a writer and thinker of Palestinian descent who is a member of the Jordanian Opposition Coalition. He put the fight against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a global context and explained how Tehran's fate will really be decided in Beijing.

Where Have Harvard’s Jews Gone? | The New York Sun

A new study finds that the percentage of Jews at our oldest university is at the lowest recorded level since the 1940s.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 52: "Welcome to First Lady Rama Duwaji's New York"

In this episode we took stock of a series of disturbing developments at Gracie Mansion, broke down the latest in the Iran War, wondered how Britain could take Churchill off its currency, marveled at the heroism of the Iranian women's soccer team, and checked back in on fraud in Minnesota.

Wallace Shawn Brings ‘The Fever’ Back To New York | The New York Sun

At 82, the cerebral playwright and actor remains as sharp as ever on stage, but his 1990 polemic shows its age.

Where Are America’s ‘Allies’? | The New York Sun

It falls to President Trump to open the Hormuz strait.

New York’s Push to Criminalize Climate Policy Could Devastate the Empire State’s Economy | The New York Sun

A new bill at Albany proposes to prosecute corporate executives who ‘knowingly’ risk catastrophic environmental harm.

Putting the ‘Saint’ Back in St. Patrick’s Day, Despite Mamdani’s Push To Reframe It Around Palestinian Arab Cause | The New York Sun

Whatever one thinks of the Israel-Hamas war, it’s hard to argue that the definition of being Irish hinges on defense of a group of Middle Eastern people led by a terrorist organization.

Exclusive: Yale Law School Joins Effort To Force Judge Cannon To Release Jack Smith’s Mar-a-Lago Report Against Trump | The New York Sun

America’s top legal academy argues that ‘every pillar’ of the Florida jurist’s ruling blocking the report is incorrect.

Judge’s Ruling Blocking RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Changes Is Headed for Higher Court | The New York Sun

The Trump administration says it will appeal a Biden-appointed judge’s order blocking decisions made by an advisory panel filled with RFK Jr.-appointed vaccine skeptics.

The Hidden Network: How Iran’s Sleeper Cells Actually Operate on American Soil | The New York Sun

Experts emphasize that there is cause for concern.

‘Know Where I Stand’: Trump Wades Into Nasty Online Feud Between Mark Levin, Megyn Kelly Over Israel and Iran | The New York Sun

The president is drawing in a line in an escalating conservative media war.

Trump’s Iran Strikes Fracture MAGA Coalition Along Foreign Policy Fault Lines | The New York Sun

An unexpected offensive by a president who claimed he wouldn’t start a war has put Mr. Trump’s base on edge, requiring complicated navigation ahead of the midterm elections.

Republican Congressman Calls for Tucker Carlson To Be Prosecuted for ‘Treason’ for Pre-War Contact With Iranians | The New York Sun

Mr. Carlson claims to be facing a criminal investigation for speaking to people in Iran before the war began three weeks ago.

Teenager Wins Chinese Grand Prix, but War Puts Brakes on F1’s Fast Start | The New York Sun

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, 19, enjoys dream victory as Middle East conflict disrupts schedule.

Michigan Synagogue Attacker Is Naturalized Citizen Whose Hezbollah-Linked Relatives Died in Lebanon Airstrike | The New York Sun

Governor Gretchen Whitmer pledges to fight ‘this ancient and rampant evil’ of antisemitism.

Hegseth Calls Regime Leaders ‘Rats’ Even as They Parade on Tehran Streets | The New York Sun

The Islamic Republic’s strategy in the war is predicated on the premise that survival is victory. Is it feasible?

Frustrated Fani Willis Denounces GOP ‘Clown Show’ Even as She Suffers Setback in Effort To Avoid Paying Trump’s Legal Bills | The New York Sun

Judge Scott McAfee rules that she is ‘wholly disqualified’ from any further participation in the case.

Blue States, With Taxes on High Earners, Commit Political and Economic Suicide | The New York Sun

States that fall for the tax-the-rich mania will be left in the dust.

Gunman Slams Truck Into Michigan Synagogue, Dies After Shootout With Guards | The New York Sun

One security guard is expected to recover after being knocked unconscious during the incident.

The Sanity Interview: Karen Elliott House

In this interview we spoke with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the former publisher of the Wall Street Journal, Karen Elliott House, about Saudi Arabia. She is one of the world's experts on the kingdom and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We discussed how one of the world's most important countries is navigating the chaos at its doorstep — and the possibilities for normalization with Israel following the war.

Hawley Introduces Bill To Roll Back FDA Approval of Abortion Drug | The New York Sun

Some of the country’s most ardent anti-abortion rights groups have expressed frustration at the Trump administration’s lack of action.

Surging Energy Production Means North America Could Be the New Middle East | The New York Sun

Over the past six years, we’ve produced more than any other nation, including Saudi Arabia.

Hezbollah Attacks on Israel Bring Lebanon Closer to a New Civil War | The New York Sun

‘My mother hates Hezbollah even more than I do,’ a Lebanese-born Washington-based Mideast scholar tells the Sun.

‘Our Troops Don’t Run on Ramen’: Veterans Defend Hegseth’s Pentagon Food Tab | The New York Sun

Servicemembers say steak and lobster before and during deployment is a time-honored tradition.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 51: "Trump's Big Gamble on Operation Epic Fury"

In this episode we analyzed all things Iran: the status of the battle, cooperation between America and Israel, Trump's political calculus, the Middle East chessboard, and potential next steps. We also took Texas's temperature after two dramatic primaries, vented about Britney Spears, and wondered how low Tucker can go.

Pro-Palestinian Watermelon Mural in Black Neighborhood Angers Virginia Civil Rights Activists | The New York Sun

Some black activists say the symbolism is ‘offensive’ due to its location.

Buckeye Backwoods Bigfoot? Northeast Ohio Residents on Lookout as Sasquatch Sightings Hit 1970s Levels | The New York Sun

A ‘time of potential discovery’ is how the moment is described.

‘CNN Is Not a Serious Organization’: Embattled Network Denounced for Sympathetic Coverage of ISIS Terror Suspects | The New York Sun

The network says the original story and post did not ’reflect the gravity of the incident.

In a War Steeped in Artificial Intelligence, Human Intelligence Reigns Supreme | The New York Sun

From the days of old, the task of spies was to find out what the enemy was doing, and even now ‘humans are essential to the process,’ a former Israeli spy tells the Sun.

‘Worse Than His Father’: Mojtaba Khamenei’s Rise from Behind-the-Scenes Power Broker to Iran’s Supreme Leader | The New York Sun

‘He will want revenge not just for the death of his father, but also for the deaths of his wife and mother.’

Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Designation | The New York Sun

The artificial intelligence firm says the government’s position is not legally sound.

Iranian Forces Using Schools as Military Bases, Eyewitness Says | The New York Sun

Iranian regime forces are using schools as military bases, an Iranian eyewitness has told The New York Sun in an interview. Speaking on condition of anonymity due to safety concerns, the Iranian man said he was afraid to even do the interview as it could get him killed: “I would get a death…

Trump Says He Will Sign No Other Legislation Until GOP’s Voter ID Bill Passes | The New York Sun

Senate Republicans would have to enforce certain rules in order to pass the bill with a simple majority — a move which could hand Democrats control of the calendar for months.

The Sanity Interview: Jesse Brown

In this interview we spoke with Jesse Brown, an award-winning Canadian journalist and the founder and editor of Canadaland, one of the country's most influential independent media organizations. He explained how antisemitism and anti-Zionism have exploded since October 7, where the roots of the crisis lie, and what can be done to beat back the forces of hate and extremism.

Exclusive: FBI Turning to New Agents from Quantico to Patrol D.C. Streets, as Ex-Agents Question Shift Toward Police Work | The New York Sun

Move comes as ex-agents wonder if sending Quantico grads to street patrols is for political optics or is in keeping with the bureau’s investigative mission.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 50: "Our Sanity State of the Union"

In this episode we took the measure of President Trump's State of the Union, debriefed on the tariffs decision, took stock of a dramatic week in Mexico, vented about a snowball fight against the police, and reviewed a landmark India-Israel visit.

Kristi Noem Out as Homeland Security Secretary Following Congressional Criticism Over Spending, ICE Tactics | The New York Sun

The secretary’s tenure has been marred by the killing of protesters by immigration enforcement officers, corruption allegations, and her relationship with a subordinate in the department.

Retail Gas Prices Skyrocket Across America at Fastest Pace Since 2022 Amid Conflict With Iran | The New York Sun

Some cities are seeing 60-cent increases in gas compared to the previous week.

American Submarine Notches First Torpedo-Aided Kill Since World War II Against Iranian Warship in International Waters | The New York Sun

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says the strike is an ‘incredible demonstration of America’s global reach.’

The Sanity Interview: Nick Gillespie

In this episode we had a wide ranging conversation with the editor at large of Reason and the host of the Reason Interview podcast, Nick Gillespie. We debated immigration, tariffs, AI, whether the world is getting better or worse, Gen Z pessimism, government censorship, and possibilities for the 2028 election.

Talarico Beats Crockett in Texas Democrats’ Senate Primary as GOP Heads to Runoff Campaign | The New York Sun

The Texas and North Carolina primary results offer the first insights into this year’s midterm elections.

Trump Denies Party Fracture Over Iran Strikes, Says Tucker Carlson’s Criticism Has ‘No Impact on Me’ | The New York Sun

The president insists that the MAGA coalition is behind his Iran campaign, dismissing doubts raised by some conservative commentators.

Will the Late Iranian Supreme Leader’s Son Succeed Him? | The New York Sun

Iran International is reporting that Mojtaba Khamenei will be the Islamic Republic’s next strongman.

Starmer Will Allow American Use of Indian Ocean Air Base

Starmer initially refuses to allow America to use Diego Garcia for sorties in Iran.

America Enters Uncharted Nuclear Territory as New START Treaty Dies | The New York Sun

For the first time in more than 50 years, no nonproliferation agreement is in force to verify America and Russia’s commitment to avoiding a nuclear meltdown.

Afghanistan and Pakistan Claim Hundreds Killed in Border Conflict Described as ‘Open War’

Afghan officials deny that the Taliban’s supreme leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, was killed in a morning attack on Kabul.

Federal Lawsuit Shows How $100 Million Was Spent To Feed and House Migrants at NYC

Much of the spending came at a time when the governors of Texas and Florida were busing tens of thousands of migrants to the city.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 49: "Prison for Prince Andrew?"

In this episode we digested the shocking news of a royal arrest, took stock of the military build up in the Middle East, reviewed the highlights from Munich, vented about Mayor Mamdani's budget gambit, and lamented how Europe can't shake antisemitism.

Republican States Ask Supreme Court To Reverse Ruling That Could Ban Many Natural Gas Appliances | The New York Sun

A divided lower court ruling upheld Biden-era regulations that would force costly upgrades for residential heating systems.

Judge Rejects ‘Ragtag’ Theories in Lawsuit Seeking To Halt White House Ballroom Project | The New York Sun

President Trump says the ruling is ‘Great news for America.’

27-Year-Old Man Arrested for Assault on NYPD, Despite Mamdani Calling Participants ‘Kids at a Snowball Fight’ | The New York Sun

‘Mamdani’s NYPD no longer engages in crowd control; the crowd controls them,’ one ex-cop tells the Sun.

Illinois Democrats’ Senate Primary Tightens as ICE, Ability To Confront Trump Take Center Stage | The New York Sun

The state’s lieutenant governor and a congressman now appear to be in a neck-and-neck race focused largely on Democrats’ ability to take on the White House.

Could Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Actually End Up in Prison? How Emails Rather Than Sex Scandals Triggered His Downfall | The New York Sun

The law under which the former Duke of York is charged is rarely used and has been challenged.

Cuba Says It Killed Four and Injured Six in a Gunfight With American Speedboat

The boat was reportedly on a mission to smuggle relatives out of Cuba.

Heroes or Sellouts? Olympic Champions Skate Back Into America’s Political War

NHL schedule resumes with players wondering how they’ll be embraced.

The Sanity Interview: Jennie Lichter

In this interview we spoke to Jennie Bradley Lichter, the President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. We reviewed the post-Dobbs landscape, debated the meaning of life, speculated about the midterm elections, and discussed the hard questions that makes this such a passionate subject of debate.

Trump Delivers Longest State of the Union in History Featuring Protests, Attacks on Lawmakers and Supreme Court in Preview of Midterm Message | The New York Sun

The president spoke for nearly two hours in what can be described as his most combative address to Congress.

The Forgotten Casualties of Operation Gideon: A Venezuelan Family’s Unending Nightmare

Almost six years after a failed beach incursion, family members of participants in the attempted overthrow of Nicolás Maduro face imprisonment, torture, and renewed persecution across two countries.

Judge Cannon Denounces Jack Smith’s Mar-a-Lago Report and Blocks Its Release in Major Victory for Trump

The Florida jurist insists that ‘basic fairness’ mandates that the prosecutor’s dossier never see the light of day.

Stanley Kubrick’s 1999 ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Anticipated the Epstein Scandal

Stanley Kubrick’s 1999 film now looks less like a work of fiction and more like a documentary on how wealthy elites cover up pedophilia and immorality.

As Trump Blocks Oil Deliveries to Cuba, the Clock Ticks for a Transition | The New York Sun

A 21st century city regressing to the 19th century is key to a Trump power play against a Communist regime that has survived 13 American presidencies.

Virginia Democrats’ Gerrymander Hits a Legal Snag | The New York Sun

After the GOP kicked off a redistricting war last year, Virginia lawmakers are promising to get aggressive.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 48: "Pam Bondi Faces the Firing Squad"

In this episode we discussed the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie, debriefed Pam Bondi's time before Congress, talked about 'Hot Girls for Zohran' and conspiracy theories, broke down the latest seismic ruling on immigration, and compared and contrasted NYC and DHS.

The Sanity Interview: Michael Milken

In this interview, we heard from the legendary financier and philanthropist Michael Milken about the meaning of the American dream as the country approaches its 250th birthday celebrations. We discussed the future of medicine, technology, AI, and how to rediscover the dynamism that has defined American history.

Will CBS Pull the Plug Early on Colbert? Tensions Rise After Star’s Temper Tantrum, Saying Denial by Network Bosses Was ‘Crap’ | The New York Sun

Some commentators believe the late-night host was trying to get fired early so he could call himself a ‘martyr.’

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office | The New York Sun

Last fall, King Charles III stripped the former prince of his royal titles, as he tried to insulate the monarchy from his younger brother’s relationship with Epstein.

Oklahoma Bill Would Require Exotic Dancers To Obtain State Licenses Before Performing | The New York Sun

A ‘sexually oriented business’ found in violation would face an administrative fine of $5,000 per offense.

Jeffries Tells Fellow Democrats Planning To Cause a Ruckus at State of the Union To Zip It or Go Elsewhere | The New York Sun

Several Democrats are reportedly not ruling out protests at this year’s speech.

Hillary Clinton Accuses Trump of Perpetrating a ‘Continuing Cover-Up’ as She Ups Ante Ahead of Epstein Testimony | The New York Sun

The 67th secretary of state and her husband, the 42nd president, will both answer questions under oath next week.

Jesse Jackson’s ‘Unfinished Business’ | The New York Sun

Trump memorializes him as a ‘force of nature.’

Republicans Fall Just Shy of Trump’s Margin in Georgia State Senate Special Election | The New York Sun

Republicans are working hard to unseat Senator Jon Ossoff, who has been leading in all public polling and has more than $25 million in his war chest.

Fiscal Watchdog Growls at Hizzoner | The New York Sun

New York’s Citizens Budget Commission warns that City Hall’s woes stem from ‘excessive spending growth rather than insufficient revenues.’

Republican Congressman Joins Effort To Limit Presidential Pardon Authority | The New York Sun

The longshot measure would allow members of Congress to revoke presidential pardons.

The Russian Promise for ‘Anti-Woke’ Migrants —You Get What You Deserve | The New York Sun

More than 2,000 people have moved to Russia since Mr. Putin set up his nation as a refuge for those fleeing a “destructive neoliberal ideological agenda” in their home countries.

NY Federal Reserve Says Americans Are Paying Most of the Cost of Trump’s Tariffs | The New York Sun

The fate of the president’s tariff policy hinges on a highly anticipated Supreme Court decision.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 47: "Who’s Who: Epstein Edition"

In this episode we took a whirlwind tour of the Epstein Files, considered the Clintons, went down south to check in on Fulton County, reported on a disturbing lab bust out West, and vented about a miscarriage of justice in England.

The Sanity Interview: Ben Ryan

In this interview we got the inside scoop on a landmark legal case about gender transition with the reporter who was there for every minute of the trial. Benjamin Ryan is an independent health and science reporter and a contributor to The New York Sun. Here’s how a jury held a psychologist and a plastic surgeon liable for $2 million for an operation on a young girl- and what it could mean nationwide.

Trump Border Tsar Says Minnesota ICE Surge Will Wind Down in Coming Days | The New York Sun

The Operation Metro Surge drawdown will span into next week because state jails are now working with federal officials, Tom Homan says.

Study Suggests AI Chatbots Harbor Liberal Biases in Favor of Gun Control | The New York Sun

Researchers say the chatbots are becoming more liberal over time.

Japan’s Commonsense Conservative Prime Minister Offers a Lesson for Troubled Great Britain | The New York Sun

Sanae Takaichi wins a two-thirds supermajority in the national legislature’s lower house while Britain’s Keir Starmer flounders.

Bondi Deploys Trump’s Tactics at Judiciary Hearing, Calling Members ‘Washed-Up’ and ‘Failed’ as She Deflects Key Questions on Epstein | The New York Sun

The attorney general declined to acknowledge the Epstein victims who were sitting just behind her.

House Rejects Effort To Shield Trump’s Tariffs From Congressional Scrutiny, Teeing Up Vote To Kill President’s Import Taxes on Canada | The New York Sun

Three Republican lawmakers sided with all Democrats to give Congress the ability to rescind the president’s tariffs.

FBI Releases Unsettling Images and Video of Heavily Disguised Suspect in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping | The New York Sun

Authorities say footage was recovered despite a disabled doorbell system.

Exclusive: FBI Names James C. Barnacle Jr. New Head of New York City Field Office | The New York Sun

He replaces Christopher Raia, who replaced Dan Bongino as co-deputy director.

Epstein Disclosures Shake Europe, With Past or Present Chiefs of Nobel Committee and Davos Forum Targeted in Probes | The New York Sun

A former French culture minister spearheading ties to the Arab League is also under pressure to step down.

‘Double Jeopardy by Any Common Definition’: Angry Luigi Mangione Speaks Out in Court After State Judge Sets June Date for First of Two Trials | The New York Sun

The state judge is dismissive of the defense team’s insistence that it can’t be ready by June.

Political Irresponsibility Animates New Wealth Tax Proposals | The New York Sun

Avoiding hard fiscal decisions by squeezing a narrow group harder.

Mamdani Appointee on Antisemitism Denies Anti-Zionism as a Form of Bigotry | The New York Sun

Phylisa Wisdom opposes International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of the oldest hatred.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 46: "Breaking the ICE"

On the episode we debated the news out of Minnesota, reviewed how Mamdani did in his first snowstorm, took the early temperature of the new TikTok, analyzed the trends pointing to war in Iran, and reported on a car ramming in Crown Heights.

Top Senate Republican Urges Noem To Halt ICE Detention Facility Acquisition in His State | The New York Sun

Senator Roger Wicker says the secretary ought to keep him informed if she plans to house migrants among his constituents.

The Democrats Embark on a Bataan Death March of Tax Hikes | The New York Sun

The party used to pretend that raising taxes was a last resort. Now, the left-wing base regards higher levies as a badge of honor.

U.S. Downs Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier as Netanyahu Warns Tehran Can’t Be Trusted | The New York Sun

The drone was shot down near the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier ahead of a high-level meeting between Washington and Tehran on Friday.

Homan Withdraws 700 Agents From Minnesota, Citing Some Cooperation With State Authorities | The New York Sun

Operation Metro Surge is being scaled back amid political pressure, body-cam controversy, and two fatal federal shootings in the Twin Cities.

Texas Education Board Appears Likely To Require All Public School Students To Read Bible Passages | The New York Sun

Critics say the proposed reading list lacks ‘a lot of inclusion.’

Trump’s Plan To Build 250-Foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ in DC Will Need FAA Approval | The New York Sun

Safety concerns regarding the DC flight corridor intensified when a Black Hawk helicopter collided with a commercial plane over the Potomac River, killing all 67 on board.

Welcome to Washington: Is the Trump Coalition Dead? | The New York Sun

Recent election results and polling show Republicans could be in for a rough midterm year.

Local Police Departments in ‘Sanctuary’ Cities Rebel Against Democratic Mayors’ Anti-ICE Orders | The New York Sun

‘The concept of pitting two armed law enforcement agencies against each other is ludicrous,’ one police chief says.

Rescuing Israel’s ‘Silent Victims’: Animal Sanctuary Becomes Refuge for Pets Orphaned by the War | The New York Sun

Shanti Farm has rescued hundreds of dogs, cats, and other animals whose owners were killed, kidnapped, or forced to evacuate.

Exclusive: An Eyewitness Account of Mass Killings, Foreign Militias, and Fear Inside Iranian Regime’s Crackdown | The New York Sun

A Tehran woman recounts how security forces opened fire on protesters, foreign militias appeared on the streets, and families were forced to bargain for the bodies of the dead.

Newly Empowered Democrats in Virginia Immediately Tee Up a Slew of Restrictive Gun Control Measures | The New York Sun

Legislation wending its way through multiple statehouse committees has considerable support among the Democratic majority, but is sure to face legal challenges.

Judge Throws Out Death Penalty Charge Against Luigi Mangione, But Rules That His Backpack, Seized at McDonald’s, Can Be Used as Evidence | The New York Sun

The federal judge rules that stalking is not a crime of violence.

DOJ Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Border Patrol Shooting of ICU Nurse | The New York Sun

Decision to open inquiry into Minneapolis shooting comes after outcry over initial DHS-led probe.

LIV Golf Doubles Down After Koepka, Reed Departures to PGA Tour | The New York Sun

Team prize money balloons to $10 million per tournament and $470 million in 2026.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 45: "Davos Debrief"

On this episode we analyzed all the drama in the Alps, from Gavin Newsom to Greenland and everything in between. We also caught up on some radical new developments in the Old Dominion, fretted over elections, taught Ms. Rachel a lesson on antisemitism, broke some ice on ICE, and reported on China's long game on birthright citizenship.

The Sanity Interview: Ray Takeyh

In this interview we spoke to a senior fellow on the Council of Foreign Relations, Ray Takeyh, about an extraordinary month in Iran. We discussed the possibility of regime change, America's role, the regional implications, how Israel, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are positioning themselves, and what to watch for going forward.

Man Wielding a Pizza Cutter, BBQ Fork Charged After Allegedly Trying To Break Luigi Mangione Out of Jail | The New York Sun

Mr. Mangione faces a death penalty trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief Brian Thompson.

Bill Aimed at Avoiding Government Shutdown Stalls in Senate as Democrats Twist Arms on Homeland Security Funding | The New York Sun

A large bipartisan majority in the Senate voted against moving the bill forward while negotiations between Democrats and the White House continue.

Trump Threatens Baghdad as It Picks a Candidate To Lead Iraq | The New York Sun

‘From Washington’s perspective, Iraq is no longer a state that can balance comfortably between Iran and the United States,’ a former political aide writes.

‘Closer to Biden Than Bush’: Gun Rights Advocates Excoriate Trump After He Says ‘You Can’t Walk In With Guns’ | The New York Sun

Gun carry advocates disappointed in the president’s remarks following the shooting of a protester at Minneapolis contend with mixed findings about location, location, location.

Russia Is Nowhere Near Victory in Ukraine as War Casualties Approach 2 Million: Report | The New York Sun

An American think tank says Russian forces are advancing a mere 15 meters per day.

Exclusive: Delay in Trump’s Appeal of Hush Money Convictions Could Indicate Strategic Shift in Stormy Daniels Case | The New York Sun

Both the 47th president and Manhattan’s district attorney, Alvin Bragg, appear to be setting their sights on federal court.

President Trump Dominates Davos | The New York Sun

Europeans express anger at some of the details, but also acceptance that he is the most powerful person in the world.

What’s Really Going On in Greenland? | The New York Sun

President Trump is backing off his threat of tariffs, but the debate over the island’s strategic importance remains unresolved.

Maxim Starts Legal Cat-Fight With Playboy Over Modeling Competition | The New York Sun

Millions of dollars of revenue are at stake in a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement.

Are Tariffs To Blame for Amazon’s Higher Prices? | The New York Sun

The impact of President Trump’s trade levies is inseparable from a larger problem, the debasement of the dollar in terms of gold.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 44: "Trump's Moment of Truth in Iran"

In this episode we gamed out the scenarios in Iran, discussed the clash between the UK and X, wondered about the left's silence, debated the Greenland endgame, and took a look at the latest rankings of universities — and gasped at where they are.

The Sanity Interview: Ilan Wurman

In this interview we talked to constitutional law professor Ilan Wurman about what might happen with birthright citizenship, broke down the issues with Trump's invocation of the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, and got the scoop on the president's power over the Fed.

Vance To Visit Minneapolis in Show of Support for ICE Amid Tensions Over Immigration Crackdown | The New York Sun

The vice president also is expected to try to shift the focus back to allegations of widespread fraud in Minnesota.

Cursive Handwriting Coming Back to Public Schools as New Jersey Joins Host of States Mandating Its Teaching | The New York Sun

‘We owe it to our students to give them a well-rounded education,’ Phil Murphy, the former governor, says.

House Oversight Chairman Rejects Bill Clinton’s Offer To Talk About Epstein Privately To Fend Off Contempt of Congress Charges | The New York Sun

The top Republican and Democrat on the panel have been invited to sit down with the former president to ask him about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Virginia Democrats Propose a Raft of New Taxes After Taking State Government Trifecta | The New York Sun

The commonwealth’s Democrat-controlled General Assembly opened just 5 days ago and the new Democratic governor was sworn in only Saturday, but there are already more than 50 new proposals to increase taxes on the state’s residents.

Betsy McCaughey for Governor of Connecticut

She’s a brilliant woman with a Ph.D. in the history of the Constitution — just what the Nutmeg State needs.

Did the FBI Break Dan Bongino’s ‘Free Thinker’ Brand?

Blocking ‘black-pillers,’ feuding with comedians, inspiring diss tracks — Bongino’s recent actions are leading some of his listeners to say he failed the…

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 43: "Mamdani's Team and Minnesota on the Brink"

In this episode we explained how to think about Venezuela, broke down the chaos in Minnesota, took stock of what Americans ought to be eating, reported on a revolt at Breads bakery, and took stock of the conspiracy against fans of a Tel Aviv soccer team.

The Sanity Interview: Phil Gunson

In this interview we connected with International Crisis Group's senior editor for the Andes Region, Phil Gunson. Phil is based in Caracas, and he shared his on the ground reporting and analysis of what's been going on in Venezuela over the past week that shook the world.

Democrats Notch Major Redistricting Wins in Virginia and California, Likely Opening the Door to Nine-Seat Gain in House

Virginia Democrats advanced their own redistricting changes shortly after a federal court allowed California’s new map to be used.

House Republicans Kill Effort To Defund Judges, Slash Budgets for Courts That Ruled Against Trump

An amendment from a conservative Texas congressman was soundly defeated in the House.

Democrat Gavin Newsom, Seeking To Triangulate as a Moderate, Adopts the Richard Nixon Strategy

He’s starting off campaign for president by making a show of opposing the ‘billionaire tax.’

Trump’s Credit Card Interest Cap Gets Chilly Reception From Republicans in Congress

The top GOP lawmakers in both the House and Senate say such a change would drastically restrict credit.

Prosecutors Demand Death for Ousted South Korean President

He’s likely to draw a lengthy prison sentence while North Korea exploits widening divisions between right and left in the South.

Senate Democrats Notch Another Recruiting Win as Mary Peltola Launches Bid in Alaska

Ms. Peltola was the state’s lone Democratic representative for Alaska, losing her race by three points in a year when President Trump won the state by 13.

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Fraud Concerns Raised in Minnesota Welfare Scandal Go Beyond the North Star State

The outrage is justified because Americans are getting a look at what happens when pushing public money out the door matters more than verifying the…

Tragedy Strikes the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ as Series of Deaths Unsettles Disney World

There have been seven deaths, including several suicides, in just the last few months at the Florida amusement park.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 42: "Iran Girds for a Second Revolution"

In this episode we took the temperature of the Iranian street, wondered what a wealth tax would do to Big Tech in California, debated the prospects for peace in Ukraine, explained why Somaliland matters, and offered a eulogy of sorts for Brigitte Bardot.

The Trump-Warren Economic Strategy

The president wants to bar ‘investors’ from buying up single-family homes.

‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Is Throwing the Communists Out of the Western Hemisphere

Trump is making a great deal and turning around the only leverage that Venezuela has, and that’s oil.

Venezuela’s Stock Market Soars After Maduro Capture, Signaling Investor Confidence in Long-Term Prospects Following American Military Intervention

The Caracas Stock Exchange has surged 73 percent as investors rush to bet on a post-Maduro Venezuela.

Trump Ups Pressure on Senate GOP Over ‘Blue Slips’ That Let Democrats Block His Choice of Prosecutors To Pursue Comey, Letitia James

The Senate custom that is wreaking havoc at the DOJ is being defended by Republicans in the upper chamber.

2026: the Most Anticipated Year in Sports History

From the White House to the World Cup tech and legacy unite athletes and fans.

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Venezuela: ‘Long Live Freedom’

President Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s strongman, Nicolas Maduro, stirs echoes of President George H.W. Bush’s seizure of Panama’s president, Manuel…

Ahead of America’s 250th, What’s in a Name?

A catchier term than ‘Semiquincentennial’ is sure to emerge before July 4, 2026.

The Growing Scandal in Minnesota

Congress to hear shocking allegations of federal spending in the North Star State — without effective oversight.

Oil Tanker Pursued by America Now Appears to Enjoy Russian Protection

The development throws a new wrinkle into American relations with Russia even as the two nations work on a Ukraine peace deal.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 41: "A ‘Turning Point’ for J.D. Vance?"

In this special holiday episode we toured the GOP’s increasingly chaotic big tent, wondered what in the world happened with Elise Stefanik, revisited the 2020 election in Georgia, took the measure of Zohran Mamdani’s team, and hunted for a politically endangered species at Yale.

Europe Rearms To Face Russia

‘If “little green men” ever cross our border, we will open fire,’ says the foreign minister of Estonia.

Could Tim Walz, Swamped by Minnesota Scandal, Join the Growing List of Democratic Leaders Facing Charges or Prison?

Republican lawmakers are demanding answers from the governor about what he did to try to stop Somali fraud schemes in Minnesota.

Kennedy Center Faces Sparse Season After Takeover by Trump

‘Chicago’ is the lone major musical production scheduled for the next six months as artists cancel performances to protest the president’s board purge and…

Russia’s Rebranded Wagner Group Extends Grip Across Sahel as West Retreats

Now under direct Kremlin control, the Africa Corps props up military juntas while shipping home gold to help finance the war on Ukraine.

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The Sanity Interview: Afshin Khadangi

In this episode, Rebecca Sugar spoke with AI expert Afshin Khadangi, at the University of Luxembourg, about his research into the “synthetic trauma” of Large Language Models like ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini and Claude and how “hostile user interactions” are altering the LLM experience.

Beware of Overambitious New Year’s Resolutions

Even the most mundane household objects can fall prey to making unduly optimistic goals for 2026.

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can…

The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Last of the Big Bands, Is Swinging After 80 Years

It turns out that the ‘new sound’ survives its famous bandleader.

The Best Theater of 2025 Came From Extraordinary Playwriting Rather Than Hollywood Stars

The Sun’s annual list of the most memorable work on stage proves that, as Shakespeare once wrote, ‘the play’s the thing.’

Will a New Mideast War Erupt Over Iran’s Growing Ballistic Missile Arsenal?

‘The threat is significant, and needs to be confronted soon, but we must do it in consultation with America and with its backing,’ a former Israeli…

After Days of Backbiting and Infighting, JD Vance Plays Peacemaker at Turning Point Conference

The vice president is rallying the troops headed into what could be a difficult year for the GOP.

‘I Am Not Well’: Harvey Weinstein Denounces ‘Juror Intimidation’ in His Rape Trial, Begs To Spend His Final Days Out of Jail

In a new statement, the disgraced producer complained about his case remaining unresolved as he approaches ‘a lonely Christmas’ at forbidding Rikers…

Congress Girds for Release of Much-Anticipated Epstein Files

The president for months fought with his own base to try to keep the files under seal.

Trump Moves To Reclassify Marijuana for Research Purposes Despite Fierce Opposition From Conservatives

The president says fellow Republicans who are concerned about the policy change should speak to doctors.

Trump’s Speech, Teeing Up 2026 Midterms, Suggests Economic Boom Will Beat Democrats’ Gloom

Yet the propaganda press is downplaying and minimizing the address and its importance.

Mayor Mamdani’s ‘Free’ Benefits, Eh?

Marxists like the mayor-elect seem to think there’s a more or less endless supply of millionaires to fleece come tax season.

Trump Commandeers Airwaves To Deliver Campaign-Style Speech in an Attempt To Turn Around Approval Rating on Economy

The president’s speech is a preview of the midterm campaign to come.

Confetti and Controversy: NBA Cup Faces Growing Human Rights Firestorm Over Ties to Middle East Airline

‘It hides the suffering of millions of Sudanese people behind a trophy,’ one NGO says.

Will My Beautiful Bondi Ever Come Back as the Beach That Belongs to Everyone?

A Bondi baby reports on the sands that echoed with children’s laughter and the joy of families and prays they become a sanctuary of hope.

Trump Announces ‘Total and Complete Blockade’ of Certain Venezuelan Oil Tankers as U.S. Ramps Up Pressure on Maduro

The Defense Department says bombings in the Caribbean will not cease despite congressional concerns.

The Dangerous Pitfalls of America’s Alliance With a Former Syrian Terrorist

‘We think we can work with terrorists to fight terrorists, but their difference is like between vanilla and French vanilla,’ an analyst says.

Bipartisan Health Care Reform Push Officially Dead With Millions Set To See Premiums Rise Next Year

Both Republican and Democratic leadership are keeping the vast majority of their members in line as America heads towards a cliff.

Australia Blunders Its Response to Bondi Beach

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seeks to exploit the issue of gun control rather than to address antisemitism.

Jimmy Lai, Now Convicted by a Court in Hong Kong, Emerges as a Global Hero in the Struggle for Freedom

Crowds pack courthouse as verdict is delivered in case likely to go down in history as an indictment of dictatorial rule.

Dan Bongino’s FBI Office Is Empty and His Chief of Staff Has Moved On: Ex-Podcaster May Be Gone Come January 2026, FBI Insiders Predict

The former MAGA firebrand’s unprecedented and tumultuous tenure at the FBI, which is likely to end in January 2026, may have already started with his D.C.…

Sanity from The New York Sun, Episode 40: "Trump's March to War?"

On this episode we talked about the latest military drama out of the Western Hemisphere, offered a cheat sheet on a landmark Supreme Court case, close read the new national security document out of the West Wing, debriefed on the latest out of Columbia, and vented about Mamadani's new Hasidic friends.

10-year-old Girl, Holocaust Survivor, and Charity Worker: Victims of Bondi Beach Terror Attack Identified

A total of 15 people were killed in the attack that targeted a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

Trump Announces Imminent Construction of ‘Triumphal’ Arch Near Lincoln Memorial

The president says it will be modeled after similar arches in Europe.

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Trump Brushes Off Indiana Redistricting Loss Even as Allies Promised a Scorched-Earth Revenge Campaign

‘I wasn’t working on it very hard,’ the president says.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 39: "Inside the Fraud Scandal in Minnesota"

In this episode we dove into the massive fraud scandal emerging from the North Star State, debriefed on highs and lows from a marathon Cabinet meeting, guessed what tune Nashville is singing ahead of the 2026 midterms, and summarized a surreal conversation that had to be heard to be believed.

Pam Bondi’s Moment of Truth: Will She Risk Appealing Disqualifications of Alina Habba and Lindsey Halligan?

The attorney general is weighing whether there is greater risk than reward in turning to higher courts.

SpaceX Plans 2026 IPO That Could Make Elon Musk World’s First Trillionaire

The entrepreneur’s stake in the space company would soar to $625 billion, bringing his total net worth within reach of $1 trillion.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, on Her Way Out of the Door, Twists Arms and Makes Demands of Leadership

Her final day working as a congresswoman is set to take place next week.

Jack Smith, in a Potentially Lucrative Pivot, Founds Boutique Law Firm of Prosecutors Who Sought To Convict Trump

The special counsel’s next chapter will involve setting up his own legal shop that vows to offer ‘zealous advocacy’ to its clients.

Competing Health Care Proposals Start Flying Just Weeks Before Premiums Are Set To Skyrocket

In just the last several days, a number of Republicans have introduced their own pieces of legislation.

DOJ Launches Investigation into Colorado Prisons Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations

One state prison holds Tina Peters, the first election official convicted of criminal charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential…

Latino Backlash Against Trump Immigration Policies Could Deliver Miami Mayor’s Office to Democrats for First Time in Decades

Democrats have not held the office since the Clinton administration.

Welcome to Washington: Mike Johnson Hangs On By a Thread

The 56th Speaker, elevated during a Republican-instigated crisis, is headed into what could be one of the worst years of his life — if he can hold out…

Congressional Redistricting Moves Forward in Indiana Senate

The election committee passed the bill after four hours of public comment but its fate in the full state senate remains uncertain.

Energy Affordability Emerges as the Kitchen-Table Issue of the Decade

As 2026 approaches, the Trump administration could pay the political price for bad energy policies inherited from the Biden administration and Democratic…

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Catastrophic Spike in Health Care Costs Hangs Over Washington as Subsidy Deal Slips Further and Further Out of View

Speaker Mike Johnson said the health insurance subsidies were a ‘December’ issue. Now, he’s barreling toward Christmas without a plan in sight.

Life’s Building Blocks Found in Asteroid Samples, Scientists Announce

The finding supports the theory that asteroids could have delivered the necessary components for life to begin on Earth and other planets.

‘Puppet Regime’: Internal Documents Lay Bare Hamas’s Grip on Major Aid Groups

NGO monitor charges that aid groups in Gaza ‘do not operate independently or neutrally.’

Top Virginia Democrat for the First Time Hints at Eliminating Four Republican Congressional Seats Before the Midterms

Such a move could cancel out all gains made by the GOP via redistricting this year.

Feds Prep ICE ‘Strike Teams’ To Sweep Minnesota for Illegal Somalis Amid Fraud and Terror Funding Allegations

‘Somalians ripped off that state for billions of dollars, billions every year, billions of dollars, and they contribute nothing,’ President Trump says.

India’s Modi Prepares Welcome Mat for Putin With Russian Arms and Oil Topping the Agenda

Although Indian-American relations have improved in recent years, Mr. Modi still pursues a middle ground between Washington and Moscow.

Cash-Strapped San Francisco Considers Plan for Paying Out Slavery Reparations

The new plan does not put a price tag on payouts after a previous $5 million per person plan was rejected.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 38: "Russia-Ukraine on the Brink"

In this episode we debated how the war in Europe should end, dished on the most egregious disclosures from the X location news, told you everything you need to know about the James Comey and Letitia James cases, said goodbye to juries in England, and disagreed sharply but with Thanksgiving bonhomie about RFK Jr.

Prison Guard Testifies Luigi Mangione Claimed To Be a Foreign Spy, Touted Book on Psychedelic Drugs, Worried About American Obesity Rates

A corrections officer says he and Mr. Mangione compared privatized and nationalized healthcare systems.

Trump Owes More to Dick Cheney Than Either Would Likely Acknowledge

‘Unintimidated’ is the word to describe one of America’s most distinguished vice presidents.

In ‘The Poems of Seamus Heaney’ the Irish Bard Proves Himself the Peer of Yeats and Joyce

The Nobel-winning poet wrote of bogs and bombs with brilliance but never bombast.

The World According to JB Pritzker

The Democratic governor of Illinois suggests there is a similarity between Hitler and President Trump.

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Campbell’s Fires Executive Who Called Its Products Food for ‘Poor People’

In remarks that were soundly rejected by the company, the executive was also recorded saying Campbell’s soups use chicken ‘from a 3-D printer.’

Trump DOJ Joins Effort To Overturn Nation’s Strictest Open-Carry Gun Law in Hawaii

Attorney General Pam Bondi says the administration is fighting to restore Second Amendment rights for millions of Americans.

Health Official Who Stopped Promoting Vaccines in Louisiana Quietly Appointed to No. 2 Job at CDC

The new principal deputy director says vaccines should be ‘treated with nuance.’

The Case Against Trump in Georgia Is Dropped

The dismissal of District Attorney Fani Willis’s racketeering charges could help draw to a close an era of political prosecutions.

Bromance With Trump May Have Helped Soccer Legend Cristiano Ronaldo Get Cleared To Play in 2026 World Cup

‘My son is a big fan of Ronaldo, and Barron got to meet him, and I think he respects his father a little bit more now that I’ve introduced you,’ Trump…

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Exit From Congress Is Both Warning and Opportunity for Trump, Capitol Hill Republicans

What the president and GOP leaders in Congress have to worry about is how typical she might be — of legislators frustrated by what the future holds.

Thanksgiving for Higher Prices?

The collapse in the value of the dollar is dampening the holiday this week — and it’s not just the turkey.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 37: "Reading the Tea Leaves on Jessica Tisch"

On this week's episode we debated what the retention of NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch might mean for a Mamdani mayoralty, reported on newsworthy developments on immigration and national security in North Carolina and Texas, debriefed on the latest in the Epstein Files, and were outraged at a mob attacking a Manhattan synagogue.

The Sanity Interview: Sabine Hazan

Gut Check: Dr. Sabine Hazan In this interview we talked with an iconoclastic gastroenterologist about surprising best practices to stay healthy, her thoughts on the skyrocketing rates of autism, some lessons from the Covid era, and what we underestimate about some of the humblest parts of our bodies.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Unexpected Resignation Could Create a Real Crisis for the House GOP

Speaker Mike Johnson’s majority is at risk of not just becoming inoperative — it could disappear altogether.

Ignoring Widespread Skepticism in Congress, Trump Administration Presses on With Promise To Disburse $2,000 Tariff Checks

Trump administration officials have said publicly that they may send out the checks without congressional approval, which could cost as much as $500…

Justice Department Investigating Anti-Israel Protest Outside New York’s Park East Synagogue

The assistant attorney general for civil rights says the DOJ has ‘zero tolerance’ for obstruction of houses of worship.

Trump Set To Meet With ‘Communist Mayor of New York City’

‘I want to just speak plainly to the president about what it means to actually stand up for New Yorkers,’ Mamdani says.

White House Denounces ABC News for ‘Hoaxes and Lies’ in Extraordinary Statement After Trump Says Network Should Lose Its License

‘ABC ‘News’ is not journalism — it’s a Democrat spin operation masquerading as a broadcast network,’ the White House says.

Trump Bets on a Saudi Prince To Anchor His New Mideast Vision

Prince Mohammed will find it hard to formalize relations with Israel before TV images of suffering Gazans fade from Riyadh’s television sets.

Snarky Democrats Attempt to Rename GOP Animal Cruelty Bill as the ‘Kristi Noem Canine Relief Act’

Democrats want the bill, tied to the attack on a Customs and Border Protection dog abused at Dulles Airport, renamed to commemorate the Homeland Security…

Republicans Under Trump Emerge as the Party of Fixing Things

There is an enormous opportunity for an entrepreneurial, work-oriented, and aggressive Republican Party.

With the F-35s and the Saudis, It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again

Deal with Saudis echoes across the decades with the tumult over our sale of the airborne warning and control system known as Awacs.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 36: "Could Epstein Shatter MAGA?"

On this episode we debated the latest news from the Epstein files, analyzed the meaning of Syria's new president visiting the White House, lamented Germany's capitulation on Christmas, and were flabbergasted by Zohran Mamdani's just-disclosed first reaction to October 7.

Coming Soon: Milk Produced in a Lab Without a Cow in Sight

‘It’s identical in taste, requires a fraction of the resources and is 100 percent cruelty-free,’ the company says.

Pam Bondi’s Gambit: Move James Comey’s Fired Daughter’s Lawsuit to Albany After Manhattan Office Recuses Itself

A loyalist of the president, John Sarcone, is now tasked with thwarting the younger Comey’s contention that she was illegally fired.

‘MAGA or Marxism’: New York City Moderates Need To Build a New Movement or Party

Meanwhile, with Mamdani’s win, the Working Families Party and Democratic Socialists of America become the new establishment.

U.S. Marine Corps Begins Week of Training Exercises Miles from Venezuelan Shores in Trinidad and Tobago

President Trump says he has not ruled out military actions inside of Venezuela’s territory.

Pam Bondi Demands New York Court Throw Out Trump’s Hush Money Convictions, Denounces ‘Encroachment’ by Alvin Bragg

The Department of Justice files a brief in support of the 47th president’s push to undo his status as a convicted felon.

Rising Foreclosures Show Mounting Financial Stress on American Homeowners

Foreclosures have risen for eight straight months in the United States.

Trump’s Possible Next Pardon Comes Into View as MAHA World Rallies Around Medical Fraudster Elizabeth Holmes

The convicted medical testing guru is a ‘perfect martyr’ for Big Pharma skeptics, observers of the MAHA movement say.

Government Officially Re-Opens After House Passes Spending Bill, Though Key Issues Remain as Senators Allow Themselves To Sue Jack Smith

Johnson tells the Sun that he wants to repeal a section of an appropriations bill that would allow a small group of senators to sue the Justice Department…

Iran at a Crossroads: The Perilous Path of Nuclear Ambition or a Focus on the Needs of Its Citizens

The question being posed by regional analysts is whether the gap between national aspirations and domestic incompetency will eventually bring the regime…

Painful Days Lie Ahead for Mike Johnson as He Brings the House Back for the First Time in Two Months

The Epstein files, a stock trading ban, and government funding await the speaker once his colleagues join him on the Hill.

Baseball Scandal Spotlights On-Line Threats to Athletes Who Disappoint Gamblers

“Gambling in baseball is doing nothing but making the day-to-day lives of players substantially worse,” says a New York Mets pitcher, Ryne Stanek.

The Home Affordability Crisis – Not Fake News

Making homeownership possible is not only good policy. For Republicans, it’s smart politics.

The Sanity Interview: Heather Mac Donald

In this interview we talked about all things Mamdani with Heather Mac Donald, the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. We dove into the implications of the new mayor's policies, the nature of the electorate that catapulted Mamdani to power, and what lies ahead for New York.

James Comey Doubles Down on Claim Trump’s Prosecutor Is Illegitimate and That Charges Ought To Be Dismissed

The former FBI director, in a new brief, argues that the prosecutor pursuing him is a mere ’private citizen.

Three Cheers for Billionaires

Putting an upward limit to how much wealth an individual is allowed to create and possess by taxing away the ‘excess’ would be an existential threat to…

The Schumer Shutdown Was Utterly Stupid and Accomplished Absolutely Nothing

Basically, millions of highly agitated Americans are going to ask themselves why go through with this exercise that caused so much heartburn?

Senate Clears Procedural Vote on Government Funding, Paving the Way for Likely End of Government Shutdown Within Days

A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Sunday night to proceed with the funding bill.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 35: "How To Resist Mayor Mamdani"

On this episode we discussed all things mayoral. We analyzed the results, debriefed on the campaign, and predicted what the next four years will look like — and strategized how to fight back. We also talked about tariffs, debated the filibuster, reported on the implosion at Heritage, and drilled down into the numbers on SNAP.

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Silence on Left and Right Despite Genocide of Christians Across Africa and the Middle East

Young people, propagandized to see Israel — and American Jews — as their enemy, seem unable to understand what is going on.

The Sanity Interview: James Lindsay

The Right's Moment of Truth With James Lindsay We sat down for a wide-ranging conversation with author and activist James Lindsay about the woke left and right, his recent trip to Israel, what's behind Tucker Carlson's latest transformation, and how to think about religion in public life.

Polling Explains How Mamdani, a Marxist Radical, Appealed to Young Voters

The populist right cannot merely shake their heads and bemoan the extremism of Mamdani, frightening though it is.

Kai Trump’s LPGA Debut Sparks Debate Over Privilege or Progress for Women’s Golf

The president’s granddaughter, 18, gets a sponsor’s invitation to play in the prestigious event.

The Sanity Interview: Ray Kelly

Ray Kelly: How To Keep New York Safe On this live episode of Sanity, we spoke with former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly about crime in the city, what a Mamdani mayoralty could mean, how he thinks the surge of antisemitism can be stopped, and what he would do if Trump sends in the national guard to New York City.

Mamdani Takes Trumpian Retributive Tone in Victory Speech — Setting Up a Fight

Any predictions that he would be moderate were tossed aside when he started his speech by quoting five-time Socialist Party of America presidential…

Holocaust Denial Warrants a Revival of the Ancient Greek Custom of Ostracism

Constitutionally, we don’t legally expel people for their thoughts, but we can socially banish them.

A Closing Argument Against Zohran Mamdani

New Yorkers go to the polls with a chance to defeat the worst candidate the Democratic Party has ever run for mayor.

Dick Cheney, Architect of War on Terror and Most Powerful Vice President, Dies at 84

The long-time politician wielded unprecedented influence over the Bush administration’s foreign policy.

‘They’re More Than Happy To Blame Me Instead of the Democrats’ If Mamdani Wins, Sliwa Tells Sun

Trump crossed party lines to endorse the Democrat-turned-independent candidate Cuomo on Monday to try to prevent a Mamdani victory.

With All Living Hostages Out of Gaza, Israel Advances Bill To Impose Death Penalty on Terrorists

The legislation, backed by Prime Minister Netanyahu, would allow courts to impose capital punishment on terrorists who murder with intent to bring harm to…

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 34: "Behind the Scenes of the Sun's Cuomo Endorsement"

On this episode we went behind the scenes on the Sun's endorsement of Andrew Cuomo, took a trip to the Pacific to discuss Trump's trip to Asia, wondered about the politics of the government shutdown, and worried a bit more about AI.

Barring a Miracle, a Mamdani Mayoralty Could Bring Squad-Style Socialism to America’s Most Powerful City

If he prevails, the grave consequences will extend far beyond the Big Apple.

Welcome to Washington: Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes on an Increasingly Irrelevant Congress

The congresswoman from Georgia is taking her message to the most liberal corners of the American commentariat — and receiving applause in response.

Exclusive: Legal Scholar Says ‘Erroneous’ Judge Trampled on Trump’s Rights in Hush Money Case, Urges Appeals Court To Dismiss Convictions

The judge with whom the president locked horns could be vulnerable to reversal.

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North Dakota Judge Slashes $300 Million Off Judgment Against Greenpeace for Pipeline Protests

The environmental group says it still plans to ask for a new trial.

MAGA Senator Blocks Trump-Backed Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

President Trump says turning the clocks back is ‘a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!!’

Illinois Democrats Push for New Tax on Unrealized ‘Paper Gains’ of Billionaires’ Investment Portfolios

The nearly 5 percent tax would go to cover massive shortfalls in public transportation systems.

Mamdani’s Coalition of Socialists and Islamists Could, Like Tehran’s ‘Red and Black’ Alliance in 1979, Boomerang on Leftists

As the leftist candidate stands on the brink of becoming New York City’s next mayor, Iran’s history offers a stark warning.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Ramps Up Her Criticism of GOP Leadership for Ignoring Pending Spike in Health Insurance Costs

Some senators seem to feel the same as Greene, with one saying that this fight mirrors the ‘secret health care plan’ joke of 2017.

Democrats and Liberal Press Confounded as Trump Escapes Blame for Shutdown Crisis

The president, meanwhile, with an extraordinary ability to keep track of several hundred projects, is moving ahead on his agenda.

Jack Smith’s Staff Was ‘Alarmed’ at His ‘Insane’ Blunder of Bringing His Trump Mar-a-Lago Charges in a Florida Court

A new book details how one of the special counsel’s deputies called Judge Aileen Cannon an ‘existential threat.’

Andrew Cuomo’s Second Chance

The New York Sun urges a vote for the candidate the Democrats spurned in favor of a socialist who hates Israel.

Maud Maron for District Attorney of New York County

She is calling for the revival of New York’s Republican party, just when we need it most.

Betting Markets Put Odds of Zohran Mamdani Winning Mayoral Race at More Than 90 Percent

‘The only market that counts is the one with a ballot scanner attached to it and so far so good,’ a Cuomo spokesman tells the Sun.

McDonald’s Japan Says Sayonara to Soggy Paper Straws

The move follows Starbucks Coffee Japan Ltd.’s decision earlier this year to ditch paper straws.

The Sanity Interview: Liz Truss

On this episode, we were joined by the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss. We discussed her time at 10 Downing Street, why she predicts a conservative counter-revolution against Labor, what Britain can learn from President Trump, how to fight antisemitism, and her thoughts on the Royal Family.

Putin Emerges on the Back Foot as Trump Moves for Advantage

Age, war, and economic stagnation take toll after quarter-century of rule.

Chuck Schumer’s Silence on Mamdani

Where does New York’s most senior lawmaker stand in respect of the mayor’s race?

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Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 33: "The Trump Doctrine Comes to Venezuela"

On this episode we celebrated the return of the living hostages to Israel and expressed some skepticism about what comes next in Gaza, dove deep into the stakes of America's Venezuela strategy, analyzed the huge voting rights case now before the Supreme Court, and pulled no punches over Zohran Mamdani.

The Final New York City Mayoral Debate Exposes Mamdani’s ‘Youth and Inexperience’

Is it too little, too late?

TikTok Algorithm May Be Favoring Mamdani Over Cuomo, New Research Suggests

The researchers fear that algorithmic influence could meaningfully affect voter behavior and public perception.

Billionaires Want Sliwa Out But He Won’t Budge

The big story of the 2025 mayoral election may be the utter failure of New York’s business elite to mobilize effectively and take down a socialist.

Trump Tones Down His Case Against the Times

One might call it the ‘illusion of libel.’

A Chief Trump Tormentor in Congress, Thomas Massie Faces a New, MAGA-Approved Primary Challenger

Massie is on the president’s bad side after voting against his big, beautiful bill and pushing to force a disclosure of the Epstein files.

America’s ‘Grave Error’ in Gaza

Asking Hamas allies to help disarm and sideline the Gaza-ruling terrorists is like asking Britons to join in ‘No Kings’ chants.

Welcome to Washington: Democrats Looking To Run for President Have a Mealy-Mouthed Problem

As wannabe presidents flock to independent news organizations and podcasts, they are having a hard time getting to the point.

Virginia Giuffre’s Posthumous Memoir Provides More Details on Allegations Against Prince Andrew in Epstein Scandal

‘It is my heartfelt wish that this work be published, regardless of my circumstances at the time,’ she wrote three weeks before committing suicide.

From Darkness to Light: Former Satanist Among Seven New Saints Canonized by Pope Leo XIV

‘May their intercession assist us in our trials and their example inspire us in our shared vocation to holiness,’ the pontiff says.

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Has Her Own Plan for Peace

It sees America and Italy as the key pillars of the free world, ensuring an ocean of opportunity.

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The New York Sun Relaunches in Print, Returning to Newsstands With a Weekly Edition

The debut of the new edition comes 17 years after the Sun ended its previous print run during the financial crisis in 2008.

Costs Mounting From Trump’s Protectionist Tariff Regime

The levies are taxes, and they show up as higher prices in grocery aisles, lower wages for factory workers, and greater global risk premia.

Trump Greenlights Talks With Russians, Including a Summit With Putin at Budapest, Ahead of Zelensky Meeting

The American and Ukrainian presidents will sit down in the Oval Office Friday.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 32: "The Antifa Counteroffensive"

On this episode we broke down the Gaza hostage deal, deep dove into Trump's escalating offensive against Antifa, discussed the legal intricacies of deploying the National Guard, talked about Chinese SIM cards, and debriefed about Greta Thunberg's Mediterranean cruise.

The Sanity Interview: Ben Habib

Even More Brexit: Ben Habib In this interview we chatted with Ben Habib, the leader of Advance UK, a rising political party endorsed by Elon Musk. We discussed British identity, immigration policy, what Tony Blair went wrong, and why the England's future depends on recovering its past

Trump, Riding High After Gaza Ceasefire, Once Again Confounds His Detractors

To understand why, consider the question of what makes for a good golfer.

Andrew Cuomo Enlists TikTok Star To Take On Zohran Mamdani’s Digital Campaign

The former governor’s new ad features comedian Zach Sage Fox who mocks the democratic socialist candidate’s measly work experience.

When Prosecutors Turn Pundits

Special Counsel Jack Smith is increasingly speaking out against the president — with nary a jury in sight.

Elon Musk Faces Last Chance To Reclaim $56 Billion Pay Package

Delaware’s top court will hear arguments on Wednesday in a case that could reshape executive compensation and the state’s corporate appeal.

Communist China’s Temper Tantrum Over Trump’s Middle East Success

Not only does Beijing see the judicious use of allied military force to decapitate Iran, but it’s also watching a new coalition of Middle East nations put…

Letitia James Finds Her Voice

Trump’s prosecution of political enemies could backfire on the 47th president.

American Consumers To Bear Brunt of Trump Tariffs, Goldman Sachs Predicts

The new projection directly challenges the Trump administration’s repeated claim that foreign governments would be the ones paying the import taxes.

Eurovision Cancels Vote on Kicking Israel Out of 2026 Contest Following Gaza Ceasefire

Israel’s eligibility will instead be addressed in an ‘open and in-person discussion’ during Eurovision’s December meeting.

In Rare Move, Joe Biden ‘Commends’ Trump for Reaching Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

‘It’s good that President Trump adopted and built on the plan the Biden administration developed,’ Blinken says.

Welcome to Washington: Democrats’ Shutdown Strategy is Working — For Now

The politics of shuttering the federal government worried some Democrats at first, though a host of factors are now bolstering their spirits.

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DOJ Social Media Blunder Gives Luigi Mangione’s Defense New Ammunition to Block Death Penalty

Defense lawyers plan to include a motion to dismiss the charges against their client in a 15,000-word brief to be submitted on Friday.

‘This is What Tyranny Looks Like’: Democrats Lambast Letitia James Indictment for Alleged Bank Fraud, Brought by Trump’s Former Personal Attorney

The New York state attorney general says she is just the latest victim of the president’s retribution campaign.

The Sanity Interview: Ken Isaacs

Aid in Gaza and Around the Globe: Ken Isaacs In this interview we picked the brain of Ken Isaacs, a senior leader at Samaritan's Purse. We talked about the politics of aid, helping people in combat zones, what works and what doesn't in the world's most dangerous places, and what he saw in Gaza.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 31: "Welcome to the Woke Right Era"

On this episode we discussed the 20-point Gaza Plan, predicted the winners and losers of the government shutdown, broke down that Pfizer drug deal, wondered what is going on with Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Tucker Carlson, and caught up on some shenanigans across the Atlantic Ocean.

Trump Signals Possible Deal To End Israel, Hamas Conflict, Release of ‘All’ Hostages

Reports from the Middle East say the 20 living hostages remaining at Gaza will be released this weekend.

Bill and Hillary Clinton Delay Their Scheduled Deposition in Congressional Epstein Probe

The former president traveled with Epstein several times after he left the White House in 2001.

James Comey’s Double-Barrelled Strategy To Shatter Trump’s Case Against Him Before It Gets to Trial

The former FBI director’s emerging strategy to thwart his prosecution is hardly a sure thing.

Attorney General Paxton of Texas Launching Undercover Crackdown on ‘Leftist Terror Cells’

‘Leftist political terrorism is a clear and present danger,’ he says.

Magic Mushroom Compound Reverses Chronic Pain and Depression in Mice, Study Suggests

The key to recovery was psilocybin’s effect on the brain itself, not the site of the physical injury, researchers say.

A Potential End to Israel’s Two-Year Hostage Crisis Appears as Negotiators Prepare for Peace Talks in Egypt

Hamas has agreed to return the hostages but says locating the whereabouts of the living and dead requires Israel to cease its offensive at Gaza City.

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White House Plans More Multi-Billion Dollar Bailouts for Farmers Struggling Due to Trump’s Trade War

The agriculture secretary is not happy that the Treasury Department is bailing out Argentina.

Calls Grow To Bring Back Grass as Turf Monster Claims Another NFL Star

Between 2012 and 2018, the NFL’s contact injury rate for lower extremities proves 28 percent worse on AstroTurf.

Russ Vought Will Seize the Opportunity

This shutdown provides an opportunity to reduce the size and scope of government. And when that door opens, it’s important to walk through it.

Kash Patel Cuts FBI Ties With Anti-Defamation League, Citing ADL’s ‘Love’ Affair With James Comey

Critics blast Patel’s decision and rhetoric as a gift to neo-Nazis, while allies rally behind him.

Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Faces Risk of Chernobyl-Like Meltdown Unless Power Is Restored in Days

Europe’s largest nuclear facility is on the brink as a result of clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces in the area.

Government Shuts Down as Schumer Demands Another Meeting with Republicans After Blocking Funding Deal

Lawmakers are still miles apart on what a resolution could look like.

Eight Hundred More FBI Employees Are Officially Out as Patel’s Overhaul Continues

DOGE, firings, and policy shifts continue to deplete the ranks of veteran FBI agents.

Supreme Court Allows Lisa Cook To Remain at Fed Until at Least January

Chief Justice Roberts says the full court will hear oral arguments on the issue in January.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 30: "Live from UN Week With the Sun"

In this conversation we broke down Trump's UN speech, speculated on the future of Europe, wondered about a broken escalator, assessed the H1B visa controversy, and proposed that Barack Obama and Kamala Harris might be reading from the same cheat sheet.

The Sanity Interview: Aaron Siri

Inside the Vaccine Debate: Aaron Siri In this interview we talked to the lawyer Aaron Siri, an ally of RFK Jr., about vaccines, the CDC, the MAHA movement, Covid-19, and that press conference about Tylenol and autism. Listen for the inside scoop on what is fast becoming one of the most controversial policy areas of Trump's second term

‘Waiting for Godot,’ With Keanu Reeves, Is Bleak as Bone — and Funny as the Gallows

The star of ‘The Matrix’ takes a turn in Beckett’s drama of despair.

Bolton Denies Using Classified Documents in His Bestselling Book, Calls Trump an ‘Aberration in American Politics’

Bolton insists his book was cleared by Trump as the Justice Department is reportedly looking to indict him this week.

Thune May Force Democrats To Vote on Republican Funding Bill For as Long as It Takes After White House Meeting Yields No Results

The Senate majority leader tells the Sun that he, House Republicans, and President Trump are not willing to make a deal on expiring health care subsidies…

Mayor Adams’s Finest Hour

Hizzoner abandons his quest for a second term, increasing the chances that New Yorkers could yet choose a mayor other than the socialist foe of Israel…

‘A Heavy Burden on the System’: Israel’s President Would Consider Pardoning Netanyahu

Trump calls Netanyahu’s corruption trial a ‘ridiculous witch hunt’ that should be canceled.

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Jerome Powell’s Tirade Against Trumponomics Reflects His Unfitness To Serve as Fed Chairman

Despite reign of error, central bank chief is idolized by the left for one reason: He’s been a thorn in the side of President Trump for years.

Former FBI Chief Comey Vows To Stand Against Trump as Indictment for Obstruction Brings Prison Threat

‘My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump, but we couldn’t imagine ourselves living any other way.’

Is It Too Hard To Amend the Constitution?

A new book argues that it is, with 12,000 amendments proposed over the years and but 27 ratified.

Judge Throws Out Lawsuit From Trump Nemesis FBI Agent Peter Strzok, Who Claims His Firing Violated His First Amendment Rights

Strzok says the FBI’s decision to fire him for calling Trump ‘loser’ on what he thought was a private text was done through ‘unrelenting pressure’ from…

‘Unhinged and Unreasonable and Unserious’: Republicans Balk at Democrats’ Demands To Keep the Government Open

Both the Republican Senator majority leader and House speaker say they will not give an inch to Democrats just six days before the shutdown deadline.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 29: "America's Free Speech Crisis After Charlie Kirk's Murder"

On this episode we analyzed every dimension of the free speech debate convulsing the country, explored the legal dimensions of domestic terrorism, celebrated Israel's Iron Beam, weighed in on the future of AI, and discussed a salacious scandal in Iran.

The Sanity Interview: Andrew Lowenthal

In this interview we picked the brain of Andrew Lowenthal, the CEO of liber-net who worked closely with Matt Taibbi on the Twitter Files and has broken stories on the Virality Project, the Atlantic Council, and Australia’s censorship regime. He brought us up to date on the state of free speech around the globe.

Defiant Jimmy Kimmel Gives Tearful Nod to Charlie Kirk But Doesn’t Apologize: Comic Rips Into Trump, Mocks Brendan Carr

The late-night host insists his comments were misrepresented.

Bessent Promises Lifeline for Argentina Economy Amid Faltering Currency

The treasury secretary says President Milei will meet with President Trump in New York on Tuesday.

Trump To Meet With Arab and Muslim Leaders on Sidelines of UN General Assembly Meeting

While Israelis celebrate the Jewish new year, leaders at Turtle Bay attending the U.N. General Assembly will highlight Palestinian statehood, security…

Congress at a Stalemate Over Government Funding, With Democrats Now Demanding Face-to-Face Negotiation With Trump

Senator Chuck Schumer says he is hoping the president will meet with him ahead of the September 30 shutdown deadline.

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Which Trump Will Attend Charlie Kirk’s Memorial? Angry and Divisive or Thoughtful and Unifying?

As the nation arrives at a turning point, Trump has a choice to make: douse the flames or pour gasoline on the fire.

TikTok, Trade and Taiwan: Points of Friction With Beijing Converge as Trump Plans a Visit to Communist China

The reported suspension of a previously approved arms sale to Taipei has raised fears that it could become a bargaining chip in trade talks.

Is Castration for Sex Crimes Tough Justice or a Step Too Far?

In state capitols across the country, lawmakers this year have revived a punitive idea that many Americans assumed was a relic of the past.

Michigan Lawmakers To Consider Banning Online Pornography Entirely

Transgender performers are specifically targeted in the legislation.

Will Tom Brady Lead Team USA to Gold at the Los Angeles Olympics?

The NFL legend’s first step is to play in Saudi Arabia’s Flag Football Classic.

Trump’s ‘Daddy State’ Propels America Toward a Hybrid Form of Capitalism

President’s second term brings policies that go well beyond traditional Republican pro-market orthodoxies, such as tax cuts and deregulation, and into…

Facebook Users Complain About Paltry Payouts From Privacy Violation Lawsuit

Some users are getting payments as small at $4.89 from the $750 million settlement.

Daniel Jones Finds Redemption in Indy After Breakup With Giants

Eli Manning’s failed successor is unbeaten after two games as the Colts’ starting quarterback.

Harris Campaign Memoir Accuses Biden of Sapping Her Morale Hours Before Critical Debate With Trump

The former vice president says Mr. Biden told her influential Democrats in Philadelphia were turning their backs on her campaign.

Americans Struggle With Supper Time Sticker Shock as Grocery Prices Soar to Three-Year High 

Food items now cost 17.8 percent more than they did in January 2022, federal data shows.

Conservative Groups Targeting More Teachers Over Comments on Charlie Kirk Assassination

‘If they’re willing to present themselves this way online, I’m pretty sure they’re doing the same thing when they’re with kids,’ said a member of the…

Will Emmanuel Macron Back Away from Recognizing Palestine on September 22?

Even the Quai d’Orsay has reservations.

Trump Gloats Over Suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ as Celebs React to Chilling of Free Speech

‘Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done,’ he said on Truth Social.

‘Autocrat’s Playbook’: London Mayor Rips Into Trump Ahead of State Visit

Trump landed in London on Tuesday night for a two-day state visit where he will meet with Starmer and the royal family.

Mortgage Interest Rates Creeping Down but Affordability Is Weighing on Housing Sales

It could take rates dropping another half-percent or more to spur more movement in the market, analysts say.

400,000 Palestinians Evacuated From Gaza City as IDF Invasion Enters Second Day

The invasion of Gaza City continued to cause uproar in Israel, with protesters placing a message on the beach in front of the US embassy in Tel Aviv with the words: “War Kills Hostages.”

A New ‘Tax Revolt’ Is Brewing as Property Tax Collections Outpace Inflation

Not only are soaring property values squeezing many people out of the housing market once again, but the accompanying tax increases are squeezing many…

D.C. Appeals Court Allows Lisa Cook To Participate in Upcoming Fed Meeting, Saying Trump Gave Her No ‘Process’ To Refute Mortgage Fraud Allegations

Cook will now be able to participate in the vote to set interest rates this week.

Trump Goes to Windsor

The 47th president will walk grounds first cultivated by William the Conqueror — and meet a prime minister in crisis.

San Francisco Residents Allegedly Using Narcan To Force Homeless Drug Users To Go Away

‘They’re using it like a weapon. People are going around doing it just for kicks,’ one homeless man says.

Netanyahu, Ahead of United Nations’ 80th Session, Emerges as the West’s Last Architect

Israeli premier is a leader who shapes history rather than letting it shape him.

Coming Week Likely To Be Unpleasant for Kash Patel, With Lawmakers Poised To Question Him About Kirk Assassination, Epstein Files

Some conservative commentators are criticizing Patel for his handling of the Kirk investigation.

Defiant Letitia James Relishes Place on Trump’s ‘Enemies List,’ Insists He Lacks the Goods To Convict Her for Fraud

New York’s top prosecutor calls the mortgage accusations against her ‘baseless.’

Hochul’s Mamdani Endorsement Puts New Pressure on Other High-Profile New York Democrats

‘Zohran and I don’t see eye to eye on everything, and I don’t expect us to,’ the New York governor says.

Pope Leo: United Nations Has ‘Lost Ability To Bring People Together’

The pontiff also blasts Elon Musk, saying it is wrong that CEOs make ’600 times more than what average workers are receiving.′

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 28: "Charlie Kirk: The Murder and Its Meaning"

On this episode we discussed the shocking and horrible murder of Charlie Kirk, heard from Ari about the mood on the ground in Israel, wondered why in the world magistrates are judging, remembered 9/11, and read Kamala Harris’s book so you don’t have to.

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Mamdani’s Mayoral Bid Bares Depth of Democrats’ Antisemitism Problem

Can party leaders like Schumer, with any shred of credibility, endorse the rabidly anti-Israel Mamdani?

Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Teaches That Evil Will Flourish Unless It Is Confronted and Defeated

The horror of the conservative activist’s murder is evidence that the secular, amoral approach to understanding humanity is misleading and useless.

Charlie Kirk’s Courageous Choice

An assassin cuts down a leader who took his cause, and that of millions of Americans, into our campuses where all too often conservative ideas have been…

‘Fans as Profit Margins, Not People’: Zohran Mamdani Slams FIFA’s World Cup Ticketing Policy

Mayoral candidate launches petition demanding affordable tickets for local residents.

Have We Found Life on Mars? NASA Says It’s Closer Than Ever 

‘We are kind of one step closer to answering humanity’s, one of their most profound questions, and that is, are we truly alone in the universe?’ one NASA…

Justice Sotomayor’s Dissent in ICE Case Suggests Growing Indignation — and Impotence — Over Supreme Court’s Conservative Course

The court’s senior justice joins Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in ratcheting up rhetoric at the court’s conservatives.

President Isaac Herzog in the Lions’ Den

London gets a visit from Israel’s head of state, who has a history of his own with Britain.

Getting Real About Hamas — and Qatar

America got early word that the attack in Doha was coming, and neither Qatar nor America held Israel back.

Absence of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese Haunts WNBA Playoffs

The WNBA has reaped the rewards of these young stars, signing a record $2 billion television rights deal, nearly doubling its expansion fees and enjoying…

Harris Berates Biden Decision To Seek Reelection as ‘Recklessness’ in Upcoming Memoir

‘Of all the people in the White House, I was in the worst position to make the case that he should drop out,’ she writes.

Welcome to Washington: Trump’s Generation Z Crisis

A critical voting bloc, facing economic calamity, is on track to come swinging at Republicans next year.

Argentina’s Milei Pledges a ‘Deep Self-Critique’

Argentine president will hold to the platform of curbing inflation and restoring growth that earned him a landslide victory in elections in 2023.

Newsom’s Gerrymander Push Reflects Democrats’ Enthusiasm for Political Dirty Tricks

The political community seems unable to cure itself of its addiction to play childish games with congressional election boundaries.

Trump’s ICE Raids Spring From the Constitution

Faithful execution of the laws of the United States is assigned only to the president and he has no choice in the matter.

From Flooding Peat Bogs to Drafting Women, Eastern Europe Braces for the Beast From the East

Fear of a Russian invasion spurs defense spending and preparation

The Collapsing Dollar

The greenback’s value in gold plummets as central banks reportedly hold more of the monetary metal than they harbor U.S. Treasuries.

The Last Laugh: A Comedian Is Arrested in Britain for Something He Said on Social Media

Graham Linehan doubts he’ll ever come back to the United Kingdom.

Support for Capitalism Among Americans Drops to Record Low, Gallup Poll Finds

Negative views of capitalism are pronounced among young adults , with 43 percent of Americans aged 18 to 34 viewing it positively while 54 percent hold a…

Aviv Shapira: The Future of Drone Warfare Is Now

In this interview we talked with the CEO of Xtend, Aviv Shapira. Xtend designs cutting-edge military-grade tactical drones powered by AI for America, Israel, Ukraine, and other countries. We discussed the future of warfare, robotics on the battlefield, humanoid soldiers, and the next chapter of global conflict.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 27: "RFK Jr. in the Spotlight"

In this episode we debated RFK Jr.'s tenure in office, caught up with the latest on the immigration front, kept the pressure on Britain over freedom of speech, unmasked the latest libel against Israel, and gave Mayor Adams some love.

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Rich Flee France — for Giorgia Meloni’s Italy, No Less

Cross-border squabble echoes an American trend that’s seeing wealthy taxpayers pull up stakes in confiscatory states and resettle in Florida or Texas.

Feds Are ‘Pretty Confident’ They Have a Strong Case Against Bolton: Warrant Cites Probe for Espionage Act, Classified Docs Violations

The investigation mirrors Espionage Act charges once levied, but ultimately dismissed, against President Trump.

Daughter of North Korea’s Dictator, Making Her World Stage Debut at Beijing, Looking Poised To Be His Successor

Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Ju-ae, is tagging along with her father at the shindig marking the 80th anniversary of Communist China’s so-called victory over…

Trump’s Move To Broaden Access to Alternative Investments Could Boost Americans’ Retirement Savings, If Trial Lawyers Are Muzzled

The most lucrative investment funds, including private equity, private credit, crypto assets, and real estate investment trusts, are off limits for most…

Trump Asks Supreme Court for Expediated Timeline to Hear Tariffs Case

The justices will decide if the president overstepped his authority with his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs.

Longshoremen Union Sues To Block Efforts To Improve Automation, Efficiency at Virginia Ports

The International Longshoremen’s Association has a long history of blocking any attempts to modernize ports by reducing the manpower needed for them to…

Climbing Interest Rates Mean More Paltry Cash Payouts for Winner of Today’s $1.3 Billion Lottery Jackpot

But people shouldn’t worry about it since the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

Muslim Brotherhood’s Hidden Agenda in Sudan’s Civil War Reflects Islamist Push To Control Northeast Africa and Red Sea

The Sudanese army’s alignment with the brotherhood threatens global economic stability and American national security interests.

Trump’s Attempt To Ban Flag Burning a Reminder That the Constitution Protects Unpopular Speech, Too

‘Bedrock principle’ underlying the First Amendment is that government cannot bar expression of an idea simply because society finds it ’offensive or…

Why President Trump Has Ample Authority To Deploy the National Guard

To plumb that question we called the sage who knows more about the militia clauses and related issues than but a handful of sages.

Don’t Worry, There’s Always Norway for Elon Musk’s Teslas

The company’s European sales are finally seeing signs of life after a plunge.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Just in Time for Supreme Court Term, Gears Up To Bring Her Left Wing Fire and Brimstone to the Road

The court’s junior liberal justice keeps up a busy extracurricular schedule as Justice Amy Coney Barrett prepares to release a book.

‘Embarrassing Absence of Professionalism’: Genocide Scholar Lambasts Damning Report on Israel

’It includes many unsubstantiated claims, is poorly cited (using deeply biased, questionable sources), and perpetuates an intentionally distorted analysis…

Missouri Republicans Hoping To Net Trump Another Republican House Seat in Upcoming Special Legislative Session

The midterm redistricting battle rages on as Show-Me state legislators are expected to return to the capital on Wednesday to carve up a deep-blue Kansas…

American Warships Line Up Off Venezuelan Coast as Defiant Maduro Calls Four Million Recruits To ‘Defend’ Homeland

The ultimate goal of the military build-up is unclear as President Trump says he seeks to prevent fentanyl-laced drugs from reaching America.

Taiwan, Boosting Its Defense Spending Amid Threats From Communist China, Is on Freedom’s Front Line

Yet at the United Nations’ 80th General Assembly, China’s only democracy will be excluded.

The Sanity Interview: Benjamin Anthony

In this interview we gamed out Israel's path to victory in Gaza, considered the state of play in the global diplomatic arena, received a dispatch from the military front lines, and were briefed on the Jewish state's progress against Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and more.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 26: "The Terrible Truths of the Minnesota Shooting"

On this episode we reacted to the horrific shooting in Minnesota, broke down the constitutional considerations behind banning flag burning and firing Lisa Cook at the Fed, debated Nigel Farage and Emmanuel Macron, speculated on Uncle Sam's new stake in Intel, and opined on a parade from hell in the UK.

The Democrats in Crisis Mull a Mini-Convention

The party grasps for gimmicks instead of reversing the leftward policy lurch that is disenchanting voters.

Israeli Raids on Syria Aim To Guarantee Security While Diplomacy Finds Room To Work

President Trump’s envoy says it is ‘safe to say that Israel will go where they want, when they want, and do what they want to protect the Israelis.’

Arch Manning, Texas’ $6 Million Quarterback, Looks To Build on a Family Football Legacy

The latest member of football’s first family begins to chart his own legacy when his top-ranked Texas Longhorns meet defending national champions Ohio…

Trump’s Success Curbing Immigration Could Heat Up the Melting Pot

After fulfilling a campaign vow to control the border, what’s next ?

Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift Engagement Promises To Be a Big Score for the NFL

Their impending union is expected to be a marketing windfall as the league prepares to begin its 2025 season.

Mamdani’s Soft-on-Crime Policies, in Crowded Race for New York Mayor, Could Prove His Achilles’ Heel

Talk of holding over the effective NYPD commissioner, Jessica Tisch, is fantasy thinking or a deliberate effort to mislead the public about the leftist…

A Federal Reserve Governor, Lisa Cook, Sues Trump Over Attempted Dismissal

The Supreme Court has said recently that the central bank is a unique institution that may be insulated from presidential firings.

Could an Actual Ham Sandwich Get Indicted at D.C.?

A grand jury wouldn’t indict the hurler of a hoagie. So all that’s left of the case is the sandwich itself.

California’s Top Republican Proposes Splitting California in Two Amid Newsom’s Redistricting Campaign

The creation of ‘Inland California’ would mark the first time since the Civil War that one state has split into two due to political disagreements.

Jack Smith Breaks Long Silence, Denounces Trump Administration’s ‘Imaginary’ Case Against Him for Election Interference

The erstwhile special counsel’s lawyers argue that it is the 47th president, not their client, who is playing politics.

France’s Scheme for State of Palestine Would End Recognition of the State of Israel as a Jewish Homeland

The proposal is due to be discussed during the meeting of the UN General Assembly at New York next month.

Could Trump’s Push for Peace With Syria, Lebanon Land Him a Surprise Nobel Prize?

American diplomats are shuttling between capitals in advance of the United Nations annual meeting next month at New York City.

Trump Predicts Gaza War To End in ‘Two to Three Weeks’ as Israeli Security Cabinet Slated To Convene

A source familiar with the issue told the Sun that an Egyptian delegation was in Israel on Sunday to push for a resumption of ceasefire talks.

Ambassador Kushner Stands Up to Macron on Antisemitism

America’s envoy to the City of Light offers some clarity on France’s problem with prejudice.

‘I Will Not Resign’: Fed Governor Refuses To Leave After She Is Fired by President Trump Over Allegations of Mortgage Fraud

Lisa Cook calls firing unlawful without ‘cause’ under the law.

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 25: "Democrats’ Gen Z Disaster"

On this episode we delved into the latest on the Russia-Ukraine front, went behind the scenes on the effort to renovate the Smithsonian, read the tea leaves on the latest voter registration numbers, and debriefed on the Ten Commandments and those wild New Yorker tweets.

Mamdani’s Candidacy Will Test Whether Socialism Is as Popular as the Press Purports

The Marxist’s mayoral bid reflects the tragedy of Democrats staggering leftward on all fronts to mollify and placate their activist class.

Mamdani’s Scavenger Hunt Invites Return of ‘Fun City’

Behind the bonhomie of the leftist mayoral candidate lurks the trouble.

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The New York Sun covers America and the world from a base in New York. Its report comprises straightforward news dispatches and a lively editorial page…

Trump Basks in the Glory of the Eighth Amendment

President finds shelter under one of the oldest bulwarks of freedom in the Anglo-American legal tradition.

Oklahoma To Weed Out ‘Marxist’ Teachers From California and New York With ‘America First’ Test

When it comes to education, Sooners are set to emerge as a laboratory of democracy

A Trump Loyalist for Chairman of the Fed?

A logical prospect to lead our central bank is making the economic case for ‘foundational change.’

President Putin’s Primrose Path

Russia pledges to end its invasion against nebulous guarantees of the sort we’ve heard before.

Under Trump, ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Heralds America’s Return as a Global Energy Superpower

More American drilling means less profits for Iran, Russia, and other enemies of freedom.

Will Congress Step Up on Mail-In Voting?

President Trump’s concerns deserve an airing, though reform of voting rules is a job for Congress and the states.

Why Redistricting Drives Could Backfire for Their Partisan Backers

The equal population standard, established by Supreme Court precedent, limits the political gains for even the most extreme gerrymanders.

EXCLUSIVE: Germany’s Rightist ‘Alternative,’ as ‘Bombshell’ Poll Shows Its Strength, Tells the Sun Its Time To Rule Germany Is Coming

A leader of the right-wing party is bullish on its electoral future.

The Constitutional Casuistry in the Big Beautiful Bill

A provision in the law appears to run afoul of a bedrock element of the Constitution — the limit to but two years on any appropriation for military…

Sanity by The New York Sun, Episode 24: "Assault With a Deli Weapon in DC"

In this episode we broke down what's happening in D.C., predicted might happen in Alaska when Putin and Trump gather for their summit, dove into the details of the looming cases against Letitia James and Adam Schiff, took the temperature of the populist surge in Europe, and chided GQ for thirst trapping a terrorist sympathizer.

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The New York Sun covers America and the world from a base in New York. Its report comprises straightforward news dispatches and a lively editorial page…

The Supreme Court Should Blow Its Stack

And once and for all protect the Little Sisters of the Poor from bigotry on the bench.

Obama’s Criticism of Texas GOP’s Redistricting at Odds With His Past Support for Gerrymandering

Left-leaning ProPublica suggests that the former president ’may have propelled his political career forward by gerrymandering a Chicago district to…

Why Is the Government Publishing Labor Statistics?

The economy ran better before the era of federal statistics, when prices were stable.

Will Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Defy Putin’s Attempt To Ban Its WhatsApp Chat Platform in Russia?

As the American tech giant contemplates Moscow’s latest authoritarian demand, the company should remember that the Kremlin has more to lose than WhatsApp.

The Latest Libel of Israel

It is that the side which has perfected critical journalism is now murdering Gaza’s champions of the free press.

Jay Powell Is a Lame Duck

Again, the so-called experts are proven wrong by the latest inflation numbers and the impact of tariffs.

Actor Michael Caine’s Impressively Varied Career on Display at the Museum of Modern Art

Fashionistas and Music Lovers Unite as Isaac Mizrahi ‘Survives Democracy’ at 54 Below

Women Helped To Make Lincoln Great, New Biography Shows

Elizabeth McGovern Channels Ava Gardner in Her New Play, ‘Ava: The Secret Conversations’

A Celebration of Love and Decency, ‘Well, I’ll Let You Go’ Is Set in the Kind of Small Town That Might Have Intrigued a Latter-Day Thornton Wilder

Trump’s Emergency Census

The White House Ballroom — Save Us the Waltz

Through August, New Yorkers Will Get a Chance to See Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ as It Needs To Be Seen — at a Movie Theater

Newport Jazz Festival Offers Something of Everything to Fans of the Music

A Film Shot Mostly in Black and White, ‘The Women’ This Weekend Is Part of the Paris Theater’s ‘Wonders of Technicolor’ Series

Opinion: “F1” Is How You Save Movies

‘The Naked Gun,’ Thanks to Straight Man Liam Neeson, Hits a Comedic Bull’s-Eye