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Ossoff: ‘Amazing to watch this White House melt down’ over Harp remark
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) doubled down Wednesday on his criticism of President Trump’s relationship with longtime White House aide Natalie Harp, brushing off a wave of attacks from the president’s inner circle over his remarks. Ossoff, who is seeking reelection in Georgia against Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), came under fire by the White House…
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Police helicopter deployed after possible gun alert in Sheffield
A police helicopter was deployed in Sheffield after an alert raised the possibility that a gun was involved. The response indicates that officers treated the report as a potentially serious public-safety incident while they assessed the situation. The available information does not confirm that a firearm was found, fired or used, nor does it identify…
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On the Ballot: Bipartisan couples face tough odds. But these pairs make it work
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. Democratic strategist James Carville and GOP consultant Mary Matalin. Former GOP California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kennedy scion Maria Shriver. These are just a few famous examples of some of the most prominent and well-known — past and present — bipartisan relationships in American politics — a phenomenon that…
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America’s Muslim allies are hedging against Washington
America’s traditional allies in the Islamic world are not walking away from it, but they are no longer betting everything on Washington. After decades of relying on U.S. security arrangements, they are quietly building alternative partnerships to insulate themselves from Washington’s whims. They may still need America’s technology, intelligence and military heft, but a number…
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Semafor Taps Ashley Gold For Key Role Covering Technology
Semafor has hired Ashley Gold as its new senior technology correspondent, giving her a key role covering technology, artificial intelligence and global politics for the news outlet. The appointment strengthens Semafor’s Washington-based technology team, which has grown significantly since the outlet’s launch and is already known for breaking stories on major AI investments and government-tech…
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Mubi Set to Stream Manuela Martelli’s ‘The Meltdown’ After Its Screening at San Sebastián (EXCLUSIVE)
Streaming platform Mubi has acquired global rights to “The Meltdown” (“El Deshielo”), the latest drama from Chilean director Manuela Martelli, and will stream it later this year following its screening at the San Sebastián Film Festival’s Horizontes Latinos strand in September. The film, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard sidebar at Cannes in May,…
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Michaël R. Roskam’s WWII Feature ‘Le Faux Soir’ To Close San Sebastián Film Festival
The San Sebastián Film Festival has selected “Le Faux Soir,” a Second World War drama by Belgian director Michaël R. Roskam, to close its 2026 edition, which runs from 18 to 26 September. The film will screen at San Sebastián shortly after its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, and its selection continues Roskam’s…
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10 Greatest American Rock Albums of All Time
This article is a countdown-style feature ranking the ten greatest American rock albums of all time, celebrating homegrown acts as a counterpoint to the many iconic British and Australian bands that dominate rock history. Author Shawn Van Horn frames the list as a tribute to the genre’s American roots, tracing its origins to Chuck Berry…
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U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting has ties to a think tank aligned with him, raising concerns among experts.
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What is Trump afraid we will see about how the tariffs were formulated?
When the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative unveiled its now-infamous “Liberation Day” tariff formula in April 2025, economists quickly noticed that something was not right. At first glance, the formula looked impressive. It had Greek symbols, academic citations, and all the trappings of serious economic analysis. But once economists began examining it, the sophistication quickly fell…