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The Rock

American Shopper2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

In this picture, there is a rock…just a plain old rock. We can say a lot of things about the rock. Perhaps it has magical powers? Maybe it’s from another planet, or even a pet rock. Maybe it can talk when no one is looking. And suppose it even has political views; some may say…

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In Charlie Kirk Killing, Finger Pointing From Left and Right Began Before the Evidence Was In

Before much was known about the accused, the right and left rushed to blame the other side, fitting a historical pattern. [...]

Surgeon General Nominee Pledges to Divest From Wellness Interests

In financial filings, Casey Means stated that she would liquidate holdings in companies that sell personal devices, supplements, tobacco and tech. [...]

In the Kirk Shooting, Some Messages on the Bullets Apparently Meant Nothing

In a style typical of today’s very online internet culture, some of Tyler Robinson’s coded messages were inside jokes meant for himself and his roommate. [...]

Trump’s Laissez-Faire Stance Gives Netanyahu Free Pass for Gaza Escalation

As Israel mounts a major Gaza offensive, President Trump has neither urged restraint nor endorsed the action, which Israel’s leader has taken as an implicit green light to proceed. [...]

House Passes D.C. Crime Bills as Trump Crackdown Continues

The legislation is part of a package that House Republicans are pushing to impose more federal control over the District in line with President Trump’s demands. [...]

Federal Courts Want More Money From Congress for Security

The judiciary’s leadership met in Washington, emphasized their budgetary needs and said that threats against judges remained a problem. [...]

G.O.P. Again Cedes Power on Tariffs to Avoid Crossing Trump

House Republicans extended a maneuver they engineered earlier in the year that effectively strips Congress of the power to disapprove of President Trump’s tariffs. [...]

Oklahoma Schools Were Instructed to Hold a Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk

Public and private entities have been criticized over decisions to honor the right-wing activist, or their choice not to. [...]

A mother’s recognition led to a quiet end to the feverish hunt for Kirk’s assailant.

Democrats Oppose Stopgap Bill, Raising Odds of a Shutdown

After allowing a stopgap spending bill to move forward earlier this year, Democrats are under intense pressure not to do so again. [...]

Full Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar | POLITICO AI & Tech Summit

Full Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar | POLITICO AI & Tech Summit lead image [...]

Klobuchar calls Section 230 'a problem for our democracy'

Klobuchar calls Section 230 'a problem for our democracy' lead image [...]

Cruz says First Amendment ‘absolutely protects hate speech’ in wake of Charlie Kirk killing

“You cannot be prosecuted for speech, even if it is evil and bigoted and wrong,” he says. [...]

Full Interview with FCC Chair Brendan Carr | POLITICO's 2025 AI & Tech Summit

Full Interview with FCC Chair Brendan Carr | POLITICO's 2025 AI & Tech Summit lead image [...]

Sessions: DOGE still 'an active component in the government'

Sessions: DOGE still 'an active component in the government' lead image [...]

Krishnan: 'We don't want California to set the rules for AI across the country'

Krishnan: 'We don't want California to set the rules for AI across the country' lead image [...]

Poll: Capitalism is out … and socialism is in

The movement is gaining popularity among Democrats, a left-leaning group found. [...]

Washington Post columnist says she was fired for social media posts after Kirk was killed

Karen Attiah says she was fired for “endangering” her colleagues. [...]

Kirk’s death reinvigorates Republicans’ redistricting race

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, Republicans gathered at a summit in Indiana, where they memorialized the conservative activist and rallied the party to press forward with redistricting in [...]

‘Now it’s personal’: Young conservatives vow to continue Kirk’s work

Charlie Kirk was the past, present and future of the conservative youth movement in America. [...]

Trump files $15B lawsuit against The New York Times

President Trump on Monday filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its reporters, claiming the paper is a "a full-throated mouthpiece of the [...]

Republicans embrace speech limits after Charlie Kirk assassination

President Trump and MAGA spent years lampooning censorship, discrimination against conservatives, and progressive "cancel culture."Now in power — and riding an outpouring of grief and fury over Charlie Kirk's tragic [...]

Israel launches ground offensive to occupy Gaza City

The Israeli military launched its ground offensive Monday to occupy Gaza City, which the Netanyahu government says is aimed at rooting out Hamas, Israeli officials said. Why it matters: The [...]

What's different about the Charlie Kirk firings

Companies are reacting to pressure from Republican officials and right-wing activists and quickly firing anyone who attempts to justify or minimize the killing of Charlie Kirk — or even criticize [...]

Who wins and who loses from fewer corporate earnings reports

President Trump suggested on Monday that U.S. public companies should not be required to report earnings quarterly, but on a six-month schedule instead, subject to Securities and Exchange Commission approval. [...]

It's not just you: Summer is sticking around longer

Data: Climate Central; Map: Axios Visuals. Note: The 75th percentile temperature is based on the 1991-2020 reference period.Summer temperatures are hanging around longer nationwide compared to the early 1970s, a [...]

Trump pushed for grisly anti-fentanyl ads airing now

President Trump was a key booster of a series of grisly TV ads portraying the dangers of fentanyl — commercials that are now drenching the airwaves in several U.S. cities.Why [...]

Emmys reach four-year viewership high

Data: Nielsen; Note: Golden Globes were not televised in 2022; Chart: Axios VisualsMore than 7.4 million people watched the Primetime Emmy Awards on CBS, making it the most-watched Emmys since [...]

Israel's Qatar attack was a costly failure

A week after Israel's missile strikes in Qatar, it's clear not only that the assassination attempt against Hamas leaders failed, but that it backfired.Why it matters: The strike increased the [...]

"Not welcome": Rubio says U.S. is deporting visa holders who celebrated Kirk's death

Visa revocations "are under way" over non-U.S. citizens celebrating the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, per a Monday night post by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.The big picture: Rubio [...]

Former Tory minister Maria Caulfield defects to Reform

Caulfield lost her seat at last year's general election, after nearly nine years as the MP for Lewes. [...]

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Months of preparations have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders. [...]

Hillsborough Law will include duty of candour

The proposed law would force public bodies to co-operate with investigations into major disasters. [...]

Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures

The error - affecting England and Wales - raises concerns about the impact on the government's approach to drug deaths. [...]

PM must raise Palestinian visa ban with Trump, say Lib Dems

The US has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other officials ahead of a UN summit. [...]

PM: I would never have appointed Mandelson had I known full Epstein links

The PM says a due diligence process was gone through before Lord Mandelson was appointed US ambassador. [...]

State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April

Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase. [...]

PM orders investigation into MI5 over false evidence

It will look at why the security service gave false evidence to three courts about conversations with BBC News. [...]

Winter fuel payments fell by 9.3 million before U-turn

Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts. [...]

Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit

Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK". [...]

Trump’s violation of the 14th amendment couldn’t be any clearer — Judge Luttig

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