The double-edged sword of AI data centers
Data center construction is increasingly becoming a political issue, with locals organizing against major tech companies like Meta, Amazon and
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GOP lawmakers’ power transfers are reshaping North Carolina
North Carolina voters have chosen Democrats in three straight elections for governor; the state’s Republican-led legislature has countered by siphoning
Read more“Cheaters and thieves”: Trump spends New Year’s Eve bashing Democratic Party, blue cities
Donald Trump doesn’t seem interested in turning over a new leaf in 2026. The president spent the last day of
Read moreTrump sent Mar-a-Lago masseuses on Epstein house calls: report
President Donald Trump sent masseuses from his Mar-a-Lago resort to the home of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for years, according
Read moreThe ABBA song that’s huge in Vietnam at year’s end
I’d never given much thought to ABBA, but as a Vietnamese American who grew up in the ’80s, I’ve become
Read moreProject 2025 has been a success — with the help of the press
As 2025 comes to a close, Project 2025 stands vindicated as the defining policy plan of Donald Trump’s second presidency.
Read moreThe right hit peak incel in 2025
Earlier this month, the popular MAGA influencer Sólionath was having a real one on X. The U.S.-based poster had built
Read moreTrump’s war on the climate demands resistance
The biggest story of the year was, once again, among the least talked about. I’m of course referring to climate
Read moreThese reporters were doing their jobs. The Trump administration accused them of stalking.
This summer, my colleagues were reporting out a story about the Department of Education’s “final mission,” its effort to undermine
Read moreClooney: ABC, CBS should have told Trump “go f**k yourself”
Actor George Clooney thinks television news networks did a disservice to the country when they caved to lawsuits from President
Read moreZelenskyy: Trump considering US troop deployment in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that Donald Trump is weighing sending American troops to Ukraine as peace talks between
Read moreOne mindset shift for better cooking in 2026
I was in college when I first discovered Spoon, the Austin-formed indie rock band. I remember exactly where I was when
Read moreThe year of the blue state governors
As the smoke cleared after the 2024 election, it was clear that Democrats were going to be hamstrung in Washington.
Read moreTrump’s latest attack on the Constitution — and Joe Biden
On Dec. 22, the New York Times published a shocking story detailing the ways the Trump administration is working with
Read moreThe Oath Keepers are coming back
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia, announced in November 2025 that he will relaunch the
Read moreChappell Roan recants Bardot tribute after learning of late French star’s Islamophobic views
Pop star Chappell Roan deleted a tribute to French actress Brigitte Bardot after learning of the late actress’ far-right views.
Read moreTrump says US carried out strike on Venezuelan drug boat “dock area”
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States has carried out an attack on Venezuelan maritime infrastructure, marking
Read more“My friends will get hurt”: MTG shares why Trump was reluctant to release Epstein Files
Outgoing conservative firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene detailed her political breakup with President Donald Trump in a lengthy profile from the
Read more“Progress achieved”: Zelenskyy says US has agreed to 15 year security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. has “confirmed strong security guarantees” for Ukraine as part of a 20-point peace
Read moreMAGA’s circular firing squad intensifies
The MAGA movement has captured nearly every lever of power that matters in American life. Conservatives control the Supreme Court
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