Last Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court tariff decision was a workmanlike exercise of statutory analysis. The reaction from the administration was not. President Trump impugned the integrity and patriotism of the justices, claiming that “the court has been swayed by foreign interests.” Vice President Vance proclaimed, “This is lawlessness from the court, plain and simple,” a…
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By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The next round of talks between the United States and Iran will be Thursday in Geneva, Oman’s foreign minister said Sunday, shortly after Iran’s top diplomat said he expected to meet U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff then. Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi said on social media he was…
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By MICHELLE L. PRICE and ALLEN G. BREED WASHINGTON (AP) — An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. Trump was not there but was at the White…
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By The Associated Press When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. And unlike the Red Army that pushed all the way to Berlin eight decades ago in what…
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In “The Republic,” Plato introduced his concept of philosopher-kings. These are ideal rulers who exhibit all of the great virtues of wisdom, justice, courage, temperance and moderation. These philosopher-kings have no desire to rule. They prefer the contemplative life over power – they merely do so out of a sense of duty. The philosopher-king has…
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Aaron Harvey was living outside Las Vegas in 2014 when California authorities swept in and arrested him for conspiracy in a series of gang murders that had occurred in his absence. They knew Harvey wasn’t in California when the bullets flew. They knew his finger wasn’t on the trigger. But he was from a neighborhood…
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In October 2024 I endorsed Donald Trump for president. Many considered my endorsement newsworthy since I had not supported Trump in 2016 when I represented the South Bay in the State Assembly. One year into Trump 2.0, where do I stand now? Bottom line: I don’t regret my vote. This column will cover the successes…
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By ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS. If you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible. Related Articles Is it time to reconsider your estate plan? 4 smart moves…
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By MATT HUDSON, Montana Free Press In 2020, a northcentral Montana hemp crop was harvested, beginning a trial run by two Montana companies to produce clothing without the material ever leaving the United States. Related Articles Scientists change how El Niño is labeled to keep up with spike in temperature Trump administration eliminates reservations at…
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I recently read that ants in the Eaton Fire burn areas are thriving because they had nested inside the trunks of fire-resilient live oak trees. So of course, when they needed a little change of scenery, they headed for my garden window. I would estimate that every ant in the greater Altadena area is well…
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