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Women cross a street under a huge banner showing hands firmly holding Iranian flags as a sign of patriotism, as one of them flashes the victory sign.

Iran’s halting of executions had ‘big impact’ in delay of possible military action: Trump

Mike Brest · January 16, 2026 3:17 pm

President Donald Trump speaks during a NORAD Santa Claus call at his Mar-a-Lago club.

Faith, Freedom, and Self-Reliance

More bad economics from the White House

Brady Leonard · January 16, 2026 3:10 pm

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at his final State of the State address at the State Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.

Beltway Confidential

Gavin Newsom’s sad, two-faced campaign

Zachary Faria · January 16, 2026 3:04 pm

Close-up of a gender-neutral bathroom sign.

Judge rejects DOJ bid to join Loudoun County locker room case on behalf of suspended boys

Mia Cathell · January 16, 2026 3:02 pm

Lisa Murkowski speaks at a press conference after a meeting between members of the Danish Parliament, a Greenlandic committee, and American Congress members at the Danish Parliament.

Murkowski says Congress has ‘tools at our disposal’ to block Greenland seizure

Molly Parks · January 16, 2026 2:45 pm

First lady Melania Trump walks the red carpet with President Donald Trump before the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, Dec. 7, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.

Melania Trump encourages AI use and says it can’t replace humans

Sydney Topf · January 16, 2026 2:36 pm

A Bible is seen on a chair in the House chamber.

Faith, Freedom, and Self-Reliance

Religious freedom requires eternal vigilance

Thomas Jipping · January 16, 2026 2:36 pm

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado addresses supporters at a protest against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 9, 2025, a day ahead of Maduro's inauguration ceremony where he was then sworn in for a third term. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)

Machado prioritizes democracy and prisoner release over presidential ambitions: ‘This is not about me’

Claire Carter · January 16, 2026 2:15 pm

Caution tape and flowers cover the entrance to the Beth Israel Congregation.

Beltway Confidential

How the internet breeds extremism

Kimberly Ross · January 16, 2026 2:11 pm

Vice President JD Vance takes questions from reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House.

Vance passes on 2026 Munich conference where he torched European allies last year

Ross O'Keefe · January 16, 2026 2:04 pm

Podcaster Tucker Carlson.

‘Just asking questions’ is what ignoramuses do

David Harsanyi · January 16, 2026 2:00 pm

A Marine One helicopter lands on the South Lawn of the White House to transport President Donald Trump to nearby Andrews Air Force Base, as work continues on the construction of the ballroom where the East Wing once stood at the White House.

Trump DOJ argues ‘eyesore’ of White House ballroom construction not a valid reason to sue

Jack Birle · January 16, 2026 1:33 pm