Democrats prepare to protest Trump State of the Union: What to know

Democrats are preparing a show of defiance during President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, with some skipping the speech entirely, others attending counter-events and many bringing guests to highlight the real-world impact of the administration’s policies. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has strictly advised his caucus to either attend the address…

Trump Admin to Launch New Free-Speech Site to Combat Censorship Abroad

European Commissioner Thierry Breton speaks during a news conference at the European Union office in San Francisco on June 22, 2023. Josh Edelson /AFP via Getty Images In response to what the Trump administration says is a rising tide of censorship in Europe, the State Department is launching a new app that will give users

Trump Admin Launches New Free-Speech Site to Combat Censorship Abroad

European Commissioner Thierry Breton speaks during a news conference at the European Union office in San Francisco on June 22, 2023. Josh Edelson /AFP via Getty Images In response to what the Trump administration says is a rising tide of censorship in Europe, the State Department is launching a new app that will give users

Here’s How a New US-Led Mineral Alliance Could Sideline China

By Terri Wu | February 24, 2026Updated:February 24, 2026 U.S. mining investment firm Cove Capital recently secured a major critical mineral project in Central Asia—a multibillion dollar deal to mine the world’s largest undeveloped tungsten deposit in Kazakhstan. According to the company’s executive, the November 2025 deal, which involved a joint venture with a state

Meet the Billionaire-Funded Super PAC Doing James Talarico’s Political Dirty Work

Pro-Talarico super PAC spends millions battering Jasmine Crockett with negative ads as Talarico claims to run a ‘campaign based on love’ L: Lone Star Rising PAC logo R: James Talarico (Alberto Silva Fernandez/Getty Images) New Yorker reporter Tad Friend posed a question for Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico as the two sipped red wine