Before he died, my colleague Jon Holmes appointed me departmental poet. Though I had written only one amateurish poem at the time, I was somehow worthy of the honor. During a secret hallway inauguration, I was ushered into the new position and entrusted ...

A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.

The possibility of a government shutdown still looms over the country as Congress continues to disagree over a short-term spending bill. President Donald Trump met with top officials Monday in an attempt to prevent a shutdown, but the group failed to come ...

President Trump posted "Bela" on Truth Social, leading to speculation and mockery online. California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked Trump's post, mimicking Trump's social media style. The "Bela" post is reminiscent of Trump's "covfefe" gaffe during his first term.

Donald Trump, in a long Truth Social post, said the GOP should end the shutdown by doing away with the filibuster to pass legislation.