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1,380 stories Updated Aug 16, 2024 Related desks: Politics

The lead Aug 16, 2024 88

Kamala Gives Voters Whiplash on Open Borders, Sanctuary Cities

Harris's campaign now claims she is tough on border security, despite history of supporting sanctuary cities and undermining immigration enforcement.

Andrew Shirley

Aug 15, 2024 23

Pentagon Ditches Plan to Fund “Lab-Grown Meat”

The Department of Defense backs down from funding lab-grown meat for military rations after concerns about health risks, environmental impact, and cost, sparking relief among servicemembers.

Andrew Shirley

Aug 9, 2024 22

Chinese American Posing as Pro-Democracy Activist Is Convicted of Spying for China

A Chinese-American posing as a pro-democracy activist has been convicted of spying for China, revealing a complex case of espionage within the U.S.

Outside Contributor

Aug 8, 2024 84

FBI Let Suspect in Plot to Kill Trump Into U.S. On Parole Despite Terror Ties, Iran Trip, Memos Show

The FBI allowed Asif Raza Merchant, the Pakistani man charged with plotting with Tehran to assassinate Trump, to enter the U.S. even though he was flagged on a terrorism watchlist.

Outside Contributor

Aug 8, 2024 13

Kamala Harris’s Immigration Failures Are Disaster for American Workers

Ben Solis

Aug 6, 2024 27

Conflict with Iran Nears

Robert B. Charles

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