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Trump is ‘declaring war’ on judicial system: Conservative former federal judge
A conservative former federal judge, J. Michael Luttig, said he believes President Trump is “declaring war” on the judicial system. Luttig, who was appointed by former President George H.W. Bush ...The Hill - 5d -
Conservative former federal judge says Trump has ‘declared war’ on US rule of law
J Michael Luttig said a constitutional crisis is brewing due to Trump’s defiance of a court order over deportations. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
FBI investigating fake 'SWAT' calls against conservative media figure
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it would launch a probe into fake swatting calls after noticing an uptick in pranks involving conservative media figures that have warranted a ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Conservative group launches six-figure campaign hitting Ossoff over transgender vote
The conservative group American Principles Project is launching a six-figure campaign hitting Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who’s up for reelection next year, over his vote against legislation that ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.CBS News - 5d -
Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93
Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming died Friday at the age of 93. Simpson was from a bygone era: A conservative who supported gay rights and said abortion was so personal men shouldn't even have a ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Former Sen. Alan Simpson dies at age 93
Former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.) a moderate conservative known for his witty humor who was appointed to lead a commission on deficit reduction by former President Obama, died Friday at the age of ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Early Trump actions, Project 2025 'have a lot in common,' former chief says
The former leader of Project 2025 says the initial actions from the Trump administration aligns pretty closely with the conservative Heritage Foundation’s vision for the president’s return to the ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Former US Soccer Federation secretary general Hank Steinbrecher dies at age 77
Hank Steinbrecher, who helped revive the U.S. Soccer Federation during a decade in charge as its women's team became the world's dominant power, died Tuesday at his home in Tucson, Arizona. The ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
As Markets Whipsaw, Conservative Media Shrugs
Many conservative websites have either ignored the recent stock declines or framed them in a positive way.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's executive order targeting Jenner & Block
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order targeting major law firm Jenner & Block Friday. Judge John D. Bates, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, barred ...The Hill - 6h -
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's executive order targeting Jenner & Block
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order targeting major law firm Jenner & Block Friday. Judge John D. Bates, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, barred ...The Hill - 6h -
Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson indicted on federal dogfighting charges
Johnson faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison if convicted, as well as a $250,000 fine for each count.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A veteran conservative lawmaker is sworn in as Greece’s new president
Veteran conservative lawmaker Constantine Tassoulas has been sworn in as Greece’s new president, replacing Katerina SakellaropoulouABC News - Mar. 13 -
Conservatives claim to be fighting antisemitism. Don’t believe them.
Conservative Christians are pushing themselves to the front of the fight against antisemitism and claiming, in essence, to be better Jews than the Jews themselves.The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Conservatives embrace Tesla as liberals ditch Elon Musk
Conservatives are rallying around Tesla while liberals ditch or distance themselves from Elon Musk’s electric vehicles (EVs) in a surprising about-face for a company whose fate is deeply tied to ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate GOP not planning to rubber-stamp DOGE cuts in 2026 funding
Senate Republicans aren’t planning to be a rubber stamp for President Trump’s sweeping operation to shrink the federal government as lawmakers look to fiscal 2026 funding. Conservatives in both ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Trump's move to dismantle education department was a conservative dream for decades
Conservatives in the US have long argued that control over education should lie with the states.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Former U.S. attorney found dead had epilepsy and died in her sleep, family says
The former top federal prosecutor in Virginia’s Eastern District suffered from epilepsy and died in her sleep last weekend, her family said Wednesday.NBC News - 2d -
Trophy hunting: Killing or conservation?
CBS Reports goes inside the closely guarded world of trophy hunting, to find out whether hunting helps or harms the long-term survival of wildlife in one of Africa’s premier destinations.CBS News - 9h -
Trophy hunting: Killing or conservation?
CBS Reports goes inside the closely guarded world of trophy hunting, to find out whether hunting helps or harms the long-term survival of wildlife in one of Africa’s premier destinations.CBS News - 9h -
Indeed Reports Huge Spike in Former Federal Workers Seeking Jobs After DOGE Cuts
A study by the job posting and career advisory website says job applications by government workers spiked 70 percent in February, flooding the labor market with skilled and specialized candidates ...Inc. - 3d -
Sunny Hostin: Newsom podcast with conservatives 'poor strategy'
Sunny Hostin, co-host of ABC's "The View," tore into California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over his newly launched podcast, which has served as a platform for discussion between the likely 2028 ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Viktor Orban Is a Conservative Lodestar. Now He Wants to Fix the Price of Eggs.
The Hungarian prime minister, who pioneered themes dear to U.S. conservatives, is seeking to tame inflation with methods that remind his critics of communist-era central planning.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
‘Porn is the most conservative business I was ever in’: behind the scenes at Café Flesh
The 1982 film was rejected by its conservative financiers but had an influential afterlife at cinemas such as the Scala in King’s Cross. A restored print is showing in London this month. You never ...The Guardian - 2d -
Former prosecutor: Trump admin distinction between judge's verbal, non-verbal orders 'completely silly’
Former federal prosecutor Shan Wu slammed the Trump administration's decision to violate a judge's order that blocked the removal of undocumented Venezuelan immigrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Two former Michigan athletes allege intimate images were stolen by ex-football coach
Former University of Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss pleaded not guilty to federal charges Monday as two women filed a class-action lawsuit alleging they were victims of a scheme to ...NBC News - 4d -
Can Trump and Musk Convince More Conservatives to Buy Teslas?
President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Former SSA commissioner expects 10,000 workers to accept buyout
Roughly 10,000 workers could leave the agency as DOGE seeks to cull the federal workforce, ex-commissioner Martin O'Malley says.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Beware America’s fake fiscal conservatives
Republicans are indulging in budgetary chicanery in order to preserve Trump’s tax cutsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools
Opposition says it will attempt to amend a Labour government bill to include the ban.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Trump nominates conservative media critic for ambassador to South Africa during strained relations
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated conservative media critic and pro-Israel commentator Leo Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South AfricaABC News - 3d -
GOP senator knocks 'false' Tucker Carlson allegation he's fighting against JFK assassination files release
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is denying an accusation from conservative pundit Tucker Carlson that he worked to block the release of sensitive government information related to the assassination of ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to join global advisory board for bond giant Pimco
Yellen, who also served as Federal Reserve chair, will serve on the board that meets several times a year.CNBC - 2d -
Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson charged with running massive dog-fighting operation
Johnson, who played five seasons mostly for the Cardinals, faces federal charges with each carrying up to five years in prisonCBS Sports - 1d -
Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson charged with running massive dog-fighting operation
Johnson, who played five seasons mostly for the Cardinals, faces federal charges with each carrying up to five years in prisonCBS Sports - 1d -
Why U.S. Conservatives Should Fall in Love With France
Turns out Charles de Gaulle was right.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Conservatives call for salary hike on work visas
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said he wants to "bring to an end the era of mass migration".BBC News - Mar. 10 -
The Conservatives complicate the politics of net zero for Labour
The Tories’ new stance that the target is ‘impossible’ will deter Labour from anything that looks politically painfulFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
A judicial doctrine favored by conservatives could stymie Trump
The constitutional significance of the non-delegation doctrine emerged during the early part of the 20th century with the New Deal and the rise of the regulatory state.The Hill - Mar. 20