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Draymond believes ‘crazy' pitch to LeBron will make star free agent's brain work
Draymond Green confirmed that he spent time with LeBron James last week, and the Warriors star made the case for the 41-year-old to join Golden State.
From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump
After the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had finally had enough of the man who was championed by the mob that stormed the pillar of American democracy: President Donald Trump.
Graham’s death triggers a scramble to replace him
South Carolina governor will pick successor to serve out Graham’s term as Trump says ‘I have somebody I think would be great’
Sac County sheriff criticizes CA crime policies, calls for victim-focused reforms
With about a month left for California lawmakers and the governor to pass new laws for the year, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper voiced frustration over the state's crime policies, citing issues with mental health diversion, domestic violence laws, and funding for Proposition 36, while urging lawmakers to prioritize victims' rights.
Dolphins' Aaron Brewer Cracks Top 10 on Interior Lineman Ranking
Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer has cracked the top ten in the guard and center rankings for the 2026 season.
The Weiser-Bennet primary election political geography
Regional analysis of the vote in the recent Democratic Party primary election for governor of Colorado shows primary election winner Phil Weiser sweeping the Denver metropolitan area with 59.4% of the vote. Weiser’s losing opponent, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, garnered only 40.6% of the Denver metro vote. There were just the two candidates in the […]
'We're uniting Texas' Talarico rallies El Paso voters in US Senate race
Democratic James Talarico brought his U.S. Senate campaign to El Paso, calling on voters to fight against a \
The Return of the Democratic Manly Man
The party has a new campaign strategy: masculinity.
It was supposed to be Trump’s big legislative achievement. It could be a weapon for Democrats to win in the midterms
One year after passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it no longer seems like the easy win for Republicans to run on in November.
Israel’s war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split
Tensions between progressive and moderate camps of Democratic party on display in key Senate race in Michigan
Alaska Senate race pits Sullivan vs. Sullivan. Is it a plot?
In Alaska, Dan Sullivan is facing Dan Sullivan in one of the country's most competitive contests. Is it a plot to boost the Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, or mere coincidence? It sure smells fishy.
Stewart Iron Works earns Erlanger Business Spotlight for generations of craftsmanship
For more than 160 years, Stewart Iron Works has left its mark across the country. Erlanger honored the company at a recent meeting.
Tommy Robinson’s Musk-funded Russia trip spurs call to defend UK democracy
Ed Davey voices concern about the Musk family foundation taking the far-right activist on a visit to Moscow
Are Bluetooth headphones bad for you? Yes, if you constantly crank them up, doctors say
Protect your hearing, with these tips from doctors.
They're Building Half A Bridge to Save Science...
Today’s post is about science: what you can do now to protect it from unprecedented threats, and how your action is the first half of a long-term program that Congress must take up next. Let me start with describing the embryonic state of science advocacy. There are many well-meaning organizations: the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Research!America, and subject-specific organizations such as the Society for Neuroscience and the American Physical Society. Their general approach is to emphasize the common good: the remarkable value that science and innovation have provided to all Americans. However, these organizations are offering an incomplete solution. Before I start, a preliminary: If you already know about the threat, go ahead and weigh in with OMB at this link. Ideas about what to say come from Research!America and the American Physical Society. You have until Monday, July 13 at 11:59pm Eastern. Then come back here and read the rest of this post. Finally, get in touch with whoever is likely to be your next member of Congress in 2027. The threat: An end to merit-based science… The onslaught of attacks on science is accelerating. It’s not just cuts to grants, which was the last battle. That battle is not done yet, but there is a new and worse threat. Now comes a proposed public rule from the Office of Management and Budget. The rule would take decision-making power over grants away from experts and put it into the hands of political appointees. Former NIH official Elizabeth Ginexi wrote an excellent summary of what OMB is trying to do, which is codify the executive branch’s ability to award or terminate grants, for arbitrary cause or no stated cause. Since World War II, a necessary step in scientific grant-making has been consideration of scientific merit. This approach has made America into a dominant scientific superpower, the envy of the world. Of course, political considerations do come into the mix. The proposed rule tilts the balance dramatically away from merit. …but why? Many people have difficulty comprehending why Russell Vought and OMB would want to damage science in this way. If you’re a working scientist, you are likely to be particularly uncomprehending. Who would hurt an activity so self-evidently good? The answer is: this is part of the program to replace the rule of law with a personalist regime. OMB Director Russell Vought, a Christian nationalist, would like to implement what legal scholars call a “unitary executive,” and what I would call a dictatorship. Or if you like, a personalist authoritarian regime. I am a working scientist. This rule will debilitate my research. It may chill the speech of scientists for speaking freely in the public sphere. It is a form of personalizing power and decision-making within the executive branch. In short, it sacrifices science in the service of tyranny. To Russell Vought, a decrease in the quality of science might be an acceptable cost. He might even consider it an added benefit to weaken a pillar of soft U.S. power based on knowledge and skepticism. The professional societies are building half a bridge The nonprofits are asking you to make public comment. Public comment is like building the first half of a bridge. Before implementation, OMB is compelled by law to have a period of public comment. Rules have to be consistent with the law and the Constitution. They express the federal government’s stance toward how those laws will be implemented. When a presidential administration works in good faith, these public comments are used to inform their eventual action, and sometimes mitigate it. The comment period reflects our First Amendment right to petition our government. The executive branch is then supposed to take those comments into account - completing the bridge between us, the people, and our government. Project 2025 seeks to take away the second half of the bridge. We have to replace it. The first half of the bridge Organizations like AAAS, Research!America, and SfN are partly right. You should certainly comment. Their core model is earnest: if enough of us make noise, then we will achieve change. This idealistic point of view is offered in good faith. That point of view is also currently bullshit. The fundamental reason is that the federal rulemaking process has two parts: There has to be a period of public comment. OMB makes the final rule…but is free to disregard public comment. Oops. That’s a loophole. However, not all is lost. Congress can complete the bridge Congress has enormous power. That power suggests a roadmap for how to proceed. This lawless administration is still going to issue that rule. Nonetheless, your comments still play an essential role. Here are two steps you can take. Step 1: Send your comment to your Representative and Senator. Whether they are Democrats or Republicans, many of them support science. Whatever you wrote as public comment in the Federal Register, also send it to your member of Congress. You can include information about jobs in your district or state by looking at Joshua Weitz’s ScienceMatters interactive map. Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and give your town, zip code, or state, then deliver your message. Step 2: Politicize the hell out of science. You heard me, politicize it as an issue. We hear a lot from the old scientific establishment about science being nonpartisan. This is obsolete, sentimental thinking. Under normal conditions, it was true. But we can no longer make that assumption. We can keep on pretending, but we’re putting science at risk. There is a way forward. Rules are subordinate to the law…and Congress makes laws. Therefore Congress can step in. In this fall’s election, it is likely that Democrats will retake the House of Representatives. That puts at least one chamber of Congress in the hands of Democrats. They are far more inclined than the current Congress to investigate and legislate. This opens a path to undoing the damage. It also creates a permission structure for pro-science Republicans to find a way back from the brink. We have to encourage them. In the House, every district is up every two years. In your district, contact both of the major party candidates. If your state has a Senate race, contact those candidates too. Specifically mention the proposed OMB rule. Ask for two things: For this year’s appropriations process in August and September, ask that amendments be added to stop the implementation of the new rule. Those amendments should support peer-reviewed science and stop political interference. Looking ahead to next year, ask the Congressman/Congresswoman/Senator to work to hold hearings in 2027 on the importance and benefits of peer-reviewed science for health and prosperity. What hearings and amendments will accomplish Congress can use its investigatory power to summon heads of agencies and the director of the OMB. That will allow fact-finding regarding the consequences of this rule. Congress can override the rule through the appropriations process. They can write into statute a requirement to follow peer review and best scientific practices. In this way, Congress can stop the attacks on science. Postscript: Moving forward Now I have a request for you, to help me. As many of you know, I ran for Congress in order to save democracy and science. Although I did not win, that battle continues by other means. I met and heard from thousands of supporters both here in New Jersey and nationally. I learned that pro-science, pro-democracy activists have the potential to become a much greater force. In the weeks and months ahead, I will be building ways to harness that energy. I will be announcing those plans soon. In the meantime, an important step is to wind down the Congressional campaign, which has a few remaining bills to pay. Please help me retire that last debt.
World Cup watch parties energize Sacramento fans and businesses
Sacramento bars and lounges are buzzing with World Cup watch parties, uniting fans and boosting sales during the summer lull.
Voyager 1 was launched in 1977 with a suite of 10 science instruments — as of 2026, only two remain switched on, and the spacecraft's nuclear power source loses roughly 4 watts every year, a slow drain that is now deciding what humanity still gets to learn from interstellar space
Voyager 1 is still doing science in interstellar space, but the mission has entered a stage where every watt has become a decision. The spacecraft left
Spyro: A Realm Beyond dev explains why it's not Spyro 4
Spyro is finally back with a brand new game with next year’s A Realm Beyond, but it technically isn’t Spyro 4 – at least in name. Toys for Bob recently commented on the naming decision. You may remember that when Crash Bandicoot was brought back with a brand new game, we did end up getting Crash Bandicoot 4. However, Toys...
Democratic congressman says he was detained in the West Bank
The Israeli Defense Forces denied detaining any visitors in the incident
Young entrepreneurs earn business experience with county market
PORT LAVACA, Texas - Student business owners got the platform to sell their homemade and handcrafted products to their local community with a young entrepreneur market.
Honeycutt, Riggs salvage their days at Lime Rock after final-stage crash
Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs both clinched Chase spots, but their Saturday went sideways in a late restart at Lime Rock Park.
US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
Rep. Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with U.S.-made rifles during a West Bank visit this week
Debut goals for Ramos and Mochrie delight McLeish
Craig McLeish was thrilled to see summer signings Samuel Ramos and Chris Mochrie mark their St Mirren debuts with goals in Saturday's 4-0 Premier Sports Cup victory over Dumbarton. Spanish midfielder Ramos notched a double either side of a strike from former Dundee United and Airdrie forward Mochrie at Cliftonhill. "I'm delighted for them both," said head coach McLeish.
Poll: Politics shapes patriotism, from the US to the UK
An international edition of The POLITICO Poll details how national pride differs across six major democracies of the West.
Kentucky governor wants update on his state's missing Sen. McConnell: 'Just tell us what's going on'
Kentucky's Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, renewed his call for Mitch McConnell, the senior Republican senator from his state, to release information about his health after he was hospitalized on June 14 and hasn't been seen publicly since. "Let's end...
Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank
A representative for Khanna, a California Democrat who is an outspoken progressive, said the confrontation occurred Wednesday in the middle of a three-day tour of the West Bank.
McConnell’s Absence Prompts New Beshear Demand for Health Update
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, renewed his call for Mitch McConnell, the senior Republican senator from his state, to release information about his health after he was hospitalized on June 14 and hasn’t been seen publicly since.
Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: S Caleb Downs
It is still crazy to remember that the Cowboys drafted Caleb Downs.
In the South, Black Democrats Fight for Political Survival
In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling, Alabama and other states have new freedom to draw congressional maps without having to carve out majority-minority seats.
House Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank
Ro Khanna claims armed Israeli settlers with U.S.-made M4 rifles detained his group in the West Bank before IDF troops arrived on the scene.
Democrats warn of a Trump election takeover. What’s really happening?
Democrats are reaching DEFCON 1 levels of alarm about President Donald Trump’s efforts to influence the coming election.
Prediction: Carvana's New-Car Business Will Work. Early Numbers Are Stunning.
Carvana is finally selling new vehicles, and early results emphasize how lucrative that could become.
EU admits it cannot stop Sony killing physical discs – "companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit"
The EU confirms it cannot stop Sony from scrapping physical discs, stating "companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit".
Search Rochester restaurant inspection reports and health violations
Check the latest restaurant inspection reports to see if your favorite local dining spots are meeting safety standards.
Jim Cramer Is Still Recommending International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)’s Shares
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Barkley Makes Blunt Playoff Prediction for Kings
Charles Barkley said the Kings need “a miracle” to return to playoff contention, despite praising Sacramento’s loyal fan base and acknowledging rookie Darius Acuff Jr.’s bright future.
An American Politician is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
Representative Ro Khanna was barred from leaving for 90 minutes. Where past U.S. leaders toured the region to show support for Israel, today’s Democratic presidential aspirants are going to bolster their credentials as critics.
Michigan Democrats are angry at their party. Abdul El-Sayed thinks he knows why
Key Democratic establishment figures believe Abdul El-Sayed will blow the party’s chances of holding onto a critical Senate seat this fall. He is out to prove them wrong — and to show that they misunderstand what voters really crave.
A road trip to save democracy? These judges say it's worth a shot
Bipartisan judges are touring the Midwest to warn citizens about the dangers of a politicized judiciary.
In R.I., incumbent governor faces rocky road to reelection
Polls show Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee 20 percentage points behind in a Democratic primary rematch amid political fallout from the Washington Bridge closure.
How Maison de Sabré built a cult business of bag charms from scraps
The Sabré brothers turned their cutting-room floor scraps into covetable bag charms. They believe the whimsy—and sustainability—they’re offering is key to being a next-generation luxury brand.
Why Maine’s Senate race is so critical for Democrats in 2026
Senate Democrats have few openings to gain in blue or purple territory this year or in the next election. And if they lose Maine, even winning big in 2028 might not be enough for a majority.
Senate hopefuls try to keep Platner at a distance while embracing his movement
In Maine, Democrats vying to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins are condemning the scandal-tarred former candidate while wrapping their arms around his populist rhetoric and agenda.
Here are the races to watch as Democrats grow more bullish on retaking the Senate
The map still favors Republicans, but political headwinds are shifting to boost Democratic chances of flipping seats — despite the scandal in Maine.
GOP calls them 'communists.' Here's what democratic socialists believe
Democratic socialists like AOC and Zohran Mamdani have made inroads in some cities. Republicans call them communists but the ideologies differ.
Rochester gold medalist lands interview with Bills quarterback Josh Allen
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PFF unveils ultimate Bills roster from past 20 years
Pro Football Focus built the ultimate Buffalo Bills starting lineup of the last 20 years using its player grades.
North Las Vegas entertainment scene heats up this summer with concerts, a new casino and more
The amphitheater at Craig Ranch Park has drawn nearly 25,000 people since reopening, and a newly renovated casino is set to open its doors soon.
Phillies Announce Justin Crawford Decision Before Tigers Series
The Philadelphia Phillies announced that Justin Crawford would be scratched from the lineup against the Detroit Tigers on July 10. The post Phillies Announce Justin Crawford Decision Before Tigers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Reps. Hefner & Harris weigh in on East Texas groundwater fight
State Rep. Cole Hefner, R-Mount Pleasant, discusses efforts to create a new regional groundwater conservation district. Holland asks Hefner about the process, how the district would be funded and his response to those who worry about adding another layer of bureaucracy and regulation. Hefner also reacts to Gov. Greg Abbott calling for a ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods and whether he thinks a special session should be called to create new legislation related to data centers.
Mamdani administration aims to crack down on 'junk fees'
A second rule would make canceling subscriptions as easy as one click.
Krull Commentary: McConnell, Platner and the politics of entitlement
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com July 10, 2026 The medical mystery surrounding U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and the political meltdown of Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner together illustrate much of what is wrong with American politics today. Many, many ambitious people in this country see running
Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race
In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
Seven inductees are set to go into the Weakley County Sports Hall of Fame
Seven inductees going into weakley county sports hall of fame
McConnell, Platner and the politics of entitlement
The medical mystery surrounding U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and the political meltdown of Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner together illustrate much of what is wrong with American
Rabid fox confirmed in Havelock, Craven County Health issues advisory
A fox that tested positive for rabies was found in Havelock, prompting a public health advisory from the Craven County Health Department.According to the health
Graham Platner submits notice to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race
Maine is considered a key state for control of the narrowly divided Senate, and Democrats were desperate for a candidate capable of defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Sexual Assault Allegations Reshape Political Races from Maine to San Francisco
Sexual assault allegations have upended high-profile political campaigns across the country. This week, Democrat Graham Platner, a candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign following an accusation of rape. It comes months after former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell’s California gubernatorial bid collapsed under similar allegations. Now, a sexual assault allegation has emerged
Grant McCray makes season debut as Bericoto placed on IL
This afternoon, the San Francisco Giants announced that they placed Victor Bericoto on the 10-day IL “with an oblique strain” and taking his spot on the roster is 25-year old Grant McCray, in the majors for the first time in 2026. McCray had surgery back in June to repair his left hamate bone and up […]
The FCC is cracking down on DJI tech that dodged the foreign drone ban
These companies have 10 days before the FCC takes further action.
Business-backed group challenges signatures to put political spending ban on ballot
Protect MI Free Speech says it found problems with signatures submitted by a group backing the ballot initiative.
Bangor Daily News political editor: Voters need 'time to heal' after Platner fallout
Bangor Daily News political editor Michael Shepherd discusses the difficult path forward for Maine Democrats as they search for a new U.S. Senate candidate following the allegations against Graham Platner on 'The Will Cain Show.'
This Philly-based political firm is at the center of the Graham Platner fallout
FIGHT, which has faced criticism for its role in Platner's campaign, is also working with Democratic candidates in two key Pennsylvania congressional races.
Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race
In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
Platner officially terminates Senate bid after bombshell rape allegation ends campaign
Graham Platner filed paperwork hours before a crucial deadline, allowing Maine Democrats to replace him after sexual misconduct allegations.
15 states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts
Fifteen states on Friday sued the Trump administration to prevent millions of dollars in cuts to school-based mental health funding. The new lawsuit is part of an ongoing legal battle between Democratic-led states and the U.S. Department of Education over a mental health grant program that Congress established following the 2018 school shooting at Marjory […]
Graham Platner officially drops out of the Maine Senate race
Democrats have until July 27 to find another candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November’s midterm elections.
How Maine's Democratic meltdown could shape the Senate midterms
Collapse of Democrats' Maine Senate campaign highlights divisions within the party.
Joe Klein: At 80, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Politics—and Life
I am 80 years old, this year of our 250th anniversary, and I find myself a cliché. My life has been a common political journey, from left to center. I recently took the Pew Research Center’s “political typology” test and found that I was a “pragmatic and polite conservative,” which seemed a rather abstruse basket: A politically mixed (though Republican-tilting) group, they lean conservative on economics and the role of government, while tilting more liberal on issues related to race and foreign policy. They prize civility and cooperation in politics. Well, that sounds pretty mushy—and I find it hard to square with the strong opinions I have on many issues. I’ve voted for Democrats in federal elections, but I grow more Republican the closer I get to local politics. Democrats, I’ve found, simply aren’t very good at running things, especially school systems, where they are in the thrall of the teachers unions. My friends joke about my obsession with the unions. They know all my lines. If industrial unions are organized against the power of capital, who are the public employees organized against? But enough of that. I’ve ranted that rant too often, and my political journey has been more complicated than that one issue. It has been empirical, based on actual experience—on a lifetime of reporting and a lot of reading. An early example: I was a journalist with the underground press in Boston at the turn of the 1970s and considered myself a member of the antiwar and civil rights movements. The first big issue I covered was busing to achieve school integration. Yes, the white bigots were disgusting. But I couldn’t find any black parents who favored the plan to bus their children to schools outside their neighborhoods either. Black activists and politicians—and white liberals—were gung ho, but not actual parents of black kids in school. Busing was a form of social engineering imposed from on high, by a judge—W. Arthur Garrity—who lived in a wealthy liberal suburb. Wealthy liberal suburbs were not affected by his plan, of course. I began to see that there were limits to what government could do, especially when it came to changing a society’s culture.
Can a pro-Israel Jewish Democrat be the party’s 2028 nominee? Hear what progressive House candidate Brad Lander thinks
What is cyclosporiasis? Symptoms, total cases, map and latest as parasite outbreaks reach 31 states
As state health officials scramble to find the source of the foodborne parasite, the CDC said Friday it’s unclear whether the outbreaks across the country are connected.
MAGA's attack on science is even worse than it looks
In my post on America’s 250-year anniversary, I argued that respect for the individual was the “secret sauce” in the U.S.’ long-lasting preeminence among nations. But it was certainly not the only factor. There were plenty of institutional innovations that helped the U.S. stay on top — economically, militarily, and in terms of the attractiveness of its society. One of these was American science. Today we take things like the modern research university, government grants for science, public-to-private research spinoffs, etc. for granted, but a lot of that infrastructure wasn’t there before World War 2. It was either invented or scaled up massively by the U.S. government in the postwar period, led by far-sighted scientist-bureaucrats like Vannevar Bush (pictured above). If you want to read about this history, a good place to start would be Jonathan Gruber and Simon Johnson’s excellent book Jump-Starting America. Those scientific institutions didn’t exist in a vacuum, however. They were backed by the U.S. government’s abiding faith in the power of science — and, even more fundamentally, by deep popular trust in the scientific enterprise. Science gave us radar and the atom bomb in wartime, and in peacetime it gave us plastics, vaccines, cheap food, and a thousand other things that made our lives easier. Science was also the driver behind American industry — chemicals, aerospace, telecommunications, computers, electronics, and so on. We owed science our jobs, our livelihoods, our comfortable living standards, and our greatness and power as a nation. It’s little wonder that both political parties, even as they fought viciously over other issues, were steadfast in their support of science. For a long time, the only people who distrusted science were a hippie fringe on the left who disliked modernity (or thought they did, anyway), who also disliked American industry and American power, and who subscribed to an early version of degrowth environmentalism. America’s scientific enterprise is still strong, especially compared to the systems in Europe, Japan, Korea, and other developed countries. It has lost a lot of ground to China in a relative sense, but a lot of that is because of China’s incredible growth; as China has poured untold amounts of money and talent into its research labs, spending and output have overtaken the U.S. by some measures. There are a few ways in which China’s rise creates problems for American science — for example, top scientists can choose to work in China instead of in the U.S. — and of course there’s the concern that China’s technological strength will help its military to reign supreme. But overall, China’s rise in science should be good for American science, since American scientists can use Chinese discoveries for free and build on them. The much bigger problem is that the scientific enterprise America built during and after World War 2 is now being threatened with absolute decline. The biggest problem, of course, is that much of the country — the Republican half — has basically lost faith in the scientific enterprise. To what degree this loss of faith is justified is an open question, and deserves to be discussed openly. But the larger point — that the system that powered American dominance is under threat — is true either way. Most Americans still trust science, but MAGA Republicans don’t There’s a myth, popular in right-wing circles, that scientists have lost the trust of regular Americans — either due to the increasingly left-wing composition of academic departments, or to misbehavior during Covid, or to DEI-related research taking over science, etc. This also fits with a wider narrative that Americans are losing trust in all of our institutions. But it just isn’t true. Poll after poll shows that on the whole, Americans still trust scientists and want to spend more on science. For example, here’s a Pew poll from late 2025 showing that although about a fifth of Republicans did lose confidence in science in 2020, two thirds still have at least “a fair amount” of confidence: That same poll found that scientists are among America’s most trusted groups — even better trusted than the military! In fact, Americans trust scientists more than people in most other countries do. Other polls show that although Republican trust in science has dropped somewhat, Republican support for spending more on science remains very strong: A Pew poll in 2023 found the exact same thing: So when MAGA types tell you about scientists losing their credibility, or a drop in trust in science, they’re only talking about themselves. Whatever left-wing politicization of science happened during the Biden administration — and there was definitely some of that — it was not enough to make most Republicans lose faith in the scientific enterprise, or favor research cuts in order to purge unwanted ideology from the system. That doesn’t mean I think progressives should continue down the path of politicizing scientific research. They should not, and Biden made real missteps in this area. Objectivity clearly matters for public trust of science in the long term. But as of right now, there’s no crisis of trust in science, except among the smallish minority of people who are running around screaming that there’s a crisis of trust in science. But despite science’s overwhelming popularity and public trust, Trump and his administration are launching an unprecedented and devastating attack on American science — cutting funding, and forcing science projects to undergo ideological review by government commissars. Trump’s comprehensive attack on science
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The people yearn for Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer
Cook Political Report moving 4 of 5 gubernatorial races toward Democrats
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted its ratings in five gubernatorial races, moving all but one race in favor of Democrats, as the left gains momentum in several key states ahea…
Trump Is Building Monuments to Himself in D.C. While Ruining Democracy
President Trump's efforts to build monuments to himself in Washington D.C. can't hide the destruction he's doing to the democracy around the world.
Mamdani’s preening arrogance will ultimately prove his downfall
The democratic socialist balloon deflated this week.
Trump fires members of bipartisan elections commission
President Donald Trump fired two Democratic members of the Elections Assistance Commission and received the resignation of a Republican member.
It’s not me, it’s them: Platner goes down snarling with graceless exit video
The populist Democrat nominee for Senate in Maine bowed to the inevitable but turned his farewell into a pity party
Political Candidates Have An Opening on Clean Energy
Democrats and Republicans have a once-in-a-generation opening to advance a clean energy agenda, writes David Kieve.
Meet the Bills ranked in CBS Sports' NFL Top 100
Three Bills landed in the CBS Sports' NFL Top 100, including one of the league’s biggest risers.
Mint to separate critical minerals work into e-scrap, battery businesses
Mint Innovations still plans a 2027 launch for its first U.S. critical minerals recovery facility in Texas, which will focus on copper and other materials from e-scrap. Battery recycling will now be a separate business called Linca.
Trump Brushed Off His Scandals. Here’s Why Platner Couldn’t.
Why Democrats can't play by Trump rules.
Apollo gatecrashes easyJet sale with surprise £5.7bn takeover offer
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Former pro baseball player sues University of Miami over alleged radiology flub
Retired Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia, 35, claims he was supposed to receive a follow-up CT to assess back pain, but the radiology report allegedly "fell through the cracks."
Maine Democrat: Graham Platner causing “distrust” by delaying formal exit
Socialists launch radical platform to abolish the US Senate in bid to fundamentally transform America
The Democratic Socialists of America plans to unveil a platform eliminating the Senate and replacing the president with an executive chosen by Congress.
Former Sacramento State football player Ivan Garza dies at 25 after being struck by vehicle while crossing roadway
Garza played in 38 games with the Hornets, was on two Big Sky championship teams and was named all-conference honorable mention.
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Fires Multiple Toronto Staff Members
It’s been the summer of change for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have made multiple notable moves involving the front office along with names on the playing roster.As far as the coaching staff is concerned, Chayka removed head coach Craig Berube and replaced him with former Toronto assistant Jim Hiller; he also did not retain […] The post Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Fires Multiple Toronto Staff Members appeared first on HEAVY.
Harold Ford Jr: Our character standards have changed in politics
‘The Five’ analyzes the Democratic Party’s path forward after Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine U.S. Senate race.
Nicolas Johnson, Son of Entertainment Attorney Matt Johnson, Dies at 28
The Morehouse College graduate was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Sherman Oaks on July 1.
Nicolas Johnson Dead: Son of Hollywood Attorney Matt Johnson Was 28
The Morehouse College graduate was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Sherman Oaks on July 1.
Unearthed records reveal Dem mayor sought tax hike to fund DEI role ahead of key House race
Scranton's mayor once proposed a 3% property tax increase to fund a DEI coordinator role, a budget her city council ultimately cut without fanfare.
A new speech shows how Israel lost the Democratic party
Rahm Emanuel and the death of the pro-Israel Democrat.
Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley has asked FBI Director Kash Patel to defend his use of FBI aircraft and purchase of BMWs in a letter obtained by CNN, an indication that the powerful Republican chairman is conducting his own oversight of Patel’s controversial spending of taxpayer dollars.
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong tests how far left voters will go in battleground Wisconsin
Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver.
Wall Street giants bar staff from finance and politics prediction markets, source says
July 9 (Reuters) - Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have barred employees from trading on prediction-market contracts linked to financial markets and political events, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. A memo was ...
The teenage Democrat building a political future in deep-red Idaho
The Nampa native was elected precinct captain for the Canyon County Democrats in May after receiving 100 votes.
Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Dems must decide if that's enough to win the Senate
Holding Michigan’s Senate seat is essential to any Democratic path back to the Senate majority this fall.
Democrats seek a way forward amid finger-pointing in Maine
Leaders of the Maine Democratic Party are still working toward a process to replace Graham Platner, without angering his supporters.