NEWS

New York City was placed on "high alert" Tuesday by New York Mayor Eric Adams, who told law-abiding residents not to "underestimate" the threat from lone-wolf terrorists who have been radicalized by Hamas.

"We cannot let our guards down," said Adams.

The announcement comes as Israel prepares to turn parts of the Gaza Strip into "rubble" following the terrorist attack.

Adams' comments come days after Hamas launched a surprise (more…)

Update (1205ET): House Republicans have successfully tabled a motion to change the rules on the speaker vote, after Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) allies rallied to defeat the measure.

According to Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman, "This puts SCALISE on the brink of the nomination to be House speaker."

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After ousting Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, House Republicans on Wednesday kicked off the process of electing his replacement – which could take a while. (more…)

Authored by Jonathan Turley,

Below is my column in the New York Post on reports that Special Counsel Robert Hur has finally interviewed President Joe Biden on allegations that he removed and retained classified material going back to his time as a United States senator. The problem facing Hur could be what to do if he actually finds evidence of a crime.

Here is the column:

A neutron and Special Counsel Robert Hur walk into a bar and order two drinks.

When Hur asks how (more…)