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Post-Orban, the EU poses an even greater threat to US sovereignty

The defeat of Viktor Orban in Hungary last weekend was celebrated by many who saw the former president as establishing single-party rule in his...

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The Hill

Jonathan Turley

Democrat states are desperate to tax the rich — even after they leave

New York, New York — if you can make it here . . . we don’t want you.

thursday 4

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Eric Swalwell's enablers knew the truth — and protected him anyway

Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation marks a dramatic fall as former allies like Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Ruben Gallego distance themselves from him.

14.04.2026 10

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

Democrats BRAG about violating the Constitution to ‘save’ democracy

A former ACLU executive director in Maine, Shenna Bellows is touting her decision to remove Trump from the ballot in 2024, a move the Supreme Court...

12.04.2026 5

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Liberal justice's swipe at Kavanaugh latest sign of SCOTUS' slipping standards

Justice Sotomayor took a personal dig at Justice Kavanaugh, calling him an out-of-touch elitist during a University of Kansas law school appearance.

12.04.2026 20

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

Eric Swalwell, a modern Frankenstein’s monster

The implosion of Eric Swalwell is raising questions about how so many close associates and friends could not have known about the rumors of his...

11.04.2026 3

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

New York, California compete as disaster tourism destinations for economists

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the "first partner" of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), is under fire for stating that she takes her children to conservative...

11.04.2026 10

The Hill

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: This blue state's latest attack on free speech is awful and sneaky, too

Colorado arguably ranks as the most anti-free speech state, pushing unconstitutional measures that have led to major First Amendment court losses.

08.04.2026 20

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Kamala Harris backs radical plan to block Trump SCOTUS picks

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is rallying Democratic donors to oppose potential Trump Supreme Court nominees through the group Demand Justice.

04.04.2026 20

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

Reclaiming our own birthright: We might need to amend the Constitution

We need to consider the need for a 28th Amendment to reaffirm the meaning of citizenship.

04.04.2026 10

The Hill

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Why Trump fired Bondi and chose this moment for a Justice Department reset

President Trump has a long history of firing Cabinet members, and Attorney General Pam Bondi is only the latest in a pattern of shakeups and swaps.

03.04.2026 20

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

In ditching Jaden Ivey, Chicago Bulls expose the NBA’s hypocrisy

It’s not basketball star's advocacy, but his viewpoint that offended the Chicago Bulls and the NBA.

02.04.2026 10

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Justice Jackson's 'Chiles' dissent reveals narrow view of the First Amendment

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued a lone dissent in Chiles v. Salazar, warning free speech protections for counselors risk "grave...

02.04.2026 30

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

Whatever the ruling on citizenship, ABA will likely be the biggest loser

The ABA has become fully captive to partisans who use the organization to support liberal and often Democratic Party positions.

28.03.2026 20

The Hill

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: USC abandons governor debate after Dems whine about White candidates

USC canceled the California gubernatorial debate after Xavier Becerra alleged election rigging, claiming candidates of color were excluded from the...

28.03.2026 50

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

Weakest case against social media succeeds, and lawyers are now circling

In a historic verdict against both Google and Meta, a jury found that the companies maliciously designed their social media products to addict...

25.03.2026 10

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Afroman turns court into First Amendment rap lesson on rights

Joseph E. Foreman, known as Afroman, used rap songs and security footage to mock Ohio officers who raided his home, then beat their lawsuit in court.

22.03.2026 60

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

The Justice Department takes action on the real Russian collusion conspiracy

It is time for the public to learn how top Obama officials and the media pulled off the greatest political hoax in history.

21.03.2026 10

The Hill

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Comey loved singing Beyoncé but he might have leaked a pop secret

Former FBI Director James Comey sang Beyoncé's 'Sandcastles' during a classified briefing, then possibly revealed the operation's code name to his...

19.03.2026 50

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

How a first-grader taught her school district and a federal judge about free speech

This student just won a major free speech victory before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

14.03.2026 20

The Hill

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: How Gov Shapiro became a squatter and got sued by his neighbors

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro faces lawsuit from neighbors alleging he used state police to seize land for an 8-foot security fence around his...

14.03.2026 50

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Sanders' wealth tax dangles checks while torching the Constitution

New billionaire wealth tax would fund $3,000 annual payments to families earning under $150k. Plan mirrors California's failed approach to wealth...

10.03.2026 60

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

From Redcoats to robots: AI is challenging our republic's future

If we are to survive as a republic, we must remain faithful to the constitutional structure that afforded us the stability that we have enjoyed for...

07.03.2026 30

The Hill

Jonathan Turley

Ted Lieu hates ‘disinformation’ —except his own

Lieu is known for sensational claims like claiming that "Trump is broke." In an age of rage, Lieu knows that you must go louder and bigger to be heard...

02.03.2026 20

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: How Trump boxed Congress into fight or flight choice on Iran

Sen. Tim Kaine pushes war powers resolution to limit Iran military action as constitutional debate over executive authority and congressional...

01.03.2026 40

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump strikes Iran — precedent and history are on his side

Trump administration cites 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force to justify Iran attacks, following precedent set by Obama and Biden...

28.02.2026 40

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

The Clintons and the politics of scandal

Given the paucity of direct evidence, there is ample room for plausible deniability.

28.02.2026 20

The Hill

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Jack Smith’s secret surveillance of Patel and Wiles should alarm us all

It's alarming to learn that former Special Counsel Jack Smith targeted Trump allies Kash Patel and Susie Wiles with secret surveillance orders in...

27.02.2026 20

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

Newsom and foul-mouthed spokesman lead Democrats’ race to the bottom

"Respectfully, f--k off." Those words by California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s spokesperson, Izzy Gardon, summed up the current race to the bottom of...

26.02.2026 30

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

The Supreme Court has ruled on tariffs, but who will ultimately pay?

This court is independent, but it won't remain so if Democrats get their way.

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The Hill

Jonathan Turley

In Munich, Democrats pledge a return to wealth taxes and climate hysteria

Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez found a welcoming audience in Europe.

14.02.2026 30

The Hill

Jonathan Turley

Zuck’s Miami mansion could signal reverse Gold Rush from California

The Jan. 24 anniversary of the California Gold Rush came and passed this year with little mention ... for good reason.

12.02.2026 30

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: NY Times columnist sinks to sick new low mocking JD Vance's mom

New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie mocked Vice President JD Vance's mother's addiction on Bluesky, saying she should have sold her son for drugs.

11.02.2026 20

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

America’s revolutionaries: We’re our own greatest creations, as Tom Paine proved

In his new book, “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution,” Professor Turley explores the meaning and future of...

10.02.2026 10

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Grandstanding Newsom will stop at nothing to ride the rails to glory in 2028

California's high-speed rail project burns $12 billion with zero track laid as costs soar to perhaps $128 billion for 171-mile segment delayed by...

07.02.2026 100

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: When elites cheer the mob, history warns that revolutions devour their own

New analysis compares today's political upheaval to the French Revolution, exploring how American and French revolutions took vastly different...

03.02.2026 60

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Democrat politicians are risking lives with reckless anti-ICE rhetoric

Kris Mayes suggests Arizona's "Stand Your Ground" law could apply against ICE officers, sparking controversy. Attorney general's comments draw...

27.01.2026 10

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: When Minnesota AG Ellison excuses mob rule, religious freedom is trampled

Attorney General Keith Ellison's selective enforcement pattern emerges as he excuses mob conduct at St. Paul's Cities Church during worship services.

22.01.2026 60

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Clintons dare House to hold them in criminal contempt. Will it work?

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton adopt the same defiance strategy that led to Steven Bannon's contempt conviction, refusing House depositions and...

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Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: 'Say Her Name' becomes radical rallying cry for Democrats' mob rule

Democratic politicians from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to Sen. Cory Booker engage in performative outrage over Renee Good shooting, escalating...

13.01.2026 100

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Even the Washington Post admits Jack Smith was wrong on free speech

Washington Post admits Trump's January 6th speech was constitutionally protected by First Amendment, saying Jack Smith 'would have blown a hole' in...

10.01.2026 30

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Minnesota Democrats choose 'rage politics' over sanity

New York Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman and Minneapolis officials dismiss due process in case involving shooting of woman who sped toward ICE agent.

08.01.2026 40

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

The peril of Mamdani and Weaver’s communist college kids’ field trip in New York City

Zohran Mamdani and his cadre engage in chest-pounding about their intentions to "seize the means of production" while living off their parents. Their...

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New York Post

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Impeachment obsession returns as Democrats recycle lawfare to fire up their base

Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman threatens to impeach Trump over Venezuela operation that courts previously ruled lawful. Democrats are again promising...

07.01.2026 60

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

Nikole Hannah-Jones praises a cop-killer and rewrites history in the New York Times

Former New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones praises convicted cop-killer Assata Shakur in controversial column, sparking criticism for...

04.01.2026 70

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Maduro operation was legal, but Trump makes it complicated

Legal expert analyzes Trump's Venezuela operation after president contradicts official narrative on Maduro seizure, revealing nation-building plans.

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Fox News

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Why capture of Maduro didn't require approval from Congress

Legal analysis explores potential US action against Venezuela's Maduro, citing Noriega precedent and drug trafficking charges involving Honduras.

03.01.2026 450

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Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump’s Kennedy Center name change will keep lawyers busy for years

Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty files lawsuit challenging Trump-Kennedy Center name change and opponents could cite federal statute that bars additional...

02.01.2026 70

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: With 'rage bait' crowned word of the year, free speech becomes the target

Oxford University Press announces 'rage bait' as word of the year, defined as online content specifically designed to elicit anger for engagement.

04.12.2025 10

Fox News

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: Wasserman Schultz blames Trump, guns for DC attack but spares Biden

Rep. Wasserman Schultz sparks outrage by blaming Trump for National Guard shooting instead of the actual attacker in controversial CNN interview.

30.11.2025 10

Fox News

Jonathan Turley