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Stars retreat from political spotlight as 2024 backlash lingers
A growing number of celebrities are vowing to stay silent on politics, a shift driven by the fallout from the 2024 campaign and fears of alienating audiences.
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Vermont's Scott faces progressive challenger Janoo in November showdown
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) is set to face progressive Democrat Amanda Janoo in November, with Scott holding a solid lead in recent polling.
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Flanagan Defeats Craig in Minnesota Senate Primary, Boosting Progressive Wing
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan beat Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary, a win for the progressive wing. She will face Republican Michele Tafoya in November.
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Trump crowns first Patriot Games winners in Ohio
President Trump watched Kennadi Fuhrman and Rockwell Myers win the first Patriot Games in Ohio, each taking home $125,000 scholarships, as the administration promotes strict sex categories in youth sports.
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Trump reveals decoy plane switch was Secret Service's call amid Iran threat
Trump says Secret Service and military requested his covert transfer off Air Force One last month due to Iran threats, leaving press corps unaware and furious.
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Swanson wins Minnesota 8th District primary, faces Stauber in GOP stronghold
Trina Swanson, a former immigration official, won the Democratic primary in Minnesota's 8th District, beating reality TV star Luke Gulbranson. She'll challenge Republican Rep. Pete Stauber in the general election.
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Trump's Minnesota pick Lindell loses GOP governor primary to Demuth
State Rep. Lisa Demuth won Minnesota's GOP governor primary, beating Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell. Amy Klobuchar won the Democratic nod; the seat remains solidly Democratic.
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DHS to Equip ICE Officers with $20M Electric Shock Gloves
The Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to provide ICE officers with electric shock gloves, a move that has drawn criticism from civil liberties groups and praise from some law enforcement experts.
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Little clinches Minnesota Dem nod in open 2nd District race
Former state Sen. Matt Little won the Democratic primary in Minnesota's 2nd District, defeating Matt Klein and Kaela Berg. He'll face GOP's Eric Pratt in November.
Alfonso clinches GOP nod in Wisconsin's 7th District
Michael Alfonso, a 26-year-old political newcomer and son-in-law of Sean Duffy, won the GOP primary in Wisconsin's 7th D
Van Orden-Cooke Rematch Set in Wisconsin's Competitive 3rd District
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) and Democrat Rebecca Cooke will face off again in November for Wisconsin's 3rd District,
Bronin defeats Larson in Connecticut's 1st District primary
Luke Bronin, former Hartford mayor, has defeated Rep. John Larson in Connecticut's 1st District Democratic primary, acco
Marques Secures GOP Nod to Challenge Figures in Redrawn Alabama District
Rhett Marques is projected to win Alabama's GOP runoff for the 2nd District, facing Democrat Shomari Figures in a redraw
Carl Wins Alabama GOP Primary, Set for House Return
Jerry Carl secured the GOP nomination in Alabama's 1st District, setting up his return to Congress in a safely Republica
Lamont wins Connecticut primary, sets up November clash with Fazio
Gov. Ned Lamont won Connecticut's Democratic primary, beating progressive Josh Elliott. He will face Republican Ryan Faz
Democratic AGs Sue to Block Trump-Era Escrow Interest Rollback
Ten Democratic attorneys general filed suit Tuesday against the Trump administration, challenging OCC rules that void st
Treasury unveils employer match rules for Trump Accounts
The Treasury and IRS issued new rules for employer contributions to Trump Accounts, allowing up to $2,500 tax-free per c
USDA accelerates Texas sterile fly facility opening amid screwworm crisis
The USDA announced Monday that a sterile fly facility in Edinburg, Texas, will open this spring, seven months ahead of s
FAA's gamer recruitment drive hits record hiring numbers
The FAA's unconventional push to hire gamers as air traffic controllers has paid off, with over 2,000 new hires and a re
Robocall surge hits record high, with Texas, Georgia, and Indiana leading
Robocalls hit a one-year high in July, with 4.4 billion calls. Texas, Georgia, and Indiana area codes saw the largest in
Bank Charter Battles Risk Turning Regulators into Political Pawns
A new analysis warns that political campaigns against bank charter applications, such as Enova's, threaten financial inc
Powerball Hits $1B: Annuity vs. Cash Lump Sum Explained
Powerball's jackpot has hit $1 billion. Winners must choose between an annuity paid over 30 years or a cash lump sum. He
Gallup: 73% of Americans Distrust AI for Financial Guidance
Only 27% of Americans trust AI for financial guidance, according to a new Edward Jones-Gallup poll, placing it just abov
Hyperscalers' Debt Surge Raises Credit Risk as AI Spending Soars
Hyperscalers like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are taking on massive debt for AI infrastructure, with bond issuan
Warsh Faces Crucial Test: Can He Deliver on Fed's Inflation Vow?
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has declared zero tolerance for persistently high inflation. The real question is whether he w
Wall Street Plunges as Fed Holds Rates, Inflation Stays Stubborn
Stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Fed held rates steady, with the Dow suffering its worst day since April 2025. Chair W
Warsh to Address Nation as Fed Holds Rates Amid Iran War Energy Jitters
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks Wednesday after the central bank held rates at 3.5%-3.75%, the fifth hold amid Iran war ene
Hormuz traffic halves as US-Iran talks stall over reparations
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to about six ships a day over the weekend as US-Iran reopening talks stalled.
Trump Faces Defining Test as Global Authoritarian Axis Tightens
The early stages of a new global conflict are here, with authoritarian powers coordinating against the West. Trump's mix
Trump's Middle East Strategy Fractures as Iran Demands Reparations and Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Plan
President Trump confronts dual Middle East challenges: Iran's escalating demands over the Strait of Hormuz and Netanyahu
Iran's Demands and Trump's Counterclaims Threaten Hormuz Deal
Negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are at risk as Iran presses for U.S. concessions and Trump demands compensat
Trump Adopts Hands-Off Approach as Iran Conflict Enters Sixth Month
President Trump says he is taking a low-key approach to the Iran conflict, betting on Tehran's economic collapse. The wa
China's Trade Surge Threatens Africa's Industrial Rise, US Urged to Act
Chinese subsidized imports are stifling African manufacturing, prompting calls for US support of the African Continental