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House Oversight Launches Probe into Deaths, Disappearances of 10 U.S. Scientists
The House Oversight Committee will investigate the deaths and disappearances of ten American scientists with ties to sensitive U.S. nuclear and space research programs, Chairman James Comer announced.
Politics
House Faces Dual Expulsion Crisis as Ethics Panel Prepares Florida Lawmaker Sanctions
The House of Representatives confronts a new expulsion crisis targeting Florida lawmakers from both parties over serious ethics allegations, with the Ethics Committee set to formalize sanctions against one member this week.
Politics
Hilton Dismisses Trump's California Unpopularity as Irrelevant to Governor's Race
California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says President Trump's low approval rating in the state won't impact his race, framing the contest as a referendum on Democratic governance.
International
U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian Vessel in Strait of Hormuz After Warning Ignored
President Trump stated the U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship after it ignored warnings in the Gulf of Oman, a move that intensifies pressure on Tehran during ongoing negotiations.
International
Waltz Signals Military Options Open as U.S. Pressures Iran Over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz declared all options, including potential military action, remain available to challenge Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. intensifies economic pressure.
International
Waltz Defends Trump's Threats Against Iranian Civilian Targets as 'Perfectly Acceptable'
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz defended President Trump's threats to target Iranian civilian infrastructure, calling the approach 'perfectly acceptable' under rules of warfare during a television interview.
Politics
Rick Scott Demands FISA Overhaul, Citing Personal Surveillance Experience
Senator Rick Scott is calling for significant reforms to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's Section 702, citing his personal experience with government surveillance and arguing current safeguards are insufficient.
Politics
Stefanik Defends Trump's Iran 'Civilization' Threat in Heated CNN Exchange with Tapper
Rep. Elise Stefanik defended President Trump's social media threat that Iran's 'whole civilization will die' during a heated CNN interview where anchor Jake Tapper challenged her on condemning similar rhetoric from college protesters.
Politics
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead After Police Pursuit
A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, left eight children dead in what police describe as a domestic disturbance. The suspect was killed by officers following a pursuit.
Salazar Defies GOP Critics, Challenges Hardliners to Debate Dignity Act
Florida Republican Maria Salazar is defiantly challenging conservative critics of her Dignity Act, a border security and
Swalwell Resignation Exposes Democratic Complicity in Years of Ignored Allegations
Congressman Eric Swalwell resigned after four women accused him of sexual assault, exposing how Democratic leaders ignor
Mamdani Cites 'Honest, Direct' Working Dynamic with Trump Despite Public Feud
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani characterized his working relationship with President Trump as 'honest, direct, and p
Trump's War Rhetoric Fuses Profanity, Christian Nationalism, and Xenophobia, Critics Warn
President Trump's use of profane threats, Christian nationalist language, and racial insults is creating a uniquely dang
Obama, Mamdani Forge Alliance in Bronx Preschool Visit Amid Trump Criticism
Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held their first meeting at a South Bronx preschool
FBI Director Patel Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Over Conduct Allegations
FBI Director Kash Patel has vowed to sue The Atlantic over a report detailing alleged excessive drinking, unexplained ab
Bipartisan CERTAIN Act Aims to Shield Infrastructure Permits from Political Reversal
A bipartisan legislative proposal seeks to prevent administrations from overturning lawfully issued permits for energy a
Mamdani's $30 Minimum Wage Push Faces Economic Reality as Alternatives Gain Traction
New York City's push for a $30 minimum wage by 2030 faces economic headwinds, with evidence from California showing job
Education Department's Dismantling Accelerates with English Learner Office Closure
The Department of Education is moving to close the Office of English Language Acquisition, marking another step in a yea
Trump's Deep NSF Cuts and Leadership Vacuum Threaten U.S. Scientific Edge
The National Science Foundation is grappling with severe budget and staffing cuts, a prolonged leadership vacuum, and a
Homeownership Gap Widens for Young Americans as Congress Considers Supply Bill
A new report shows young Americans are falling behind previous generations in homeownership, prompting bipartisan congre
New York STEM Program Faces Constitutional Lawsuit Over Race-Based Eligibility Rules
A federal lawsuit alleges New York's Science and Technology Entry Program uses discriminatory race-based eligibility rul
Trump's 2027 Budget Plan Undermines His Own Trade War Ambitions Through Persistent Deficits
President Trump's 2027 budget request projects sustained deficit spending through 2036, creating a direct contradiction
Trump Escalates Feud with Fed Chair Powell, Threatens Firing Amid DOJ Probe
The Washington Post editorial board criticized President Trump's threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ca
Markets Rally on Middle East Ceasefire, Hormuz Opening as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Major U.S. stock indices climbed Friday following the implementation of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Leb
Survey: Nearly One-Third of BNPL Users Now Finance Groceries as Dependence on Short-Term Loans Grows
A LendingTree survey shows 29% of buy now, pay later users have financed groceries, double the rate from two years ago,
IRS Penalties Mount as Tax Day Deadline Arrives for Millions of Filers
The April 15 tax filing deadline triggers immediate IRS penalties for late returns or unpaid balances, with failure-to-f
IRS Reports 11% Surge in Average Tax Refunds as Filing Deadline Arrives
Tax Day has arrived with the IRS reporting significantly larger refunds for millions of Americans. The average refund ha
Kaine Demands Universal Access to Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S.-Iran Standoff
Sen. Tim Kaine called for the Strait of Hormuz to be accessible to all maritime traffic, highlighting the strategic and
Wright: Strait of Hormuz Closed Until U.S.-Iran Deal Permanently Ends Conflict
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the critical Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the U.S. and Iran reach a compreh
Russia's Economic Strain Deepens as Ukraine War Enters Critical Psychological Phase
Beyond military metrics, the Ukraine war is a psychological contest where economic strain on Russia and Ukraine's defens
Iranian Military on High Alert as Nuclear Talks with U.S. Approach Deadline
Iran's top negotiator says the country's armed forces remain on full alert despite ongoing peace talks with the U.S., as
Trump Warns of Renewed Strikes as Iran Re-Closes Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Ceasefire Deadline
President Trump warned of renewed military action if a deal with Iran is not reached by Wednesday, as Tehran closed the
U.S. Justice Department Rebuffs French Request to Aid Investigation of Elon Musk's X
The U.S. Department of Justice has refused to cooperate with a French investigation into X, arguing the probe improperly