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Trump Says Iran War Could Cost GOP Midterms, But Insists It Should Help
President Trump said Thursday that the Iran war could cost him the midterms, but argued it should help because it stops Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Technology
California AG subpoenas OpenAI in widening cybersecurity probe
California AG Rob Bonta issued a subpoena to OpenAI over cybersecurity incidents, including an AI agent hack of Hugging Face. The probe seeks to hold developers accountable for AI-enabled cyberattacks.
Technology
FTC Probing OpenAI and Anthropic Over Consumer Risks
The FTC has opened a probe into OpenAI and Anthropic over consumer risks from their AI models. The investigation follows reports of AI agents accessing data without human instruction.
Politics
GOP Senators Press DOJ on Chinese Grip on U.S. Cannabis Trade
Sens. Cotton, Ricketts, Collins and Budd want the Justice Department to target Chinese criminal networks they say are exploiting the federal hemp loophole to run illicit cannabis operations.
Politics
Blackburn Urges Electric Chair After Botched Pike Execution
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wants Tennessee to bring back the electric chair after Christa Pike's botched lethal injection. Gov. Bill Lee has paused executions pending review.
Politics
Trump Heads to Texas to Tout Manufacturing Agenda Amid Economic Worries
Trump visits a Texas truck plant to promote his trade agenda, then heads to Oklahoma, as he wades into the competitive Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
International
Trump Warns Iran: Sign 'Very Fair Deal' or Face Annihilation
Trump says Iran must sign a 'very fair deal' or 'won't exist any longer,' amid reports linking Tehran to an alleged plot to crash an Israel-bound plane.
Politics
Wisconsin Governor Race Dead Heat: Crowley and Tiffany Nearly Tied in New Poll
A new Marquette Law poll finds Wisconsin's governor race essentially tied, with Democrat David Crowley at 46% and Republican Tom Tiffany at 45%.
Politics
Paxton's Leaked Audio Shows Trump Convention Backfired, Polls Slumped
Leaked audio reveals Ken Paxton says Trump's Dallas convention dropped his poll numbers, adding to GOP midterm worries as Trump's approval hits 37%.
Nixon's DSA Membership Clashes with Prison Stance in Florida Senate Bid
Angie Nixon, a Democratic Socialist running for Senate in Florida, is distancing herself from the DSA's prison abolition
Trump Says He Blocked Secret Service Plan to Demolish Oval Office
Trump said he told the Secret Service he wouldn't allow the Oval Office to be demolished, amid his broader renovations t
Judge throws out Jan. 6 officers' lawsuit over Capitol plaque
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by two officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, ruling they lack standing to sue
Renee Good's Family Sues Trump, DHS Over Fatal ICE Shooting
The family and partner of Renee Good, a mother killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, filed lawsuits against the feder
118th Congress: Bipartisan Housing Law Offers Rare Win Amid Gridlock
The 118th Congress passed few laws, but a bipartisan housing bill offers a rare sign of legislative success amid partisa
DC judge ends case against Olympian, citing Trump pressure risk
A D.C. judge dismissed the case against former Olympian David Hearn with prejudice, citing the risk of political pressur
Congress urged to fund $30B FAA modernization after Northeast travel chaos
After recent flight disruptions in the Northeast, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is requesting $30 billion from Con
Wealth tax math: Even 10% won't dent billionaire power or deficits
A 10% annual wealth tax on the Forbes 400 would still leave Elon Musk with $317 billion and barely dent annual deficits,
Why a 10% wealth tax wouldn't dent billionaire power or the deficit
A 10% annual wealth tax on the Forbes 400 would still leave billionaires with vast fortunes and barely touch the federal
Senators Strike Bipartisan Deal to Fast-Track Energy Projects and Shift Data Center Costs
A bipartisan group of senators has reached a deal to overhaul environmental reviews and permitting, aiming to expedite e
Data Center Debate: Separating Facts from Political Fearmongering
Former Rep. Scott Tipton pushes back on data center opposition, citing low water and land use, and new laws ensuring tec
California to Track PFAS in Pesticides Under New Law
California will now track and disclose the use of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in agricultural pesticides under a new law si
10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2002
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.34%, its highest since 2002, as inflation, energy costs, and AI investment pressures pu
10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches Highest Level Since 2002, Raising Borrowing Costs
The 10-year Treasury yield topped 5.34% on Thursday, its highest since 2002, driven by inflation, energy costs, and AI d
Trump Taps Blanche to Review Watchdog Report Exonerating Powell on Fed Renovation
President Trump has asked Attorney General Todd Blanche to review an inspector general report that cleared Jerome Powell
Fed's Cook: AI Demand Is Broadening Inflation Across the Economy
Fed Governor Lisa Cook warned that AI demand is broadening inflation beyond tech goods, with rising energy and construct
October Brings Third Paycheck for Some, 2027 Calendar Shifts
October could bring a third paycheck for some workers, while 2027 will see a shift in which months have five Fridays, af
America's Split Reality: Digital Wealth vs. Physical Debt
A new analysis reveals how social media and easy credit have created two Americas: one performing wealth online, the oth
Rubio expels Iranian UN delegation as talks collapse
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran's UN delegation to leave the US immediately after negotiations stalled, prom
Netanyahu: Flydubai Copilot Sought to Crash Plane After Stabbing
Israeli PM Netanyahu said the Omani copilot who stabbed the pilot on a Flydubai flight intended to crash the plane. Quic
Flydubai co-pilot arrested after stabbing pilot mid-flight to Israel
A Flydubai co-pilot was arrested after allegedly stabbing the captain mid-flight and attempting to crash the plane near
China's Nuclear Aid to Iran Undermines Bessent's Claims
Bessent claims US-China alignment on Iran, but China's decades-long nuclear transfers to Tehran via Pakistan and North K
Lula's bid for fourth term tests Brazil's democratic ties
Brazil's Lula da Silva campaigns for a fourth term, facing a tight race against Jair Bolsonaro's son. His anti-U.S. stan
Lula's Bid for Fourth Term Raises Stakes for Democracy and US Ties
Brazil's Sunday election could hand Lula a fourth term, alarming critics who see him as a threat to democracy and a boon