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Trump Signs Short-Term Funding Bill, Punting Shutdown Fight to December
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Minneapolis apartment shooting leaves two dead, gunman fatally shot by police
Two people were killed and the suspect is dead after a shooting in a Minneapolis apartment building; three officers were wounded.
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Ocasio-Cortez Questions Jeffries' Private Kushner Meeting
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voiced concern over House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' private meeting with Jared Kushner, questioning the lack of transparency.
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White House treads carefully on Iran strikes as election looms
Trump downplays Iran war's impact on GOP, but White House seeks to avoid escalation before Nov. 3. Approval at 33%, oil above $90.
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Norman backs Graham after criticizing Trump's primary intervention
Rep. Ralph Norman now supports Sen. Darline Graham, having earlier criticized Trump's heavy involvement in the primary race.
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White House defends Trump's beef tariff pause amid JBS lobbying report
The White House says Trump's temporary suspension of ground beef tariffs resulted from a long policy process, not any single conversation, after reports that a Brazilian billionaire lobbied for it.
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Thune admits GOP Senate majority at risk amid Trump headwinds
Senate Majority Leader John Thune admits Republicans face a real risk of losing the Senate this November, citing inflation, Trump's approval slump, and a tough map.
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Bessent rallies G20 on Iran and China as Beijing dissents
At the G20 finance summit in Asheville, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought support for the administration's Iran sanctions and trade agenda, but China dissented.
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Trump $1 coins sell out hours after U.S. Mint launch
Trump-themed $1 coins sold out within hours of release at the U.S. Mint, with rolls and bags on backorder or unavailable, amid legal scrutiny.
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Trump Praises Woods' Plea Deal as 'Very Fair' in Oval Office Remarks
President Trump endorsed Tiger Woods' plea deal in his DUI case, calling it 'very fair' and noting the golfer's painkiller use. Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving on Wednesday.
House GOP court-packing amendment fails as Democrats call it a stunt
A GOP bid to lock in nine Supreme Court justices via constitutional amendment failed along party lines, with Democrats c
Clancy's attorney doubts she could endure a second trial
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney says she couldn't handle another trial after the jury deadlocked, potentially leading
Heat wave jams Chicago's Lake Shore Drive bridge, stranding commuters
A key Chicago bridge over the Chicago River jammed in the raised position Wednesday as temperatures hit the 90s, forcing
Clancy jurors sent home again after judge's deadlock warning
Judge William Sullivan gave jurors a stern instruction to break a deadlock in the Lindsay Clancy triple murder trial, th
DOJ says states must report undocumented migrants in safety net programs
The DOJ issued a new legal opinion requiring states to alert federal authorities about undocumented migrants in safety n
Trump praises Sussexes' UK return, calls Meghan 'disrespectful'
President Trump welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan's move back to Britain, saying he was 'not a fan' and accusing Meghan o
Lutnick's water claim clashes with data center realities
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed data centers don't use water, despite federal estimates of billions of liters
Trump Beef Import Plan: What It Means for Your Burger
The Trump administration is allowing massive beef imports to cut prices, but shoppers may not easily tell if their groun
TSA PreCheck Renewal Guide Ahead of Labor Day Travel Surge
As Labor Day travel peaks, learn how to renew TSA PreCheck, including costs, eligibility, and provider options.
New Jersey petitions Supreme Court over state authority on prediction markets
New Jersey filed a petition Wednesday urging the Supreme Court to resolve whether states can enforce gambling laws again
Populist Economic Blame Misses Real Cause: Government Overreach
Cato's Norbert Michel contends that populist rhetoric blaming free markets for economic pain is wrong, pointing to gover
Why Banning AI Surveillance Pricing Could Hurt the Very Consumers It Aims to Protect
In Senate testimony, Wharton's Z. John Zhang argued that AI-enabled personalized pricing can expand access, despite conc
Book Holiday Flights Now to Beat Price Surge, Expert Advises
As the holiday season approaches, travel experts recommend booking flights now to avoid price hikes and limited availabi
Rare 1894-S Barber Dime Could Fetch $1.5M at Auction: How to Spot One
A 1894-S Barber dime, one of nine known to exist, could sell for $1.5 million at auction. Here's how to check if your ol
Warsh's Jackson Hole Address Tests Fed Communication Amid Market Stress
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers a pivotal speech at Jackson Hole amid sticky inflation and bond market jitter
Fed's Key Inflation Measure Stays at 3.7% in July, Signaling Sticky Prices
The Fed's preferred inflation measure remained at 3.7% in July, matching June's pace, with core at 3.3%, as policymakers
Bessent's Bond Buyback Fails to Calm Markets as 30-Year Yield Surges
Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback failed to stem a surge in 30-year yields, which hit a 19-year high amid record
Treasury doubles bond buyback as 30-year yield hits 19-year high
With 30-year yields at their highest since 2007, the Treasury doubles its bond buyback cap to $4B, a move critics call a
Super El Niño 2026: Rain and Drought Predictions for US and Beyond
A super El Niño is strengthening, with forecasts predicting heavy rain for the Southeast and drought for other regions t
Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal Reshapes Hemisphere Energy Politics
A landmark oil deal with Venezuela hands U.S. firms 65 billion barrels of reserves, undercuts OPEC, and cements Trump's
Border Patrol joins Grand Canyon search as storm threats persist
A specialized Border Patrol team is assisting in the search for a hiker missing after Grand Canyon flash floods killed t
Bessent: Hormuz Oil Route to Become Obsolete Within Two Years
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will lose its importance to global oil trad
European ministers protest Russia's G20 invite, skip photo
European officials criticized Washington for inviting Russia's finance minister to the G20, warning it risks normalizing
Mezcal's boom faces a new threat: cargo hijackings by cartels
Mexico's mezcal boom is under threat as organized crime increasingly hijacks cargo trucks carrying the spirit, imperilin