GOP Senators Demand War Authorization, Exit Strategy Before Approving Iran Conflict Funds
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GOP Senators Demand War Authorization, Exit Strategy Before Approving Iran Conflict Funds
· Republican senators are divided over funding the Iran conflict, with key members insisting on a form...
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House Faces Critical Vote on FISA 702 Reauthorization Amid Internal GOP Turmoil
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House Faces Critical Vote on FISA 702 Reauthorization Amid Internal GOP Turmoil
The House is set for a difficult vote on extending FISA Section 702 surveillance authority, with GOP leadership pushing a clean reauthorization despite demands for privacy amendments from both parties.
GOP Midterm Prospects Dim as Iran Conflict Fuels Gas Price Surge, Voter Anxiety
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GOP Midterm Prospects Dim as Iran Conflict Fuels Gas Price Surge, Voter Anxiety
The Republican Party confronts a deteriorating political landscape with control of Congress at stake, as the Iran conflict drives up fuel costs and amplifies voter concerns over inflation and affordability.
Swalwell Resigns Amid Sexual Assault Allegations, Triggering Democratic Reckoning
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Swalwell Resigns Amid Sexual Assault Allegations, Triggering Democratic Reckoning
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress and abandoned his California gubernatorial campaign after facing multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, prompting a swift and sharp separation by his party colleagues.
2028 Presidential Field Takes Shape as Contenders Signal Ambitions Amid Midterm Battles
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2028 Presidential Field Takes Shape as Contenders Signal Ambitions Amid Midterm Battles
The shadow primary for the 2028 presidential election is intensifying as Democratic figures openly consider campaigns and Republicans debate the post-Trump succession.
Backlash Grows Against Classroom Laptops and Tablets Following Cellphone Ban Success
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Backlash Grows Against Classroom Laptops and Tablets Following Cellphone Ban Success
A coalition of parents and advocates is pushing to restrict personal laptops and tablets in classrooms, expanding a campaign that successfully limited cellphones. The movement faces resistance from districts that have heavily invested in the technology.
White House Intensifies Push for Crypto Market Structure Bill as Senate Calendar Shrinks
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White House Intensifies Push for Crypto Market Structure Bill as Senate Calendar Shrinks
The White House is escalating pressure on Congress to pass major cryptocurrency market structure legislation, releasing a report countering banking industry concerns as Senate negotiations remain stalled.
Miller Accuses Democrats of Maintaining 'Blackmail Files' to Control Members
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Miller Accuses Democrats of Maintaining 'Blackmail Files' to Control Members
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller claimed Democrats control members through 'blackmail files,' as Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned under multiple sexual misconduct allegations now under criminal investigation.
Trump-Backed Clay Fuller Sworn In, Securing GOP's Narrow House Margin
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Trump-Backed Clay Fuller Sworn In, Securing GOP's Narrow House Margin
Republican Clay Fuller was sworn into the House of Representatives, replacing former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and bolstering the GOP's razor-thin majority for the remainder of the term.
House Overwhelmingly Approves Aviation Safety Overhaul Following Deadly D.C. Collision
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House Overwhelmingly Approves Aviation Safety Overhaul Following Deadly D.C. Collision
The House passed the ALERT Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, enacting new safety mandates for aircraft collision prevention. The legislation responds directly to the fatal 2025 crash near Reagan National Airport.
GOP Fractures Over Bondi Contempt Push as Key Republicans Question Epstein Probe Value
GOP Fractures Over Bondi Contempt Push as Key Republicans Question Epstein Probe Value
Two House Republicans who initially supported subpoenaing former Attorney General Pam Bondi now resist contempt proceedi
Mills Dismisses Expulsion Calls Amid Ethics Probe, Says He's 'Not in Same Category' as Swalwell, Gonzales
Mills Dismisses Expulsion Calls Amid Ethics Probe, Says He's 'Not in Same Category' as Swalwell, Gonzales
Rep. Cory Mills says he has heard nothing about a potential expulsion vote, despite calls from colleagues following the
Episcopal Bishop Condemns Trump's AI Jesus Image as 'Alarming' Spiritual Claim
Episcopal Bishop Condemns Trump's AI Jesus Image as 'Alarming' Spiritual Claim
The Episcopal Bishop of Washington denounced a Trump social media post featuring an AI-generated image of the president
Johnson Intervenes as Trump Removes AI-Generated Image Amid Religious Controversy
Johnson Intervenes as Trump Removes AI-Generated Image Amid Religious Controversy
Speaker Mike Johnson said he personally asked Donald Trump to remove a controversial AI-generated image that many interp
Orbán's Defeat Splits GOP: Trump Allies Clash Over Hungary's Political Shift
Orbán's Defeat Splits GOP: Trump Allies Clash Over Hungary's Political Shift
Viktor Orbán's decisive election loss in Hungary has fractured Republican unity, pitting Trump-aligned supporters agains
Rogan Mocks Trump's 'Doctor' Defense for AI Jesus Image, Highlighting GOP Rifts
Rogan Mocks Trump's 'Doctor' Defense for AI Jesus Image, Highlighting GOP Rifts
Podcaster Joe Rogan mocked former President Trump's explanation for a deleted AI-generated image that portrayed him as a
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Virginia Ends Property Tax Breaks for Confederate Heritage Organizations
Virginia Ends Property Tax Breaks for Confederate Heritage Organizations
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a bill eliminating state property tax exemptions for organizations connected
NAACP Files Clean Air Act Lawsuit Against Elon Musk's xAI Over Memphis Data Center
NAACP Files Clean Air Act Lawsuit Against Elon Musk's xAI Over Memphis Data Center
The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, accusing the company of violating the Clean Air Act by operating
Trump Urges GOP Unity for 'Clean' FISA 702 Renewal Amid Privacy Concerns
Trump Urges GOP Unity for 'Clean' FISA 702 Renewal Amid Privacy Concerns
Former President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to unify behind a 'clean' renewal of FISA Section 702 surveillance
Gallup Poll Shows Record-Low Public Confidence in U.S. Environmental Quality
Gallup Poll Shows Record-Low Public Confidence in U.S. Environmental Quality
A Gallup poll finds a record-low 35% of Americans rate U.S. environmental quality positively, with 61% saying the govern
CBP Nears Launch of Automated System to Refund $166 Billion in Invalidated Trump Tariffs
CBP Nears Launch of Automated System to Refund $166 Billion in Invalidated Trump Tariffs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has completed primary development of an automated system to refund roughly $166 billi
Bessent Confirms Trump Administration Drafting Order to Require Banks to Collect Citizenship Data
Bessent Confirms Trump Administration Drafting Order to Require Banks to Collect Citizenship Data
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Trump administration is drafting an executive order that would require U.
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IMF Projects Global Growth Slowdown, Inflation Spike from Iran War Fallout
IMF Projects Global Growth Slowdown, Inflation Spike from Iran War Fallout
The International Monetary Fund warns the war in Iran will slow global economic growth and accelerate inflation, with lo
Bessent Backs Fed Patience on Rates Amid Iran Conflict, Signals Future Cuts
Bessent Backs Fed Patience on Rates Amid Iran Conflict, Signals Future Cuts
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed support for the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady at its upcoming
Warsh Discloses $130M+ Fortune Ahead of Fed Chair Confirmation Hearing
Warsh Discloses $130M+ Fortune Ahead of Fed Chair Confirmation Hearing
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, has filed financial disclosures revealing assets betwe
United CEO Kirby Pitched American Airlines Merger to Trump, Creating Global Aviation Giant
United CEO Kirby Pitched American Airlines Merger to Trump, Creating Global Aviation Giant
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly proposed a merger with American Airlines to President Trump in February, a de
Congressional Bill Targets 'Phantom Gains' Tax on Mutual Fund Investors
Congressional Bill Targets 'Phantom Gains' Tax on Mutual Fund Investors
A bipartisan bill seeks to reform how mutual fund capital gains distributions are taxed, allowing investors to defer tax
Delta's Premium Push: Airlines Bet on Wealthy Travelers Amid Economic Divide
Delta's Premium Push: Airlines Bet on Wealthy Travelers Amid Economic Divide
Delta Air Lines is allocating half the seats on its new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to premium cabins, part of an industry
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Democrat Rep. Crow Criticizes Hormuz Blockade as Strategic Gift to Russia
Democrat Rep. Crow Criticizes Hormuz Blockade as Strategic Gift to Russia
Congressman Jason Crow contends Russia is the primary beneficiary of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, cr
Tillis Slams Trump's Proposed Hormuz Tolls as 'Crazy,' Warns of Impact on Asian Allies
Tillis Slams Trump's Proposed Hormuz Tolls as 'Crazy,' Warns of Impact on Asian Allies
Republican Senator Thom Tillis sharply criticized former President Trump's proposal to impose tolls on commercial shippi
Typhoon Sinlaku Batters U.S. Pacific Territories, Threatens Critical Infrastructure
Typhoon Sinlaku Batters U.S. Pacific Territories, Threatens Critical Infrastructure
A powerful typhoon is battering U.S. territories in the Western Pacific, bringing destructive winds and life-threatening
U.S. Claims Full Enforcement of Hormuz Blockade Despite Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Transit
U.S. Claims Full Enforcement of Hormuz Blockade Despite Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Transit
The U.S. military maintains its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was fully effective in its first day, a claim cha
Trump Signals Iran Negotiations Continue, Praises Pakistan's Role in Stalled Talks
Trump Signals Iran Negotiations Continue, Praises Pakistan's Role in Stalled Talks
President Trump confirmed negotiations with Iran are proceeding slowly, with Pakistan emerging as a key mediator. The ta
Trump Rebukes Italian PM Meloni Over Pope Criticism, NATO Commitment
Trump Rebukes Italian PM Meloni Over Pope Criticism, NATO Commitment
In an Italian newspaper interview, Donald Trump expressed shock at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's defense of the Pope a
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