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Healthcare
Grassley Presses Trump Admin to Finalize Kratom Ban Rule
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling on the Trump administration to finalize a proposed DEA rule restricting kratom sales, citing public health risks.
Politics
DOJ sues Maryland over law forcing federal agents to unmask
The Justice Department sued Maryland on Thursday over new restrictions on federal officers' masks and ID requirements, arguing the state cannot regulate federal agents.
Technology
NASA's Dexterous Robots to Serve as Lunar Crew Assistants
NASA's Dexterous Robotics Team is building humanoid robots to work alongside astronauts on future lunar missions, with applications extending to Mars.
Politics
Second Former GOP Governor Endorses Democrat Hamilton in Kansas Senate Race
Former Kansas Gov. Mike Hayden endorsed Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate, joining Bill Graves in breaking with the GOP to back Hamilton over Sen. Roger Marshall.
Policy
Sanders, Merkley, Ocasio-Cortez Push Federal Ban on License Plate Readers
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley, along with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, introduced the Ban Flock Act to ban federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers and pause grants to state and local governments with ALPR contracts.
Energy
G7 Approves 100M Barrel Oil Release as Trump Skips Video at Energy Summit
G7 leaders and the IEA will release 100 million barrels of oil over four months to counter surging prices. Trump participated in the call but his camera was off.
Policy
AWS Pledges $1B to Ease Data Center Backlash, Promises Water Positive by 2030
AWS commits $1 billion over five years to community colleges, training, and efficiency upgrades, aiming to ease local opposition and ensure data centers don't raise power bills.
Policy
Amazon's $2.5B FTC Settlement: Expanded Payouts and New Round Possible
Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement expands eligibility, potentially triggering another round of automatic payments next year.
Defense
Pentagon grants troops paid day off to vote in midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a one-day stand-down for all U.S. troops in October to facilitate voting in the 2026 midterms, part of an 'apolitical' Pentagon initiative.
Talarico edges Paxton by 2 in Texas Senate race, new poll shows
Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow 2-point lead over Republican Ken Paxton in Texas's Senate race, according to a ne
Why America's Global Leadership Is Key to Its Domestic Prosperity
Sen. Rick Scott and Rebeccah Heinrichs warn that U.S. retreat from global leadership would embolden an authoritarian all
Global Retreat Would Undermine American Prosperity, Lawmakers Warn
Sen. Rick Scott and Hudson Institute Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs warn that abandoning global leadership would empower an a
Cornell survey: 35% of female undergrads report sexual assault amid new scrutiny
A Cornell survey found 35% of female undergrads reported nonconsensual sexual contact, with Greek life students reportin
Cornell survey shows 35% of female undergrads report sexual assault; scrutiny grows over 2024 case
Cornell's 2025 survey shows 35% of female undergrads report nonconsensual sexual contact, with Greek life students at hi
Daines Warns GOP of 2006-Style Midterm Collapse
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) cautions that 2026 could mirror the 2006 midterms, when Republicans lost both chambers amid
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
FlyDubai Captain Recounts Cockpit Stabbing, Credits Crew for Saving 182
Captain Smit Machchhar, stabbed by his copilot mid-flight, described to PM Modi how he fought to save 182 passengers. Th
Rubio Unblocks $320M in Egypt Military Aid, Citing Iran Cooperation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived human rights restrictions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt, citing Cai
UK Arrests Dual National Over Alleged Plot at US Airbase
British counterterrorism police arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national in London on suspicion of preparing terr
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
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