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Pennsylvania records third measles death as outbreak persists
A 40-year-old woman died from measles complications in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, marking the state's third measles-related death this year amid an outbreak.
Politics
Charlie Kirk Statue Defaced Outside TPUSA HQ in Phoenix
Police are investigating after a statue of Charlie Kirk outside Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters was vandalized with red paint, days after the one-year anniversary of his killing.
Politics
Senate returns to crowded agenda with budget, crypto, farm bill in play
The Senate returns to a stacked schedule, with Republicans trying to advance a budget resolution, a crypto regulatory bill, and a farm bill before the midterms.
Policy
Maine lobstermen face mounting costs, trade threats, and regulatory battles
Maine's lobster industry is under pressure from high fuel costs, trade disputes with Canada, and political battles over right whale protections, leaving profits at historic lows.
Politics
Lawler questions funding for Trump's $5K dividend plan
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) joined GOP critics questioning Trump's $5K dividend proposal, asking 'how do you pay for it?' amid debt concerns.
Politics
Hassett downplays Trump's threat to halt trade over Fed rates
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, downplayed President Trump's threat to start a trade war if the Fed doesn't lower interest rates, saying he doesn't expect trade to go to zero.
Politics
Jeffries Open to Impeaching Trump if Democrats Win House Majority
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday that Democrats have not ruled out impeaching President Trump if they win the House in November, emphasizing a fact-driven approach.
Policy
Rash Police Surveillance Bans Risk Paving Over Sound Policy
Greg Newburn cautions that panic-driven bans on police surveillance tech, like recent Flock Safety removals, risk repeating past legislative overreactions and undermining sound policy.
Defense
Flood: Pentagon Funding Must Trump $5K Dividend Checks
Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) argues that replenishing military stockpiles and funding troops should come before implementing Trump's $5,000 dividend checks, especially as the Iran conflict continues.
Trump's California Coast Power Grab Threatens Federalism
Christine Todd Whitman argues the Trump administration's move to override California's coastal management is a federal p
Gallego likens AI to Frankenstein's monster as tech leaders urge pause
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) compared AI to Frankenstein's monster, urging more regulation after tech leaders called for
Data Center Panic: A Modern Moral Crusade Built on Flimsy Numbers
The data center panic mirrors past moral crusades, with shaky numbers driving fear. Experts call for transparent regulat
Obama privately urges Jeffries to put AI oversight at top of House Democrats' agenda
Obama pushed Jeffries to make AI oversight a central Democratic priority, warning of dangers if unchecked, but seeing be
Trump dismisses AI extinction fears, prioritizes race with China
President Trump downplayed AI risks, saying the U.S. cannot lose the AI race to China, even as experts warn of existenti
Jeffries pushes Congress for urgent AI safeguards
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Congress to act swiftly on AI regulation, criticizing GOP for abandoning r
Tax-Free Space Zones Proposed to Jumpstart Orbital Economy
A revived 'zero gravity, zero taxes' proposal could incentivize commercial space stations, but past cost estimates and N
The $100K College Price Tag Is a Distraction from the Real Crisis
Headlines about $100,000 college costs miss the mark. Most students pay far less after aid, and the true crisis is low g
The High Cost of Pushing Everyone to College: A Skilled Trades Crisis
A decades-long push to send all high school grads to college has saddled millions with debt and created a critical short
Gas Station Opioid Loophole Exposes Regulatory Failure
An opioid 13 times stronger than morphine is legally sold at gas stations. The FDA calls for a ban, but the DEA hasn't a
Existing Home Sales Plunge to 14-Month Low as Mortgage Rates Climb
Existing home sales dropped to a 14-month low in August as mortgage rates and prices surged, intensifying housing afford
NOAA: Summer 2026 Hottest on Record as Drought Spreads
NOAA confirms summer 2026 as the hottest on record in the US, with widespread drought and record temperatures across the
Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise as Inflation Holds Steady Amid Iran Conflict
Fresh inflation data shows prices stuck above the Fed's target, making a rate hike next week increasingly likely even as
Mortgage Rates Hit 14-Month Peak as Treasury Yields Surge
The 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.76%, its highest in 14 months, as Treasury yields continue to rise. Existing home
Costco's Expansion Surge: 14 New Warehouses Set to Open by November
Costco is accelerating its expansion with 14 new warehouses slated to open by November, spanning the U.S. and Canada, as
August Jobs Surge to 162K, Easing Recession Fears Amid Fed Rate Debate
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding the 53,000 expected, with unemployment steady at 4.1%. The strong r
Singles Expect Partners to Earn Six Figures, Study Shows
A new study finds single Americans expect romantic partners to earn an average of $139,000 annually, with women expectin
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
US-Canada Trade War Escalates as Tariffs Bite and Alliances Strain
The US-Canada trade war has escalated with 50% tariffs, risking economic damage and straining North American unity as NA
9/11's Legacy: How the Attacks Reshaped America's Global Strategy
A quarter-century after 9/11, Stuart Gottlieb analyzes the enduring shifts in American foreign policy, from treating ter
UK-US Security Ties Remain Vital 25 Years After 9/11
British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner marks 25 years since 9/11, emphasizing the enduring strength of UK-US security c
Super El Niño odds surge past 90%, threatening global disruptions
The Climate Prediction Center now sees a >90% chance of a 'super' El Niño, potentially the strongest since 1950. Beyond
Sinjar genocide legacy: Early action, local trust key to prevention
A decade after the Sinjar genocide, Cudi Zerey argues that early warnings must translate into action, and protection mus
Sinjar Genocide at 10: Why Global Protection Still Fails the Yazidis
A decade after ISIS's genocide against the Yazidis in Sinjar, Cudi Zerey contends that the world still fails to protect