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White House Reconsiders Anthropic Ban After Powerful New AI Model Draws Federal Interest
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Bipartisan Push to Overhaul House Ethics Amid Resignation Wave
A surge in House resignations has sparked bipartisan calls to overhaul the chamber's ethics process, with lawmakers demanding faster investigations and better protections for abuse victims.
Policy
Trump's Psychedelics Order, Sparked by Rogan Text, Signals Shift in Federal Drug Policy
Trump signed an executive order to ease psychedelic research restrictions, prompted by a text from Joe Rogan. Advocates are hopeful but warn that real access for patients remains distant.
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FISA 702 Renewal Stalls as Bipartisan Talks Yield No Breakthrough on Warrant Debate
Congressional negotiations to renew FISA Section 702 remain stuck as bipartisan talks replace failed GOP leadership efforts. The core dispute over requiring warrants to query Americans' data continues to divide lawmakers.
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GOP Scrambles After Virginia Redistricting Loss, Eyes Florida to Counter Midterm Risks
Democrats' redistricting win in Virginia could net them up to four House seats, forcing Republicans to counter in Florida as midterm anxiety grows.
Defense
GOP Split on Iran War Powers as 60-Day Deadline Nears
Senate Republicans are divided as the 60-day War Powers Act mark nears for U.S. military action against Iran, with some demanding a vote to authorize or end hostilities.
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Political Groups Drive Nearly All Book Challenges as ALA Reports Near-Record 4,235 Titles Targeted in 2025
The American Library Association found 4,235 unique titles were challenged in 2025, barely missing the 2023 record. Political groups and officials now drive 92% of challenges, up from 72%.
Policy
Maine Leads Nation with First Ban on Large Data Centers Amid Growing Backlash
Maine becomes first state to ban large data centers, while a Wisconsin city gives voters power over tax-funded projects. Public support for AI infrastructure has plummeted.
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Murkowski and Paul Defy GOP on Budget Resolution Over DHS Funding
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Rand Paul broke ranks on a Senate budget resolution that could end the DHS shutdown, opposing it over funding and oversight issues.
Politics
Senate GOP Passes Budget Blueprint for Immigration Funding After Overnight Session
Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution early Thursday, setting up a reconciliation process to fund immigration enforcement and reopen DHS amid partisan clashes.
GOP Senators Block Effort to Attach Voting Restrictions to Budget Package
An amendment to embed key provisions of the SAVE America Act into a budget reconciliation package failed after four GOP
California Gubernatorial Debate Fails to Produce Clear Frontrunner as Field Narrows
The first major debate in California's gubernatorial race yielded no breakout candidate, with Democrats largely avoiding
NYC Council Member Arrested at Eviction Protest, Alleges Police Manhandling
New York City Council member Chi Ossé (D) was arrested Wednesday while protesting an eviction in Bedford-Stuyvesant, all
Bass Secures Trump's Commitment on FEMA Aid for LA Wildfire Recovery
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass described a productive White House meeting with President Trump focused on unlocking FEMA f
Virginia Judge Blocks Redistricting Referendum, AG Vows Appeal to State Supreme Court
A Virginia circuit court judge has issued an injunction blocking a voter-approved redistricting referendum. Democratic A
House Oversight Democrats Accuse GOP of Stalling Epstein Probe by Canceling Formal Hearings
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee accuse Republican leadership of deliberately avoiding formal hearings to prev
Collins, Sullivan Defy GOP Leadership to Back SNAP Funding Restoration Effort
Two Republican senators broke ranks to support a Democratic effort to reverse $187 billion in SNAP cuts, but the amendme
Weather Service Reorganization Sparks Union Warning Over Staffing and Forecast Quality
A major reorganization of the National Weather Service is underway, with union officials warning of potential staffing r
FAA Launches Probe Into Near-Collision at JFK Airport, Latest in Series of Aviation Incidents
Federal aviation authorities are investigating a Monday incident where a Republic Airways flight aborted its landing aft
Education Department Reverses Course, Adds Graduate PLUS Loans to New Federal Borrowing Cap
The Department of Education has reversed its position, now stating that Graduate PLUS loans will count against a new fed
RFK Jr. Faces Senate HELP Committee Scrutiny Over HHS Budget and Vaccine Policies
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before the Senate HELP Committee for questioning on the administration's 202
Duffy Rejects AI Air Traffic Controller Replacement, Proposes $10B Predictive System
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy firmly rejected replacing human air traffic controllers with artificial intelligence
Trump Administration Weighs $500 Million Bailout for Struggling Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration is considering a $500 million financial rescue for Spirit Airlines, a move that has sparked int
Justin Sun Files Lawsuit Against Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Over Frozen $45 Million Token Holdings
Billionaire Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, a
New York AG Sues Crypto Giants Over 'Illegal Gambling' Prediction Markets
New York's attorney general has filed lawsuits against cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini, accusing their pred
Warsh Defends Fed Autonomy as Senate Clash Over Trump's Influence Intensifies
Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the Federal Reserve, defended the central bank's independence before the Senate Banking C
Fed Survey Reveals Historic Low in Worker Satisfaction Amid Economic Strain
Worker satisfaction with compensation and promotion opportunities has hit a new low, according to a Federal Reserve surv
Warsh Evades on 2020 Election Result, Clashes with Warren in Fed Confirmation Hearing
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh declined to affirm President Biden's 2020 victory during a contentious Senate
Lufthansa Slashes 20,000 European Flights as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Jet Fuel Supply
The Lufthansa Group will cancel 20,000 flights through October, primarily unprofitable short-haul routes in Europe, as t
Moulton: Iran Gains Strategic Edge Despite U.S. Conflict, Criticizes Trump's 'War of Choice'
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton contends Iran has emerged in a stronger strategic position since the U.S.-Israeli conflict
U.S. Issues Urgent Departure Warning for Americans in Iran Despite Ceasefire
The U.S. State Department has issued an urgent alert for American citizens in Iran to depart immediately, citing risks o
Graham Warns of Expanding Global Blockade on Iranian Oil Exports
Sen. Lindsey Graham declared the U.S. blockade on Iranian oil shipments will intensify and potentially become global, is
Trump Signals Potential Iran Talks Within Days Amid Ceasefire Extension, Naval Tensions
President Trump suggested a new round of negotiations with Iran could begin as soon as Friday, following his decision to
European Allies Bolster U.S. Iran Operations as NATO Burden-Shifting Accelerates
European NATO allies are providing essential support for U.S. military operations against Iran, even as they assume prim