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MAGA Inc. injects another $5M into Texas Senate race
Trump's MAGA Inc. added $5 million to the Texas Senate race, targeting Democrat James Talarico with ads, as Paxton trails in cash.
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Patel: FBI's AI expansion thwarted six school attack plots
FBI Director Kash Patel credited AI with preventing six school shootings and said his agency increased AI use by 605% since he took office, drawing both support and skepticism.
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Trump's Press Ban Sparks First Amendment Clash as Midterms Loom
President Trump's ban on three news outlets from the White House drew sharp criticism from the WHCA and Democrats, while midterm campaigns focus on inflation and AI policy.
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GAO: Trump's $6.7B buyout plan paid workers to idle
A new GAO report reveals the Trump administration spent $6.7 billion on paid leave for federal workers who took buyouts, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers who call the approach wasteful.
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USDA's 60-Year Animal Welfare Failure: Dogs Still Suffering Under Federal Watch
Despite 60 years of the Animal Welfare Act, USDA's chronic under-enforcement has allowed licensed dog breeders to abuse animals for years, prompting calls for Goldie's Act.
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AI's Rise Threatens Middle-Class Jobs and Bargaining Power
Automation is quietly dismantling the U.S. middle class, eroding worker leverage and displacing skilled professionals, with no easy retraining path.
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Trump insists on Kennedy Center credit as court blocks name change
President Trump is pressing for personal recognition in the Kennedy Center renovation fight, even as courts block renaming. His threats to demolish the venue have drawn sharp criticism and legal pushback.
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FAA mandates eternal flame on Trump's D.C. arch for pilot safety
The FAA says Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch must include an eternal flame and floodlights to alert pilots, though it found the structure safe.
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Peer Pressure, Not Teachers, Drives Student Self-Censorship in Civics
A new survey reveals that 91% of students who self-censor in civics classes worry about classmates' reactions, highlighting peer pressure as a major barrier to open discussion.
Bipartisan Assault on Press Freedom Masks Political Self-Protection
President Trump barred critical media from the White House, and Democrats are fighting a corporate merger to protect CNN
Why Jennifer and Michael Vanished: 50 Years of Name Trends
Fifty years ago, Jennifer and Michael dominated baby names. Today, Liam and Olivia rule, showing how naming trends mirro
White House Bars MS NOW, CNN, Politico; Press Groups Cry Foul
The White House blocked MS NOW journalists from its grounds Saturday, enforcing President Trump's ban on the outlet, CNN
Trump-Carney Tensions Escalate Ahead of UNGA as EU Bid Stirs Trade War Fears
U.S.-Canada relations worsen as Trump criticizes EU's proposal to admit Canada, while AI companies face collusion lawsui
Trump Visa Curbs on Foreign Journalists Echo Authoritarian Tactics
A federal judge blocked new DHS rules that would cap foreign journalists' stays at 240 days, warning the rationale was w
Iowa GOP walks tightrope over Trump as midterms tighten
Iowa GOP candidates are navigating tricky terrain as they embrace Trump while Democrats tie them to the administration's
Lawmakers Urged to Let Health Accounts Cover Produce
A new push urges Congress to let health savings and flexible spending accounts pay for fruits and vegetables, arguing cu
AI Data Centers Face New Scrutiny Over PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Cooling and Chips
AI data centers already face backlash over power and water use; now, their reliance on PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cooli
AI Data Centers Face New Scrutiny Over PFAS Contamination Risks
AI data centers face backlash over water and power use, but a new concern emerges: PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cooling s
Film tax breaks under fire as cleanup needs grow
New analysis shows Hollywood tax incentives yield poor returns, while environmental restoration offers better value and
Fed's Rate Hike Targets Supply-Driven Inflation, Risking Jobs
The Fed's latest rate hike aims at inflation driven by supply shocks and tariffs, risking employment without addressing
Trump administration narrows Endangered Species Act protections
The Trump administration has quietly narrowed Endangered Species Act protections, redefining 'harm' to only cover intent
Wendy's Franchisee With 314 Restaurants Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Meritage Hospitality Group, which runs 314 Wendy's locations across 15 states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to re
Fed review: Supervisors missed SVB red flags despite warnings
A new review finds Fed supervisors knew or should have known about Silicon Valley Bank's vulnerabilities, blaming a risk
Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Hands Reins to Son
Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman, naming his son Howard as successor. He remains on the
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Actually Lasts Longest
A new analysis reveals vast geographic differences in how long $1.2 million in retirement savings lasts, from age 111 in
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Stretch the Farthest—and Shortest
A new state-by-state analysis reveals that $1.2M in retirement savings can last until age 111 in Oklahoma but only until
Forbes 400: Wealthiest American in Every State, From Musk to Buffett
Forbes' latest ranking of America's 400 richest shows a record $8 trillion in combined wealth. Elon Musk leads at $908 b
Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' Heads to Auction After 30 Years
Princess Diana's famed 'revenge dress' will be auctioned by Sotheby's in December, nearly 30 years after she wore it the
Trump's Tariffs Could Revive WTO as Global Trade Clearninghouse
Trump's tariffs may inadvertently give the WTO a new purpose: aggregating bilateral trade deals to prevent global econom
Iran's IRGC Claims Tanker Strike in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalation
Iran's IRGC struck a Togo-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it was illegally passing. The incident escala
Latvia Blacklists NHL Star Ovechkin Over Putin Party Ad
Latvia has indefinitely barred NHL star Alex Ovechkin and boxing official Umar Kremlev, citing immigration law, after Ov
US Denies Visas to Palestinian UN Delegation for Second Year
The Trump administration denied visas to Palestinian officials for the UN General Assembly for the second year, citing a
Canada's global pivot: A strategic hedge that could also benefit Washington
Canada is leveraging trade disruptions to forge deeper partnerships with Europe and Asia, aiming to become a pivotal lin