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New Research Shifts Juneteenth's First Celebration from Galveston to Houston
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HBCUs Remain Cornerstone of Black Advancement, Juneteenth Reflection Shows
An HBCU graduate argues that these institutions are vital for closing the Black-white education gap and calls for more funding.
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GOP Rep. Fine Blasts Vance's Israel Remarks as 'Disgusting' as Party Rift Widens
Republican Rep. Randy Fine (Fla.) excoriated Vice President Vance for his sharp criticism of Israel, calling his comments 'disgusting' and urging him to study history.
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Graham: Iran weaker after war, calls nuclear deal critics 'delusional'
Sen. Lindsey Graham dismissed claims Iran is stronger after the war, calling them 'delusional' and an insult to the U.S. military, while backing Trump's nuclear deal.
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Trump's Final Flight Aboard Retiring Air Force One 747-200 Marks End of an Era
President Trump was the last president to fly on one of the VC-25A Boeing 747-200s operating as Air Force One, as it completed its final flight from Europe this week. White House officials offered farewells to the aircraft, which served presidents since 1990.
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Juneteenth and the 250th: A Call for Honest Reckoning Over America's Dual Legacy
As Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary approach, Donna Brazile urges Americans to honestly reckon with the nation's dual legacy of triumph and tragedy, focusing on the unfinished work of justice.
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Ben-Gvir Calls for Lebanon to 'Burn' as Ceasefire Unravels
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared Friday that 'all of Lebanon must burn' after clashes with Hezbollah, openly flouting a US-Iran ceasefire.
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Carville: Trump's Iran Deal Is 'Instrument of Surrender' as U.S. Nears 250th
James Carville calls Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding an 'instrument of surrender,' arguing the U.S. lost a war as it nears its 250th birthday. He credits Trump for ending the conflict but says the deal betrays Iranian opposition and drives a wedge with Israel.
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Trump's Iran Approval Stays Low Despite New Deal, Poll Shows
A new AP-NORC poll shows 65% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict, with skepticism rising from both Democrats and Republicans over his recent deal.
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Trump's Iran Deal: A Strategic Blunder Worse Than Obama's Pact
Trump's Iran deal gives Tehran billions in sanctions relief and control over the Strait of Hormuz for a nuclear promise it made in 2015—a catastrophic foreign policy failure.
Trump’s Unprecedented Graft: A Corrupt Era Without Peer in US History
Trump’s second term has unleashed a level of corruption unmatched in US history, with personal profiteering, emoluments
Trump Declares Unlimited Power After Iran Conflict, Signs Controversial MOU
President Trump claimed there are 'no limits' to his power in an interview, defending his Iran MOU as 'unconditional sur
Schumer Slams Trump's Iran Strait Deal as 'Art of the Surrender'
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer excoriated President Trump's Iran deal as 'the art of the surrender,' arguing it
Obama's Iran Deal Critique Rings Hollow Amid Evidence of Failure
Former President Obama's criticism of Trump's Iran deal ignores the failures of his own 2015 accord, which Iran cheated
Maine Governor Race Set: Pingree vs. Charles After Primary Wins
Hannah Pingree, a former Maine House speaker, and Bobby Charles, a former U.S. assistant secretary of State, are project
Juneteenth 2026: Federal Closures Loom as Debate Over Cost Intensifies
Juneteenth 2026 brings federal closures on Friday, even as Trump decries 'too many non-working holidays.' Here's what's
Trump Admin Cuts Student Loan Rates 1%—But Only for Auto-Pay Borrowers
The Trump administration is cutting student loan interest rates by 1% for borrowers who sign up for automatic payments,
New Study Reveals Why Firstborns Outperform Siblings: Early Illness and Parental Time Key
A landmark Danish study tracking 1.2 million people over 40 years reveals that early respiratory infections and unequal
Sixth Circuit Revives Ohio Law Mandating Parental OK for Kids' Social Media
A federal appeals court has revived Ohio's law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media, rej
Education Dept. Slashes Student Loan Rates 1% for Auto-Pay Enrollees
The Education Department announced a 1% interest rate cut for student loan borrowers who enroll in auto pay by Sept. 30,
Senators Alsobrooks and McCormick Team Up to Boost Small Business Exports
Sens. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduce the Regional Export Promotion Act to make permanent
Vance: Treasury Can Waive Iran Oil Sanctions Without Congress in New Deal
Vice President Vance asserted Thursday that the Treasury Department can waive Iran oil sanctions without congressional a
DC Bar's World Cup Promotion Hedged with Kalshi Bet on US Win Margin
TallBoy bar in D.C. covers customer tabs for US World Cup wins by hedging with Kalshi prediction market bets, a tactic g
Warsh’s First Fed Meeting Ends with Rate Hold, but Inflation and Trump Pressure Mount
The Federal Reserve held rates steady at Kevin Warsh's first meeting, but inflation at a three-year high and Trump's dem
AI-Driven Market Rally Echoes Dot-Com Risks as Analysts Warn of Bubble
A growing number of analysts warn that the AI-driven stock market rally has evolved into a speculative bubble, with risk
Fox Corp. Acquires Roku in $22B Deal to Dominate Streaming TV Market
Fox Corp. announced a $22 billion acquisition of Roku, merging its live news and sports content with Roku's streaming pl
Visa Integrates Payment Network into ChatGPT for AI-Led Purchases
Visa has integrated its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing AI agents to independently shop and complete transactions
May Inflation Surge: 7 Items Hit Hardest as Prices Spike 4.2%
Inflation hit 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy costs and the Iran conflict. Seven items, from f
Meloni Accuses Trump of Fabricating G7 Photo Request, Cancels Diplomatic Visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rebukes President Trump for falsely claiming she begged for a photo at the G7 summ
Kraft Rolls Out TSA-Safe Ranch Kit as International Craze Goes Viral
Kraft is launching a limited-edition TSA-compliant ranch kit to meet soaring demand from international soccer fans who c
Trump Lashes Out at Iran Deal Critics as Negotiations Stall and Israel Strikes Lebanon
President Trump blasted critics of his Iran memorandum of understanding as negotiations hit a delay on Day 2, while Isra
Iran Nuclear Talks Hit Early Delay as Lebanon Violence Escalates
Weekend technical talks between the U.S. and Iran on a nuclear deal were delayed Thursday, as fighting between Israel an
Iran Hard-Liners Push Back Against Trump MOU, Split Regime Loyalists
Iran's regime declares victory in MOU with Trump, but hard-liners and IRGC oppose terms as insufficient, exposing deep s
Trump's Iran MOU Starts 60-Day Clock on Nuclear, Missile, and Lebanon Issues
President Trump's 14-point MOU with Iran launches 60-day negotiations on nuclear weapons, uranium enrichment, and a Leba