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Nixon stands by call to prosecute Moody over diverted Medicaid funds
Florida Senate hopeful Angie Nixon defended her call for a federal investigation into GOP rival Ashley Moody over diverted Medicaid funds, denying it's a political weaponization.
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Trump Unveils Ambitious East Potomac Golf Course Plan Amid Legal Fight
Trump unveiled a plan for a championship golf course at East Potomac Park, but a federal judge has temporarily blocked work amid a preservationist lawsuit.
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Zelensky Urges Trump to Reverse Russia Diesel Deal, Cites Trust Despite Tensions
President Zelensky said Ukraine trusts the U.S. but hopes Trump will reverse his decisions on Russia, warning that aligning with Putin would be a tragic mistake.
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Bessent accuses Zelensky of reckless Starlink claims as dispute escalates
Bessent calls Zelensky's Starlink slowdown comments 'reckless' and untrue, but Ukraine's president stands by his claim that Washington ordered the limits.
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Obama Accuses Trump of Weaponizing Justice System Against Omar
Former President Barack Obama has sharply criticized the federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), calling it a politically motivated attempt to silence a vocal critic of President Trump. The probe, which involves a raid on Omar's home, has drawn comparisons to other investigations of Trump adversaries.
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Pence urges Trump to reverse Russia sanctions waiver and scrap diesel deal
Former Vice President Pence demanded Trump restore Russia sanctions and scrap the diesel deal, calling it a sign of weakness that dishonors Senator Graham.
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Hasan Execution Livestream Reversal Exposes Brutality, Not Deterrence
Trump's decision to cancel the livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution came only after bipartisan backlash, revealing a dangerous appetite for public bloodsport.
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Measles Messaging Gap Sparks Concern Among Infectious Disease Experts
With measles cases surging past 4,000, public health veterans warn that unclear federal messaging—and disputes over death counts—are undercutting local response efforts.
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State Efforts to End Clock Changes Stall as Senate Delays Vote
Several states introduced measures to stop clock changes, but the Senate's inaction leaves the nation on track to fall back on Nov. 1.
Rogers flags risks in Trump's Russia diesel deal as Michigan prices pinch
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers questioned the U.S.-Russia diesel deal, wary of the optics and skeptical it will w
State Department redirects human rights funds to conservative causes
The State Department redirected more than $175 million in human rights funds to conservative causes, a move that critics
House Democrats plan appropriations push to curb Trump's executive power
If Democrats take the House, they plan to use the appropriations process to challenge Trump's spending priorities and as
Shapiro launches political vehicle fueling 2028 presidential buzz
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has launched a new PAC, New Path PAC, dedicated to opposing Trump, fueling speculation ab
Graham Signals Opposition to Trump's Russia Sanctions Waiver
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) said she prefers keeping sanctions on Russia despite Trump's waiver, but stopped short of c
Trump's Sanctions Waiver Ignites Bipartisan Fury Ahead of Midterms
President Trump's decision to pause new Russia sanctions has triggered bipartisan criticism just weeks before the midter
New Federal Rule Reshapes Airline Compensation for Flight Disruptions
A new federal rule reclassifies 10 flight disruption types, potentially limiting airline compensation for delayed or can
MapQuest Adds Surveillance Layer to Flag License Plate Readers
MapQuest's app now lets drivers see known license plate readers on their routes, a feature that arrives as lawmakers pus
US Fertilizer Independence Emerges as Key to Farm Resilience Amid Global Turmoil
With US farmers facing negative margins through 2025-26 and Middle East conflicts disrupting fertilizer supplies, indust
Prison spending hits $80B, but recidivism reform lags
Corrections spending tops $80B, but recidivism persists. A former warden argues for performance-based budgeting and reen
EPA stalls on children's health panel, breaking MAHA pledge
The EPA has not reconvened its Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee since August 2025, breaking a key MAHA pr
Census Rule Change Threatens Data on Children of Color
A proposed Census Bureau rule would eliminate race and ethnicity questions, threatening accurate child data and policy d
Wholesale inflation leaps 1.3% in September, fastest monthly climb since early 2022
Producer prices jumped 1.3% in September, the largest monthly gain since March 2022, as energy costs soared amid Middle
September CPI Shows Inflation Tick Up to 3.7% on Fuel Costs
Consumer prices rose 0.6% in September, pushing annual inflation to 3.7% as gas costs surged. The increase complicates t
Treasury Hits Bank of America With $1.2B Penalty Over AML, Sanctions Failures
The Treasury Department fined Bank of America over $1.2 billion for anti-money laundering and sanctions violations, citi
FTC Distributes $15.8M to Cleo Users Over Deceptive Cash Advance Claims
The Federal Trade Commission is distributing $15.8 million to users of the Cleo cash advance app after alleging deceptiv
White House Dinner Signals High-Stakes AI Gamble as Debt Soars
Trump dined alone with Anthropic's CEO, underscoring the administration's reliance on AI to outpace a $40 trillion natio
AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Record Capital Spending and Bond Yields
AI infrastructure spending by top tech firms is fueling U.S. growth but straining capital markets, with bond yields at t
Trump Endorses Netanyahu, Warns US Won't Fight Iran Alone
President Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for Israeli PM, praising his leadership against Iran and warning the US won'
Trump Backs Netanyahu in Israeli Vote, Warns US Won't Act Alone on Iran
Trump endorsed Netanyahu days before Israeli elections, calling him a 'peace partner' and warning the US won't act alone
Ukraine hits St. Petersburg oil terminal in record drone barrage
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on St. Petersburg, hitting a key oil terminal and power substations, killing one
Huckabee condemns settler attack on US journalist in West Bank
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned a 'vicious' and 'cowardly' attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine
Illicit mining cash fuels terror in Venezuela, report warns
Colombian terror groups are using profits from illicit mining in Venezuela to fund violence, with corrupt officials enab
Ukraine's Starlink Disruption Raises Fears of U.S. Abandonment
Ukraine confronts the possibility of fighting Russia without full U.S. backing after Starlink disruptions and intelligen