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Maryland's Redistricting Referendum Revived by State Supreme Court
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Auto lobby urges Congress to permanently block Chinese vehicles
A major auto industry group has asked congressional leaders to permanently bar Chinese-made vehicles from the U.S., warning of unfair trade and security risks.
Defense
Trump taps Adam Telle as acting Army secretary after Driscoll exits
President Trump appointed Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll's resignation. Telle, a former Senate aide, will oversee the service amid ongoing leadership turmoil.
Healthcare
House Democrat: Pentagon secretly moving to tap NIH billions for defense
Top House Democrat Rosa DeLauro accused the Pentagon of secretly moving to divert billions from NIH to bolster defense, calling the move 'outrageous' and demanding termination.
Policy
Federal Judge Blocks EPA Bid to Let Congress Scrap California's Clean Air Rules
A federal judge blocked the EPA's attempt to reclassify California's clean air waivers as rules, preventing Congress from overturning them via the Congressional Review Act.
Politics
Missouri Supreme Court Blocks GOP Map, Puts Redistricting to Voters
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a GOP-drawn congressional map cannot take effect until voters approve it in November, keeping the current 7-1 split for 2026.
Politics
Justice Floats Comeback Bid for West Virginia Governor in 2028
Sen. Jim Justice announced he is seriously weighing a run for West Virginia governor in 2028, which would set up a primary fight with his successor, Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
Politics
Vance jokes about Biden encounter at 9/11 memorial as Trump skips New York
Vice President Vance joked about spending time with former President Biden at the 9/11 memorial, as President Trump opts for Pentagon ceremony instead.
Politics
Interior says excavation for Trump's D.C. arch could begin within weeks
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says excavation for Trump's proposed triumphal arch near D.C. could begin within two weeks, despite a federal review flagging adverse impacts on historic sites.
Politics
Missouri GOP nominee charged in alleged cocaine-planting scheme against primary rival
Missouri House GOP nominee Thomas Ross is charged with conspiring to distribute drugs after allegedly plotting to plant cocaine on his primary opponent.
Vance Avoids 'War' Label for Iran Clashes, Defends Strikes
VP Vance avoided calling U.S.-Iran clashes a war, defended recent strikes, and expressed skepticism over civilian casual
Patagonia joins legal fight against Trump's Utah monument cuts
Patagonia joined a coalition lawsuit against the Trump administration over executive orders slashing Utah's Bears Ears a
Mistrial Looms in Lindsay Clancy Case as Jury Remains Deadlocked
A Massachusetts jury remains deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy trial, raising the possibility of a mistrial and a retrial
Ex-pardon attorney sues DOJ over firing tied to Mel Gibson gun rights case
Former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer is suing the Justice Department, alleging she was fired for refusing to recommend r
Loomer's Racist Attacks Expose GOP's Selective Outrage
Laura Loomer's racist tirade against Black female officials has drawn little GOP condemnation, highlighting a double sta
Massie's 'Flock Off' Bill Targets Federal Funds for License Plate Surveillance
Rep. Thomas Massie's new bill would bar federal funds for license plate reader and biometric surveillance cameras, excep
Trump's 90-Day Beef Tariff Break: A Modest Step or Political Theater?
President Trump's 90-day suspension of beef tariffs aims to lower ground beef prices, but analysts doubt the impact will
Microsoft Backs Bill to Shield Consumers from Data Center Water Costs
Microsoft supports the Water Cost Accountability Act to stop data centers from shifting water costs to consumers, aiming
Lawsuit targets Trump admin's freeze on $324M small business lending funds
Two small business groups have sued the Trump administration to force the release of $324 million in congressionally app
Judge Blocks EPA Move That Could Let Congress Nullify California's Clean Air Rules
A federal judge temporarily blocked an EPA move that would have let Congress overturn California's clean car and lawn eq
Squishy toy recalls and warning issued over water bead hazard
The CPSC has recalled two squishy toys and warned against a third due to water beads that can expand inside children, po
Squishy toy recalls issued over water bead ingestion dangers
Federal regulators recall two squishy toys with water beads that can expand inside children, posing choking and intestin
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
Rare 1894-S Barber Dime Could Fetch $1.5M at Auction: How to Spot One
A 1894-S Barber dime, one of nine known to exist, could sell for $1.5 million at auction. Here's how to check if your ol
Warsh's Jackson Hole Address Tests Fed Communication Amid Market Stress
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers a pivotal speech at Jackson Hole amid sticky inflation and bond market jitter
Fed's Key Inflation Measure Stays at 3.7% in July, Signaling Sticky Prices
The Fed's preferred inflation measure remained at 3.7% in July, matching June's pace, with core at 3.3%, as policymakers
Bessent's Bond Buyback Fails to Calm Markets as 30-Year Yield Surges
Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback failed to stem a surge in 30-year yields, which hit a 19-year high amid record
Trump's North Korea Diplomacy Risks Whitewashing Atrocities, Critics Warn
Aaron Rhodes argues Trump's diplomatic overtures and the proposed Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act risk legitimizing No
Trump's North Korea Diplomacy Risks Legitimizing Kim's Atrocities, Critics Warn
Aaron Rhodes argues that Trump's diplomacy and the proposed peace act would legitimize North Korea's systemic human righ
US Trade Deficit Hits $88.6B in July, Highest in Over a Year
The US trade deficit hit $88.6B in July, its highest in over a year, as imports of computers and chips surged while expo
Himalayan Flood Exposes Peril of Taming Nature on Tibet-Nepal Border
A catastrophic flood from the Himalayas, worsened by upstream construction, killed dozens in Nepal, underscoring the dan
Serbian Leaders' Genocide Denial Mar Mladic's Legacy
Despite international convictions, Serbian and Bosnian Serb leaders deny the Srebrenica genocide and honor its mastermin
Super El Niño 2026: Rain and Drought Predictions for US and Beyond
A super El Niño is strengthening, with forecasts predicting heavy rain for the Southeast and drought for other regions t