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Platner's Rise Fuels Democratic Debate: Can an Outsider Win in 2028?
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Murkowski Leads Republican Push for Iran War Vote Amid Internal GOP Rift
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is leading a Republican effort to force a vote on authorizing military force against Iran, but Senate GOP leader John Thune is resisting, wary of putting his conference on record ahead of the midterms.
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Spirit Airlines Shutdown After Bailout Failure Hits Fliers, Spurs Price Hike Fears
Spirit Airlines ceased operations after failed bailout negotiations with the Trump administration, triggering concerns over higher ticket prices and reduced competition in key markets.
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Voter Enthusiasm Gap Widens as Democrats Eye Midterm Gains
With six months until the midterms, Democrats hold a clear edge in voter enthusiasm and generic ballot polling, while Trump's approval ratings remain deeply underwater.
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Trump's Indiana Primary Play Tests His Grip on the GOP
Tuesday's Indiana state Senate primaries will test President Trump's clout as he targets seven Republican incumbents who voted against his redistricting plan. Pro-Trump groups have poured millions into the races.
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Federal Title IX Probe Targets Smith College Over Transgender Admissions
The Education Department opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College for admitting transgender women, arguing the single-sex exception applies to biological sex, not gender identity.
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Trump Denies Calling ABC's Karl After WHCA Dinner Shooting
President Trump denied calling ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl after the WHCA dinner shooting, calling Karl's account 'very dishonest reporting.'
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Obama Explains Why He Doesn't Criticize Trump More Often
Barack Obama argues that more frequent attacks on Donald Trump would diminish his influence, positioning himself as a political leader rather than a commentator.
Energy
U.S. Gas Prices Surge 34 Cents as Navy Escorts Ships Through Hormuz Under Fire
Gas prices jumped over 34 cents in a week as the U.S. Navy began escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian fire and retaliation.
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Alito and Jackson Clash as Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Louisiana Redistricting
The Supreme Court immediately enforced its decision invalidating Louisiana's congressional map, prompting a sharp dispute between Justices Alito and Jackson over the court's authority and the impact on upcoming elections.
Jeffries' Trump Feud: Balancing Attack and Agenda for Midterms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is walking a tightrope in his feud with Trump, using the president's attacks to en
Musk Pays $1.5M to Settle SEC Claims Over Late Twitter Stake Disclosure
Elon Musk will pay $1.5 million to settle SEC charges that he delayed reporting his Twitter stake, allowing him to under
Buttigieg, Duffy Clash Over Who Caused Spirit Airlines' Demise
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his successor Sean Duffy exchanged sharp accusations over the collaps
Cuba Vows to Resist US Pressure, Open to Talks on Equal Terms
Cuba's UN envoy Ernesto Soberón Guzmán declared Havana prepared to defend itself against attack, as the US tightens sanc
Trump's Sinking Approval Ratings Threaten GOP's Midterm Prospects
With Trump's disapproval rating at a new high of 62% and poor marks on the economy and Iran, the GOP's midterm outlook i
Secret Service Shooting Near National Mall Sparks Security Scare
One individual was shot by law enforcement near the National Mall on Monday, prompting a swift emergency response and pr
House Conservatives Vow to Keep CBDC Ban Fight Alive as FISA Extension Looms
House conservatives are gearing up for another clash over a Federal Reserve CBDC ban, vowing to attach it to the next FI
Taxpayers Face July Deadline for COVID-Era Refunds After Court Rulings
Tens of millions of taxpayers could be owed IRS refunds or penalty relief from the COVID-era disaster declaration, but t
Harley-Davidson Recalls 88,000 Bikes Over Oil Ejection Risk
Harley-Davidson is recalling 88,039 motorcycles from model years 2024-2026 because a blocked airbox breather port can ca
Congress Targets Schools with New Book Ban Bill Under False 'Porn' Claims
A proposed federal bill would withhold money from schools over 'sexually oriented material,' but PEN America says no ban
Maryland Targets Grocery Price Surge with First-in-Nation Dynamic Pricing Ban
Maryland is poised to become the first state to ban dynamic pricing at grocery stores, a practice that adjusts prices th
Education Spending vs. Student Performance: New NEA Data Highlights State Disparities
A new NEA report details per-student education spending by state for 2025, highlighting persistent disparities and quest
Dollar's Steep Drop Since Trump's Return Quietly Squeezes American Households
The U.S. dollar has fallen about 10% since Trump returned to the White House, quietly driving up costs on imports, trave
First 'Jeopardy!' Winner's Prize: Then vs. Now
The first Jeopardy! winner earned $2,680 in 1964, worth about $26,000 today—a fraction of what today's contestants can w
Two Paycheck Months in 2023: How Your Pay Schedule Creates a 'Bonus' Payday in May
If you get paid biweekly, May brings a third paycheck—not a bonus from your boss, but a quirk of the calendar. Here's wh
Fresno Leads as Mortgage Payments Drop in Major US Cities, LendingTree Reports
Average monthly mortgage payments dropped from $1,990 to $1,942 in 2025, with Fresno, California seeing a 17.5% decline.
First Phase of Tariff Refunds Opens: $127 Billion Eligible for Importers
The government launched the first phase of tariff refunds Monday, targeting recent payments. Over 56,000 importers are e
Gen Z and Millennials Now Judge Dates by Credit Scores, Survey Finds
Nearly one-third of young daters find high credit scores attractive, and some are resorting to 'financial future faking'
Met Gala 2026 Clashes with Iran Conflict as Stars Arrive Amid Strait Strikes
The Met Gala's star-studded arrivals clash with a US-Iran firefight in the Strait of Hormuz, as political developments f
Project Freedom Ignites New Clashes in Strait of Hormuz as Ceasefire Teeters
President Trump's Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered Iranian attacks on US warships, endangering the
Iran Fires on US Warships; US Retaliates, Destroys Six Boats in Strait of Hormuz
Iran opened fire on U.S. warships Monday; the U.S. retaliated, destroying six Iranian boats. The clash follows Trump's v
Why Iran Faces War While Nuclear North Korea Got a Pass
The U.S. is in open conflict with Iran over its nuclear program, yet North Korea retained its weapons. A political parad
US Cargo Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz as Tensions with Iran Persist
Two US cargo ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz under Navy escort, as the Trump administration pushe
Transatlantic Rift Deepens: Meloni Breaks with Trump Over Iran, Energy, and Domestic Politics
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has publicly broken with President Trump over Iran, refusing refueling and mine-sweeping suppo