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Peltola widens Alaska Senate lead as ranked-choice count continues
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Energy
Gas Prices Drop Below $4 as Iran Conflict Fades and Democrats Win Congress
The national average gas price dropped below $4 per gallon for the first time since July, as oil markets react to a cooling Iran conflict and Democratic midterm victories.
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Jeffries backs tighter AI chip export curbs as Nvidia scandal roils Congress
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries backs new AI chip export restrictions in the NDAA, citing national security risks highlighted by the Nvidia CEO scandal.
Healthcare
Trump's veto threat may yield to legacy, ex-GOP lawmaker and surgeon general say
Former GOP Rep. Larry Bucshon and ex-Surgeon General Jerome Adams say Trump might sign bipartisan healthcare legislation despite his veto threats, citing his transactional nature and legacy concerns.
Defense
Democratic Congress Urged to Partner with Trump on Iran Regime Change
A former Pentagon official argues Democrats should work with Trump on a bipartisan plan for regime change in Iran, rather than push for immediate withdrawal, to avoid compounding strategic failures.
Politics
Democrats Face Iran Choice: Bipartisan Regime Change or Repeat Failure
President Trump's Iran war backfired, fueling Democratic midterm wins. Now Democrats must decide: humiliating retreat or a bipartisan push for regime change, avoiding Trump's mistakes.
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Trump Defends Deportation Push and Hegseth in C-SPAN Call-In
President Trump phoned into C-SPAN's debut nighttime show, defending his immigration policies and standing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against impeachment threats.
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Trump Defends Deportation Push, Backs Hegseth Amid Impeachment Bid
Trump defended his deportation efforts and Pete Hegseth during a C-SPAN call-in, pushing back on impeachment and midterm losses.
Healthcare
Blunt Rochester: Veto threats shouldn't halt Democratic healthcare agenda
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester argues Democrats should push healthcare priorities despite Trump's veto threats, focusing on ACA credits and Medicaid cuts.
Defense
Hegseth brushes off Vance's Iran war critique, defends military campaign
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deflected Vice President Vance's criticism of the Iran war, saying politics isn't his focus, while defending the campaign as necessary and rejecting impeachment efforts.
Gillibrand Eyes Another DSCC Term, Targets Filibuster-Proof Majority
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced she will seek another term as DSCC chair after Democrats gained up to nine Senate seat
Johnson threatens to boycott Senate GOP leadership vote
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) threatens to boycott the Senate GOP leadership election, calling for a conference to reassess pa
Johnson threatens to boycott Senate GOP leadership vote
Sen. Ron Johnson vows to boycott Tuesday's Senate GOP leadership vote, calling for a delay to reassess party direction a
Alito's Retirement Calculus Echoes Ginsburg's Fatal Gamble
Justice Samuel Alito faces a pivotal retirement decision as Democrats prepare to take Senate control, risking a repeat o
Alito Faces Ginsburg Trap as Senate Flips to Democratic Control
Justice Alito's decision to stay through June gives Democrats control of confirmations, mirroring Ginsburg's fatal misca
GOP senators resist Thune's bid as conference reels from losses
Sens. Rick Scott and Josh Hawley won't commit to supporting John Thune for Senate GOP leader, backing a delay in the lea
Remote Work as Pro-Natalist Policy: A Conservative Dilemma
A new study finds remote work boosts fertility, but Trump's federal return-to-office mandate contradicts conservative pr
Democrats risk ceding ground on AI data centers with fast-track permitting bill
A new analysis warns that a bipartisan permitting bill would fast-track AI data centers and gas plants, curbing local op
Democratic House Majority Won't End Tariffs, Analysts Say
Democratic control of Congress won't reverse tariffs. Both parties back economic security and industrial policy, so trad
Former Teacher Urges Educators to Reconsider Education Tax Credit
A former public school teacher and NEA member argues the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit can help students without
Women's Sports Betting Surge Raises Alarms Over Financial Harm and Addiction
A new survey reveals that 40% of women under 30 now bet on sports annually, prompting calls for stricter regulation and
U.S. Warns of Cyberattacks on Cold-Chain Systems After European Grocery Hacks
Federal agencies warn U.S. businesses of cyber threats to cold-chain systems after European attacks disrupted grocery st
October CPI shows 0.4% monthly rise as inflation persists
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, driven by energy and food costs. Annual comparison unavailable due to shutdown. Fe
Fed's Goolsbee warns AI data center boom risks overheating economy
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warned that the AI data center buildout is overheating the economy, adding to infl
Williams: Inflation 'Too High for Too Long,' Fed Committed to 2% Goal
New York Fed President John Williams said inflation is 'too high for too long' and stressed the urgency of returning to
Stocks Plunge as AI Debt Fears Overshadow Post-Midterm Rally
Wall Street's post-election surge evaporated Thursday as AI debt worries triggered a sharp sell-off, with the Dow down 1
JetBlue hikes bag fees again as fuel costs pressure airlines
JetBlue is increasing checked-bag fees again, with first-bag costs rising to $50-$55 for advance payment. The airline ci
Markets Rally as Democrats Sweep Congress, Fueling Divided-Government Bets
Stock futures jumped after Democrats swept the midterms, with investors betting on divided government. But AI crackdown
Europe's Bomb Threats Expose Gaps in Western Counter-Hybrid Strategy
A coordinated wave of bomb threats disrupted flights and media across Europe, exposing a weak Western response to hybrid
Iran's FM Gives US Two Days to Accept War-Ending Offer or Face Escalation
Iran's foreign minister warns the US to accept its war-ending offer within two days or face military escalation, as Trum
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses all external power for 27th time
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost all off-site power again, relying on emergency diesel generators. IAEA calls f
China's Two-Launch Lunar Plan Sets Up Race with NASA
China has revealed a two-launch lunar landing plan, aiming to put astronauts on the moon before 2030, intensifying the s
Meloni accuses pro-Russian hackers of leaking Tajani's data
Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers for leaking Tajani's data, linking it to his Ukraine support. She vowed to tackle disi
Congress Set to Challenge Trump's Foreign Policy After Midterm Rebuke
Voters punished Republicans over the Iran war and tariffs. Now Congress is expected to restrain Trump's foreign policy,