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Federal judge blocks Trump administration's move to dismantle Colorado climate lab
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from removing a supercomputer from Colorado's National Center for Atmospheric Research, ruling the move lacked explanation and risked harming weather prediction.
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Pop Culture Courses Signal Deeper Crisis in University Mission
University courses on Taylor Swift, K-Pop, and queer pop culture reflect a shift from classical education to entertainment, undermining academic rigor and student readiness.
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Oz to Lead White House Briefing After Trump Unveils Medicaid Work Rules
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of CMS, will lead the White House press briefing Tuesday, one day after the Trump administration imposed new Medicaid work mandates.
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New Mexico Epstein Probe Ramps Up: Subpoenas Target Banks, FBI, and Research Institute
A bipartisan New Mexico panel probing Epstein's Zorro Ranch issued subpoenas to 14 entities, including Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and the FBI, aiming to build a documented record of sex trafficking and misconduct.
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Axelrod Sides with Trump on Netanyahu Blowup: 'His Analysis Is Not Wrong'
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said Trump's reported fury at Netanyahu over Israeli strikes in Beirut was justified, blaming Netanyahu for a war that has damaged Israel and hurt Trump politically.
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Insider Trading on Prediction Markets Prompts Calls for Congressional Ban
A surge of insider trading on prediction markets, including bets by federal officials on military operations and pardons, has sparked demands for Congress to ban such trades and tighten CFTC oversight.
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Thune Warns Against 'Weaponized' Intelligence Chief as Pulte Faces Confirmation Hurdles
Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned against a 'weaponized' DNI as President Trump's acting intelligence chief, Bill Pulte, faces scrutiny over his use of mortgage data against political foes.
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Congress Pours Billions into Trump's Immigration Crackdown, Wasting Millions on Guantanamo
Congress has already handed Trump $170 billion for immigration enforcement, and now Republicans want $72 billion more. New reports reveal millions wasted on Guantanamo migrant detention.
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FAA Inaction Blamed for 67 Deaths in DC Midair Collision; Senator Demands Action
Sen. Tammy Duckworth slams the FAA for ignoring safety warnings that led to a Jan. 2025 midair collision killing 67, urging immediate implementation of NTSB recommendations.
Trump Endorses Long-Absent Kean Jr. Day Before Uncontested NJ Primary
Former President Trump endorsed Rep. Tom Kean Jr. on Monday, despite the New Jersey Republican's months-long absence fro
SEC Justifies $1.5M Musk Settlement as Judge Questions Deal Scope
The SEC argued its $1.5 million settlement with Elon Musk over delayed Twitter stake disclosure reflects tough compromis
Jon Stewart Blasts Trump Over Iran Deal Failure: 'You're No Dealmaker-in-Chief'
Jon Stewart on Monday mocked President Trump for failing to negotiate a peace deal with Iran, accusing him of manufactur
O'Reilly Dismisses Newark ICE Protests as Unlikely to Shift DHS Policy
Bill O'Reilly argued Monday that the Newark ICE protests, involving out-of-state agitators, won't change DHS policy, con
Wasserman Schultz's Bid for Black-Majority Seat Sparks Fury Among Florida Democrats
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running in a Black-majority Florida district after her old seat was redrawn, ignoring p
Trump Scales Back Tariffs on Select Steel and Aluminum Derivatives
President Trump lowered tariffs on certain steel and aluminum derivative products to 15%, citing domestic economic activ
UK Inquiry Offers Congress a Blueprint for Hybrid Work as Economic Policy
A UK House of Lords inquiry concludes hybrid work boosts labor supply and cuts turnover costs, offering Congress a data-
Southwest Eases Plus-Size Seating Rules Amid Criticism, Advocates Demand Full Reversal
Southwest Airlines has partially reversed its controversial plus-size seating policy, but advocacy groups say the airlin
Trump Administration Tightens AI Chip Export Rule to Close China Loophole
The Trump administration issued new guidance on Sunday, closing a loophole in AI chip export restrictions by requiring l
Deadly Chemical Blasts Undercut Trump EPA's Safety Rollback Push
Two West Coast chemical incidents—one evacuation and one deadly implosion—highlight risks as Trump EPA proposes rolling
Feds Designate 1.5 Million Acres Across Six States to Protect Endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated 1.5 million acres across six states as critical habitat for the endang
Democrats' Silence on Climate Is Costing Them at the Ballot Box
As renewables hit record highs and fossil fuel profits soar, Democrats’ reluctance to talk climate is a political gift t
Credit Card Delinquencies Hit Highest Level Since 2011 as 13.1% of Balances Over 90 Days Late
Serious credit card delinquency hit 13.1% in Q1, the highest since 2011, as rising interest rates and inflation squeeze
Treasury Launches Trump Accounts App for Children's Investment Program
The Treasury Department launched a mobile app for Trump Accounts, tax-free investment accounts for children. Parents can
SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic Race to Public Markets in AI Funding Push
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are racing to go public, seeking billions to fund AI infrastructure. SpaceX's IPO filing r
Hotel Rates Surge Amid Strong U.S. Travel Demand, Construction Lags
Hotel rates are climbing as demand surges and construction fails to keep pace, signaling a robust U.S. economy, accordin
Vermont Leads Nation in Mortgage Delinquency Surge, Report Shows
Vermont saw the biggest jump in mortgage delinquencies nationwide, rising 12.32% from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, according to a
AI-Driven Capex Boom Masks Consumer Weakness, Risks Sharp Reversal
AI capital spending is currently offsetting weak consumer spending, but analysts warn the boom is unsustainable and a pu
Trump's Taiwan Arms Talks with Xi Break Decades-Old US Policy
President Trump discussed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan with Xi Jinping, directly violating the Six Assurances. His
Bolton Warns Iran Sees Trump as Vulnerable to Oil Price Pressure in Talks
John Bolton says Iran is exploiting oil price volatility and the Lebanon conflict to pressure Trump into concessions, be
Russia's Massive Aerial Barrage Kills 18 in Kyiv and Dnipro, Trapping Children Under Rubble
Russia attacked Kyiv and Dnipro with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight, killing at least 18 civilians.
Ruto Defends US Ebola Quarantine Base as Kenyan Court Extends Suspension
President William Ruto defends the US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, despite a court suspension
Trump Berates Netanyahu Over Lebanon Offensive, Calls Him 'Crazy'
President Trump reportedly berated Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during a phone call, calling him 'crazy' and accusin
Issa Warns Iran Deal Could Be Prolonged as Trump Presses Advantage
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) said Sunday that a U.S.-Iran deal could take a 'very long time,' as President Trump leverag