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Joe Rogan Blasts Trump on Iran, Epstein Files, and UFC Fight Logistics
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Energy
Arctic Refuge Lease Sale Threatens Sportsmen's Heritage, Critics Warn
A June 5 lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge sparks backlash from sportsmen who say oil drilling threatens wildlife and America's outdoor heritage.
Politics
House Conservatives Push to Enshrine Trump Border Policies into Law
House conservatives are pushing to codify President Trump's border policies before July 4, warning they could be undone after his term. The bill faces slim Senate odds and midterm political risks.
Policy
TSA Gold+ Program Lets Airports Privatize Security, Sidestepping Federal Budget Woes
The TSA launches Gold+, a public-private partnership letting airports privatize security screening to bypass federal budget cycles and shutdowns, while claiming to maintain robust security standards.
Politics
At 250, America's Unity Frays as Young Reject Democracy
As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, a former official warns that polls show deep division, with young Americans increasingly rejecting democracy as essential to national identity.
International
Pakistan Claims US-Iran Deal Within 24 Hours Amid Tehran Skepticism
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif announced a potential US-Iran peace deal within 24 hours, but Tehran pushed back, warning of US instability. Trump reposted the claim without comment.
Policy
Delaying Retirement Boosts Longevity and Economy, Study Finds
Working into your 60s may reduce mortality risk by 20% and boost the economy by $836 billion per year, according to a new analysis by USC and CMS economists.
International
Ghana's Thomas Partey Denied Canada Entry Amid UK Rape Charges, Misses World Cup Opener
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey will miss the World Cup opener after Canada denied him entry due to pending UK rape charges. Ghana's government decried the decision as unfair.
Politics
Fetterman Blasts Maine Democratic Nominee: 'He's Not Even a Democrat'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) slammed Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner as 'not even a Democrat,' citing his communist label and past scandals.
Politics
Schiff Slams System That Made Musk a Trillionaire While Millions Lack Healthcare
Sen. Adam Schiff blasted the economic system that allowed Elon Musk to become the world's first trillionaire via SpaceX's IPO, while millions of Americans lack healthcare.
Maine Democrat Platner's Nazi Tattoo Exposes Party's Hypocrisy Crisis
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo, abuse claims, and past statements expose a double standard
Dollar General Adds 2,000 Items Under $1 as Inflation Squeezes Low-Income Shoppers
Dollar General is rolling out 2,000 items for $1 or less, CEO Todd Vasos said, as inflation and rising gas prices drive
Anthropic Halts AI Models After White House Security Directive
Anthropic removed two AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after a Trump administration directive aimed at restricting forei
Crews Remove Trump Name from Kennedy Center After Court Order, Weather Delay
Workers started stripping Trump's name from the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours past a court deadline, after a judg
FISA 702 Lapse Leaves US in Legal Limbo Over Surveillance Powers
The expiration of Section 702 of FISA has created legal uncertainty over surveillance of foreign targets, as Congress le
GOP Infighting Threatens Third Reconciliation Package Ahead of Election
Republicans are divided over pursuing a third reconciliation package, with moderates fearing tough votes and conservativ
House Rebukes Pesticide Industry; Senate Faces Defining Farm Bill Choice
The House voted 280-144 to remove a pesticide industry legal shield from the farm bill. The Senate now faces a critical
Screwworm Resurgence Tests USDA Readiness Amid Trump-Era Staff Reductions
The New World screwworm has reappeared in the U.S., with nine confirmed cases. Critics blame Trump-era staffing cuts for
Tariff-Jumping Doesn't Prove Tariffs Work, Economists Counter
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says tariff-jumping proves tariffs work. Two Georgetown economists argue reloca
Bipartisan Bill Targets Subminimum Wages for Disabled Workers
A bipartisan bill to end subminimum wages for disabled workers gains traction as new research shows no job losses and re
Abbott Pushes Back on Texas Data Center Boom with New Water and Tax Rules
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is moving to tighten regulations on data centers, calling for water-efficient technology requirem
Down Syndrome Advocate Slams System That Treats Disabled as 'Second-Class'
Collette Divitto, a woman with Down syndrome and successful entrepreneur, argues that America's disability system, not p
Visa Integrates Payment Network into ChatGPT for AI-Led Purchases
Visa has integrated its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing AI agents to independently shop and complete transactions
May Inflation Surge: 7 Items Hit Hardest as Prices Spike 4.2%
Inflation hit 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy costs and the Iran conflict. Seven items, from f
SpaceX IPO Opens Door to Small Investors, But Risks Abound
SpaceX is aiming for a blockbuster IPO that reserves a large portion of shares for everyday investors, but the company's
Costco Cuts Prices on Key Items Amid Persistent Inflation Pressures
Costco has lowered prices on several top-selling items, bucking the trend of rising costs fueled by high gas prices and
Record Number of $2 Bills in Circulation, but None This Year
The U.S. has paused printing $2 bills for the first time in years, despite a record 1.8 billion in circulation. Collecto
US Debt Market Strains: High Treasury Yields, Foreign Pullback, and Fiscal Risks
Treasury yields hit 2007 highs as foreign holders sell US debt, Japan and China reduce holdings, and the deficit exceeds
Pakistan Says US and Iran Reach Final Peace Deal Text to End 100-Day War
Pakistan's prime minister says the US and Iran have a final peace text to end the 100-day war, with mediation efforts fo
Trump Denies Iran's Leaked Terms as 'Fake,' Calls Tehran Dishonorable
President Trump dismissed Iran's leaked terms of a potential peace deal as 'fake,' calling Tehran 'dishonorable.' He and
Trump Official Claims Iran Deal 75% Complete, Signing Imminent
A senior Trump administration official says the Iran deal is 75% complete and signing could come within days, but Presid
Putin's War in Ukraine Deepens Russia's Economic and Strategic Subordination to China
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has backfired, leaving Russia economically and strategically dependent on China. Mo
ECB Hikes Rates as Iran War Fuels Inflation; Fed Pressure Mounts
The ECB raised interest rates by 25 basis points, citing inflation from the Iran war, ahead of the Fed's first meeting u
Trump Touts Secret Oil Move Through Hormuz as Inflation Rises
President Trump said a covert operation moved over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming U.S