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Texas Inmate Seeks Stay After Tennessee Execution Fiasco
Attorneys for Texas death row inmate Jamaal Howard are trying to stop his Oct. 7 execution, pointing to the botched lethal injection of Christa Pike in Tennessee and potential drug degradation.
Politics
Half of Democratic voters expect midterm sweep, citing Trump as catalyst
A Politico poll finds half of Democratic voters expect their party to retake Congress, with most attributing it to Trump's actions rather than their own campaigns.
Energy
EPA Moves to Ease Methane Rules for Oil and Gas Drillers
The EPA will propose loosening methane rules for oil and gas, including easing leak detection at marginal wells and scrapping a super emitter program, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups.
Politics
Christa Pike's Lawyers Reveal Her Anger and Confusion After Botched Execution
Christa Pike is awake and speaking after a botched execution attempt, her lawyers report. A court has ordered preservation of evidence from the failed lethal injection.
Politics
Lincoln University Students Seek $549M in Land-Grant Funding Suit
Current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against Missouri, seeking $549 million for campus repairs and other needs, citing decades of underfunding.
Defense
FBI disrupts ISIS-inspired plot targeting Mall of America
The FBI arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on Mall of America, following a nearly two-year undercover operation.
Defense
FBI Disrupts Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting Mall of America
The FBI arrested an 18-year-old man accused of plotting an attack on the Mall of America, allegedly in support of ISIS. The suspect was caught after purchasing weapons from an undercover agent.
Defense
Hegseth awards carrier crew top unit honor after Iran deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, lauding their Iran mission and pushing back on reports of poor conditions.
Defense
Hegseth Awards Presidential Unit Citation to USS Lincoln Crew
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to the USS Abraham Lincoln crew, hailing their lengthy Middle East deployment and dismissing reports of low morale.
Rubio's Athens Address: A Call to Reclaim Western Power
In a dramatic Athens speech, Marco Rubio called for a new era of U.S.-European power, urging the West to rekindle its st
Rubio urges Western revival in Athens speech, signaling 2028 ambitions
In a speech beneath the Acropolis, Rubio urged the West to reclaim its primacy, warning of decline if it fails to act. T
Lawmakers press AAU on child sex abuse failures
House committee leaders from both parties are demanding the Amateur Athletic Union explain its failure to implement prom
GOP's Carter: We Delivered, But 2026 Races Will Tighten
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) defends the GOP's 2026 strategy, citing border security and economic gains, but admits the Geo
Trump Downplays Russian Plague Death as Bioweapon Concern
President Trump dismissed concerns that the suspected Russian plague cases stem from a bioweapon, while the U.S. formall
Tillis defends McConnell's mental acuity amid health concerns
Sen. Thom Tillis defended Mitch McConnell's mental sharpness, citing recent conversations, and contrasted his situation
Cantwell proposes AI oversight plan with NIST at center
Sen. Maria Cantwell proposed a comprehensive AI regulatory framework, emphasizing NIST-led safety standards, continuous
Full Funding for Federal Prisons Seen as Key to Cutting Recidivism
With staffing shortages and high recidivism rates, advocates say Congress must fully fund federal prisons to improve saf
Social Security COLA for 2027: Key Dates and What to Expect
The Social Security Administration will reveal the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment in October, determining next year's be
Study: Lower-Income Families in These 15 Cities Hit Hardest by Grocery Costs
A new study finds that grocery prices remain painfully high in certain U.S. cities, especially for lower-income resident
Book removals hit record high as Texas, Florida lead surge aided by AI screening
Book bans hit a record high, with Texas and Florida leading the surge. AI-assisted screening and new state laws are fuel
Congress's Budget Process Is Broken—Here's the Fix
Congress has never passed a real budget, relying on stopgaps and fragmented appropriations. A new proposal urges a compr
Euro Hits 17-Month Low as European Debt Pressures Mount
The euro fell to a 17-month low on Monday, trading near $1.12, as mounting European debt and energy costs weakened the c
AI infrastructure boom may trigger systemic financial crisis
Massive capital spending on AI infrastructure poses systemic economic risks. If projected productivity gains fail, finan
Amazon to Pay $309M in Settlement Over Return Refund Disputes
Amazon will pay $309 million to settle claims it wrongly denied refunds for product returns. Eligible customers may rece
Amazon to Pay $309M to Settle Claims Over Unrefunded Returns
Amazon will pay $309 million to settle claims it wrongly denied refunds for product returns. Eligible customers may rece
10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2002
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.34%, its highest since 2002, as inflation, energy costs, and AI investment pressures pu
10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches Highest Level Since 2002, Raising Borrowing Costs
The 10-year Treasury yield topped 5.34% on Thursday, its highest since 2002, driven by inflation, energy costs, and AI d
Disney+ to Stream Super Bowl LXI, Expanding NFL's Global Reach
Disney+ will stream Super Bowl LXI in February 2026, with ESPN's first-ever Super Bowl broadcast and a global reach of 5
US Drops National Sudan Arms Embargo Bid, Settles for Darfur Extension
The U.S. abandons its push for a nationwide Sudan arms embargo, instead backing a short-term Darfur-only extension amid
Gaza's Three-Year Catastrophe: A Systematic Erasure of Palestinian Life
Three years of Israel's Gaza war have left 90% displaced, 80% of buildings destroyed, and experts alleging genocide. The
US Demands Russia Explain Siberian Plague Lab Death
The U.S. has issued a formal diplomatic request for information from Russia about a Siberian plague lab worker's death,
Pope Leo's First Year Sparks Record Catholic Conversions Across US and France
Pope Leo XIV's first year has sparked record Catholic conversions in the US and France, driven by young adults seeking c
Rubio to Urge Western Unity in Athens Address as Allies Seek Reassurance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a major speech in Athens, urging the West to recommit to democratic values a