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Rand Paul Blocks Unanimous Consent Bid for Kids Online Safety Act
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) blocked a unanimous consent request for the Kids Online Safety Act, a bill aimed at protecting minors online, citing free speech concerns.
Defense
Hegseth Taps Musk, Luckey, Gingrich to Lead Pentagon's Project Meridian
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has selected Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich to spearhead Project Meridian, a new Pentagon initiative to forecast future warfare.
Technology
Jeffries Slams Trump's Hands-Off AI Stance as 'Fox Guarding the Henhouse'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized President Trump's opposition to federal AI limits, calling self-regulation dangerous and urging Congress to act now.
Politics
Schumer Demands Independent Review of Cornell Rape Case Handling
Schumer says the allegations are horrifying and demands a probe that leaves no stone unturned, including into how the case was handled after the survivor came forward.
Energy
Lawmakers Urge FERC to Block $33B AES Sale Over Consumer Costs
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressing federal regulators to block the $33 billion sale of AES, arguing the deal could hike electricity costs for consumers to benefit data centers.
Defense
Hegseth Opens Bidding War Among Governors for New Military Megabase
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has invited governors to bid for a new military base, touting a transparent, merit-based contest to host up to 25,000 troops.
Politics
Trump Calls Immigration 'Hardest Job' as Hispanic Support Slips Before Midterms
Trump told a Hispanic Heritage Month event that immigration is his hardest job, as polls show some Latino supporters defecting ahead of the midterms.
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Flanagan Holds 1-Point Edge Over Tafoya in Minnesota Senate Poll
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) leads former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya (R) 46% to 45% in a new Minnesota Senate poll, which the pollster calls 'unusual' for a blue-leaning state.
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Raman Claims Independence from DSA in LA Mayor's Race Despite Endorsement
Nithya Raman stressed her independence from the DSA even as she enjoys its support, while Karen Bass rejected labeling Gaza a genocide during a Jewish Federation forum.
11th Circuit Upholds Ruling That Trump Colluded With IRS in $10B Lawsuit
The 11th Circuit affirmed Judge Kathleen Williams' ruling that Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS was collusive
DOJ seeks sanctions against two Minnesota judges over ICE raid comments
The DOJ filed an ethics complaint against two Minnesota federal judges for speaking to the NYT about ICE raids, alleging
Senate Democrats Block Data Center Ratepayer Protection Bill
Senate Democrats blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act on Wednesday, calling it ineffective. The bill, which passed the H
Fed Watchdog Clears Powell and Officials of Criminal Wrongdoing in Renovation Project
The Fed's inspector general cleared former Chair Jerome Powell and officials of criminal wrongdoing in the renovation pr
Fed Watchdog Finds No Criminal Conduct in Powell Renovation Case
The Federal Reserve's inspector general found no criminal violations by Jerome Powell or other officials in the renovati
Senate Negotiators Strike Bipartisan Deal to Fast-Track Energy Projects
A bipartisan group of senators announced a deal to overhaul environmental reviews and permitting for energy and infrastr
Senators Strike Bipartisan Deal to Fast-Track Energy Projects and Shift Data Center Costs
A bipartisan group of senators has reached a deal to overhaul environmental reviews and permitting, aiming to expedite e
Data Center Debate: Separating Facts from Political Fearmongering
Former Rep. Scott Tipton pushes back on data center opposition, citing low water and land use, and new laws ensuring tec
California to Track PFAS in Pesticides Under New Law
California will now track and disclose the use of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in agricultural pesticides under a new law si
UMich Halts Pass-Fail Plan for Freshmen After Faculty and Alumni Uproar
University of Michigan President Domenico Grasso has paused a plan to replace letter grades with pass-fail for first-yea
Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Cools Slightly to 3.4% in August
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure dipped to 3.4% annually in August, below expectations, as central bank
Hannah-Jones's Daughter's Test Failure Exposes the Cost of Dropping Standards
Nikole Hannah-Jones's daughter failed the state algebra exam despite earning As. Her story exposes how states are droppi
Fed's Cook: AI Demand Is Broadening Inflation Across the Economy
Fed Governor Lisa Cook warned that AI demand is broadening inflation beyond tech goods, with rising energy and construct
October Brings Third Paycheck for Some, 2027 Calendar Shifts
October could bring a third paycheck for some workers, while 2027 will see a shift in which months have five Fridays, af
America's Split Reality: Digital Wealth vs. Physical Debt
A new analysis reveals how social media and easy credit have created two Americas: one performing wealth online, the oth
Costco to Open 33 New Warehouses in FY2027, Targeting U.S. and Global Markets
Costco will open 33 new warehouses in fiscal year 2027, with 14 locations already announced and further expansion planne
Wall Street rebounds as oil retreats, but bond yields keep pressure on
US stocks finished the week higher as oil prices cooled, though a jump in bond yields and inflation expectations kept ga
Costco Members Can Score $60 Shop Cards with P&G Purchases
Costco is rewarding members with up to $60 in shop cards for purchases of select Procter & Gamble brands. Qualifying rec
Flydubai co-pilot arrested after stabbing pilot mid-flight to Israel
A Flydubai co-pilot was arrested after allegedly stabbing the captain mid-flight and attempting to crash the plane near
China's Nuclear Aid to Iran Undermines Bessent's Claims
Bessent claims US-China alignment on Iran, but China's decades-long nuclear transfers to Tehran via Pakistan and North K
Lula's bid for fourth term tests Brazil's democratic ties
Brazil's Lula da Silva campaigns for a fourth term, facing a tight race against Jair Bolsonaro's son. His anti-U.S. stan
Lula's Bid for Fourth Term Raises Stakes for Democracy and US Ties
Brazil's Sunday election could hand Lula a fourth term, alarming critics who see him as a threat to democracy and a boon
Trump Administration Revokes Visas of 27 Latin American Officials
The Trump administration revoked visas of 27 Latin American officials, including Bolivia's attorney general, over corrup
Rubio Declares Cuba a Failed State, Warns of Transition
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba is a failed state, prompting a sharp rebuke from Havana, as tensions escalate f