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Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit Faces Infrastructure, Legal Hurdles
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Defense
Top General Assures Senator: No Troops at Polls in 2026
Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine assured Sen. Elissa Slotkin that the military has no plans to intervene in the 2026 midterm elections, dismissing concerns over Trump's federalization hints.
Politics
House Democrats Offer Counter-Resolution on Socialism, Spar with GOP over SAVE Act
House Democrats countered a GOP anti-socialism resolution with their own amendment, criticizing socialism but rejecting the SAVE Act as an insincere addition.
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Roberts Rebukes Conservative Majority in White House Ballroom Ruling
Chief Justice Roberts broke with conservatives to dissent in a ruling allowing White House ballroom construction, citing separation of powers and Congress's spending authority.
Healthcare
Judge postpones abortion pill case until after midterms
A federal judge has postponed a lawsuit challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone until after the midterms, granting a DOJ request for a delay.
Politics
Trump's FCC Threat Over Welker Sparks New Press Freedom Concerns
President Trump's threat to have the FCC punish NBC's Kristen Welker over her accurate reporting on his endorsement record has renewed concerns about agency independence and press freedom.
Politics
Jeffries Warns Senate Russia Sanctions Bill Could Empower Trump Tariffs
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries voiced serious reservations about a Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill, warning it could hand President Trump tariff authority that Democrats fear he would abuse.
Politics
Judge permits force-feeding of accused National Guard shooter
Judge Amit Mehta authorized the Bureau of Prisons to force-feed Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing a National Guard member, after he refused food.
Politics
Trump Downplays Hegseth 2028 Talk, Cites Midterm Focus
Trump told reporters it's too early to discuss Pete Hegseth's 2028 presidential run, praising his Pentagon work and pointing to midterms.
Politics
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump's White House Ballroom Construction
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow the White House ballroom construction to continue, lifting a lower court's block. The decision, based on standing, is a win for the Trump administration.
Vance escalates rhetoric against El-Sayed in Detroit rally
Vice President Vance labeled Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed 'very, very evil' during a Detroit rally, tying him
The Harp Obsession: What Trump's Favoritism Says About His Priorities
The media's focus on Trump's aide Natalie Harp highlights his indifference to workers' welfare, as his policies undermin
Whistleblower: Trump's antisemitism probes were a shakedown
A whistleblower claims the Trump administration's antisemitism probes were a scheme to force universities into costly se
GOP Faces Midterm Blowback as Trump Revives Tariff Wars
Trump's renewed tariffs on Canada have upended GOP midterm strategy, with polls showing voters blame Republicans for ris
Kalshi Bans NC GOP Candidate for Betting on Her Own House Race
Kalshi suspended GOP House candidate Laurie Buckhout for betting on her own race in North Carolina's 1st District, finin
Jeffries to Face Press as House Reconvenes for Shutdown Showdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will address reporters Monday as the House returns for critical votes, including a
Bipartisan Recycling Bills Aim to Replace Patchwork with National Standards
Two bipartisan bills in Congress would set national recycling standards, replacing a confusing patchwork of state rules.
Mullin and Duffy to unveil trucking fraud crackdown in Detroit
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and DOT Secretary Sean Duffy will announce new efforts to combat trucking fraud during a
Meta's $17.1B Settlement: A Missed Chance to Curb Teen Addiction?
Meta's $17.1B settlement with states is historic but critics say it's a missed chance to overhaul addictive design, leav
Affordable Housing: The Local Wins Beyond the Federal Bill
While federal legislation offers some relief, local affordable housing initiatives provide broader benefits for the econ
Tax Code Overhaul Proposed to Aid Urban Renewal and Housing
Lawmakers consider tax reforms to help cities like Gary, Indiana, clear blight, preserve historic buildings, and convert
Fall Forecasts Diverge: NOAA Predicts Warmth as Almanacs Split
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center forecasts a warmer-than-average fall for most of the U.S., but the two major almanacs d
Rare 1894-S Barber Dime Could Fetch $1.5M at Auction: How to Spot One
A 1894-S Barber dime, one of nine known to exist, could sell for $1.5 million at auction. Here's how to check if your ol
Warsh's Jackson Hole Address Tests Fed Communication Amid Market Stress
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers a pivotal speech at Jackson Hole amid sticky inflation and bond market jitter
Fed's Key Inflation Measure Stays at 3.7% in July, Signaling Sticky Prices
The Fed's preferred inflation measure remained at 3.7% in July, matching June's pace, with core at 3.3%, as policymakers
Bessent's Bond Buyback Fails to Calm Markets as 30-Year Yield Surges
Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback failed to stem a surge in 30-year yields, which hit a 19-year high amid record
Treasury doubles bond buyback as 30-year yield hits 19-year high
With 30-year yields at their highest since 2007, the Treasury doubles its bond buyback cap to $4B, a move critics call a
State Farm Auto Policyholders to Receive Record $5B in Dividends
State Farm is sending a record $5 billion in dividends to eligible auto policyholders, with payments starting at $10 and
Mezcal's boom faces a new threat: cargo hijackings by cartels
Mexico's mezcal boom is under threat as organized crime increasingly hijacks cargo trucks carrying the spirit, imperilin
State Department Issues Nepal Travel Alert as 85 Americans Remain Missing
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning for parts of Nepal hit by catastrophic flooding, with 85 Americans
China's Moon Mission Delay Reshapes US Lunar Race Calculus
China's Chang'e 7 moon mission is delayed to 2027, signaling possible technical issues and casting doubt on its 2030 cre
Bessent's Iran Sanctions Push Faces Test on China and Off-Ramp
Treasury's sweeping new Iran sanctions target evasion networks, but the campaign's success hinges on enforcement against
Navarro Accuses Canada of Bad-Faith Negotiations Amid Escalating Tariff War
Peter Navarro slammed Canada for walking away from trade talks, saying Ottawa negotiates in bad faith. The exchange come
Carney Defends Lake Ontario Name, Rejects Trump's 'Lake America'
Prime Minister Mark Carney rebuffed President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' highlight