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Beshear-AOC Ticket Emerges as GOP's Nightmare Scenario for 2028
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House GOP Bets on Trump to Drive Midterm Turnout in Swing Districts
Swing-seat House Republicans are welcoming President Trump to their districts, hoping his base appeal can boost turnout and defy historical midterm losses.
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Whitmire Vows City-Led Probe into Fatal ICE Shooting of Mexican National
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has ordered a city-level investigation into the ICE shooting of a Mexican national, criticizing federal authorities for withholding evidence and calling the agency 'out of control.'
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Judge Orders Ex-Overstock CEO to Pay Hunter Biden $1.7M in Defamation Case
A U.S. district judge ordered former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne to pay Hunter Biden $1.7 million in punitive damages for spreading baseless bribery allegations involving Iran.
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Trump's Purge of Election Commissioners Sparks Midterm Rigging Fears, Ex-White House Lawyer Says
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb says Trump's removal of Democratic election commissioners is part of a strategy to tilt midterm elections, as the president cites a recent Supreme Court ruling.
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Pentagon's PFAS Cleanup Delays Leave Pregnant Women and Newborns at Risk, Study Warns
The Pentagon delays PFAS cleanup by up to 19 years as a new study links chemical exposure to preterm birth and reduced birth weight, with lawmakers failing to act.
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Trump Claims Better Deal as US-Canada Bridge Opens After Delay
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after Trump blocked it over toll revenue. He now claims a 'much better deal' giving the U.S. half of tolls and veto power over increases.
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Houston ICE Shooting Victim's Family Raises $400K as Fatal Encounter Sparks Protests
More than $400,000 has been donated to support the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old business owner fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston, as the agency claims self-defense and witnesses dispute that version.
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Judge Drops Final Proud Boys Jan. 6 Convictions at DOJ's Request
A federal judge on Friday dismissed the remaining convictions against four Proud Boys leaders for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, following a DOJ motion tied to Trump's pardons.
International
From Tokyo Rose to Tehran Rose: How Media and Academia Cultivate Anti-US Influencers
Calla Walsh, a 21-year-old from Cambridge, Mass., has emerged as a pro-Iran propagandist, echoing the infamous Tokyo Rose. She and others like Jackson Hinkle and Max Blumenthal were groomed by elite media and academia.
DOJ Subpoenas Four Times Journalists Over Air Force One Security Gaps Report
The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times journalists after they reported security risks in Trump's Qatar-gi
Trump Threatens Massive Retaliation Over Iran Assassination Plot
President Trump threatened Iran with 1,000 missiles over an alleged assassination plot, while a bipartisan housing bill
Housing Bill Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature Amid Voter ID Standoff
President Trump let a bipartisan housing bill become law without his signature, stalling it for two weeks to protest the
Brooklyn Coffee Shop Owner's Anti-Israel Tirade Sparks Backlash, Highlights Perils of Mixing Politics and Business
A Brooklyn coffee shop owner's public condemnation of a pro-Israel customer sparked protests and a PR disaster, illustra
Trump's 'Freedom Fuel' Stations Spark Mystery Over Ownership and Pricing
President Trump has touted 25 'Freedom Fuel' gas stations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, but their ownership and pricin
Trump Ousts Election Commissioners, Raising Midterm Interference Fears
President Trump fired two Democratic EAC commissioners and accepted a Republican resignation, sparking fears of election
Automatic Enrollment for Foster Kids Shows Path to Universal Trump Accounts
The new Fostering the Future initiative automatically enrolls foster children in Trump Accounts, highlighting a model fo
Trump Administration Eliminates Key Habitat Protection for Endangered Species
The Trump administration repealed a key Endangered Species Act protection that defined habitat modification as 'harm,' s
Bipartisan REPAIR Act Aims to Slash Car Repair Costs by Opening Up Manufacturer Data
The REPAIR Act would require automakers to give independent dealers and repair shops access to the same diagnostic tools
Supreme Court Blocks State Juries from Rewriting Federal Pesticide Labels
The Supreme Court ruled that state juries cannot mandate cancer warnings on glyphosate, preserving the EPA's authority o
Proposed BOP Budget Cuts Threaten Crime Reduction Gains
A proposed budget cut to the Bureau of Prisons threatens to reverse recent declines in violent crime and recidivism, as
The Hidden History of Grooved Coin Edges: From Anti-Clipping to Modern Utility
The grooves on U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars originated in the 17th century to prevent coin clipping, a practic
USPS Forever Stamps Hit 82 Cents Sunday as Eighth Hike Since 2021 Takes Effect
Forever stamps climb to 82 cents on Sunday, the eighth increase since 2021. Postcards and international mail also rise,
U.S. Minted 440,000 New Millionaires in 2025, UBS Report Shows
Over 440,000 Americans joined the millionaire club in 2025, driven by stock gains, but median wealth dropped 20% since 2
Fed Chair Warsh Plays Down Inflation Threat, Sidesteps Rate Cut Clues
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh downplayed inflation fears Wednesday, citing falling energy prices, and refused to sig
July Brings Third 'Bonus' Paycheck for Some Workers This Year
July marks the third triple-payday month of 2025 for some workers. Those paid weekly or bi-weekly should check their las
Deadline Nears: How Bank of America Customers Can Claim Part of $2.25M ATM Fee Settlement
Bank of America customers who checked balances at 7-Eleven ATMs between 2018 and 2021 may claim part of a $2.25 million
Limited-Edition July 4th Quarters Enter Circulation as U.S. Mint Marks 250th Anniversary
The U.S. Mint is releasing 250,000 special quarters with a 'July 4th' privy mark to celebrate America's 250th anniversar
Embassies Trade Jabs Over Haaland-Kane Showdown Ahead of World Cup Quarterfinal
The British and Norwegian embassies in Washington exchanged light-hearted taunts on social media, focusing on the rivalr
Beijing Claims Pacific Waters East of Taiwan as Sovereign Territory
China declared part of the Pacific Ocean near Taiwan as sovereign waters, deploying civilian ships to enforce its laws a
Trump Softens NATO Stance on Ukraine, Troop Levels After Summit Strife
President Trump's initial confrontational tone at the NATO summit gave way to a more conciliatory posture, with support
Mexico to File Criminal Complaints Over ICE Deaths After Houston Shooting
Mexico will file criminal complaints in the U.S. over the deaths of Mexican citizens in ICE custody or operations, follo
Christian Pulisic Suffers Fractured Leg in US World Cup Exit Against Belgium
Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg in the US men's national team's 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium, ending their ho
Kudlow Criticizes Rush on Iran MOU, Questions Tehran's Compliance
Larry Kudlow argued the U.S. rushed into an interim deal with Iran, enabling oil sales without clear Iranian compliance,