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Jack Smith Grilled by GOP Senators Over Trump Probes in Heated Hearing
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White House Opens Fall Garden Tours, Showcasing New Helipad and Beehive
The White House's fall garden tours will feature a new helipad and an expanded beehive, with free timed tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Klobuchar Calls for Apology After Schmitt Confuses NBA's Hawks with Iowa Hawkeyes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar mocked Sen. Eric Schmitt for confusing the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes while questioning Jack Smith, demanding an apology for calling Smith a 'dirtbag.'
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Gallup: Republican Trust in Media Rebounds, Democratic Confidence Hits Record Low
Americans' trust in mass media climbed to 33% in 2025, lifted by a surge in Republican confidence, even as Democratic trust dropped to a record low.
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DOJ Charges Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE Officer in Austin
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez faces assault charges after a traffic stop in Austin turned into a high-speed chase and an ICE officer shot him in the back.
Defense
Hegseth Freezes Tenured Civilian Hiring at Military Academies
Hegseth directs military academies to stop hiring civilian tenure-track faculty and develop plans that prioritize warfighting. The move is part of his push to overhaul military education.
Technology
Trump to Sign Order Renaming AI ‘Superintelligence’
Trump plans to sign an order Tuesday renaming AI as 'superintelligence,' arguing the term 'artificial' makes intelligence sound fake. He dismissed safety concerns, stressing U.S. competition with China.
Healthcare
Senate Democrats Demand Answers on Delayed COVID Shots for Poor Children
Senate Democrats are demanding explanations from HHS and CDC after a nearly month-long delay in providing COVID-19 vaccines to low-income children through the federal Vaccines for Children program.
Politics
Nor'easter Exposes Possible 1884 Shipwreck Off Nantucket
A nor'easter that hit the Northeast over the weekend may have revealed the wreckage of the Warren Sawyer, a schooner that ran aground near Nantucket in 1884.
Politics
Democrats: Trump Used CBP Funds for Political Ads
Democratic appropriators say the White House used CBP money to air political ads featuring Trump. They demand accountability and vow to reverse the misuse if they win Congress.
Kristi Noem Files for Divorce from Husband Bryon After 33 Years
Kristi Noem, former South Dakota governor and DHS secretary, filed for divorce from Bryon Noem in April, citing irreconc
GOP Leaders Silent as Bo French's Violent, Racist Posts Surface
Bo French, a Texas Republican running for Railroad Commission, is under fire for years of social media posts advocating
Watters Suggests Trump Offer Half-Price Beer to Win GOP Midterm Votes
Jesse Watters joked that Trump should promise half-price beer to Republican voters, as the GOP struggles with Trump's ap
SNL's Tucker Carlson Skit Flops with Dated 2021 Persona
SNL's Tucker Carlson parody misses the mark by lampooning his outdated Fox News persona, ignoring his current focus on I
Hochul demands outside probe of Cornell's handling of alleged fraternity assault
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered an independent review of Cornell University's handling of a student's alleged gan
Schmitt's Basketball Blunder: Senator Mixes Up Hawks and Hawkeyes in Jack Smith Hearing
Sen. Eric Schmitt's questioning of Jack Smith about an Atlanta Hawks game backfired when Smith said he actually attended
Head Start Enrollment Plummets as Federal Mandates Drive Up Costs
Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams argues that Head Start must pivot toward local operational flexibility to reverse decl
Lobbying Spending Hits Record $5.13B as Trump Tariffs, Industrial Policy Drive K Street Boom
Lobbying spending surged to a record $5.13 billion in Trump's first year back in office, driven by expansive tariffs and
More Canadian provinces lock clocks to permanent daylight saving time
Manitoba and the Northwest Territories have moved to permanent daylight saving time, responding to overwhelming public s
Workations Surge as Firms Race to Formalize Remote Work Policies
Workations are growing rapidly, yet most firms lack formal policies. New research highlights the benefits and challenges
Work-cations go mainstream as remote work policies surge, but governance lags
Work-cations are surging, with remote work policies rising from 59% to 77% since 2023. But only 1 in 8 employers have fo
Council of Europe chief pushes AI treaty in Washington as Trump resists
Council of Europe chief Alain Berset is lobbying Washington to embrace a human-rights-based AI treaty, but faces resista
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
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
Rubio: Cuba Is a Failed State, Calls for Transition
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Cuba a failed state, urging transition, but Havana rejected his claims as lies.
Trump's $1B Canadian Import Ban Takes Effect Amid Trade War
President Trump's ban on nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports took effect Tuesday, targeting dairy, autos, and alcohol,
US Should Veto UN Hopeful Tied to Beijing, Havana, Hamas
The US should veto Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett's UN secretary-general bid due to her alignment with China, Cuba, and Hamas
US Should Veto Guyana's UN Bid Over China, Cuba, Hamas Ties
The US should veto Guyana's UN ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett as Secretary-General due to her alignment with China