Trump Breaks Silence, Backs 18-Month FISA 702 Extension Citing Iran Conflict
Defense
Trump Breaks Silence, Backs 18-Month FISA 702 Extension Citing Iran Conflict
ยท President Trump has publicly called for an 18-month extension of FISA's Section 702, citing the ongo...
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Trump Deploys ICE Officers to Airports Amid DHS Shutdown, Calls Them 'Patriots'
Politics
Trump Deploys ICE Officers to Airports Amid DHS Shutdown, Calls Them 'Patriots'
President Trump praised ICE officers for assisting with baggage and cleaning at airports during the DHS shutdown, framing it as image rehabilitation, while TSA unions called it a distraction from unpaid work.
Graham Shifts Tone, Urges Trump to Pursue Iran Negotiations Over Military Action
International
Graham Shifts Tone, Urges Trump to Pursue Iran Negotiations Over Military Action
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a prominent hawk on Iran, has shifted his public stance, urging President Trump to prioritize negotiations over military action, while still maintaining his core demands of denuclearization and ending proxy support.
United Airlines Bets on Premium Economy with New 'Relax Row' Convertible Seating
Finance
United Airlines Bets on Premium Economy with New 'Relax Row' Convertible Seating
United Airlines has unveiled a new premium economy seating product called 'United Relax Row,' featuring convertible seats that create a lie-flat couch-like space. The offering, launching in 2027, responds to growing demand for premium travel options.
Trump EPA Lifts Summer Ban on High-Ethanol E15 Fuel Amid Iran-Driven Gas Price Spike
Energy
Trump EPA Lifts Summer Ban on High-Ethanol E15 Fuel Amid Iran-Driven Gas Price Spike
The EPA will permit year-round sales of E15 gasoline, waiving seasonal anti-smog rules. The decision comes as U.S. fuel prices jump sharply following supply disruptions from the Iran conflict.
Iran Demands Strait of Hormuz Control Among Five Conditions to End Regional War
International
Iran Demands Strait of Hormuz Control Among Five Conditions to End Regional War
Iran has formally rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire and issued five conditions to end the war, including control of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to all U.S. and Israeli military action.
Rwanda's Congo Conflict Threatens U.S. Critical Mineral Strategy
International
Rwanda's Congo Conflict Threatens U.S. Critical Mineral Strategy
U.S. plans to secure critical minerals face a major obstacle in Central Africa, where Rwanda's role in Congo's conflict channels key resources toward Chinese-dominated supply chains.
Bipartisan Senate Group Proposes $35 Insulin Cap for Privately Insured Americans
Healthcare
Bipartisan Senate Group Proposes $35 Insulin Cap for Privately Insured Americans
Four senators from both parties unveiled the INSULIN Act, which would limit monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs to $35 for patients with private insurance and create a pilot program for the uninsured.
Supreme Court Tensions Rise as Roberts Navigates Anthropic Defense Ruling and Internal Discord
Politics
Supreme Court Tensions Rise as Roberts Navigates Anthropic Defense Ruling and Internal Discord
The Supreme Court is poised to rule on Anthropic's high-stakes lawsuit against the Pentagon, as Chief Justice John Roberts contends with visible friction among the justices during recent sessions.
Poll: Majority of Americans View US Military Action Against Iran as Excessive
International
Poll: Majority of Americans View US Military Action Against Iran as Excessive
Nearly 60% of U.S. adults say American military action against Iran has been excessive, according to a new AP-NORC poll, with Democrats and independents largely united in opposition.
Meeks Moves to Compel Rubio, Kushner Testimony on Iran War as Committee Clashes
Meeks Moves to Compel Rubio, Kushner Testimony on Iran War as Committee Clashes
The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee moved to subpoena Secretary of State Marco Rubio and key envoys
Krasner Vows to Prosecute ICE Agents at Philadelphia Airport Over Security Deployment
Krasner Vows to Prosecute ICE Agents at Philadelphia Airport Over Security Deployment
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has threatened to arrest and prosecute ICE agents if they commit crimes whi
House Progressives Formally Reject $200 Billion Iran War Funding Request
House Progressives Formally Reject $200 Billion Iran War Funding Request
The House Progressive Caucus has declared formal opposition to any additional funding for the Iran conflict, denouncing
Johnson Signals Iran War Funds Likely in GOP-Only Reconciliation Package
Johnson Signals Iran War Funds Likely in GOP-Only Reconciliation Package
Speaker Mike Johnson indicated that emergency Pentagon funding for operations against Iran will probably be included in
Texas Democrat Talarico Responds to Death Prayer from Hegseth Pastor with Message of Love
Texas Democrat Talarico Responds to Death Prayer from Hegseth Pastor with Message of Love
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico responded to a pastor advising Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who sugge
Apocalyptic Beliefs Reshape American Politics as Third of Population Expects Catastrophic End
Apocalyptic Beliefs Reshape American Politics as Third of Population Expects Catastrophic End
A third of Americans now believe the world will end during their lifetime, a conviction that is reshaping political atti
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Freeze on $2 Billion Chicago Transit Funds
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Freeze on $2 Billion Chicago Transit Funds
A federal judge has temporarily ordered the Trump administration to release nearly $2 billion in frozen transit funds to
Hawley's Mifepristone Ban Gains Momentum as Senate Republicans Rally Behind Post-Roe Strategy
Hawley's Mifepristone Ban Gains Momentum as Senate Republicans Rally Behind Post-Roe Strategy
Senator Josh Hawley's bill to strip FDA approval from the abortion pill mifepristone is attracting Senate Republican sup
Navarro Claims Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Strengthens Trump's Trade Authority
Navarro Claims Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Strengthens Trump's Trade Authority
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro framed the Supreme Court's decision to strike down emergency tariffs as a victory, ar
Trump Extends FEMA Reform Panel Amid Proposals for Deep Staff, Aid Cuts
Trump Extends FEMA Reform Panel Amid Proposals for Deep Staff, Aid Cuts
President Trump has extended the mandate of a council reviewing FEMA, an agency his administration has targeted for pote
Aurora Imposes Strict Noise Limits on Data Centers After Resident Backlash
Aurora Imposes Strict Noise Limits on Data Centers After Resident Backlash
The Aurora City Council has enacted new noise restrictions for data centers, capping daytime decibels at 56 and nighttim
Trump's Tax Privacy Lawsuit Highlights Administration's Erosion of IRS Confidentiality
Trump's Tax Privacy Lawsuit Highlights Administration's Erosion of IRS Confidentiality
President Trump's lawsuit seeking damages for leaked tax returns highlights a core privacy principle his administration
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Ocasio-Cortez Dismisses Prediction Market Reforms as 'Fig Leaf' Against Insider Trading
Ocasio-Cortez Dismisses Prediction Market Reforms as 'Fig Leaf' Against Insider Trading
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called new insider trading restrictions by prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket 'absol
Murphy Alleges $1.5 Billion Oil Futures Trade Preceded Trump's Iran Announcement
Murphy Alleges $1.5 Billion Oil Futures Trade Preceded Trump's Iran Announcement
Senator Chris Murphy highlighted a $1.5 billion oil futures trade that occurred minutes before President Trump announced
Prediction Markets Kalshi, Polymarket Impose New Insider Trading Restrictions Amid Scrutiny
Prediction Markets Kalshi, Polymarket Impose New Insider Trading Restrictions Amid Scrutiny
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket have unveiled new policies to prohibit insider trading, specifically t
Fink Warns AI Could Worsen Wealth Gap, Advocates Long-Term Investment Strategy
Fink Warns AI Could Worsen Wealth Gap, Advocates Long-Term Investment Strategy
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink contends that the AI revolution risks concentrating wealth further and that a shift to long-ter
Markets Surge as Trump Announces Five-Day Halt to Iran Strikes, Claims Diplomatic Progress
Markets Surge as Trump Announces Five-Day Halt to Iran Strikes, Claims Diplomatic Progress
Financial markets rebounded sharply Monday following President Trump's announcement of a five-day pause in U.S. airstrik
Regulators Issue Crypto Jurisdiction Framework as Senate Legislation Stalls
Regulators Issue Crypto Jurisdiction Framework as Senate Legislation Stalls
Financial regulators have issued new guidance defining which crypto assets are securities, proceeding without waiting fo
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U.S. and Iran Exchange Dueling War Plans as Ceasefire Efforts Stall
U.S. and Iran Exchange Dueling War Plans as Ceasefire Efforts Stall
The U.S. has proposed a 15-point plan to end the conflict with Iran, but Tehran flatly rejected it and issued its own co
Shield of the Americas Initiative Moves to Implementation Phase with Noem's Regional Tour
Shield of the Americas Initiative Moves to Implementation Phase with Noem's Regional Tour
The U.S. is moving the Shield of the Americas initiative from declaration to action, with Special Envoy Kristi Noem secu
White House to Brief on Iran Ceasefire Plan After Tehran Rejects U.S. Proposal
White House to Brief on Iran Ceasefire Plan After Tehran Rejects U.S. Proposal
The White House will brief the press following Iran's rejection of a detailed U.S. ceasefire proposal, which reportedly
Bolton Rejects Trump's Iran Regime Change Claim, Warns of Strategic Drift
Bolton Rejects Trump's Iran Regime Change Claim, Warns of Strategic Drift
John Bolton challenged President Trump's characterization of leadership changes in Iran as successful regime change, sta
Melania Trump Convenes Global First Spouses Summit on Children's Digital Well-being
Melania Trump Convenes Global First Spouses Summit on Children's Digital Well-being
First Lady Melania Trump is hosting a White House roundtable with spouses from more than 40 countries, focusing on child
Trump's Iran Sanctions Reversal Echoes Costly Afghanistan Blunder
Trump's Iran Sanctions Reversal Echoes Costly Afghanistan Blunder
The administration's move to allow Iranian oil sales to reduce fuel costs is criticized as directly funding an adversary
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