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House GOP blocks Massie's bid to impeach Hegseth in 211-204 vote
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Healthcare
Democrats push drugmakers to release Trump-era pricing pacts
Democratic leaders are demanding pharmaceutical companies hand over unredacted details of their most-favored-nation pricing deals with the Trump administration, escalating oversight.
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Court Rules Kari Lake's Firing of VOA Chief Was Illegal, Orders Reinstatement
A federal appeals court panel ruled that Kari Lake illegally fired Voice of America director Michael Abramowitz, affirming a lower court's reinstatement order.
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Whitmer Demands Tariff Relief and Grocery Reimbursements for Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is pressing the Trump administration to end tariffs on food and reimburse Michigan residents, citing a $6,485 per-household tariff burden.
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Democrats seize majority of state legislatures in historic midterm wave
Democrats have taken full control of 24 state legislatures, flipping 12 chambers and securing 22 trifectas, marking their strongest state-level showing in over a decade.
Policy
DOJ sues Lyft over alleged ADA violations for disabled riders
The DOJ sued Lyft for alleged discrimination against disabled riders, claiming drivers denied service and charged cancellation fees. Lyft denies the allegations.
Energy
Kerry: China Dominates Clean Energy as World Lags
John Kerry says China is the clear leader in clean energy, with the rest of the world falling behind. He cites economic and security reasons for countries to transition away from fossil fuels.
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Thune Survives Conservative Revolt, Retains Senate GOP Leadership
Sen. John Thune won another term as Senate Republican leader Tuesday, beating back a conservative challenge that sought to delay the vote and force a lame-duck agenda.
Finance
Fed's Waller Signals Possible Half-Point Rate Hike in December
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated Tuesday he may back a larger interest rate increase next month if inflation pressures persist, warning that a smaller hike would put the Fed's credibility at risk.
Politics
Hyde-Smith 'Optimistic' as Mississippi Senate Race Remains Uncalled
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) remains confident as Democrat Scott Colom holds a narrow lead in Mississippi's uncalled Senate race, with mail ballots still being counted.
Hyde-Smith 'Very Optimistic' as Mississippi Senate Race Remains Uncalled
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) expressed confidence in her reelection bid even as Democrat Scott Colom holds a narrow lead in
Sanders, Slotkin Refuse to Back Schumer for Senate Democratic Leader
Sanders and Slotkin break with Schumer, demanding a progressive economic agenda and a concrete 100-day plan from any lea
Sanders, Slotkin Break with Schumer as Senate Leadership Fight Escalates
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elissa Slotkin announced they will not support Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader, addin
Cruz Opens Austin HQ to Rebuild Texas GOP After Midterm Wipeout
Sen. Ted Cruz is launching a new Austin headquarters for his Saving Texas group to recruit candidates and rebuild GOP in
Schumer Accuses Trump of 'Dereliction of Duty' Over Nvidia CEO's Alleged Spy Ties
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed President Trump for failing to act on intelligence that Nvidia CEO Jensen H
Thomas Markle, Meghan's Father, Removed Ankle Monitor Before Arrest, DOJ Says
Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, cut off his electronic ankle monitor and was rearreste
USDA Proposal Would Strip SNAP Benefits from 6.3 Million
The USDA proposes tightening SNAP eligibility, potentially cutting 6.3 million people from the program. Rep. Angie Craig
IRS Announces 2027 Tax Brackets and Standard Deductions with Inflation Adjustments
The IRS has unveiled 2027 tax brackets and standard deductions, adjusted for inflation, affecting returns filed in 2028.
Supreme Court to Decide If Alaska's Plane Seizure Over Beer Violates Eighth Amendment
The Supreme Court will hear Ken Jouppi's challenge to Alaska's forfeiture of his $95,000 plane for a first-time misdemea
Remote Work as Pro-Natalist Policy: A Conservative Dilemma
A new study finds remote work boosts fertility, but Trump's federal return-to-office mandate contradicts conservative pr
Democrats risk ceding ground on AI data centers with fast-track permitting bill
A new analysis warns that a bipartisan permitting bill would fast-track AI data centers and gas plants, curbing local op
Democratic House Majority Won't End Tariffs, Analysts Say
Democratic control of Congress won't reverse tariffs. Both parties back economic security and industrial policy, so trad
October CPI shows 0.4% monthly rise as inflation persists
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, driven by energy and food costs. Annual comparison unavailable due to shutdown. Fe
Fed's Goolsbee warns AI data center boom risks overheating economy
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warned that the AI data center buildout is overheating the economy, adding to infl
Williams: Inflation 'Too High for Too Long,' Fed Committed to 2% Goal
New York Fed President John Williams said inflation is 'too high for too long' and stressed the urgency of returning to
Stocks Plunge as AI Debt Fears Overshadow Post-Midterm Rally
Wall Street's post-election surge evaporated Thursday as AI debt worries triggered a sharp sell-off, with the Dow down 1
JetBlue hikes bag fees again as fuel costs pressure airlines
JetBlue is increasing checked-bag fees again, with first-bag costs rising to $50-$55 for advance payment. The airline ci
Markets Rally as Democrats Sweep Congress, Fueling Divided-Government Bets
Stock futures jumped after Democrats swept the midterms, with investors betting on divided government. But AI crackdown
Europe's Bomb Threats Expose Gaps in Western Counter-Hybrid Strategy
A coordinated wave of bomb threats disrupted flights and media across Europe, exposing a weak Western response to hybrid
Iran's FM Gives US Two Days to Accept War-Ending Offer or Face Escalation
Iran's foreign minister warns the US to accept its war-ending offer within two days or face military escalation, as Trum
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses all external power for 27th time
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost all off-site power again, relying on emergency diesel generators. IAEA calls f
China's Two-Launch Lunar Plan Sets Up Race with NASA
China has revealed a two-launch lunar landing plan, aiming to put astronauts on the moon before 2030, intensifying the s
Meloni accuses pro-Russian hackers of leaking Tajani's data
Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers for leaking Tajani's data, linking it to his Ukraine support. She vowed to tackle disi
Congress Set to Challenge Trump's Foreign Policy After Midterm Rebuke
Voters punished Republicans over the Iran war and tariffs. Now Congress is expected to restrain Trump's foreign policy,