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Trump Insists Reflecting Pool Sabotage Despite Lack of Evidence
President Trump continues to assert that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized, pointing to a 300-foot slit in its new lining as evidence of sabotage.
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Trump Administration Deploys National Guard Over Reflecting Pool Algae and Paint Issues
National Guard and Park Police are patrolling the Reflecting Pool after an algae bloom and peeling blue paint led to vandalism arrests. Critics question the administration's narrative.
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AI Industry Clash Dominates NY House Primary as Bores, Lasher Battle for Nadler Seat
New York City voters head to the polls Tuesday in a Democratic primary where AI policy has become the central battleground, with pro-safety candidate Alex Bores facing a flood of industry spending.
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Sen. Rand Paul Subpoenas Fauci Over COVID-19 Origin Dispute
Sen. Rand Paul subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci to appear before the Homeland Security Committee in July, accusing him of backing out of a voluntary testimony agreement.
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Dead Ducks Found Near Reflecting Pool as Trump Renovation Woes Mount
Two additional duck carcasses were found near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the site continues to face algae blooms, peeling paint, and cost overruns.
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Elon Musk's Trillionaire Status: Market Hype vs. Economic Reality
Elon Musk's trillionaire status reflects investor expectations, not realized wealth. The gap between market value and economic reality is widening.
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Supreme Court Blocks Damages for Rastafarian Inmate Forcibly Shaved by Guards
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a Rastafarian inmate cannot seek damages from Louisiana prison guards who forcibly shaved his dreadlocks, rejecting his claim under federal religious liberty law.
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DOJ Probes NYC Coffee Shop for Refusing Service to Pro-Israel Congressman
The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is probing a New York City coffee shop that said it would have refused service to Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY) over his pro-Israel views, calling the action potentially illegal.
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Supreme Court Limits Corporate Liability in Falun Gong Case Against Cisco
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Falun Gong members cannot sue Cisco for allegedly aiding Chinese surveillance and torture, narrowing the scope of the Alien Tort Statute.
Former Olympian Claims Rights Violated in Reflecting Pool Arrest
Former Olympian David Hearn denies vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claiming he was never read his Mira
Juneteenth's Promise Under Siege as Right-Wing Attacks Mount
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in Texas, but progress is under attack from right-wing efforts to whitewash history
Congress Weighs Antitrust Exemption That Could Hike TV Bills for College Sports Fans
A new bill would let universities pool media rights, potentially increasing revenue but also raising subscription prices
DOJ Appeals Judge's Dismissal of Charges Against Deported Man
The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision to drop human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, cit
Divided Government Threatens to Paralyze Congressional Oversight
A potential divided government after the midterms could render congressional oversight of the executive branch effective
Supreme Court Rulings, NY Primaries, and Iran Deal Presser Dominate Tuesday
The Supreme Court delivers opinions Tuesday as New York, Maryland, Utah hold primaries. Acting AG Blanche, FBI Director
Work-Life Balance Overtakes Salary as Top Employee Priority in 2025
Employees are quietly opting out of return-to-office mandates, prioritizing work-life balance over salary. New data from
Senate Banking Panel Probes Affordability Crisis as Midterms Near
The Senate Banking Committee convenes a hearing on affordability as inflation hits 4.2% and gas prices spike amid the wa
AI Drives Faster, Safer Cleanup at DOE Sites Under Trump Push
The DOE's Office of Environmental Management is deploying AI to speed cleanup of nuclear waste, cut costs, and protect w
House Bipartisan Pact Revives Kids Online Safety Push After Stalemate
House Energy and Commerce leaders struck a bipartisan deal on the KIDS Act, aiming to enhance child safety online throug
Broadband Costs Fall as Deregulation and Competition Drive Affordability Gains
Broadband prices fell 6% in 2025 and speeds rose 22%, a rare cost-of-living success fueled by deregulation and competiti
Orthodox Jewish Groups Raise Alarm Over Trump's Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
While many Americans dislike the biannual clock change, Orthodox Jewish groups say permanent daylight saving time would
Moody's Zandi: Spending Gap Widens as K-Shaped Economy Deepens
Moody's Mark Zandi reports that high earners now drive nearly 60% of personal outlays, widening the K-shaped economy gap
Alan Greenspan, Architect of Modern Fed, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the longest-serving Federal Reserve chair of the modern era, died Monday at 100. His wife, Andrea Mitche
Fertilizer Costs Surge 40% Amid Iran War, Threatening Global Food Prices
Fertilizer prices have surged 40% since the start of the Iran War, threatening to raise grocery bills across the board.
DC Bar's World Cup Promotion Hedged with Kalshi Bet on US Win Margin
TallBoy bar in D.C. covers customer tabs for US World Cup wins by hedging with Kalshi prediction market bets, a tactic g
Warsh’s First Fed Meeting Ends with Rate Hold, but Inflation and Trump Pressure Mount
The Federal Reserve held rates steady at Kevin Warsh's first meeting, but inflation at a three-year high and Trump's dem
AI-Driven Market Rally Echoes Dot-Com Risks as Analysts Warn of Bubble
A growing number of analysts warn that the AI-driven stock market rally has evolved into a speculative bubble, with risk
Rubio Heads to Gulf to Rally Allies Behind Controversial Iran Deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Gulf allies to shore up support for the preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement, as c
Trump Defends Iran Sanctions Relief as Humanitarian Move, Warns Strait of Hormuz Blockade Could Resume
President Trump justified sanctions relief for Iran as a humanitarian measure, stating funds will be used exclusively to
Trump Claims Iran Agreed to 'Highest Level' Nuclear Inspections Despite Tehran Denials
President Trump insists Iran has agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies any such deal as
Iranian President Visits Pakistan as US-Iran Deal Hits Snags Over Nuclear Inspections
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with mediators, even as the US and Iran dis
Trump's Iran Ceasefire Deal Boosts His Midterm Prospects but Leaves Netanyahu in Political Peril
Trump's Iran ceasefire deal shores up his midterm standing but hands Netanyahu a political crisis, forcing him to end a
Vance Announces Iran Will Reopen Nuclear Sites to IAEA Inspectors
Vice President Vance announced Iran will readmit IAEA nuclear inspectors, though Tehran hasn't confirmed. The move follo