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Coons Secures Delaware Primary, Heads to General Election
Sen. Chris Coons won Delaware's Democratic primary, setting up a general election matchup against Republican Michael Katz. Delaware's solid Democratic tilt makes Coons the clear favorite.
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Beatty says Trump called her incompetent in heated Kennedy Center clash
Rep. Joyce Beatty clashed with Trump at a Kennedy Center board meeting, trading insults. A judge blocked renaming the center for Trump, and the board voted to close the main building.
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Senate Advances Sweeping College Sports Reform Bill
The Senate advanced the Protect College Sport Act, a bipartisan bill to regulate college athlete compensation, transfers, and eligibility, despite opposition from the NAACP, AFL-CIO, and CBC.
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Centrist Democrats Again Cross Aisle to Boost GOP Floor Agenda
Two centrist Democrats again sided with Republicans on a key procedural vote, handing GOP leaders a win and deepening internal Democratic tensions.
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Bipartisan Senators Push for U.S. Support of Russian Opposition
Senators Wicker and Shaheen are set to introduce a bipartisan resolution urging the State Department to bolster support for Russia's pro-democracy movement, condemning Putin's crackdown and the Ukraine invasion.
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Blanche's Rose Garden Briefing Blurs Justice and Politics
Attorney General Todd Blanche took over the Rose Garden podium, blending legal commentary, political jabs, and personal remarks, in a striking departure from DOJ norms.
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Trump Links Kennedy Center Renovation to Court Approval of Naming
President Trump warned that the Kennedy Center will not be renovated unless courts uphold the board's naming plan, following a judge's ruling against adding his name.
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Finneas Joins Exodus from Sheeran Tour Over Gaza Stance
Finneas has pulled out of Ed Sheeran's tour, following Macklemore's ouster over pro-Palestine comments. He joins other acts in solidarity with Palestine.
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Bessent faces sharp House grilling over AI risks and bond market moves
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the administration's AI and bond market policies in a tense House hearing, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats.
Delaware House primary: McBride unopposed as GOP fields three challengers
Rep. Sarah McBride faces no Democratic primary challenger, while three Republicans vie to take her on in Delaware's sole
House rejects Green's Trump impeachment push over deportations
House lawmakers voted Tuesday to set aside a Democratic-led impeachment resolution against President Trump over his depo
Blumenthal presses FBI on Putin-linked oligarch funding Trump Jr. wedding
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pressing the FBI to investigate reports that a Putin-linked oligarch funded Donald Trump Jr.'
New Poll Shows Democrats Holding Voter Trust on Key Issues Ahead of Midterms
A new NYT/Siena poll shows Democrats leading Republicans on the economy, immigration, and health care among likely voter
Cleveland Council Renames Lake Erie Shoreline to 'Gulf of Cleveland' in Trump Jab
The Cleveland City Council passed a symbolic resolution renaming a portion of Lake Erie as the 'Gulf of Cleveland,' a di
Patel Clashes With Democrats Over Election Meddling, Press Subpoenas at Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel sparred with Senate Democrats over election meddling and press subpoenas, while touting crime re
Projected 2027 Tax Brackets Could Shift Higher as Inflation Persists
Persistent inflation could lead to higher 2027 tax brackets, according to new projections, aiming to prevent bracket cre
Household Income Hits Record High, But Gains Uneven Across Demographics
The Census Bureau reports median household income reached $87,460 in 2025, a record high, but gains were uneven across r
House Passes Bill to End Penny Production, Overhaul Coinage
The House passed the Common Cents Act, which would end penny production and alter nickel composition, marking a major sh
AI's 'inevitable' future is a choice, not fate, critics say
A former Trump AI adviser apologizes for downplaying risks, but claims dangerous AI was inevitable. Critics say history
SNAP Benefits Rise 2.9% in October, But Eligibility Tightens
SNAP benefits will rise 2.9% in October, but eligibility rules tighten and enrollment has already dropped 13% as new fed
Remote Work Shields Women From Bias, Study Finds—Office Mandates Threaten Gains
Remote work significantly reduces everyday gender discrimination, but return-to-office mandates may re-expose women to b
Forbes 400: Wealthiest American in Every State, From Musk to Buffett
Forbes' latest ranking of America's 400 richest shows a record $8 trillion in combined wealth. Elon Musk leads at $908 b
Target Accelerates Expansion With October Openings, Dozens More Planned
Target opens eight new stores in October, with more than 30 additional locations planned across 21 states. The retailer
Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise as Inflation Holds Steady Amid Iran Conflict
Fresh inflation data shows prices stuck above the Fed's target, making a rate hike next week increasingly likely even as
Mortgage Rates Hit 14-Month Peak as Treasury Yields Surge
The 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.76%, its highest in 14 months, as Treasury yields continue to rise. Existing home
Costco's Expansion Surge: 14 New Warehouses Set to Open by November
Costco is accelerating its expansion with 14 new warehouses slated to open by November, spanning the U.S. and Canada, as
August Jobs Surge to 162K, Easing Recession Fears Amid Fed Rate Debate
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding the 53,000 expected, with unemployment steady at 4.1%. The strong r
Armenia's EU Bid Signals Historic Break From Moscow
Armenia is set to apply for EU membership, a historic shift from its Russian alliance. Moscow warns of economic harm, bu
Trump Picks Rep. Wesley Hunt as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
President Trump has nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, filling a post vacant si
Petraeus, Johnson Escape Russian Drone Strike on Ukrainian Railway
Former CIA Director David Petraeus and former UK PM Boris Johnson narrowly avoided a Russian drone attack on Ukraine's r
China rebukes Anthropic CEO's call for AI restrictions
China's foreign ministry rejected Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for tighter AI curbs, urging global cooperation inst
US-Canada Trade War Escalates as Tariffs Bite and Alliances Strain
The US-Canada trade war has escalated with 50% tariffs, risking economic damage and straining North American unity as NA
9/11's Legacy: How the Attacks Reshaped America's Global Strategy
A quarter-century after 9/11, Stuart Gottlieb analyzes the enduring shifts in American foreign policy, from treating ter