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Jeffries Faces Socialist Challenge as House Speaker Vote Looms
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Trump's Miller Pick Signals Hardline Shift Despite Midterm Rebuke
Trump's promotion of Stephen Miller to chief of staff after a midterm rebuke signals a hardline shift, drawing bipartisan criticism over immigration policy and executive overreach.
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DeSantis Calls 24-Team College Football Playoff a Blow to the Sport
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the College Football Playoff's expansion to 24 teams, calling it 'short-sighted' and warning it will erode the sport's traditions.
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Burchett Pushes for Senate Appointment as Blackburn Exit Looms
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) says he'd 'absolutely' take a Senate appointment from Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn, touting his statewide network and polling lead.
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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 trade restrictions on China and allies persist.
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GOP's Diversity Problem: Voters Wanted, Not Welcomed
A year after the GOP's 2024 victory, the party's hostility toward non-white voters cost them the 2026 midterms. To win in 2028, Republicans must reject nationalism and embrace true diversity.
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Ohio State Suspends SAE After Video Shows Members on Fire
Ohio State University has placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension after a video surfaced showing two individuals on fire at a fraternity party, with police now investigating.
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Carter Family Farm in Georgia Sold to Conservation Group for $8.5M
The Conservation Fund purchased Jimmy Carter's family farm in Georgia for $8.5 million, planning to preserve the land and open it to the public by 2027.
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Trump's Post-Midterm Path: Scrooge Redux or Veto-Wielding Grinch?
Trump's historic midterm rebuke invites comparison to Scrooge's conversion, but his hardline moves signal a confrontational path, setting up a two-year war with Democrats.
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Biden trims memoir tour events as cancer treatment continues
Former President Biden announced Sunday he is reducing his book tour commitments for his memoir due to his ongoing cancer treatment, saying some days are harder than others.
Attiah declines Post return despite arbitration win
Karen Attiah won her arbitration case against the Washington Post but announced she won't return, citing a lack of insti
Attiah declines Post return despite arbitration win
Karen Attiah won her arbitration case against The Washington Post but announced she won't return, citing lack of guarant
Nvidia Board Probes CEO's Ties to Accused Chinese Spy
Nvidia's board is investigating CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to a relationship with a woman accused of being a Chi
Rubio Defends Iran Strike as Politically Costly but Necessary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday defended President Trump's decision to strike Iran, calling it necessary despit
Progressive Group 'Ready for AOC' Launches to Push 2028 Bid
A new progressive group, Ready for AOC, launched Monday to encourage Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president
Voters Hand Trump and GOP a Stunning Defeat, Giving Democrats a Governing Mandate
Voters delivered a decisive rebuke to Trump and the GOP, giving Democrats a historic opportunity to govern and hold the
Former Teacher Urges Educators to Reconsider Education Tax Credit
A former public school teacher and NEA member argues the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit can help students without
Women's Sports Betting Surge Raises Alarms Over Financial Harm and Addiction
A new survey reveals that 40% of women under 30 now bet on sports annually, prompting calls for stricter regulation and
U.S. Warns of Cyberattacks on Cold-Chain Systems After European Grocery Hacks
Federal agencies warn U.S. businesses of cyber threats to cold-chain systems after European attacks disrupted grocery st
Affordability crisis in higher ed extends beyond tuition, study finds
A new study shows Americans still value degrees but doubt they can afford them. Experts argue that hidden costs and rigi
Permitting Reform Bill Faces Tight Vote as Democrats Weigh Mandate
The Senate is set to vote on a bipartisan permitting reform bill, but the midterm outcomes have intensified divisions am
Frozen Russian Assets Bill Stalls in House Despite Veto-Proof Support
A bipartisan bill to repurpose frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense has cleared committee with overwhelming suppo
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
Trump: US probing $6.3B Binance hack, unsure on North Korea link
Trump said the US is looking into the record $6.3B Binance hack but wouldn't attribute it to North Korea. Blockchain ana
Nvidia's Shadow Banking Role Deepens AI Financial Risks
Nvidia's monopolistic control over AI chips and its growing role as an unregulated financier are inflating an AI bubble
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,
Canada's Strategic Autonomy Push Outlasts U.S. Election Shift
Tuesday's election relief for Canada won't revive the old bilateral order. Ottawa's strategic autonomy drive is a struct