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FEMA signals reduced disaster aid to states within six months
FEMA's administrator has signaled states should prepare for reduced federal disaster aid within six months, but details remain sparse, alarming state officials.
Policy
Warren Set to Lead Banking Panel, Vows Corporate Crackdown
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is next in line to chair the Senate Banking Committee, pledging to hold corporate America accountable on affordability and corruption.
Politics
Schumer Moves to Head Off Democratic Leadership Challenge
Schumer is working to quell a potential rebellion, claiming secured support and outlining a Democratic Senate agenda, while Van Hollen and Slotkin consider runs.
Defense
Hegseth survives impeachment bid; Democrats vow new push
House Republicans dismissed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but Democrats are preparing a new push when they gain the majority.
International
SS United States sinks off Florida coast to become world's largest artificial reef
The SS United States, a historic ocean liner that once held the transatlantic speed record, was deliberately sunk off Florida's coast on Wednesday to create the world's largest artificial reef.
Politics
Colom's Mississippi Senate Win Reshapes Southern Democratic Landscape
Scott Colom's narrow victory over Cindy Hyde-Smith marks a historic shift in Mississippi politics, giving Democrats their first Senate seat from the state in over four decades.
Politics
Cramer demands Nvidia CEO's resignation over alleged spy ties
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang should resign over alleged intimate ties to an accused Chinese spy and a subordinate, warning he is vulnerable to blackmail.
Politics
Dembo: Impeachment Talk Premature as Hegseth Survives House Vote
Rep.-elect Zach Dembo (D-Ky.) said it's premature to discuss impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a failed House vote, emphasizing evidence-based accountability.
Politics
Murphy Concedes North Carolina House Race to Democrat Smith
Republican Rep. Greg Murphy conceded his North Carolina House race to Democrat Raymond Smith on Wednesday, flipping another seat as provisional ballots overturned his narrow lead.
Hyde-Smith Concedes Mississippi Senate Race to Democrat Colom
Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith conceded to Democrat Scott Colom on Wednesday, handing Democrats a historic Senate win
Palantir CEO Admits Private Criticism of Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Palantir CEO Alex Karp revealed he has been privately critical of Trump's immigration enforcement, which he says must be
Ohio GOP Relaxes Gun Rules on Silencers and Short-Barreled Firearms in Lame-Duck Push
Ohio's GOP-controlled legislature passed a bill to ease state restrictions on silencers and short-barreled firearms, dra
Democratic disarray over Hegseth vote sparks internal backlash
A failed Democratic push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ignited internal criticism, with progressives bla
Kiley urges bipartisan fix for 'plague' of partisan redistricting after loss
Rep. Kevin Kiley, after losing his seat, urges bipartisan action against partisan redistricting, calling it a 'plague' o
House GOP Slips Veterans Bill Through by Voice Vote, Sparking Democratic Outcry
House Republicans used a voice vote to pass a controversial veterans bill on Veterans Day, drawing accusations of dirty
Interior Department Eyes Sale of Federal Lands to States, Tribes
The Interior Department plans to shrink the federal estate by offering lands to states, localities, and Tribes, with a p
Why Washington Should Rebuild Trade Policy on WTO Rules
A former trade official argues the WTO rulebook remains the best baseline for U.S. trade policy, urging recommitment to
Recommitting to WTO Rules as Trade Policy Foundation
Amid trade war fatigue, a new argument emerges: the U.S. should recommit to WTO rules as a stable baseline, even as it s
House Panel Probes College Sports Gambling Amid NCAA Pressure
A House subcommittee holds a hearing on campus sports gambling, with the NCAA pushing for prop bet restrictions and Cong
Democrats ready interest rate cap as credit card debt hits $1.28 trillion
Credit card debt hit $1.28 trillion in Q3, up $22B. Democrats, with Warren set to lead Senate Banking, push a 10% rate c
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 cancel
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
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
Satellite Data Signals Sharp Weakening of Atlantic Currents Vital to US Winters
Satellite data reveals the AMOC current system has weakened significantly over 40 years, which could lead to more extrem
Russian Ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev Dies Suddenly at 66
Alexander Darchiev, Russia's ambassador to the U.S. since March 2025, died suddenly on Nov. 11 at 66. No cause of death
Russia and Ukraine Agree on Major POW Swap After US-Brokered Talks in Abu Dhabi
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large prisoner swap following two days of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, with negot
Bessent urges trade balance with China before Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a 'more balanced' U.S.-China trade relationship, stressing de-risking over d
Bessent urges balanced trade with China as Trump-Xi summit nears
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday called for a more balanced trade relationship with China, ahead of a potenti
Bukele's Haiti Gamble: Can El Salvador's Iron Fist Break the Gang Coalition?
El Salvador's Nayib Bukele has deployed troops to Haiti to combat powerful gangs, but the mission lacks local institutio