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Trump taps Will Scharf as new White House counsel
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Scott: El-Sayed's Stances Give GOP an Opening in Michigan
Sen. Tim Scott says Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making it easier for Republicans in Michigan, citing his progressive stances on policing, immigration, and borders.
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Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina Primaries Set Stage for 2026 Midterms
August recess brings focus to primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Carolina, with high-stakes Democratic and Republican contests that will shape the 2026 midterm landscape.
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Senate's August Recess Puts Crypto Bill in Jeopardy
The Senate's August recess without a vote on the crypto Clarity Act lowers its odds. Ethics disagreements and a packed fall calendar pose major hurdles.
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Murphy: Israel's Actions Undermine US Security Goals
Sen. Chris Murphy said Israel's actions in Gaza are not aligned with US national security objectives, urging a policy shift before further arms support.
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Climate messaging for evangelicals: faith-based appeals can shift conservative views
As extreme weather intensifies, researchers find that faith-based and security-focused messaging can persuade evangelicals and other conservatives to accept climate science and support policy changes.
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AOC skips Wisconsin governor race endorsement, prioritizes congressional majorities
Ocasio-Cortez declined to back Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's governor race, saying her focus is on winning back Congress. She also addressed shifting views on defunding the police.
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Supreme Court's Fed Ruling Deepens Democracy Dilemma
The Supreme Court's conflicting decisions on presidential removal powers expose a tension between Fed independence and democratic accountability, with critics warning of political passivity.
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NASA's Abandoned Plan to Send Astronauts to Venus in the 1970s
Long before the Apollo 11 landing, NASA studied a bold crewed Venus flyby. Budget cuts killed the plan, but its legacy echoes in today's deep space ambitions.
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Flock Cameras Proliferate Nationwide as Privacy Backlash Grows
Flock Safety has installed over 100,000 license plate cameras in thousands of communities. A new crowdsourced map shows their locations, intensifying privacy concerns.
Ocasio-Cortez reveals she is freezing her eggs in candid Instagram posts
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed she is freezing her eggs, posting videos of the process on Instagram to demystify
Watergate's Legacy: Why Congress Must Relearn Oversight Lessons
Linda Gustitus, a former Senate staffer, argues that Watergate's reforms—campaign finance limits, open meetings, inspect
Darline Graham's Senate Bid Tests Name Recognition Against Experience Gap
Darline Graham, appointed to succeed her late brother Lindsey, faces an uphill battle in South Carolina's GOP primary as
Hawaii's Ed Case Survives Progressive Primary Challenge
Rep. Ed Case fended off a progressive challenge from state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole in Hawaii's Democratic primary, secu
Fauci contempt referral leaves DOJ with legal minefield
The Senate Homeland Security panel's criminal referral of Anthony Fauci for contempt faces significant legal obstacles,
Clock Change Deadline Looms as Senate Weighs Permanent DST
As the end of daylight saving time nears, the Senate has yet to act on a House-passed bill to make it permanent, leaving
USPS posts $2.5B quarterly loss, warns of cash crunch by 2027
USPS lost $2.5 billion in Q3 2026, a slight improvement from last year but still a major deficit. Postmaster General Dav
Budget Cuts Threaten Children as Study Reveals Deep Investment Gaps
A Nature Communications study finds a $40,000 investment gap by age 5, driven by housing and childcare, as Congress weig
Trump Administration Proposes Sweeping Head Start Deregulation
The Trump administration proposed a major overhaul of Head Start, replacing detailed federal standards with a short rule
Trump Unveils $3B in Mining Deals to Counter China's Mineral Grip
President Trump announced a series of mining deals and investments totaling over $3 billion, aiming to boost domestic su
Transportation Bill's Hidden Provisions Key to Safety and Savings
The surface transportation bill, set to expire in September, includes critical programs for wildlife crossings, disaster
New Mexico judge hits Meta with $567M penalty over teen harm
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million, citing its role in the teen mental health crisis. The ruling follow
Gallup: 73% of Americans Distrust AI for Financial Guidance
Only 27% of Americans trust AI for financial guidance, according to a new Edward Jones-Gallup poll, placing it just abov
Hyperscalers' Debt Surge Raises Credit Risk as AI Spending Soars
Hyperscalers like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are taking on massive debt for AI infrastructure, with bond issuan
Warsh Faces Crucial Test: Can He Deliver on Fed's Inflation Vow?
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has declared zero tolerance for persistently high inflation. The real question is whether he w
Wall Street Plunges as Fed Holds Rates, Inflation Stays Stubborn
Stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Fed held rates steady, with the Dow suffering its worst day since April 2025. Chair W
Warsh to Address Nation as Fed Holds Rates Amid Iran War Energy Jitters
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks Wednesday after the central bank held rates at 3.5%-3.75%, the fifth hold amid Iran war ene
X Money Launches With Visa Debit Card, 6% Yield in Musk's Latest Finance Push
X, formerly Twitter, launched X Money, an invite-only financial service offering a Visa debit card, 6% yield on deposits
China's Trade Surge Threatens Africa's Industrial Rise, US Urged to Act
Chinese subsidized imports are stifling African manufacturing, prompting calls for US support of the African Continental
Havana Delegation's Four Days Can't Substitute for Real Cuba Knowledge
A Cuban exile professor argues that congressional delegations meeting only Cuban officials get a distorted view, missing
Trump's Unilateralism Echoes Soviet Strategy, Undermining US Global Influence
Trump's unilateral 'America First' approach, abandoning trade, security, and science networks, has isolated the US and c
Trump's Hormuz Tribute Plan Reverses 250 Years of US Maritime Policy
Trump's plan to accept Gulf investments instead of Hormuz tolls is a modern tribute scheme, contradicting US maritime fr
China's Playbook to Control Global Knowledge: A Case Study in Nepal
A premier Tibet studies conference in Kathmandu becomes a flashpoint for China's strategy to export censorship, sidelini
Iran-Oman pact could hand Tehran Strait control despite US stance
A potential Iran-Oman agreement could reopen the Strait of Hormuz with joint management, granting Tehran significant con