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House Freedom Caucus Rejects Senate FISA Deal Over CBDC Ban Duration
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Trump Floats Vance-Rubio Ticket as 2028 GOP Power Play
President Trump endorsed a potential Vance-Rubio ticket for 2028, calling it a 'great team' that would be 'hard to beat,' but stopped short of naming a preferred successor.
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Johnson Accuses Democrats of Endangering FISA Renewal Over Pulte Pick
Speaker Mike Johnson accused Democrats of jeopardizing FISA reauthorization by opposing President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI, calling their stance 'absolutely outrageous.'
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Mystery Crew Descends Into Queens Sewers; Residents Demand Answers
Three men were caught on surveillance video removing a manhole cover in Astoria, Queens, and disappearing into the sewers. The incident has sparked concern among residents and a police investigation.
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Five Royal Protection Officers Banned from Kensington Palace Over Misogynistic Remarks
Five police officers assigned to protect the royal family have been removed from Kensington Palace after a female staffer reported misogynistic comments, including a reference to 'little Hitlers' at Prince William and Kate Middleton's home.
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Fetterman Admits Democrats' Filibuster Repeal Push Was 'Wrong'
Sen. John Fetterman now admits Democrats were wrong to push for filibuster elimination, warning it would silence minority voices and reshape the Senate.
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Speaker Johnson Criticizes GOP Colleague's Anti-Gay Post as 'Untoward,' Cites Biblical Love
Speaker Mike Johnson called a deleted post by Rep. Andy Ogles claiming 'homosexuality has no place in America' as 'untoward,' emphasizing biblical love for neighbor.
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Trump Calls Fired '60 Minutes' Reporter Pelley a 'Stiff' in Post Interview
President Trump mocked former 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley as a 'stiff' and 'terrible' in a podcast, after CBS fired Pelley for a heated staff meeting rebuke.
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Scott Pelley Fired from CBS After Clash with New '60 Minutes' Leadership
Scott Pelley was fired from CBS after a public clash with new '60 Minutes' leadership, accusing editor Bari Weiss of destroying the program's culture. The dismissal highlights growing tensions over editorial independence at the iconic news show.
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Mamdani-Backed NYC Candidate Avila Chevalier Under Fire for Extreme Past Tweets
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a progressive congressional candidate in New York City, is facing backlash over a series of past social media posts in which she called for abolishing police, borders, and private property.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Heads to D.C. for AI Talks with White House and Congress
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in Washington this week meeting with White House officials and lawmakers to discuss artificial
Thune Pushes $72B Border Bill Amid GOP Stalemate Over Anti-Weaponization Fund
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing a $72 billion budget reconciliation bill for border security to the floor W
Canada's Redistricting Model Offers a Cure for US Gerrymandering Crisis
Canada's independent redistricting commissions, established in 1964, offer a proven solution to the partisan gerrymander
Navarro Warns Fed Against Rate Hikes Amid Warsh Transition
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro warned the Federal Reserve against raising interest rates, saying the central ba
Wiener and Chan Clinch Top Two Spots in Race for Pelosi's San Francisco House Seat
California state Sen. Scott Wiener and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan secured the top two positions in the primary
Democrats' Fundraising Woes Expose Deeper Party Infrastructure Crisis
The DNC's delayed after-action report and low cash reserves highlight a systemic failure: Democrats lack durable party i
Super El Niño Looms, Lawmakers Urged to Shield NOAA Budget
With a super El Niño likely this year, Congress is urged to fully fund NOAA to protect the economy from severe weather i
New Medicaid Work Rule Tightens 'Medically Frail' Exemption, Risking Coverage for Millions
A new rule governing Medicaid work requirements narrows the 'medically frail' exemption, potentially causing millions of
Nine States Keep Grocery Taxes as Most Others Eliminate Regressive Levies
Nine U.S. states still tax groceries, a regressive practice most have abandoned. Rates range from 1% in Virginia to 6% i
Social Security Shifts to All-Electronic Payments: What Beneficiaries Must Know
The Social Security Administration is ending paper check payments under a Trump executive order. Beneficiaries must tran
Pop Culture Courses Signal Deeper Crisis in University Mission
University courses on Taylor Swift, K-Pop, and queer pop culture reflect a shift from classical education to entertainme
UK Inquiry Offers Congress a Blueprint for Hybrid Work as Economic Policy
A UK House of Lords inquiry concludes hybrid work boosts labor supply and cuts turnover costs, offering Congress a data-
Credit Card Delinquencies Hit Highest Level Since 2011 as 13.1% of Balances Over 90 Days Late
Serious credit card delinquency hit 13.1% in Q1, the highest since 2011, as rising interest rates and inflation squeeze
Treasury Launches Trump Accounts App for Children's Investment Program
The Treasury Department launched a mobile app for Trump Accounts, tax-free investment accounts for children. Parents can
SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic Race to Public Markets in AI Funding Push
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are racing to go public, seeking billions to fund AI infrastructure. SpaceX's IPO filing r
Hotel Rates Surge Amid Strong U.S. Travel Demand, Construction Lags
Hotel rates are climbing as demand surges and construction fails to keep pace, signaling a robust U.S. economy, accordin
Vermont Leads Nation in Mortgage Delinquency Surge, Report Shows
Vermont saw the biggest jump in mortgage delinquencies nationwide, rising 12.32% from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, according to a
AI-Driven Capex Boom Masks Consumer Weakness, Risks Sharp Reversal
AI capital spending is currently offsetting weak consumer spending, but analysts warn the boom is unsustainable and a pu
Nicaragua's Debt and Surveillance Deals Fuel China-Russia Influence
Nicaragua's regime is deepening its alliance with China and Russia, trading economic and digital sovereignty for loans a
Trump Admits Calling Netanyahu 'Crazy' Over Lebanon Operations Stalling Iran Talks
Trump confirmed calling Netanyahu 'f---ing crazy' over Israel's Lebanon operations, which he said are stalling talks wit
Iranian Drone Strike on Kuwait Airport Kills One, Wounds 63 as Ceasefire Teeters
Iranian drones hit Kuwait International Airport, killing one and wounding 63, as the US-Iran ceasefire is tested by esca
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Attacks Drive US Inflation, Not Trump Policies
Iran's campaign of maritime terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz is driving up US inflation and gas prices, not Trump's pol
Canada Pushes for 16-Year USMCA Renewal Amid Trump Tariff Pressure
Canada is pressing the US and Mexico to renew the USMCA for 16 years by July 1, facing Trump's tariffs and annexation jo
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Brazil Despite US Trade Surplus, Escalating Tensions
The Trump administration announced 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices, even as th