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Cornyn Clashes with Fellow Conservatives Over Voter ID Bill's Path Forward
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Tariff-Jumping Doesn't Prove Tariffs Work, Economists Counter
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says tariff-jumping proves tariffs work. Two Georgetown economists argue relocation alone doesn't boost national income or reduce deficits.
Politics
Blackburn Accuses Kik of Enabling Child Exploitation in Scathing Letter
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has accused Kik of turning a blind eye to child exploitation, citing a new report that found the app inundates minors with abusive messages.
Politics
Trump Warns of Federal Takeover of D.C. if Socialist Wins Mayoral Race
President Trump said the federal government might 'take back' Washington if a democratic socialist is elected mayor, targeting front-runner Janeese Lewis George.
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250 Years On, Can Americans Still Celebrate a Shared National Pride?
On the 250th anniversary of American independence, political journalist Bernard Goldberg calls for a break from partisan outrage to celebrate the nation's virtues, greatness, and capacity for self-correction.
International
Trump Denies Iran's Leaked Terms as 'Fake,' Calls Tehran Dishonorable
President Trump dismissed Iran's leaked terms of a potential peace deal as 'fake,' calling Tehran 'dishonorable.' He and VP Vance warned against misinformation as talks near finalization.
International
Trump Official Claims Iran Deal 75% Complete, Signing Imminent
A senior Trump administration official says the Iran deal is 75% complete and signing could come within days, but President Trump has blasted leaked terms as false and Tehran's statements as unreliable.
Healthcare
Screwworm Outbreak Expands in Texas: Map Tracks Livestock Cases Since June
Eight New World screwworm cases reported in Texas since June 3, with one in New Mexico. The parasitic fly poses a major threat to cattle, goats, and wildlife.
Politics
Jury Service as Democratic Duty: A Rare Space for Real Citizenship
In an era of record-low confidence in institutions, jury duty stands as a rare space where ordinary Americans exercise real democratic responsibility, as shown in a landmark Georgia opioid case.
Politics
Washington National Opera Sues Kennedy Center for $17M in Donations
The Washington National Opera is suing the Kennedy Center for $17 million in donations it says the center kept after their partnership ended in January.
Delta Passenger Indicted on Federal Charge for Allegedly Slapping Flight Attendant
Cody James Maluck faces federal charges for allegedly slapping a Delta flight attendant's buttocks mid-flight, causing a
Schiff Blasts Trump's Iran Claims as 'Falsehood After Falsehood'
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) slammed President Trump's account of Iran war talks as a string of falsehoods, warning the p
Blanche Confirmation in Jeopardy as Trump Weighs Better AG, Intel Picks
Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general is uncertain due to a controversial immunity deal for Trump's family, wh
Utah Judge to Probe Whether Prosecutors Violated Gag Order in Charlie Kirk Murder Case
A Utah judge will investigate whether prosecutors violated a gag order by making media statements about the Tyler Robins
Rubio Likens UFC to Apollo 11 at White House Signing for Fight Night
Secretary of State Marco Rubio drew parallels between UFC and the Apollo 11 moon landing during a signing ceremony with
Paxton Threatens Big 12 with Antitrust Suit Over Texas Tech QB Sanctions
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has warned Big 12 schools that any sanctions against Texas Tech for playing QB Brendan
Bipartisan Bill Targets Subminimum Wages for Disabled Workers
A bipartisan bill to end subminimum wages for disabled workers gains traction as new research shows no job losses and re
Abbott Pushes Back on Texas Data Center Boom with New Water and Tax Rules
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is moving to tighten regulations on data centers, calling for water-efficient technology requirem
Down Syndrome Advocate Slams System That Treats Disabled as 'Second-Class'
Collette Divitto, a woman with Down syndrome and successful entrepreneur, argues that America's disability system, not p
Costco Fights Back in Rotisserie Chicken 'No Preservatives' Lawsuit
Costco is pushing back against a class-action lawsuit alleging its popular rotisserie chicken was deceptively marketed a
Trump Administration Unveils New Rules for Prediction Markets
The Trump administration proposed new CFTC rules to define which prediction market contracts are permissible, aiming to
Data Aggregators Evade New Federal Privacy Bills, Critics Warn
The SECURE Data Act and GUARD Financial Data Act target data brokers but fail to cover data aggregators that sell inferr
Visa Integrates Payment Network into ChatGPT for AI-Led Purchases
Visa has integrated its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing AI agents to independently shop and complete transactions
May Inflation Surge: 7 Items Hit Hardest as Prices Spike 4.2%
Inflation hit 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy costs and the Iran conflict. Seven items, from f
SpaceX IPO Opens Door to Small Investors, But Risks Abound
SpaceX is aiming for a blockbuster IPO that reserves a large portion of shares for everyday investors, but the company's
Costco Cuts Prices on Key Items Amid Persistent Inflation Pressures
Costco has lowered prices on several top-selling items, bucking the trend of rising costs fueled by high gas prices and
Record Number of $2 Bills in Circulation, but None This Year
The U.S. has paused printing $2 bills for the first time in years, despite a record 1.8 billion in circulation. Collecto
US Debt Market Strains: High Treasury Yields, Foreign Pullback, and Fiscal Risks
Treasury yields hit 2007 highs as foreign holders sell US debt, Japan and China reduce holdings, and the deficit exceeds
Putin's War in Ukraine Deepens Russia's Economic and Strategic Subordination to China
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has backfired, leaving Russia economically and strategically dependent on China. Mo
ECB Hikes Rates as Iran War Fuels Inflation; Fed Pressure Mounts
The ECB raised interest rates by 25 basis points, citing inflation from the Iran war, ahead of the Fed's first meeting u
Trump Touts Secret Oil Move Through Hormuz as Inflation Rises
President Trump said a covert operation moved over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming U.S
Team USA World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule and How to Watch
The U.S. men's national team opens its World Cup campaign on June 12 against Paraguay. All three group-stage games will
U.S. Must Rebuild Trust with Allies to Counter Iran, Not Seek It with Tehran
Former diplomat Wendy Sherman says negotiations with Iran don't require trust—but allies do. Without strong relationship
Lula's Pivot to China Risks Brazil's Sovereignty and Economic Stability
President Lula's sharp turn toward Beijing—through yuan bonds, military exercises, and telecom deals—threatens Brazil's