International
Ukraine Seizes Battlefield Momentum, Regains Territory for First Time Since 2023
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Defense
Iran War Hawks Face Reckoning as Trump Seeks Ceasefire: When Is Enough Enough?
As President Trump seeks a ceasefire with Iran, war hawks like Mark Levin demand total victory. A former intelligence official pushes back, warning of endless quagmires.
Defense
Hegseth Confirms Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Remains Active as Trump Weighs Iran Deal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz remains active as President Trump deliberates a ceasefire extension with Iran to reopen the vital waterway.
Healthcare
Vibrio Infections Surge as Coastal Waters Warm: What to Know About the 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria
Vibriosis cases are rising as summer heats up, with the CDC warning of necrotizing fasciitis from the bacteria. Infections occur via raw shellfish or open wounds in coastal waters.
Policy
Trump Signs Executive Order Endorsing Slimmed-Down Childhood Vaccine Schedule
President Trump signed an executive order Friday endorsing a reduced childhood vaccine schedule pushed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., cutting CDC recommendations from 17 to 11 shots.
International
Hormuz Deal Risks Eroding US Credibility and Global Order
The Trump administration's deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz risks leaving Tehran's nuclear program and proxy networks intact, undermining US credibility and setting a dangerous precedent for global security.
Politics
Maher Mocks Trump's Plummeting Polls and Troubled America 250 Festivities
Bill Maher ridiculed President Trump's record-low 34% approval rating and the chaotic buildup to the America 250 celebration, as multiple entertainers withdrew from the event.
Energy
EV Ownership Costs Vary Widely by State: Study Finds Cheapest and Priciest Markets
A MoneyLion study finds Delaware, Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, and Alaska are the cheapest states for EV ownership, while Washington, Tennessee, and California top the priciest list.
Politics
Trump Rails Against Federal Judge Over Kennedy Center Renaming and Closure Block
Trump called a federal judge 'ashamed' for halting his plan to rename and close the Kennedy Center, citing safety concerns. The ruling upholds Congress's authority over the venue's name.
Finance
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 household finances.
Ohio Church with Underground Railroad Role Earns National Historic Marker
Union Baptist Church in Blackfork, Ohio, founded in 1819, has been added to the National Park Service’s Network to Freed
UFC 250 at White House: Trump's Birthday Bash Blends Combat Sports and Politics
UFC brings a prime-time fight to the White House on June 14 for Trump's 80th birthday and America 250 celebrations, blen
Trump's 250th Birthday Bash: Branding the Semiquincentennial Sparks Backlash
President Trump is leveraging the nation's 250th birthday for personal branding, hosting a UFC fight and pushing for a $
Trump's Annual Physical: Docs Declare Him 'Excellent' But Note Weight Gain, Ear Scar
President Trump's annual physical shows he is in 'excellent health' despite weight gain and a scar from the 2024 assassi
Ex-Border Patrol Chief Urges ICE to 'Give Them Hell' at Scrutinized NJ Detention Center
Greg Bovino, the ex-Border Patrol commander, encouraged ICE agents to 'give them hell' after protests and pepper-ball in
Trump Endorses Pam Evette for South Carolina Governor, Snubbing Nancy Mace
Trump endorsed Pam Evette for South Carolina governor, bypassing Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Ralph Norman. Mace linked the
Unpaid Caregivers Face Retirement Crisis; Social Security Credits Proposed as Fix
Unpaid caregivers provide $1 trillion in labor yearly, yet face retirement insecurity. Social Security caregiver credits
Lottery Winners Face Steep Tax Hit; Only Nine States Offer Full Relief
Winning the lottery sounds like a dream, but taxes can take a huge bite. Only nine states currently exempt lottery winni
Hawaiian Airlines Scraps Free Main Cabin Meals, Shifts to Prepaid Menu
Hawaiian Airlines will discontinue free in-flight meals in main cabins from July 1, introducing a prepaid menu by chef S
Republican-Led SEC Formally Moves to Kill Climate Disclosure Rule
The SEC proposed Friday to rescind its 2024 climate disclosure rule, arguing it exceeded the agency's authority and impo
HUD Shifts Homeless Policy from Housing First to Recovery-Focused Approach
The Trump administration is overhauling federal homelessness policy, shifting from the Housing First model to a recovery
Bessent to Warn US Manufacturing Policy Left Nation Vulnerable
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will deliver a speech Friday warning that US industrial policy has prioritized efficien
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
Trump Officiates Warsh Swearing-In as New Fed Chair Amid Rate Divide
President Trump swore in Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair Friday, replacing Jerome Powell after a partisan Senate vo
Redfield: Current Ebola Outbreak Could Become Second-Largest in History
Former CDC director Robert Redfield warns the current Ebola outbreak could become the second-largest in history, citing
US Sanctions Hit Lebanese State Officials, Ending Immunity for Hezbollah Enablers
The US Treasury sanctioned nine individuals including Hezbollah parliamentarians, Amal Movement security figures, and Le
Esper: US-Iran Deal Eases Strait of Hormuz Pressure, but Flaws Remain
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said a US-Iran MOU would ease Strait of Hormuz pressure, but criticized Iranian dema
Beijing's Influence Lingers in US Schools Through Renamed Nonprofits
Confucius Institutes may be gone, but Beijing's influence persists in US schools through renamed nonprofits like the Cen
Sweden Quietly Becomes America's Key Tech Partner, Most Americans Haven't Noticed
Sweden and the US have signed five major bilateral agreements in the past year, including a Technology Prosperity Deal c
Trump's Bid to Widen Abraham Accords Stalls as Allies Balk at Iran Talks Link
Trump's push to expand the Abraham Accords as part of Iran negotiations has faltered, with Pakistan rejecting the idea a