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GOP's Third Reconciliation Bill in Jeopardy as Immigration Fight Drags On
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Healthcare
GLP-1 Drugs Surge Drives 34% Drop in Bariatric Surgeries, Study Finds
GLP-1 weight-loss drug prescriptions surged 140% from 2022-2024, coinciding with a 34% drop in bariatric surgeries, according to a new JAMA Surgery analysis of 11.7 million patients.
Finance
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, according to HotelPlanner CEO Tim Hentschel.
Politics
Memorial Day 2026: Holiday Hours and What's Open for Last-Minute Shoppers
Memorial Day 2026 arrives early, catching some off guard. Most stores and restaurants remain open, but banks, post offices, and Costco are closed.
Politics
Tillis Calls DOJ's $1.8B Fund 'Payout Pot for Punks,' Sparks GOP Revolt
Sen. Thom Tillis escalates criticism of the DOJ's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization fund,' calling it a 'payout pot for punks' as GOP infighting derails an immigration bill.
Defense
Redefining Asymmetric War: Why Old Labels Fail Modern Conflicts
Harlan Ullman argues that all wars exploit asymmetry and hybrid tactics, making these terms meaningless. He examines how drones and mines are reshaping conflict from Ukraine to the Persian Gulf.
Politics
Trump Uses Memorial Day Wreath-Laying to Attack 'Dumocrats' Over Military
President Trump delivered Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery, taking a swipe at critics he called 'Dumocrats' in a Truth Social post.
Politics
Blanche Uses White House Shooting to Push Trump's $400M Ballroom Project
Acting AG Todd Blanche argues a weekend shooting near the White House underscores the need for Trump's $400M ballroom project, which he says would provide top-level security.
Politics
Trump Pressures Gulf States to Join Abraham Accords Amid Iran Nuclear Talks
President Trump called on Gulf allies to join the Abraham Accords as US-Iran talks advance on a ceasefire and nuclear deal, warning that failure to sign could exclude them from the agreement.
Politics
Becerra's Press Fears Raise Questions for California Governor Bid
Xavier Becerra's request to avoid 'gotcha' questions during a TV interview raises concerns about his commitment to press freedom as he campaigns for California governor.
Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Urges Global AI Regulation, Slower Tech Adoption
Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical Monday, warning world leaders to slow AI adoption and establish regulatory to
Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Sparks Accusations of Corruption and Racial Bias
The Supreme Court's ruling to let states redraw congressional districts after primary voting began has ignited a firesto
National Park Deaths Top 200 in 2025; Drownings and Vehicle Crashes Lead Causes
More than 200 visitors died in U.S. national parks last year, with drownings and vehicle crashes the leading causes. Lak
At 250, America Faces Its Gravest Test Since the Civil War: Will the Republic Survive?
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, the republic faces its most serious threat since the Civil War, with
Trump Lashes Out at GOP Critics Over Emerging Iran Deal
President Trump slammed Republican and Democratic critics of his emerging Iran deal, calling them 'losers' as reports de
Media's Founding Document Illiteracy Undermines Political Coverage
From MSNBC's Katy Tur to Politico's Heidi Przybyla, political journalists repeatedly botch basic civics, confusing the D
EPA Eases Refrigerant Rules, Sparking Debate Over Costs and Climate Impact
EPA Lee Zeldin says the Trump administration is granting flexibility to supermarkets by extending use of potent greenhou
Trump Order on Bank ID Checks Risks Burdening Women with Name Verification
A new executive order directing banks to strengthen identity verification may disproportionately burden women, who face
Hageman Bill Seeks to Block Retroactive Climate Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Firms
Rep. Harriet Hageman's bill would halt climate liability lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, arguing that energy tra
Passport Revocations for Child Support Debt: A Flawed Approach That Hurts Families
The State Department will revoke passports from Americans with child support debt, starting at $100,000 and soon $2,500.
Midwest Dominates U.S. News Best Places to Live List: Carmel, Indiana Tops 2026-2027 Rankings
U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 ranking of the 250 best U.S. places to live puts Carmel, Indiana at the top, follow
Pediatric Surgeons Top BLS List of Highest-Paying US Jobs at $502K
Pediatric surgeons top the list of highest-paying U.S. jobs at $502,050, followed by cardiologists and radiologists, acc
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
Kevin O'Leary Takes Aim at Gen Z's Spending Habits: Skip the $28 Lunch
Kevin O'Leary's viral advice to Gen Z on cutting lunch costs and credit card debt sparks debate on financial responsibil
SpaceX Files for Record $75B IPO Amid Billions in Losses and Mars Ambitions
SpaceX filed for an IPO that could raise $75B, the largest ever, despite losing $2.6B last year. The prospectus ties Mus
Groceries Hit with Steepest Price Jump in Years; Experts Predict Worse to Come
Grocery prices posted their biggest year-over-year jump since August 2023, rising 2.9% in April. Experts warn the worst
Oil Prices Slide as US-Iran Talks Hint at Strait of Hormuz Deal
Oil prices dropped more than 6% Monday as the Trump administration and Iran discuss a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormu
Netanyahu Backs Trump on Iran Pact but Insists Nuclear Threat Must Be Eliminated
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed President Trump's emerging Iran MOU but stressed any final agreement must dismant
Ebola Resurgence in Central Africa Triggers Global Health Emergency and Travel Curbs
A rare Ebola strain resurfaces in central Africa, prompting a WHO emergency declaration and travel restrictions as cases
GOP Hawks Push Trump to Scrap Iran Deal as Ceasefire Nears
Republican war hawks are urging President Trump to abandon a potential peace deal with Iran, warning a ceasefire would w
Trump Weighs Military Action vs. Diplomacy as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
President Trump is under intense pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as gas prices spike. Diplomacy with Iran shows
Rubio Reports Progress in Iran Talks, Warns Conflict Will End 'One Way or Another'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks during a visit to India, echoing President Tr