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Energy
Diesel tops $6.51 nationally, but California drivers face $8.42 as supply crunch deepens
Diesel prices hit a new national record of $6.51 per gallon, with California at $8.42. The surge is driving political debate over exports and Iran policy.
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Trump's Press Ban Sparks Unprecedented Network Boycott and Legal Battle
Trump's move to bar three news outlets from the White House ignites a rare network boycott and a First Amendment lawsuit, deepening the standoff.
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Departing House Members Defy Leaders, Reshape Lame-Duck Agenda
Soon-to-depart House members are leveraging their final weeks to force impeachment votes, discharge petitions, and bipartisan deals, straining leadership control ahead of the midterms.
Healthcare
Top senators rebuke White House plan to inject politics into NIH grants
Sens. Collins and Murray condemned White House efforts to add political review to NIH grant decisions, saying it violates the law and undermines scientific merit.
Politics
Bessent backs Warsh after Fed's rate hike over Trump opposition
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed strong support for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh after the Fed raised interest rates, a move opposed by President Trump.
Politics
Trump's Helipad Debut Muted as Networks Boycott Pool Over Press Ban
Trump's helipad ribbon-cutting was barely audible as major networks skipped the TV pool in protest of his press ban, which has now drawn a lawsuit from three outlets.
International
Lukashenko Contradicts Trump: No Potash Available for U.S. Deal
Belarus's leader says there is no potash left to sell to the U.S., contradicting Trump's announcement of a massive deal at discounted prices.
Politics
GOP appropriator rejects using Pentagon funds for Trump's arch
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) said Pentagon money shouldn't fund Trump's triumphal arch, noting military funding shortfalls and calling for congressional appropriation.
Politics
Northeast Flight Chaos After Fiber Cable Cut in New Jersey
An accidental fiber cable cut in New Jersey caused FAA ground stops at JFK, Newark, Philadelphia, and Teterboro, disrupting flights across the Northeast.
Presley Gerber's Death Probed as Possible Overdose at Rehab Center
Presley Gerber, 27, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died Sunday at a rehab facility. Authorities suspect an overdose,
Duffy unveils AI air traffic tool, insists humans stay in control
Duffy introduced the SMART AI system for air traffic control, assuring the public that human controllers will always man
Clancy Defense Moves to Dismiss Case on Double Jeopardy Grounds
Kevin Reddington plans to file a motion to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's case on double jeopardy grounds after a hung jury, h
Paramount settles antitrust suit with 12 states over Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Paramount has settled a lawsuit with 12 states that sought to block its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, agreeing
AI-Powered Ads Surge in Midterms as Data Centers Become Political Target
AI-generated campaign ads are surging in the midterms, mostly from Republicans, even as data centers face voter backlash
Trump Faces Legal Action Over White House Press Ban Targeting CNN, MSNBC, Politico
President Trump's ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House has prompted legal challenges and sharp criticism
Duffy to unveil FAA's new AI system for air traffic control
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will announce the FAA's new AI tool, SMART, aimed at easing congestion and delays at
AI Threat Sparks Calls for Federal Oversight Modeled on Nuclear Controls
As AI's existential risks draw comparisons to nuclear weapons and climate change, experts call for a federal framework t
Climate Fear Campaign Has Poisoned Two Generations, But Data Tells Brighter Story
Decades of climate doom-mongering have left two generations fearful of the future, but measurable progress on emissions,
New FAA Rule Recategorizes Flight Disruptions, Affecting Compensation
Starting in October, a new FAA rule will reclassify 10 types of flight disruptions, potentially reducing airlines' respo
EPA to Test Drinking Water for Abortion Pill Traces Amid Political Pressure
The EPA is launching a study to test drinking water for traces of abortion pills, a long-sought goal for anti-abortion g
Debt Hits $40 Trillion: VAT Seen as Only Viable Fix
With U.S. debt at $40 trillion, Peter Tanous argues spending cuts alone can't close the gap; a 10% VAT is the only viabl
Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari: Inflation Pressures Remain Widespread
Neel Kashkari warns inflation is 'still too high' in all sectors, echoing the Fed's recent quarter-point rate hike to co
Wendy's Franchisee With 314 Restaurants Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Meritage Hospitality Group, which runs 314 Wendy's locations across 15 states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to re
Fed review: Supervisors missed SVB red flags despite warnings
A new review finds Fed supervisors knew or should have known about Silicon Valley Bank's vulnerabilities, blaming a risk
Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Hands Reins to Son
Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman, naming his son Howard as successor. He remains on the
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Actually Lasts Longest
A new analysis reveals vast geographic differences in how long $1.2 million in retirement savings lasts, from age 111 in
Where $1.2M Retirement Savings Stretch the Farthest—and Shortest
A new state-by-state analysis reveals that $1.2M in retirement savings can last until age 111 in Oklahoma but only until
Gallup: Most Americans Fault UN on Peace, Rights, Law
A new Gallup poll finds most Americans give the UN poor marks on key goals, though support for the institution persists,
US and China Float Tariff Cuts on Nonessential Goods Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said officials are exploring tariff reductions on $30 billion in noncritical goods ahea
Xi's Visit Brings Deals, but Washington's Scrutiny of Chinese Firms Intensifies
Xi Jinping's U.S. visit comes amid heightened regulatory action against Chinese firms, signaling an end to decades of pe
AI Safety Tensions Loom Over Trump-Xi Summit Agenda
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping are set to discuss AI risks next week, but analysts expect little more than estab
Ed Sheeran breaks political silence, calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic and unjustifiable'
Ed Sheeran, addressing the Macklemore controversy, called Gaza 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' and said he can no longe
Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' Heads to Auction After 30 Years
Princess Diana's famed 'revenge dress' will be auctioned by Sotheby's in December, nearly 30 years after she wore it the