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Bovino Keeps 2028 Presidential Run Open, Vows Mass Deportations
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Finance
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 a poor wheat harvest.
Defense
Pentagon Blacklists Alibaba, BYD, Baidu Over Chinese Military Ties
The Pentagon has blacklisted Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu, accusing them of aiding China's military, barring them from US defense contracts.
Politics
Academic Leftism Erodes Public Trust in U.S. Higher Education, Studies Show
Surveys show two-thirds of Americans question the value of a college degree as universities face criticism for ideological narrowness, grade inflation, and weak curricula.
Defense
Austin: U.S. Can Reopen Strait of Hormuz, But Needs Allies to Sustain It
Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. could reopen the Strait of Hormuz but should only do so with international allies, warning sustained operations are costly.
Energy
New Poll: 59% of Americans Expect Gas Prices to Keep Climbing as Iran War Drags On
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 59% of U.S. adults expect gas prices to keep rising over the next year as the Iran war roils energy markets, with deep partisan splits.
Policy
Screwworm Outbreak Spreads in Texas, Threatening Livestock and Beef Markets
Multiple new screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico have heightened concerns over the parasite's spread, prompting aggressive state and federal action to protect livestock and stabilize beef prices.
Policy
Why Blue Books Can't Shield Kids From AI—And What Washington Must Do
The author argues that blue books are no solution to AI's impact on education, and calls for federal regulations and a reauthorized Every Student Succeeds Act to prepare students for the AI economy.
Politics
Johnson Heads to White House as Pulte Appointment Threatens FISA Reauthorization
Speaker Mike Johnson met with President Trump Tuesday as Democratic fury over Bill Pulte's appointment as acting DNI jeopardizes the FISA reauthorization deadline.
Politics
Thune Signals White House Nears Permanent DNI Pick to Unlock FISA Extension
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the White House is considering a permanent DNI nominee to replace Bill Pulte, hoping to end the Democratic blockade and renew FISA Section 702 before it expires Friday.
Stewart: Trump's 'Worst Nightmare' Was a Journalist Who Wouldn't Back Down
Jon Stewart says Trump's abrupt exit from a Meet the Press interview was triggered not by weather but by a journalist wh
Louisiana Man Flees DWI Probe, Gets Mauled by Alligator in Swamp
A Louisiana man fleeing a DWI investigation was attacked by an alligator after jumping into a swamp. Despite injuries, h
Bankman-Fried Files Pardon Request as Trump Weighs Crypto Clemency
Sam Bankman-Fried has applied for a pardon from President Trump, according to the Office of the Pardon Attorney, as he s
House Farm Bill Provision Could Nullify State Bans on Horse Slaughter
A controversial provision in the House farm bill could re-legalize horse slaughter nationwide by overriding state bans,
Kennedy Center Drops Trump Name from Website After Court Order
The Kennedy Center scrubbed Trump's name from its website and YouTube after a judge ruled the board overstepped by renam
Democrats to Press Case Against Pulte as FISA Deadline Nears
House Democrats will hold a press conference Tuesday to reiterate their refusal to renew FISA Section 702 unless acting
Proposed Rule Threatens Public Science Behind Cancer Breakthroughs
A proposed OMB rule would give political appointees control over federal research funding, undermining the peer-reviewed
White House Bargains Federal AI Preemption for Kids Safety, Deepfake Laws
The White House and Sen. Marsha Blackburn are negotiating a deal to preempt state AI regulations in exchange for passing
Rollins' Plan to Gut Forest Service Draws Bipartisan Backlash, Threatens Public Trust
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' plan to move Forest Service headquarters and slash research facilities faces 82% p
Nearly a Dozen States Set to Tighten SNAP Purchase Rules by 2028
Eight states will restrict SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and candy in 2026, with three more joining by 2028, part of a
Trader Joe's Class Action Payout Deadline Nears: $100 Claims Possible
Qualifying Trader Joe's customers face a fast-approaching deadline to file for a payment in a $7.4 million class action
Top White House AI Adviser Krishnan Steps Down Amid Policy Push
Sriram Krishnan, the Trump administration's senior AI policy adviser, is leaving his post at the end of the month. He wi
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
Why Renting Beats Buying: The Data That Debunks the Homeownership Myth
Decades of data reveal that renting and investing consistently beats homeownership in most U.S. markets, challenging the
Second Wave of Facebook Privacy Payouts: $100 Million Distributed to 15.7M Users
Starting June 9, 15.7 million Facebook users who cashed their first settlement check will receive a second payment from
11 Class Action Settlements: Check If You're Owed Cash
Class action settlements from Amazon, Bank of America, and others are distributing funds. Check eligibility and deadline
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
Netanyahu Orders Strike on Iran Hours After Trump Demanded Restraint
Israeli PM Netanyahu struck Iran hours after Trump demanded restraint, exposing deepening divisions between the allies o
Iran War Sends US Airline Fuel Costs Soaring 78% as Summer Travel Looms
US airlines paid $6.5 billion in fuel costs in April, up 78% from a year ago, as the war with Iran pushes jet fuel price
Iran Warns US Against Seizing Assets for Allied Compensation Amid Ceasefire Talks
Iran's deputy foreign minister dismissed reports that the US could use Tehran's assets to compensate regional allies for
Trump Demands Immediate Halt to Israel-Iran Hostilities as Regional Conflict Escalates
President Trump urged Israel and Iran to stop fighting immediately, warning that ignorance or stupidity could derail pea
Solar Flare Threatens Geomagnetic Storms, Northern Lights Possible This Week
A solar flare may hit Earth this week, triggering geomagnetic storm watches and potential northern lights displays acros
NASA's Lunar Base Plans: A Small City on the Moon, With Geopolitical Edge
NASA's planned lunar base at the south pole will be a sprawling small city, not a sci-fi outpost, driven by practical ne