GOP faces headwinds as Trump's economic and foreign policy choices reshape midterm map
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GOP faces headwinds as Trump's economic and foreign policy choices reshape midterm map
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Leavitt exits briefing room, stays in Trump's inner circle for midterms
Politics
Leavitt exits briefing room, stays in Trump's inner circle for midterms
Karoline Leavitt wrapped up her final day as press secretary, but she'll stay close to Trump as an outside adviser and super PAC operative for the midterms.
Walmart to Pay $50M to Settle DOJ Opioid Dispensing Claims
Healthcare
Walmart to Pay $50M to Settle DOJ Opioid Dispensing Claims
Walmart will pay $50 million to resolve federal claims it ignored suspicious opioid prescriptions, and will implement new compliance measures.
AI Consciousness Debate Sparks Urgent Policy Questions in Washington
Technology
AI Consciousness Debate Sparks Urgent Policy Questions in Washington
As AI advances toward potential sentience, experts warn of societal risks and policy voids, urging federal action to address synthetic consciousness.
Democrats blast Trump's Venezuela oil deal as 'private profit' grab
Energy
Democrats blast Trump's Venezuela oil deal as 'private profit' grab
Democratic leaders slammed Trump's Venezuela oil deal, calling it a risky move that puts troops at risk for private profit, while Republicans touted it as historic.
Pentagon's tactical nuke shift demands congressional oversight
Defense
Pentagon's tactical nuke shift demands congressional oversight
The Pentagon's pivot to tactical nuclear weapons raises concerns about limited-use doctrine and arms control; Congress must act to prevent escalation.
EV Battery Fire Risks Fuel New Safety Concerns and Political Backlash
Politics
EV Battery Fire Risks Fuel New Safety Concerns and Political Backlash
As EV battery fire risks prompt safety recalls, political critics question the push for electric vehicles, citing environmental costs and reliance on China.
Trump's Self-Focused Midterm Push Worries GOP Strategists
Politics
Trump's Self-Focused Midterm Push Worries GOP Strategists
President Trump's strategy to make the midterms about himself, including ads touting his record, is drawing concern from GOP strategists who fear it could hurt swing voters.
Bessent's Iran Sanctions Push Faces Test on China and Off-Ramp
International
Bessent's Iran Sanctions Push Faces Test on China and Off-Ramp
Treasury's sweeping new Iran sanctions target evasion networks, but the campaign's success hinges on enforcement against Chinese banks and a credible off-ramp.
Fall Forecasts Diverge: NOAA Predicts Warmth as Almanacs Split
Policy
Fall Forecasts Diverge: NOAA Predicts Warmth as Almanacs Split
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center forecasts a warmer-than-average fall for most of the U.S., but the two major almanacs disagree on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Ex-White House Aide Fined $172K for Insider Bets on Trump Speech Mentions
Ex-White House Aide Fined $172K for Insider Bets on Trump Speech Mentions
The CFTC fined ex-White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez $172,000 for betting on Trump's speech mentions using
Judge Talwani's Injunctions Fuel Supreme Court's Emergency Docket Expansion
Judge Talwani's Injunctions Fuel Supreme Court's Emergency Docket Expansion
Judge Talwani's sweeping injunctions against Trump policies have been repeatedly overturned, fueling the Supreme Court's
Cuban Joins Talarico in Texas to Push Antitrust Health Plan
Cuban Joins Talarico in Texas to Push Antitrust Health Plan
Mark Cuban and James Talarico unveiled a joint plan to break up healthcare monopolies, while Democrats in tight races di
Seneca Nation Demands Trump Reverse Lake Ontario Renaming
Seneca Nation Demands Trump Reverse Lake Ontario Renaming
Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca demands President Trump reverse the Lake Ontario renaming, citing a 225-year-ol
Meta's Landmark Settlement Pressures TikTok and YouTube to Adopt Stricter Teen Safety Rules
Meta's Landmark Settlement Pressures TikTok and YouTube to Adopt Stricter Teen Safety Rules
Meta's settlement with nearly every state includes provisions that require TikTok and YouTube to match its safety measur
Harris's 2026 Role Splits Democrats in Tight Races
Harris's 2026 Role Splits Democrats in Tight Races
Kamala Harris's involvement in 2026 races splits Democrats: some welcome her support, others avoid it, reflecting her po
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Crash Test Bias: Why Female Drivers Face Higher Fatality Risks
Crash Test Bias: Why Female Drivers Face Higher Fatality Risks
Women face higher risks in car crashes due to outdated crash test dummies. A survivor's campaign reveals federal inactio
Trump administration eases truck emissions rules, targets Obama-era engine mandates
Trump administration eases truck emissions rules, targets Obama-era engine mandates
The Trump administration on Friday moved to relax fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, arguing t
Meal Kit Services Face Customer Backlash Amid Fulfillment Chaos
Meal Kit Services Face Customer Backlash Amid Fulfillment Chaos
Blue Apron and Marley Spoon customers are furious over empty boxes, spoiled ingredients, and missing deliveries after a
NASA chief floats orbital data centers to sidestep backlash
NASA chief floats orbital data centers to sidestep backlash
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggests moving data centers to Earth orbit to ease local opposition and harness solar
General Mills completes removal of artificial dyes from US cereals
General Mills completes removal of artificial dyes from US cereals
General Mills announced it has removed artificial colors from its US cereal portfolio, with full transition expected by
FAA's Gamer Recruitment Won't Fix Air Traffic Control Crisis
FAA's Gamer Recruitment Won't Fix Air Traffic Control Crisis
The FAA's push to recruit video gamers as air traffic controllers has brought in 2,000 applicants, but structural fixes
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Warsh's Jackson Hole Address Tests Fed Communication Amid Market Stress
Warsh's Jackson Hole Address Tests Fed Communication Amid Market Stress
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers a pivotal speech at Jackson Hole amid sticky inflation and bond market jitter
Fed's Key Inflation Measure Stays at 3.7% in July, Signaling Sticky Prices
Fed's Key Inflation Measure Stays at 3.7% in July, Signaling Sticky Prices
The Fed's preferred inflation measure remained at 3.7% in July, matching June's pace, with core at 3.3%, as policymakers
Bessent's Bond Buyback Fails to Calm Markets as 30-Year Yield Surges
Bessent's Bond Buyback Fails to Calm Markets as 30-Year Yield Surges
Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback failed to stem a surge in 30-year yields, which hit a 19-year high amid record
Treasury doubles bond buyback as 30-year yield hits 19-year high
Treasury doubles bond buyback as 30-year yield hits 19-year high
With 30-year yields at their highest since 2007, the Treasury doubles its bond buyback cap to $4B, a move critics call a
State Farm Auto Policyholders to Receive Record $5B in Dividends
State Farm Auto Policyholders to Receive Record $5B in Dividends
State Farm is sending a record $5 billion in dividends to eligible auto policyholders, with payments starting at $10 and
Gen Z's Crypto Faith Contrasts with Boomer Banking Loyalty
Gen Z's Crypto Faith Contrasts with Boomer Banking Loyalty
A new survey shows Gen Z and millennials are far more confident in crypto than older generations, with Gen Z also starti
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Navarro Accuses Canada of Bad-Faith Negotiations Amid Escalating Tariff War
Navarro Accuses Canada of Bad-Faith Negotiations Amid Escalating Tariff War
Peter Navarro slammed Canada for walking away from trade talks, saying Ottawa negotiates in bad faith. The exchange come
Carney Defends Lake Ontario Name, Rejects Trump's 'Lake America'
Carney Defends Lake Ontario Name, Rejects Trump's 'Lake America'
Prime Minister Mark Carney rebuffed President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' highlight
Satellite images reveal bedrock collapse triggered Himalayan floods
Satellite images reveal bedrock collapse triggered Himalayan floods
Satellite images reveal that a colossal bedrock and glacier collapse on the Nepal-China border triggered catastrophic fl
Nearly 90 Americans Missing After Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods
Nearly 90 Americans Missing After Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods
U.S. officials say roughly 90 Americans remain unaccounted for after flash floods devastated the Nepal-Tibet border, wit
Nepal Flood Disaster: Dozens of Americans Missing, Death Toll Surpasses 380
Nepal Flood Disaster: Dozens of Americans Missing, Death Toll Surpasses 380
A catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet has killed at least 389 people and left over 1,400 missing, including doze
Trump dodges on Russia-Iran ties, hints at hidden sanctions on China banks
Trump dodges on Russia-Iran ties, hints at hidden sanctions on China banks
Trump deflected queries on Russia-Iran ties, hinted at covert sanctions on Chinese banks, and touted his economic blocka
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