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House Bipartisan Pact Revives Kids Online Safety Push After Stalemate
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Poll: Plurality of Americans Want to Ban Betting on Election Outcomes
A new Politico survey shows 44% of Americans believe betting on election outcomes via prediction markets should be illegal, while only 30% support legalization.
Politics
Cornyn Breaks Silence: Trump 'Revels in Chaos' After Primary Loss
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) no longer talks regularly with President Trump, accusing him of reveling in chaos after losing his primary to a Trump-backed challenger.
Politics
Trump's Plan to Gut ODNI Risks Intelligence Coordination, Warns Analyst
President Trump's plan to shrink the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) threatens to repeat pre-9/11 intelligence failures, a security analyst warns.
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Mark Levin Accuses Trump Team of 'Capitulation' to Iran in Scathing Monologue
Fox News host Mark Levin launched a 17-minute tirade against the Trump administration's Iran deal, charging that it abandons Israel and strengthens a brutal regime.
Defense
Beijing Blacklists 10 US Defense Firms, Restricts Dual-Use Exports
China banned exports of dual-use items like drones and robotics to 10 US defense firms, escalating trade tensions after the Pentagon added Chinese companies to a restricted list.
Politics
Democrats Must Detail Plans for Congress to Restore Democracy
Democrats are poised to win Congress, but must outline clear plans to impeach Trump, codify climate rules, and protect election integrity.
International
Investors Eye Iran Deal Risks as Oil Market Holds Breath
The US-Iran MOU opens the Strait of Hormuz and lifts sanctions, but widespread criticism raises doubts about investor confidence and long-term stability.
Politics
Frank and Emanuel Warn Democrats: Avoid Culture War Traps to Win Midterms
Former Rep. Barney Frank and ex-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel warn Democrats to sidestep culture war fights and prioritize economic issues to win the midterms.
Politics
Starmer Steps Down as Labour Leader, Triggering UK Leadership Race
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader on Monday, triggering a leadership contest. The move follows months of declining approval and internal party pressure.
Vance Touts Iran Talks Progress as Senate Weighs Housing Bill
Vice President Vance announced significant progress in Iran negotiations in Switzerland. Meanwhile, Senate prepares to v
LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho Resigns Amid FBI Probe into AI Chatbot Contracts
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI investigation into district contracts and a failed AI chatbot
iPhone Era Linked to US Fertility Plunge: Births Hit Record Low in 2025
The U.S. fertility rate fell to a record low of 53.1 births per 1,000 women in 2025, down 23% from 2007. A new working p
Connecticut Man Dies in Fall at Madison Square Garden Concert
A 51-year-old Connecticut man died after falling from an upper-level balcony at Madison Square Garden during a Goose con
FISA Renewal in Limbo as Trump Derails Clayton Hearing, Demands Voter ID Rider
President Trump's decision to postpone Jay Clayton's DNI hearing has thrown Section 702 renewal into chaos, as Democrats
Iraq War Memorial Plan Echoes Bush's Flawed Justifications
The planned Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall inaccurately lumps the Iraq War with the fight against
Broadband Costs Fall as Deregulation and Competition Drive Affordability Gains
Broadband prices fell 6% in 2025 and speeds rose 22%, a rare cost-of-living success fueled by deregulation and competiti
Orthodox Jewish Groups Raise Alarm Over Trump's Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
While many Americans dislike the biannual clock change, Orthodox Jewish groups say permanent daylight saving time would
Why Voters Want Billionaire Taxes but Lawmakers Keep Dodging Them
Polls show 80% of Americans back higher taxes on billionaires, yet political clout and tax system loopholes keep reform
Bipartisan Housing Bill Clears Senate Hurdle, Targets Corporate Buyers and Permitting Reform
Congress is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill after months of negotiations. The package eases permitting rules and l
AI Replacements Threaten Human Dignity, Warns Pope and Economist
Standard Chartered plans to cut 15% of support staff by 2030, replacing them with AI. Critics warn that valuing humans b
Trump Admin Cuts Student Loan Rates 1%—But Only for Auto-Pay Borrowers
The Trump administration is cutting student loan interest rates by 1% for borrowers who sign up for automatic payments,
Alan Greenspan, Architect of Modern Fed, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the longest-serving Federal Reserve chair of the modern era, died Monday at 100. His wife, Andrea Mitche
Fertilizer Costs Surge 40% Amid Iran War, Threatening Global Food Prices
Fertilizer prices have surged 40% since the start of the Iran War, threatening to raise grocery bills across the board.
DC Bar's World Cup Promotion Hedged with Kalshi Bet on US Win Margin
TallBoy bar in D.C. covers customer tabs for US World Cup wins by hedging with Kalshi prediction market bets, a tactic g
Warsh’s First Fed Meeting Ends with Rate Hold, but Inflation and Trump Pressure Mount
The Federal Reserve held rates steady at Kevin Warsh's first meeting, but inflation at a three-year high and Trump's dem
AI-Driven Market Rally Echoes Dot-Com Risks as Analysts Warn of Bubble
A growing number of analysts warn that the AI-driven stock market rally has evolved into a speculative bubble, with risk
Fox Corp. Acquires Roku in $22B Deal to Dominate Streaming TV Market
Fox Corp. announced a $22 billion acquisition of Roku, merging its live news and sports content with Roku's streaming pl
Vance Declares Breakthrough in Iran Talks, IAEA Access Secured
Vice President Vance hailed a breakthrough in direct US-Iran talks in Switzerland, citing progress on Strait of Hormuz d
GOP Lawmaker Concedes Iran Deal Has Concessions, Calls It 'Work in Progress'
Rep. Buddy Carter acknowledged concessions in the Iran MOU but called it a performance-based 'work in progress.' Sen. Li
Beijing Drops Denuclearization Demand, Embraces Nuclear North Korea
China's latest summit with North Korea omitted any mention of denuclearization, marking a significant policy shift that
Susan Rice Blasts Trump's 'Flimsy' Iran MOU as 'Very Bad Outcome' for US
Former national security adviser Susan Rice slammed President Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding as 'flimsy' and a
Graham Predicts Iran Deal Collapse, Warns of Military Action
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) predicted the US-Iran nuclear deal will fail, suggesting President Trump may seize the Strait
Trump Warns Iran Over Lebanon Proxies as Nuclear Talks Begin in Switzerland
President Trump warned Iran to rein in its proxies in Lebanon or face military retaliation, as Vice President Vance laun