Melania Trump to Host Russia and Ukraine Talks at White House
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Melania Trump to Host Russia and Ukraine Talks at White House
ยท First lady Melania Trump will bring Russian and Ukrainian representatives together at the White Hous...
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Alaska and Montana Races Spotlight Democratic Ballot Tactics
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Alaska and Montana Races Spotlight Democratic Ballot Tactics
Allegations of Democratic dirty tricks in Alaska and Montana, plus past strategic spending, raise questions about the party's commitment to fair elections.
OpenAI taps former Army Secretary Driscoll for national security role
Defense
OpenAI taps former Army Secretary Driscoll for national security role
OpenAI has brought on former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to advise on national security modernization, leveraging his military and policy experience.
Westchester ballot scanner failures trigger emergency voting procedures
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Westchester ballot scanner failures trigger emergency voting procedures
Widespread ballot scanner failures in Westchester County, N.Y., on Tuesday forced election officials to implement emergency ballot procedures, with AG Letitia James assuring voters their ballots will be counted.
How a Legal Loophole Lets the White House Bypass Senate Oversight of Prosecutors
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How a Legal Loophole Lets the White House Bypass Senate Oversight of Prosecutors
Ten U.S. attorney's offices are being run by unconfirmed political appointees, exploiting a loophole that undermines Senate oversight and prosecutorial independence.
CDC's Abortion Data Silence Undermines Public Health Transparency
Healthcare
CDC's Abortion Data Silence Undermines Public Health Transparency
For the first time since 1969, the CDC skipped its annual abortion surveillance report, leaving a critical data gap for post-Dobbs abortion risks and drawing criticism from public health advocates.
Harvard Model Gives Democrats 96% House Odds, 78% Senate
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Harvard Model Gives Democrats 96% House Odds, 78% Senate
Harvard University's latest election model projects Democrats have a 96% chance of winning the House and a 78% chance of taking the Senate, with 242 and 53 seats respectively.
Young CEOs and startups drive remote work's staying power, study finds
Policy
Young CEOs and startups drive remote work's staying power, study finds
A new NBER working paper shows remote work is more common at younger firms and under younger CEOs, pointing to continued expansion of flexible work as these leaders shape corporate norms.
Undervoting Allowed: Voters Can Skip Races on Election Day
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Undervoting Allowed: Voters Can Skip Races on Election Day
Undervoting is permitted nationwide. Voters can skip races or measures they don't care about, and their ballot will still count.
9th Circuit to Rehear Trump Election Worker Threat Case En Banc
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9th Circuit to Rehear Trump Election Worker Threat Case En Banc
The full 9th Circuit voted to rehear the Trump administration's appeal of a lower court order blocking threats to election workers. The move vacates a panel ruling that had allowed the DOJ to resume demands to states.
Democrats' Generic Ballot Edge Narrows in Final Pre-Election Poll
Democrats' Generic Ballot Edge Narrows in Final Pre-Election Poll
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday shows Democrats leading the generic congressional ballot by 8 points, down from an
State Dept. guts trafficking report, drops thousands of recommendations
State Dept. guts trafficking report, drops thousands of recommendations
The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report slashed content on child exploitation, male victims, and survivors, and dropped a
Poll: 48% of Voters Say Cost of Living Key as GOP Faces Headwinds
Poll: 48% of Voters Say Cost of Living Key as GOP Faces Headwinds
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 48% of voters cite the cost of living as their top issue, while 49% say their finances ha
Trump's Post-Election Playbook: Expect Legal Warfare to Subvert Midterm Results
Trump's Post-Election Playbook: Expect Legal Warfare to Subvert Midterm Results
With midterms underway, Trump's history of refusing to accept losses raises fears he'll use legal and federal power to o
Voter ID Laws Vary Widely: 13 States Allow Voting Without ID
Voter ID Laws Vary Widely: 13 States Allow Voting Without ID
While most states require some form of ID to vote, 12 states and D.C. don't. Here's a breakdown of voter ID laws and the
Midterms Open as Trump's Clout Tested by Democratic Surge
Midterms Open as Trump's Clout Tested by Democratic Surge
Voters head to the polls Tuesday with control of Congress at stake, as Democrats target key Senate seats and Trump's pol
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Dictionary.com crowns 'maxxing' as 2026 Word of the Year amid online buzz
Dictionary.com crowns 'maxxing' as 2026 Word of the Year amid online buzz
Dictionary.com has named 'maxxing' its 2026 Word of the Year, highlighting a cultural trend of relentless self-optimizat
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Rebuffing Calls for Hike Amid Energy-Driven Inflation
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Rebuffing Calls for Hike Amid Energy-Driven Inflation
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.75%-4%, despite calls for a hike. Energy costs, not broad inflation,
General Motors to Pay $220M to 36 States Over Driver Data Sales
General Motors to Pay $220M to 36 States Over Driver Data Sales
General Motors will pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold driver data to insurers. The bipartisan settlement covers
Bipartisan bill targets costly biologics rule to cut drug prices
Bipartisan bill targets costly biologics rule to cut drug prices
A bipartisan bill would eliminate the costly interchangeability standard for biosimilars, potentially saving the U.S. he
AI windfall should flow into Social Security, not just public funds
AI windfall should flow into Social Security, not just public funds
As AI companies pledge shares for public benefit, a new idea emerges: channel them into Social Security to shore up its
Congress Urged to Route AI Equity Pledges Into Social Security Fund
Congress Urged to Route AI Equity Pledges Into Social Security Fund
Anthropic's IPO share pledge and Musk's SpaceX giveaway prompt a proposal to route AI equity into an independent fund fo
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Trump: US probing $6.3B Binance hack, unsure on North Korea link
Trump: US probing $6.3B Binance hack, unsure on North Korea link
Trump said the US is looking into the record $6.3B Binance hack but wouldn't attribute it to North Korea. Blockchain ana
Nvidia's Shadow Banking Role Deepens AI Financial Risks
Nvidia's Shadow Banking Role Deepens AI Financial Risks
Nvidia's monopolistic control over AI chips and its growing role as an unregulated financier are inflating an AI bubble
Nvidia's Unchecked Financial Power Fuels AI Bubble Risks
Nvidia's Unchecked Financial Power Fuels AI Bubble Risks
Nvidia's near-total monopoly over AI chips and its role as an unregulated financier are inflating the AI bubble and thre
DoorDash to Acquire Instacart in $17B Grocery Delivery Megadeal
DoorDash to Acquire Instacart in $17B Grocery Delivery Megadeal
DoorDash will acquire Instacart for about $17 billion, combining two major delivery networks and expanding grocery optio
PCE Inflation Inches Up in September as Energy Costs Surge
PCE Inflation Inches Up in September as Energy Costs Surge
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge rose 0.5% in September, with annual PCE at 3.6%, as energy costs jumped. The Fed hel
PCE Inflation Ticks Up in September, Fed Holds Rates Amid Energy Spike
PCE Inflation Ticks Up in September, Fed Holds Rates Amid Energy Spike
September PCE inflation rose 0.5% monthly and 3.6% annually, driven by higher energy prices. The Fed held rates steady,
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Iran Ties Strait of Hormuz Reopening to Sanctions Relief as Trump Weighs Strikes
Iran Ties Strait of Hormuz Reopening to Sanctions Relief as Trump Weighs Strikes
Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts sanctions and releases frozen assets, as Trump signals openn
Trump Administration Escalates Assault on International Criminal Court
Trump Administration Escalates Assault on International Criminal Court
The Trump administration escalated its campaign against the International Criminal Court by freezing assets and imposing
Brazil's Lula Win Shows Limits of Trump's Electoral Leverage
Brazil's Lula Win Shows Limits of Trump's Electoral Leverage
Trump's punishment of Brazil helped Lula win re-election, while his transactional support aided Milei and others. A patt
Oleshky evacuees return to Ukraine as Melania Trump-brokered truce holds
Oleshky evacuees return to Ukraine as Melania Trump-brokered truce holds
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukraine on Saturday as a U.S.-brokered pause in fighting held, with
G20 Foreign Ministers Drop Group Photo After Objections to Lavrov
G20 Foreign Ministers Drop Group Photo After Objections to Lavrov
The U.S. hosts of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting canceled the traditional family photo after several diplomats objec
Israel's Election Fallout Threatens US Support as Isolation Deepens
Israel's Election Fallout Threatens US Support as Isolation Deepens
Israel's election produced no clear winner, deepening its isolation and straining US ties. New leaders must repair bipar
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