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Trump Administration Tightens AI Chip Export Rule to Close China Loophole
The Trump administration issued new guidance on Sunday, closing a loophole in AI chip export restrictions by requiring licenses for sales to firms with Chinese parent companies, even if located outside restricted countries.
Politics
Jill Biden Justifies Hunter Pardon, Cites Fear of Trump Retribution
Jill Biden says she supported the pardon of her stepson Hunter Biden, claiming President-elect Trump would have targeted him unfairly.
Politics
Trump’s Jan. 6 Revisionism Meets GOP Resistance as Settlement Backlash Grows
Trump's effort to recast the Jan. 6 attack as a 'day of love' is colliding with Senate Republicans wary of voter backlash over a proposed $1.78B settlement for rioters.
Technology
AI Use Diminishes Cognitive Function in Minutes, Study Finds
Research from Carnegie Mellon, Oxford, MIT, and UCLA shows that brief AI use reduces focus and problem-solving abilities, threatening lifelong learning.
Politics
Jill Biden's Memoir Tour Sparks Credibility Questions from Ex-Spokesperson
Former Jill Biden spokesperson Michael LaRosa said her memoir tour remarks on Joe Biden's debate health harm her credibility, noting contradictions with past statements.
Politics
Serena Williams Ends Retirement, Set for Doubles Return at Wimbledon Warm-Up
Serena Williams is ending her four-year retirement from professional tennis and will compete in doubles at the HSBC Championships in June, a key Wimbledon warm-up event.
Politics
Distillers Who Made Emergency Hand Sanitizer Face FDA Scrutiny Under Becerra
Distillers who produced emergency hand sanitizer during the pandemic were audited and fined by the FDA under HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, leading to public backlash and a reversal of the fees.
Politics
Becerra Leads California Primary by 6 Points as Steyer, Hilton Vie for Second
A new poll shows Xavier Becerra leading the California gubernatorial primary by 6 points, with Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton competing for the second spot in the general election.
Politics
Murphy Stands by Platner in Maine Senate Race Despite Sexting Scandal
Sen. Chris Murphy defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner against new sexting allegations, arguing Platner's service and anti-corruption stance outweigh personal mistakes.
Trump's Corruption Spree: GOP Officials Complicit as Slush Fund Grows
A new report details how Trump and Republican officials have enabled widespread corruption, including a secret $1.78B fu
Becerra's Death Penalty Stance Remains Elusive as California Governor Race Tightens
Democratic frontrunner Xavier Becerra faces criticism for his inconsistent record on the death penalty, from supporting
Trump’s 80th Birthday Spectacle: UFC, Fireworks, and a Military Show of Force
President Trump is staging a series of large-scale events, from a UFC fight at the White House to record July 4 firework
New Jersey AG Confirms Arrests After Curfew at Embattled ICE Facility
New Jersey's attorney general confirmed arrests after a curfew took effect at the Delaney Hall ICE facility, where prote
With Honor PAC and For Country Caucus: Veterans Push Bipartisanship in Polarized Congress
Veteran-founded group With Honor and its For Country Caucus are electing bipartisan veterans to Congress, mandating mont
Polis Commutes Sentence of Colorado Election Official Who Breached Voting Machines
Tina Peters, the former Mesa County elections clerk convicted for allowing a conspiracy theorist access to voting machin
Deadly Chemical Blasts Undercut Trump EPA's Safety Rollback Push
Two West Coast chemical incidents—one evacuation and one deadly implosion—highlight risks as Trump EPA proposes rolling
Feds Designate 1.5 Million Acres Across Six States to Protect Endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated 1.5 million acres across six states as critical habitat for the endang
Democrats' Silence on Climate Is Costing Them at the Ballot Box
As renewables hit record highs and fossil fuel profits soar, Democrats’ reluctance to talk climate is a political gift t
Social Security Full Retirement Age Hits 67 for 1960s-Born Workers in 2026
The full retirement age for Social Security increased to 67 for workers born in 1960 or later, the penultimate step in a
Outcomes-Based Financing Could Reshape Workforce Training—If Done Right
Outcomes-based repayment models can shift training risk from workers to funders, but require clear protections and emplo
Trump Signs Executive Order Endorsing Slimmed-Down Childhood Vaccine Schedule
President Trump signed an executive order Friday endorsing a reduced childhood vaccine schedule pushed by HHS Secretary
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
Treasury Launches Trump Accounts App for Children's Investment Program
The Treasury Department launched a mobile app for Trump Accounts, tax-free investment accounts for children. Parents can
SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic Race to Public Markets in AI Funding Push
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are racing to go public, seeking billions to fund AI infrastructure. SpaceX's IPO filing r
Hotel Rates Surge Amid Strong U.S. Travel Demand, Construction Lags
Hotel rates are climbing as demand surges and construction fails to keep pace, signaling a robust U.S. economy, accordin
Vermont Leads Nation in Mortgage Delinquency Surge, Report Shows
Vermont saw the biggest jump in mortgage delinquencies nationwide, rising 12.32% from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, according to a
AI-Driven Capex Boom Masks Consumer Weakness, Risks Sharp Reversal
AI capital spending is currently offsetting weak consumer spending, but analysts warn the boom is unsustainable and a pu
United Flight Turns Back to Newark After Passenger's Bluetooth Joke
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain was forced to return after a passenger's Bluetooth device name raised secu
Trump's Military Record Clashes with Nuclear Disarmament Rhetoric
Despite his aggressive military record, Trump could pivot to nuclear disarmament and lead a global reduction deal. The w
Macron Pushes Mideast Leaders to Back US-Iran Deal as Hormuz Closure Strains Markets
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Middle Eastern leaders to help the US and Iran finalize a peace deal, warning
Zelensky Invites Trump Envoys to Kyiv, Warns of Imminent Russian Strike
Zelensky says he expects Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner in Kyiv within two weeks, but warns of an imminent Russian off
How Washington's Transactional Approach Is Reshaping Taiwan's Strategic Future
The US shift to a hyper-transactional foreign policy is turning Taiwan from a non-negotiable red line into a variable in
Cindy McCain Urges Trump Administration to Restore Food Aid After USAID Shutdown
World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain called on the Trump administration to provide more food aid, noting t