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Markey defeats Moulton, fending off generational challenge in Massachusetts
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Lynch survives Massachusetts primary, beating back progressive challenger
Rep. Stephen Lynch fended off a progressive primary challenge from Patrick Roath, winning by about 15 points and underscoring the difficulty of ousting long-serving incumbents.
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Koh wins Massachusetts primary for Moulton's House seat
Daniel Koh, a former Biden administration official, has won the Democratic primary for the open House seat in Massachusetts' 6th District, defeating progressive state Rep. Tram Nguyen.
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Hegseth Strikes Six Army Officers From Two-Star Promotion List
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed six Army officers from a two-star promotion list, days after blocking four one-star nominations, deepening tensions with Army leadership.
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Healey vs. Minogue Set for Massachusetts Governor's Race
Gov. Maura Healey (D) and Republican Mike Minogue have won their primaries, setting up a November showdown. Healey is heavily favored to secure a second term.
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Markey beats Moulton in Massachusetts Senate primary
Sen. Ed Markey beat Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary, according to Decision Desk HQ. Markey will face Republican John Deaton in November.
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Haley Presses Vance to Pick Between Israel and Carlson Faction
Nikki Haley says JD Vance must choose between supporting Israel or aligning with Tucker Carlson's wing, citing his past criticisms and ties to the pundit.
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Poll: 70% of Young Adults Lack Pride in US Direction
Seventy percent of young Americans say they aren't proud of where the U.S. is heading, according to a new poll, signaling deep generational unease.
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Georgia Officer Fatally Shoots Donkey During Search for Missing Child
A Georgia police officer shot and killed a beloved donkey during a search for a missing child, sparking an investigation and public outcry.
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Clancy Jury Deadlock Raises Prospect of Retrial in Massachusetts
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge they are deadlocked. If they can't agree, a mistrial could be declared, and prosecutors may retry the case.
California Man Charged After Bringing Guillotine Near US Capitol
Philan-Tam-Duy Le, a California tattoo artist, was arrested after allegedly parking a truck with a guillotine near the U
Ohio man admits to hammer attack on VP Vance's Cincinnati home
An Ohio man pleaded guilty to smashing windows at Vice President JD Vance's Cincinnati residence, facing up to 20 years
Hemp Industry Wins One-Month Reprieve as House Passes Funding Bill
The House passed a funding bill that delays a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products for a month, a win for the indust
Massachusetts GOP primary: Monogue leads Shortsleeve to face Healey
Mike Monogue leads Brian Shortsleeve in the Massachusetts GOP primary to challenge Gov. Maura Healey. Polls close at 8 p
Golden and Perez Cross Aisle to Rescue GOP Rule Vote
Reps. Golden and Perez voted with Republicans to pass a rule advancing GOP bills, thwarting conservative objections and
MapQuest App Surges After Defying Trump's Lake America Renaming
MapQuest's app soared to No. 1 in navigation after it declined to adopt 'Lake America,' drawing hundreds of thousands of
Proposal Offers College Students as Low-Cost Elder Caregivers
With the national debt at $40 trillion and an aging population, a new legislative model proposes pairing seniors with co
Expat Tax Reform Stalls as Congress Returns to Reconciliation
Congress returns to Washington with residence-based taxation for Americans abroad still unresolved, as advocates push fo
Buchanan urges seasonal produce quotas in USMCA review
Rep. Vern Buchanan urges the Trump administration to impose seasonal tariff-rate quotas on Mexican produce during the US
Chronic absenteeism crisis persists as schools struggle to reengage students
Chronic absenteeism remains near record highs, with nearly 28% of students missing 10% or more of school days. Experts w
Labor Department: These 30 Jobs Face Steepest Decline by 2035
The Labor Department's latest projections reveal the 30 occupations expected to shrink fastest by 2035, with word proces
Study: Narcissistic CEOs Drive Return-to-Office Mandates
A new study finds narcissistic leaders are more likely to resist remote work, suggesting return-to-office mandates may s
Rare 1894-S Barber Dime Could Fetch $1.5M at Auction: How to Spot One
A 1894-S Barber dime, one of nine known to exist, could sell for $1.5 million at auction. Here's how to check if your ol
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
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
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
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 is sending a record $5 billion in dividends to eligible auto policyholders, with payments starting at $10 and
Border Patrol joins Grand Canyon search as storm threats persist
A specialized Border Patrol team is assisting in the search for a hiker missing after Grand Canyon flash floods killed t
Bessent: Hormuz Oil Route to Become Obsolete Within Two Years
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will lose its importance to global oil trad
European ministers protest Russia's G20 invite, skip photo
European officials criticized Washington for inviting Russia's finance minister to the G20, warning it risks normalizing
Mezcal's boom faces a new threat: cargo hijackings by cartels
Mexico's mezcal boom is under threat as organized crime increasingly hijacks cargo trucks carrying the spirit, imperilin
State Department Issues Nepal Travel Alert as 85 Americans Remain Missing
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning for parts of Nepal hit by catastrophic flooding, with 85 Americans
China's Moon Mission Delay Reshapes US Lunar Race Calculus
China's Chang'e 7 moon mission is delayed to 2027, signaling possible technical issues and casting doubt on its 2030 cre