Policy
House Passes Bill to End Penny, Standardize Cash Change Rules
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Politics
Former California Education Official: Quality Learning Must Be a Civil Right, Not Political Battleground
A former California State Board of Education member warns that schools are being used for political indoctrination from both sides and calls for making quality education a civil right.
Politics
Warner: Low US Death Toll in Iran Conflict 'Remarkable' as Fatalities Hit 16
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said Sunday it's 'remarkable' the US hasn't suffered more casualties in the Iran war, as the death toll hit 16. He slammed the conflict as a 'war of choice' lacking a plan.
Politics
Fetterman Slams Trump for Revisiting 2020 Election Claims Amid Iran Tensions
Sen. John Fetterman criticized President Trump for dwelling on 2020 election fraud claims, urging him to focus on pressing issues like the Iran conflict.
Politics
Why Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Has Stalled in the US Before
The House has passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, but history shows similar efforts have collapsed due to public backlash, health concerns, and logistical hurdles.
Politics
Trump Administration Defies Congress, Withholds Funds for Rejected Cuts
President Trump and OMB Director Russell Vought are illegally withholding funds Congress approved, flouting the Constitution's grant of the power of the purse to lawmakers.
Defense
Stavridis Flags Iran Threat to Suez Canal as US Strikes Escalate
Retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis warns Iran may attempt to close the Suez Canal using Houthi proxies, as US-Iran conflict intensifies with airstrikes and rising military casualties.
International
Rare Atlantic La Niña Could Emerge Alongside Super El Niño This Year
A rare Atlantic La Niña may develop this summer alongside a super El Niño in the Pacific, potentially reducing hurricane activity in the Caribbean and Gulf states.
Policy
Romance Scam Victims Face Tax Penalty as Congress Weighs AI Fraud Rules
A tax code quirk penalizes romance scam victims while forgiving investment fraud victims. Congress is urged to reform theft-loss deductions as AI-driven scams surge.
Defense
NASA's Moon Race Dilemma: Complex Landers vs. Beating China by 2028
Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine casts doubt on SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar landers being ready by 2028, while current NASA chief Jared Isaacman insists the U.S. can beat China back to the moon.
Fetterman Blasts Sanders Over Endorsements of El-Sayed and Embattled Maine Candidate
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) slammed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for endorsing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and former Main
Trump Pushes to Expand Russia Sanctions Bill to Include Iran, Honoring Late Graham
President Trump called on Congress to add Iran to a Russia sanctions bill to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, as U.S.
Democrats' Real Weakness Is Crime, Not Economics, Global Trends Show
The Democratic Party's internal fight over economics misses the real threat: crime. Global left-wing governments are col
Emotional Appeals Drive Flawed Policy as Congress Rushes Laws Tied to Tragic Cases
Lawmakers increasingly pass sweeping legislation based on emotional appeals from specific cases, but experts warn this a
OpenAI Staff Fund Pro-Regulation Super PAC in Split With President Brockman
A group of current and former OpenAI employees donated over $245,000 to Guardrails Alliance, a super PAC pushing for str
Ossoff Goes on Offensive Against Trump, Igniting 2028 Speculation
Sen. Jon Ossoff is aggressively challenging Trump's election claims, positioning himself as a leading Democratic voice w
Congress, Mexico, Canada Hold Leverage to Preserve USMCA Against Trump's Push
Congress and Canada and Mexico can block President Trump's efforts to weaken the USMCA by simply doing nothing, keeping
Lake Mead Set to Plunge 33 Feet by 2028 as Drought and Climate Change Bite
Federal projections reveal Lake Mead will drop nearly 33 feet by June 2028, with worst-case scenarios pushing levels bel
Medicare to Offer GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs for $50 Monthly Starting in 2026
Medicare will launch a trial program in July 2026 offering GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50 monthly, affecting up to 56 m
Climate Tops Affordability as Americans' Main Reason for Interstate Moves
Better weather is the leading reason Americans plan to move out of state, edging out cost of living and crime concerns,
Airlines Push Back on Permanent Daylight Saving, Demand Two-Year Delay
Airlines for America warns that a swift transition to permanent daylight saving time would disrupt airline schedules, ca
Trump Admin Restores Tough Public Charge Rule, Widening Green Card Denials
The Trump administration revived a policy allowing immigration officers to deny green cards to applicants who use public
Wedding Industry Bubble Nears Burst as Couples Reject Soaring Costs
The traditional wedding has become a luxury purchase pricing out average couples, with Gen Z rejecting the aisle. Indust
USPS Forever Stamps Hit 82 Cents Sunday as Eighth Hike Since 2021 Takes Effect
Forever stamps climb to 82 cents on Sunday, the eighth increase since 2021. Postcards and international mail also rise,
U.S. Minted 440,000 New Millionaires in 2025, UBS Report Shows
Over 440,000 Americans joined the millionaire club in 2025, driven by stock gains, but median wealth dropped 20% since 2
Fed Chair Warsh Plays Down Inflation Threat, Sidesteps Rate Cut Clues
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh downplayed inflation fears Wednesday, citing falling energy prices, and refused to sig
July Brings Third 'Bonus' Paycheck for Some Workers This Year
July marks the third triple-payday month of 2025 for some workers. Those paid weekly or bi-weekly should check their las
Deadline Nears: How Bank of America Customers Can Claim Part of $2.25M ATM Fee Settlement
Bank of America customers who checked balances at 7-Eleven ATMs between 2018 and 2021 may claim part of a $2.25 million
White House Official Backs Argentina's Falklands Banner at World Cup
Andrew Giuliani, White House World Cup task force head, defended Argentina's Falklands banner after semifinal win over E
Iran Warns of Full-Scale War if US Strikes Continue, Threatens 'No Safe Borders'
Iran threatened a full-scale war if US strikes continue, with a senior adviser warning no border is safe. The US hit bri
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfire Smoke, Citing 'Willful Negligence'
President Trump announced he will impose additional tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of 'willful negligence' in m
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Lingers Over U.S. as Weekend Storms Offer Relief
Canadian wildfire smoke continues to choke the Midwest and Northeast, with millions told to stay indoors. Weekend storms
Trump Admin Slashes Journalist Visas, Targets Chinese Press with 90-Day Limit
The Trump administration announced a new rule reducing foreign journalist visas to 240 days, with Chinese reporters faci
Fiancé Pleads for U.S. Action as Voice of America Journalist Remains Imprisoned in Azerbaijan
Ramin Guluzada calls on the U.S. to intervene for his fiancée, Voice of America journalist Ulviyya Ali, imprisoned in Az