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Vance: Treasury Can Waive Iran Oil Sanctions Without Congress in New Deal
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Interior Dept. Likens Algae Removal in Reflecting Pool to Destroying Iranian Fleet
The Interior Department used a military analogy to describe algae removal in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, comparing it to the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian ships.
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Susan Rice Blasts Trump's Iran MOU as 'Surrender Document' as GOP Hawks Join Criticism
Susan Rice excoriated President Trump's 14-point Iran memorandum of understanding as a 'horrific surrender document,' drawing bipartisan backlash over reconstruction funds and nuclear concessions.
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Vance Dismisses Concerns Trump Will Blame Him for Iran Deal Failure
Vice President JD Vance brushed off concerns that President Trump would blame him for a failed Iran nuclear deal, saying Trump was joking during a G7 summit.
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Federal Offices Shutter for Juneteenth 2026 Amid Debate Over Holiday Costs
Juneteenth 2026 will close federal offices and services on Friday, June 19, as the nation commemorates 161 years since the end of slavery in Galveston. President Trump has questioned the economic impact of non-working holidays.
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Senate Commerce Panel Advances College Sports Reform Bill to Floor Vote
The Senate Commerce Committee voted 19-9 to advance the Protect College Sports Act, sending it to the floor. The bill grants NCAA limited antitrust relief and sets standards on pay and transfers.
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UFC's O'Malley Jokes to Trump: 'I Knocked Out a Canadian for You' After White House Bout
Sean O'Malley joked to President Trump that he knocked out a Canadian for his 80th birthday after a UFC win at the White House, alluding to Trump's annexation talk.
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Trump Admin Strips Dozens of Displays From National Parks Over ‘Disparage Americans’ Order
Dozens of signs, exhibits, and films were removed from at least 37 national parks as part of a Trump administration effort to eliminate content deemed disparaging to Americans.
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Van Hollen Explores 2028 White House Run, Citing Need to Break Congressional 'Bubble'
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is exploring a 2028 presidential run, telling a podcast he's 'kicking the tires' after a New Hampshire visit and criticizing Congress as a 'bubble.'
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ICE Evacuates All Migrants from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Ahead of Hurricane Season
ICE has moved all migrants out of the temporary Everglades detention center nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz' as hurricane season begins, but officials won't say where they went.
Sanders Proposes $7 Trillion AI Wealth Fund with Annual Payouts for Americans
Sen. Bernie Sanders unveiled legislation to create a $7 trillion AI sovereign wealth fund, providing annual payouts of o
Obama Leads Trump, Biden in Favorability as Most Admired President
Former President Obama is viewed favorably by 57% of Americans, outpacing Trump (34%) and Biden (30%), and tops the list
Cassidy Warns Trump's DNI Block Risks Lives as FISA Renewal Stalls
Sen. Bill Cassidy warned that Trump's decision to block Jay Clayton's DNI confirmation hearing puts American lives at ri
GOP Senator: Iran Must Keep Missiles for Self-Defense Despite Bipartisan Backlash
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) argued Iran needs ballistic missiles for self-defense, backing the MOU that lets Tehran kee
Unanimous Supreme Court Shields Marijuana User's Gun Rights Under Second Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the government cannot prosecute a regular marijuana user for possessing a firearm,
Lewis George Set to Become DC Mayor After McDuffie Concedes Primary
Janeese Lewis George is on track to become Washington, D.C.'s next mayor after opponent Kenyan McDuffie conceded the Dem
Harvard's Grade Cap on A's Faces Certain Failure, Experts Warn
Harvard's new policy capping A grades at 20% per course is doomed to fail, echoing failed experiments at Princeton and W
Warren Leads Senate Dems in Pressing Credit Bureaus Over Student Loan Errors
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and six Democratic senators are pressing the three major credit bureaus over allegations they fail
Texas Tech QB Sorsby Case Exposes Deeper Crisis in College Sports Gambling
Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction and lawsuit expose how NIL, transfer portal, and eligibility rules enable abuse, und
Tennessee and Kansas Set to Ban Kratom Amid Rising Concerns Over Addictive Compounds
Tennessee and Kansas are set to ban kratom starting July 1, driven by rising concerns over its addictive synthetic compo
Senate Democrats Unveil Drug Pricing Plan to Counter Trump Ahead of Midterms
Senate Democrats released a drug pricing blueprint on Tuesday, proposing expanded Medicare negotiations and caps on insu
Trump Orders Review of Dodd-Frank Mortgage Rules, Sparking Predatory Lending Fears
President Trump has ordered federal regulators to review Dodd-Frank mortgage rules, reigniting debate over borrower prot
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
Visa Integrates Payment Network into ChatGPT for AI-Led Purchases
Visa has integrated its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing AI agents to independently shop and complete transactions
May Inflation Surge: 7 Items Hit Hardest as Prices Spike 4.2%
Inflation hit 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy costs and the Iran conflict. Seven items, from f
SpaceX IPO Opens Door to Small Investors, But Risks Abound
SpaceX is aiming for a blockbuster IPO that reserves a large portion of shares for everyday investors, but the company's
Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery Again in Escalating Drone Campaign
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow, hitting a key oil refinery and disrupting flights, as President Zelensk
Vance to Face Press Thursday After Remote US-Iran MOU Signing
Vice President Vance will brief reporters Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed a preliminary MOU remotely. It's his s
Putin's Russia Faces Collapse as Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Homeland
Ukraine's drone strikes on St. Petersburg and Moscow, along with mounting casualties and the isolation of Crimea, signal
Trump's Iran Deal Defense Sparks Fury as Hawks Cry 'Surrender'
President Trump defended his interim Iran deal at a G7 press conference, arguing Tehran needs ballistic missiles and dow
Trump Signs Iran Peace Deal at Versailles with Macron
President Trump signed a U.S.-Iran MOU ending the war while visiting French President Macron at Versailles. The agreemen
Pope Leo XIV Endorses US-Iran Deal, Calls for Middle East Stability
Pope Leo XIV praised the US-Iran deal ending the war, urging strengthened trust and stability in the Middle East.