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Trump Warns of Renewed Strikes as Iran Re-Closes Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Ceasefire Deadline
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FBI Director Patel Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Over Conduct Allegations
FBI Director Kash Patel has vowed to sue The Atlantic over a report detailing alleged excessive drinking, unexplained absences, and internal concerns about his leadership, calling the story 'false reporting' and 'fake news'.
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Walz Accuses Trump of 'Fascist-Curious' Actions, Warns of Democratic Backslide at Global Summit
Governor Tim Walz condemned President Trump's military actions against Iran and warned of authoritarian consolidation in the U.S. during a Barcelona progressive conference, where Senator Chris Murphy described the current political moment as democracy's greatest threat since the Civil War.
International
U.S. Justice Department Rebuffs French Request to Aid Investigation of Elon Musk's X
The U.S. Department of Justice has refused to cooperate with a French investigation into X, arguing the probe improperly targets speech protected by American constitutional principles.
Policy
New York STEM Program Faces Constitutional Lawsuit Over Race-Based Eligibility Rules
A federal lawsuit alleges New York's Science and Technology Entry Program uses discriminatory race-based eligibility rules, violating constitutional equal protection guarantees following the Supreme Court's Harvard admissions decision.
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Appeals Court Permits Trump Ballroom Construction Through June, Reversing Lower Court
A federal appeals court panel granted the Trump administration a stay, permitting construction on the controversial White House ballroom to continue through early June, reversing a lower court's more restrictive order.
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Ten Scientists with Nuclear, Space Research Ties Dead or Missing, Trump Briefed
Ten scientists connected to U.S. nuclear weapons and space research programs have died or disappeared, prompting a White House review. President Trump expects more information within days.
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Summer '100 Deadliest Days' Sees Teen Driver Fatalities Spike 17.2% Nationwide
Teen driver fatalities have surged 17.2% over two years, with summer months posing the greatest danger. Texas, California, and Florida recorded the highest death tolls in 2024.
International
U.S. Military Prepares to Board, Seize Iran-Linked Ships in Hormuz Escalation
The U.S. military is preparing to board and seize Iran-linked commercial vessels in international waters, escalating the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Tehran rise.
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Bill Maher Condemns Eric Swalwell as 'Creep' Following Sexual Assault Allegations
Bill Maher sharply criticized former Rep. Eric Swalwell, calling him a 'creep' and questioning why Democrats supported him, following multiple sexual assault allegations that ended Swalwell's political career.
Majority of Americans View Trump Immigration Enforcement as Excessively Aggressive, Poll Shows
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Federal Judge Issues Injunction Halting Nexstar-TEGNA Media Merger
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Wall Street Sounds Alarm on Political Dysfunction as Economic Fears Mount
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Judge Allows Civil Negligence Trial Against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' Shooting to Proceed
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Poll Shows Kamala Harris Leading 2028 Democratic Field, Republicans Warned Against Complacency
Vice President Kamala Harris leads potential Democratic rivals in early 2028 polling, prompting warnings that Republican
Trump Joins Bible Reading Event Amid Escalating Feud with Pope Leo XIV
President Trump announced participation in a national Bible reading event as his dispute with Pope Leo XIV over Iran pol
Ford Recalls 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks Over Safety-Critical Transmission Defect
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks manufactured between 2014 and 2017. The re
White House Budget Pushes TSA Privatization Amid Airport Security Debate
The Biden administration's budget proposal to mandate private screening at hundreds of small airports has reignited a fi
Economic Insecurity Drives Sharp Decline in Black Fertility Rates
New CDC data reveals Black women experienced the steepest fertility decline of any racial group, a trend directly linked
Trump Administration Unfreezes $18B for NYC Transit After MTA Lawsuit, Cites DEI Concessions
The Trump administration agreed to release federal funds for NYC's Second Avenue Subway extension following an MTA lawsu
NJ Transit Defends $150 World Cup Train Fare Amid Political Backlash Over FIFA Costs
NJ Transit will charge $150 for round-trip train service to World Cup matches, a massive premium over the standard $12.9
FAA Imposes Summer Flight Caps at O'Hare to Mitigate Construction, Staffing Crises
The Federal Aviation Administration is imposing a significant cap on daily departures at Chicago O'Hare International Ai
Trump's 2027 Budget Plan Undermines His Own Trade War Ambitions Through Persistent Deficits
President Trump's 2027 budget request projects sustained deficit spending through 2036, creating a direct contradiction
Trump Escalates Feud with Fed Chair Powell, Threatens Firing Amid DOJ Probe
The Washington Post editorial board criticized President Trump's threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ca
Markets Rally on Middle East Ceasefire, Hormuz Opening as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Major U.S. stock indices climbed Friday following the implementation of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Leb
Survey: Nearly One-Third of BNPL Users Now Finance Groceries as Dependence on Short-Term Loans Grows
A LendingTree survey shows 29% of buy now, pay later users have financed groceries, double the rate from two years ago,
IRS Penalties Mount as Tax Day Deadline Arrives for Millions of Filers
The April 15 tax filing deadline triggers immediate IRS penalties for late returns or unpaid balances, with failure-to-f
IRS Reports 11% Surge in Average Tax Refunds as Filing Deadline Arrives
Tax Day has arrived with the IRS reporting significantly larger refunds for millions of Americans. The average refund ha
Pope Leo XIV Dismisses Debate with Trump, Calls for 'Unarmed Peace' Amid Tensions
Pope Leo XIV stated he has no interest in debating President Trump, dismissing recent tensions as a misreading of his pr
EU Seizes on Hungarian Election to Advance Sovereignty Erosion Agenda
The political transition in Hungary has provided the European Union with momentum to pursue long-standing goals of elimi
Iran Reimposes Military Control Over Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Blockade Continues
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps declared it is reinstating strict military control over the Strait of Hormuz, with repo
Trump Threatens Renewed Strikes on Iran if Ceasefire Deal Collapses by Wednesday
President Trump has issued a stark warning that the United States could resume bombing Iran if diplomatic negotiations f
Trump Administration Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver, Reversing Bessent's Pledge
The Trump administration extended a waiver permitting Russian oil purchases, reversing a pledge from Treasury Secretary
Trump Vows to Prevent Iranian Nuclear Weapons, Faces Contradictory Signals from Tehran
Former President Donald Trump received enthusiastic applause from young conservatives in Arizona as he detailed his appr