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Tillis: Trump's Russian Diesel Deal Undercuts Graham's Sanctions Push
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Bipartisan Fury Erupts Over Trump's Russian Diesel Deal
President Trump's deal to allow Russian diesel into global markets sparks bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers accusing him of funding Putin's war machine.
International
Russia Bombs Kharkiv Power Plant Hours After Trump Touts Energy Ceasefire
Russia hit a Kharkiv power plant after Trump claimed an energy ceasefire, while Zelensky confirmed the attack and said the deal was news to him.
International
Zelensky Seeks Details on Trump's Claimed Energy Ceasefire with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is awaiting details from Washington about an energy ceasefire with Russia announced by President Trump, casting uncertainty over an agreement Trump claimed had already taken effect.
International
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery, Vatican Says Week-Long Recovery
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule, the Vatican said. The 71-year-old pope disclosed the early-stage finding during his Sunday blessing.
International
Russia's Kaliningrad Nuclear Threat Targets Lithuania as US Signals Waver
Russia's threat to use nuclear weapons over Kaliningrad is a test of US commitment to Lithuania, which Washington left out of key NATO planning talks.
Politics
Mullin Defends Livestreaming Hasan Execution, Cites Trump's 'American Values'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the administration's decision to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, citing Trump's leadership and rejecting bipartisan warnings about radicalization.
Politics
Emmer Backs Trump's Call on Streaming Execution
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer says he's 'so happy' Trump will decide on streaming Nidal Hasan's execution, citing accountability for terrorists.
Politics
Ohio Governor Race Tightens as Trump and Vance Campaign Hard
Ohio's governor race is unexpectedly close, with Democrat Amy Acton leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in recent polls. Trump and Vance are campaigning hard to shore up GOP support.
Policy
Colleges Cut Majors as Enrollment Cliff Reshapes Academic Offerings
As enrollment falls and costs rise, universities are cutting hundreds of majors. Faculty resistance could lead to forced restructuring.
Senate Stalls on Permanent Daylight Saving Time, Leaving Students in the Dark
The Senate's inaction on the Sunshine Protection Act means clocks will still fall back in November, but data shows perma
Senate Stalls Bill to Place WWII Women's Memorial on National Mall
The World War II Women's Memorial Location Act, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, is stalled
Guilfoyle Faces Removal as Greek Tycoons Funded Luxury Travel, Probe Finds
The Trump administration is considering whether to remove U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after new allegat
Zelensky to Air Grievances Sunday as Trump's Diesel Deal Sparks Bipartisan Fury
Zelensky is set for a Sunday TV interview after Trump's Russian diesel deal drew bipartisan backlash and a public feud b
Trump’s Legal Onslaught on Press Intensifies as States Join the Fight
Trump’s post-2024 promise that lawfare was dead has given way to an unprecedented campaign of lawsuits, subpoenas, and r
Hurricane Isaias Claims First Florida Victim as Tree Crushes Home
Jenn Biggs Williams, 57, was killed when a tree fell through her home as Hurricane Isaias struck Florida. Her husband, J
TSA Bans Sitting for Document Checkers, Citing Security and Hospitality
The TSA will no longer permit officers at document-checking stations to sit while working, citing security and hospitali
Child Welfare Financing Reform Urged to Curb Family Separations
A new framework from United Family Advocates argues that federal child welfare financing requires significant reform to
Expired Tax Exemption Could Triple Bills for IDR Borrowers
A new study warns that expired tax breaks could triple federal tax bills for student loan borrowers in income-driven rep
Why hurricane prep guides urge filling your tub with water
Filling a bathtub before a hurricane is standard advice, but the water isn't for drinking. It's for flushing toilets, ba
Seasonal Tariff Push Threatens North American Food Security
Former Reps. Shays and Swett urge rejection of Florida's seasonal tariff proposal, warning it could disrupt North Americ
FAA's $30B plan needs conditions, not blank check, ex-controller says
A former FAA controller argues Congress should fund the $30B modernization only with strict conditions, citing Philadelp
White House Dinner Signals High-Stakes AI Gamble as Debt Soars
Trump dined alone with Anthropic's CEO, underscoring the administration's reliance on AI to outpace a $40 trillion natio
AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Record Capital Spending and Bond Yields
AI infrastructure spending by top tech firms is fueling U.S. growth but straining capital markets, with bond yields at t
AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Yields and Economic Growth
Hyper-scaler AI investment tops $800B, lifting growth but straining bond markets as yields hit 20-year highs, prompting
Mortgage rates climb to 7.4%, highest since late 2023, as Iran conflict roils markets
The average 30-year mortgage rate reached 7.4% this week, the highest since November 2023, as rising oil prices and the
AT&T Data Breach Settlement Payouts Near, Millions Eligible
AT&T customers affected by data breaches in 2019 and 2022 could soon get settlement checks. The $177 million fund covers
Euro Hits 17-Month Low as European Debt Pressures Mount
The euro fell to a 17-month low on Monday, trading near $1.12, as mounting European debt and energy costs weakened the c
NASA Chief Isaacman Demands 'Good Deals' from Artemis Allies
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is pushing Artemis Accords signatories to offer concrete contributions in exchange for
Washington's Foes Go Sideways to Bypass US Strength
US adversaries are expanding conflicts sideways, targeting allies and infrastructure. Washington must develop its own cr
UAE: Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned to Crash into Tel Aviv Airport Terminal
UAE authorities say the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain with an axe planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv'
Wembanyama backs French student protests over school conditions
Victor Wembanyama backs French students' protests over school conditions, calling the issues systemic. Thousands have de
ICC president denounces new US sanctions as attack on global justice
The International Criminal Court condemned fresh US financial sanctions, with President Tomoko Akane vowing the court wi
International Push Intensifies to Return Ukrainian Children and Detainees
Foreign ministers gathered in Toronto to coordinate international efforts to return Ukrainian children, civilians, and P