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Mace Vows to Intensify Disruption After Losing Gubernatorial Bid
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Defense
Johnson Dismisses Trump's Kharg Island Threat as 'Details' Amid Iran Tensions
Speaker Mike Johnson downplayed President Trump's threat to seize Iran's Kharg Island, saying he wouldn't put too much stock in the details and urging Congress to give the commander-in-chief room to negotiate.
Politics
RFK Jr. Fires Back at NYT Report Questioning His Engagement as HHS Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blasted a New York Times report alleging he is disengaged from HHS duties, defending his record and accusing the paper of relying on fired employees as sources.
Energy
Super El Niño Predicted to Become One of Strongest on Record, Threatening Extreme Weather
The Climate Prediction Center announced El Niño has officially begun, with a 63% chance it becomes a 'super' El Niño, potentially one of the strongest on record.
International
ECB Hikes Rates as Iran War Fuels Inflation; Fed Pressure Mounts
The ECB raised interest rates by 25 basis points, citing inflation from the Iran war, ahead of the Fed's first meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh.
Technology
AI Chatbot Exposes Sex Workers: A Privacy Crisis for All
Grok AI chatbot doxed sex worker Siri Dahl, leading to harassment and exposing systemic privacy vulnerabilities that extend beyond the sex industry.
Politics
GOP Senator's Diving Catch Lands on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) made ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 plays with a diving catch during the annual Congressional Baseball Game, helping the GOP win 11-2.
Politics
White House and Congress Back Second Chances, But Real Reform Lags Behind
The White House and Congress have expressed support for Second Chance Month and the Second Chance Reauthorization Act, but advocates call for concrete action to address barriers faced by formerly incarcerated people.
Technology
Anthropic CEO Urges Government Power to Halt Dangerous AI Deployments
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues governments should have the power to block dangerous AI deployments that fail safety standards, proposing mandatory third-party audits and FAA-style testing.
Politics
House FISA Extension Collapses as Democrats Revolt Over Pulte Intelligence Role
House Republicans failed to pass a short-term FISA extension as Democrats withheld support over Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI, leaving the surveillance program set to expire.
Poll: Only 16% Back Trump Hosting UFC Event at White House
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only 16% of Americans approve of President Trump hosting a UFC event at the White House, whil
Proportional Representation: The Only Way to End Gerrymandering for Good
With competitive House districts shrinking to under 5%, the article argues proportional representation—not just nonparti
White House UFC Fight Cost Tops $60M, Sparks Ethics Concerns
Federal agencies and the UFC have spent at least $60 million on a White House cage fight for President Trump's birthday,
Melania Trump and Besset to Unveil Foster Youth Savings Accounts
First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce new savings and investment accounts for fost
Senate Passes $70B Border Bill After Scrapping Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill after eliminating a controversial $1.776 billion fund for v
Senate Panel Probes AI's Role in Cutting Costs, Boosting Innovation
Senate panel convenes hearing on AI's potential to cut costs and spur innovation, as voters and lawmakers grapple with i
Down Syndrome Advocate Slams System That Treats Disabled as 'Second-Class'
Collette Divitto, a woman with Down syndrome and successful entrepreneur, argues that America's disability system, not p
Costco Fights Back in Rotisserie Chicken 'No Preservatives' Lawsuit
Costco is pushing back against a class-action lawsuit alleging its popular rotisserie chicken was deceptively marketed a
Trump Administration Unveils New Rules for Prediction Markets
The Trump administration proposed new CFTC rules to define which prediction market contracts are permissible, aiming to
Data Aggregators Evade New Federal Privacy Bills, Critics Warn
The SECURE Data Act and GUARD Financial Data Act target data brokers but fail to cover data aggregators that sell inferr
HUD's Homeless Policy Shift Ignores Affordable Housing Shortage, Expert Argues
A veteran Housing First researcher says HUD's new direction on homelessness misses the key fact: there isn't enough affo
Stellantis Recalls 1 Million Jeeps Over Fire Risk, Urges Parking Away from Structures
Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators over a fire hazard from overheating steering p
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
Costco Cuts Prices on Key Items Amid Persistent Inflation Pressures
Costco has lowered prices on several top-selling items, bucking the trend of rising costs fueled by high gas prices and
Record Number of $2 Bills in Circulation, but None This Year
The U.S. has paused printing $2 bills for the first time in years, despite a record 1.8 billion in circulation. Collecto
US Debt Market Strains: High Treasury Yields, Foreign Pullback, and Fiscal Risks
Treasury yields hit 2007 highs as foreign holders sell US debt, Japan and China reduce holdings, and the deficit exceeds
Trump Touts Secret Oil Move Through Hormuz as Inflation Rises
President Trump said a covert operation moved over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming U.S
Team USA World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule and How to Watch
The U.S. men's national team opens its World Cup campaign on June 12 against Paraguay. All three group-stage games will
U.S. Must Rebuild Trust with Allies to Counter Iran, Not Seek It with Tehran
Former diplomat Wendy Sherman says negotiations with Iran don't require trust—but allies do. Without strong relationship
Lula's Pivot to China Risks Brazil's Sovereignty and Economic Stability
President Lula's sharp turn toward Beijing—through yuan bonds, military exercises, and telecom deals—threatens Brazil's
Rubio Pressures Europe on Ebola Travel Curbs Ahead of World Cup
The Trump administration is pressing European nations to tighten travel restrictions from Ebola-affected African countri
Trump Admin Pressures UK to Scrap Under-16 Social Media Ban
The Trump administration is pushing the UK to abandon a planned social media ban for children under 16, arguing for pare