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Oz Urges Fetterman to Switch Parties After RNC Video Appearance
Mehmet Oz publicly invited John Fetterman to become a Republican, days after Fetterman's video at the RNC convention drew Democratic criticism.
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Trump’s Unorthodox Midterm Pledge: Vote or Face Eternal Damnation
Trump closed the GOP midterm convention with a stark pledge: vote Republican or face hell. He also revived his $5,000 dividend proposal.
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Vance Slams Talarico in Dallas, Targets Transgender Stance
Vice President Vance attacked Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico over transgender politics and faith remarks during the GOP's Dallas convention, urging Republicans to vote in November.
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New Mexico Democrats demand Apple and Google keep state's name
New Mexico's Democratic lawmakers are pressing Apple and Google to keep the state's name on maps, pushing back against President Trump's social media suggestion to rename it 'New America.'
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Mortgage Rates Hit 14-Month Peak as Treasury Yields Surge
The 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.76%, its highest in 14 months, as Treasury yields continue to rise. Existing home sales dropped to their lowest level in over a year.
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Trump's Surgeon General Pick Discloses Tobacco and Pharma Stock Holdings
President Trump's surgeon general nominee, Nicole Saphier, reported investments in tobacco and beverage giants, plus major pharmaceutical firms, pledging to divest in an ethics agreement.
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Lummis presses Democrats on crypto bill ahead of Senate vote
Sen. Cynthia Lummis is urging Democrats to support the Clarity Act, highlighting 114 revisions they secured, as the bill heads to a Senate floor vote next week.
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Poll: 9/11 Ranks as Defining Event for Nearly Half of Americans
Nearly half of American adults rank the 9/11 attacks as one of the most significant events in their lifetime, according to a new Ipsos poll released ahead of the 25th anniversary.
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SpaceX Sues Texas AG and County to Keep Tax Deal Records Secret
SpaceX sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Grimes County to block release of public records related to its Terafab tax agreement, arguing the documents contain confidential negotiating strategy.
Senate control now a coin flip as DDHQ forecast wobbles between parties
Decision Desk HQ briefly gave Democrats a 51% chance to win the Senate before shifting back to the GOP. Analysts now cal
Rubio Rules Out 2028 Bid, Cites Focus on State Department Role
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he has no plans to run for president in 2028, emphasizing his focus on his current r
El-Sayed launches retro video game taunting Rogers over Florida move
Abdul El-Sayed's campaign released a retro video game mocking Mike Rogers' Florida ties and Dallas convention speech, es
Trump's $155K Cash Gifts to Aides Raise Ethics Flags
President Trump handed $155,000 in cash holiday gifts to four aides, sparking ethics questions over whether such payment
Vance, Trump to headline final night of GOP's first midterm convention
Vice President Vance delivers the keynote as Trump closes the GOP's first midterm convention in Dallas, where a $5,000 d
Trump defends conditional $5K dividend as GOP braces for midterms
Trump defended his $5,000 dividend pledge, contingent on GOP majorities, as Democrats and some Republicans criticize the
Existing Home Sales Plunge to 14-Month Low as Mortgage Rates Climb
Existing home sales dropped to a 14-month low in August as mortgage rates and prices surged, intensifying housing afford
NOAA: Summer 2026 Hottest on Record as Drought Spreads
NOAA confirms summer 2026 as the hottest on record in the US, with widespread drought and record temperatures across the
Wage Theft: The $50 Billion Crime Corporate America Gets Away With
Wage theft strips U.S. workers of up to $50 billion a year—more than all street crime combined. Weak enforcement and cor
El Niño forecast exposes U.S. disaster system's reactive flaws
With a record El Niño likely, experts warn the U.S. disaster system is too reactive. Funding and staffing gaps undermine
Cybersecurity's 9/11 Moment: Why Aviation-Style Layered Defense Is Overdue
CISA's September rules focus on breach reporting, but systemic resilience requires aviation-style layered defenses. The
USCIS Marriage Fraud Crackdown: 1,000 Sham Unions Exposed
A DOJ indictment reveals a decade-long marriage fraud network behind over 1,000 sham marriages. Experts call for tighter
Costco's Expansion Surge: 14 New Warehouses Set to Open by November
Costco is accelerating its expansion with 14 new warehouses slated to open by November, spanning the U.S. and Canada, as
August Jobs Surge to 162K, Easing Recession Fears Amid Fed Rate Debate
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding the 53,000 expected, with unemployment steady at 4.1%. The strong r
Singles Expect Partners to Earn Six Figures, Study Shows
A new study finds single Americans expect romantic partners to earn an average of $139,000 annually, with women expectin
Book Holiday Flights Now to Beat Price Surge, Expert Advises
As the holiday season approaches, travel experts recommend booking flights now to avoid price hikes and limited availabi
Rare 1894-S Barber Dime Could Fetch $1.5M at Auction: How to Spot One
A 1894-S Barber dime, one of nine known to exist, could sell for $1.5 million at auction. Here's how to check if your ol
Warsh's Jackson Hole Address Tests Fed Communication Amid Market Stress
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers a pivotal speech at Jackson Hole amid sticky inflation and bond market jitter
Super El Niño odds surge past 90%, threatening global disruptions
The Climate Prediction Center now sees a >90% chance of a 'super' El Niño, potentially the strongest since 1950. Beyond
Sinjar genocide legacy: Early action, local trust key to prevention
A decade after the Sinjar genocide, Cudi Zerey argues that early warnings must translate into action, and protection mus
Sinjar Genocide at 10: Why Global Protection Still Fails the Yazidis
A decade after ISIS's genocide against the Yazidis in Sinjar, Cudi Zerey contends that the world still fails to protect
Trump Vows More Iran Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Spike
President Trump warned of more strikes against Iran as oil prices surged past $100 a barrel, with Tehran claiming attack
Canada's tariff restraint masks a nickel supply chain risk for Washington
Canada's counter-tariffs exclude nickel, but the U.S. remains vulnerable due to a lack of domestic processing. Washingto
Venezuela's Oil Deal Advances, but Maduro's Grip Remains a Hurdle
The US-Venezuela oil deal offers economic gains, but Maduro's regime still blocks democratic progress. Officials and opp