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Trump Administration Pays RWE $1.22B to Abandon Offshore Wind Leases
The Trump administration has agreed to pay RWE $1.22 billion to give up its offshore wind leases, part of a broader push to block wind energy projects.
Politics
DC Voters to Decide Foie Gras Ban in November Ballot Measure
D.C. voters will decide in November whether to ban foie gras sales, a measure certified for the ballot that has sparked a clash between animal welfare groups and upscale restaurants.
Politics
Maui congressional hopeful arrested after beach brawl caught on video
Longshot Democrat Kirill Basin was arrested after a beach fight in Maui, facing terroristic threatening charges ahead of the primary against Rep. Jill Tokuda.
Politics
Vance Steps Into GOP Hemp Fight as Funding Bill Stalls
Vice President Vance huddled with Senate Republicans Thursday to break a logjam over hemp-derived THC language that has stalled the government funding bill.
Politics
Scott Jennings suggests Trump should publicly address Miller scandal
Scott Jennings argues Trump should publicly address Rep. Max Miller's domestic violence allegations, noting the president's private stance may not be enough.
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Husted urges Miller to exit race and resign amid abuse allegations
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) urged Rep. Max Miller to withdraw from his reelection campaign and resign from Congress, saying it's in his daughter's best interest.
Defense
Trump Backs Hegseth Amid Reports of Munitions Shortage Dispute
President Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, dismissing reports of a clash over depleted munitions as 'fake news' and 'treasonous.'
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White House Launches Public Tracker for Anti-Fraud Enforcement Actions
The White House launched The Fraud Ledger, a website tracking the anti-fraud task force's actions, claiming $230 billion in fraud uncovered and $56 billion in fraudulent payments stopped.
Finance
Gallup: 73% of Americans Distrust AI for Financial Guidance
Only 27% of Americans trust AI for financial guidance, according to a new Edward Jones-Gallup poll, placing it just above social media influencers in credibility.
Half of Americans foresee Middle East instability from Iran war, poll finds
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that half of Americans believe the U.S. war with Iran will destabilize the Middle East, w
Pro-Democracy Movement Urged to Adopt Full Accountability Agenda
Advocacy leader Somil Trivedi calls for a comprehensive accountability agenda—criminal prosecutions, state-level reforms
Brazile: El-Sayed Win Signals Internal Battle for Democratic Leaders
Donna Brazile warns Democratic leaders Schumer and Jeffries will face tough fights for their roles after Abdul El-Sayed'
Judge dismisses Murdaugh's bid to recover legal costs from ex-clerk
A federal judge dismissed Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit seeking $600,000 from former clerk Becky Hill, ruling her misconduct w
Mississippi nursing board drops anonymous complaint against Nolan Wells's mother
The Mississippi Board of Nursing has closed an anonymous misconduct complaint against Christine Wells Wonsley, mother of
New Study Contradicts Trump: Climate Change Fueled Canada's Record Wildfires
A new study finds climate change was the primary driver behind Canada's record wildfire season, directly countering Pres
GOP bill aims to overhaul federal permitting with time limits
The FREE Act, introduced by Rep. Celeste Maloy, would require agencies to approve or deny complete permit applications w
Heat Waves Threaten More Flight Delays as Climate Warms
Extreme heat is disrupting air travel more often, forcing airlines to shed weight for safe takeoffs. Research warns such
TSA's costly CT scanner rollout clashes with risk-based PreCheck strategy
A security expert argues that TSA's plan to deploy costly CT scanners at all airport checkpoints, including PreCheck lan
OpenAI pays $3.2M to settle DOJ hiring discrimination claims
OpenAI will pay $3.2 million to settle Justice Department claims that its hiring practices discriminated against U.S. ci
Homeschooling Surge Defies Stereotypes, New Data Shows
Homeschooling has doubled since the pandemic, with new data showing a diverse population that defies stereotypes—challen
Tractor Supply to Shutter 70+ Petsense Stores Across 17 States
Tractor Supply is closing more than 70 Petsense locations across 17 states as part of a restructuring, with stores set t
Hyperscalers' Debt Surge Raises Credit Risk as AI Spending Soars
Hyperscalers like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are taking on massive debt for AI infrastructure, with bond issuan
Warsh Faces Crucial Test: Can He Deliver on Fed's Inflation Vow?
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has declared zero tolerance for persistently high inflation. The real question is whether he w
Wall Street Plunges as Fed Holds Rates, Inflation Stays Stubborn
Stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Fed held rates steady, with the Dow suffering its worst day since April 2025. Chair W
Warsh to Address Nation as Fed Holds Rates Amid Iran War Energy Jitters
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks Wednesday after the central bank held rates at 3.5%-3.75%, the fifth hold amid Iran war ene
X Money Launches With Visa Debit Card, 6% Yield in Musk's Latest Finance Push
X, formerly Twitter, launched X Money, an invite-only financial service offering a Visa debit card, 6% yield on deposits
Central Banks Face New Reality as Geopolitical and Demographic Shifts Upend Old Playbook
Central banks must rethink monetary policy as geopolitical fragmentation, demographic shifts, and persistent supply shoc
Trump's Unilateralism Echoes Soviet Strategy, Undermining US Global Influence
Trump's unilateral 'America First' approach, abandoning trade, security, and science networks, has isolated the US and c
Trump's Hormuz Tribute Plan Reverses 250 Years of US Maritime Policy
Trump's plan to accept Gulf investments instead of Hormuz tolls is a modern tribute scheme, contradicting US maritime fr
China's Playbook to Control Global Knowledge: A Case Study in Nepal
A premier Tibet studies conference in Kathmandu becomes a flashpoint for China's strategy to export censorship, sidelini
Iran-Oman pact could hand Tehran Strait control despite US stance
A potential Iran-Oman agreement could reopen the Strait of Hormuz with joint management, granting Tehran significant con
Brazil's ambassador loses US visa in tit-for-tat over envoy delay
The State Department revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in a reciprocal action over Br
Miliband dodges past Trump insults as he meets Rubio in Washington
Ed Miliband ignored questions about his past 'racist' remarks about Trump as he met Rubio, prioritizing the Strait of Ho