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Tennessee and Kansas Set to Ban Kratom Amid Rising Concerns Over Addictive Compounds
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Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution as Four GOP Defectors Fail to Sway Outcome
The Senate on Tuesday voted 47-48 against discharging a war powers resolution on Iran, with four Republicans in favor but one Democrat opposed.
Politics
Feds Charge 15 Minnesota Activists for Obstructing ICE Raids
Federal prosecutors charged 15 activists linked to Direct Action Minnesota for allegedly obstructing ICE agents during immigration raids in Minneapolis.
Politics
Afghan National Faces New Charges in Fatal National Guard Shooting in D.C.
An Afghan national faces eight new charges, including murder, for the November shooting of two National Guard members in D.C. He pleaded not guilty; six charges carry potential death penalty.
Politics
Sean Penn to Direct Jan. 6 Film Based on Real Officer, Bradley Cooper in Talks
Sean Penn is set to direct a film about a police officer present during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper reportedly in talks to star. Warner Bros. confirmed the project Tuesday.
International
Macron and Zelensky Caught on Hot Mic Criticizing Trump at G7
At the G7 summit, a live microphone picked up French President Macron and Ukrainian President Zelensky discussing Trump's difficult stance on Ukraine, highlighting the diplomatic friction.
Policy
Senate Democrats Unveil Drug Pricing Plan to Counter Trump Ahead of Midterms
Senate Democrats released a drug pricing blueprint on Tuesday, proposing expanded Medicare negotiations and caps on insulin costs to counter Trump's voluntary deals and boost midterm chances.
Politics
Vance Spars with 'The View' Hosts Over Erasure of Black History
On Tuesday, Vice President Vance faced heated questions from 'The View' hosts about the administration's removal of Black history from national sites and the dismantling of Black-majority voting districts.
Politics
Jeffries Presses Rubio on Cape Verde Goalie's Mother Denied World Cup Visa
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intervene after Cape Verde's star goalkeeper Vozinha was forced to play without his mother in the stands due to visa complications.
International
UK to Ban Under-16s from Social Media as Global Push for Child Safety Intensifies
The UK will ban social media for children under 16, joining Australia in aggressive child safety measures. The move comes amid mounting evidence of harm and legal battles in the U.S.
Trump's $13M Reflecting Pool Fix Fails as Algae Returns, Park Service Uses Hydrogen Peroxide
The National Park Service is using hydrogen peroxide to treat algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, days after
Vance Labels Himself 'Conspiracy Theorist' on Epstein, Defends Trump's Record
Vice President Vance acknowledged on 'The View' that he's a conspiracy theorist regarding Jeffrey Epstein, defended Trum
DeWine Urges Ohio to End Death Penalty, Cites Decline in Executions
Gov. Mike DeWine urged Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying evidence no longer supports its use as a deterrent agai
Trump Dismisses Graham's Iran Deal Doubts, Warns of 'Big Trouble'
President Trump dismissed Sen. Lindsey Graham's concerns about the Iran deal at the G7 summit, warning the South Carolin
Senate GOP Demands Text of Trump's Iran Deal as Leaders Left in Dark
Senate Majority Leader John Thune reveals GOP leaders are struggling to obtain the text of Trump's Iran agreement, highl
Six Arrested in Brutal Kidnapping and Torture at Florida Margaritaville Resort
Six men were arrested after allegedly kidnapping and torturing two victims at a Florida Margaritaville Resort, including
Trump Orders Review of Dodd-Frank Mortgage Rules, Sparking Predatory Lending Fears
President Trump has ordered federal regulators to review Dodd-Frank mortgage rules, reigniting debate over borrower prot
Bureau of Prisons Sees Turnaround Under Trump Appointee, Focus on Reentry
Bill Marshall, appointed by Trump to lead the Bureau of Prisons, is overhauling leadership, repairing crumbling faciliti
Trump DOJ Backs Musk's xAI in NAACP Memphis Air Pollution Case, Cites National Security
The Trump administration is intervening in an NAACP lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that the AI firm's Grok cha
New ICE Policy Ends Death Reporting for Released Detainees
ICE will no longer report deaths of those recently released from detention, drawing criticism over transparency and deta
Senate Bill Targets Drug Patents but Risks Innovation, Critics Warn
The Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act would add regulatory hurdles for biotech companies, delaying drug
Randi Weingarten’s Screen Ban Is a Start, but Schools Need a Deeper Fix
Randi Weingarten admits screens harm learning, but fixing classrooms requires more than tech bans—it demands a return to
AI-Driven Market Rally Echoes Dot-Com Risks as Analysts Warn of Bubble
A growing number of analysts warn that the AI-driven stock market rally has evolved into a speculative bubble, with risk
Fox Corp. Acquires Roku in $22B Deal to Dominate Streaming TV Market
Fox Corp. announced a $22 billion acquisition of Roku, merging its live news and sports content with Roku's streaming pl
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
Iranian Expatriates Boo National Anthem at World Cup in Los Angeles
Iranian-American fans booed Iran's national anthem before the World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles, waving
Iran World Cup Team Ordered Out of US Hours After Opening Draw
Iran's soccer coach Amir Ghalenoei says authorities ordered his team to leave the US right after their opening World Cup
Trump Says Iran Deal Can Hold Even as Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon
President Trump said the US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz can withstand continued Israeli strikes on Hezbolla
Trump Denies $300 Billion Iran Fund Amid Peace Deal Confusion
President Trump denied the U.S. is investing in Iran via a $300 billion fund, calling reports fake news, after Vance hin
Ebola Spreads as US Leadership Vacuum Deepens Global Health Crisis
The US, once a leader in fighting infectious diseases, is now struggling to respond to a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in A
Hormuz Deal Eases Gas Prices, but Pre-War Levels Remain Distant
The U.S.-Iran peace deal is poised to cut gas prices by reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts caution that pre-wa