Politics
Katy Perry Condemns White House for Using 'Firework' in Iran Strike TikTok
Latest News
Politics
Vance's Nixonian Strategy Could Reshape GOP's Appeal to Gen Z
Vice President JD Vance is reviving Richard Nixon's political style to appeal to Gen Z conservatives, a move that could reshape the Republican Party's future.
Politics
Iran Conflict Threatens GOP Turnout as Trump's Base Wavers on War
A new Politico poll reveals President Trump’s core supporters are losing enthusiasm for the Iran war, potentially depressing Republican turnout in key midterm battlegrounds.
Politics
Jackson Clinches Maine Democratic Senate Nod After Platner Exit
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in November, winning 566 of 571 convention votes.
Politics
MAGA's Future Without Trump: Historical Precedent Suggests No Clear Heir
A Democratic strategist argues that Trump's MAGA base, like George Wallace's coalition, is uniquely tied to its leader and unlikely to transfer to a successor.
International
Houthi Missile and Drone Barrage Targets Saudi Aramco Sites After Hodeida Strikes
Houthi rebels fired dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco sites in Jizan and Yanbu, claiming retaliation for Saudi strikes on Hodeida. The attacks threaten to further disrupt oil markets.
Politics
Maine Democrats Set to Tap Troy Jackson for Senate Race After Platner Exit
Maine Democrats are poised to pick former state Sen. Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew due to sexual abuse allegations. Meanwhile, Trump escalates rhetoric against Iran as Houthi rebels strike Saudi Arabia.
Defense
National Guard inks $292M deal for D.C. troop housing amid open-ended deployment
The National Guard signed a $292M contract with Placemakr to house up to 2,000 troops in D.C., marking its largest lodging deal ever. Deployment, costing millions daily, has no set end date and faces local pushback.
Politics
Biden Ends Legal Bid to Block Release of Ghostwriter Interview Tapes
Former President Biden dropped his lawsuit Friday to block public release of audio recordings from interviews he gave to a ghostwriter for his memoir.
Politics
Middle-class incomes shrink in all but two states as inflation bites
A new analysis shows middle-class incomes have failed to keep pace with inflation in 48 states since 2019, as soaring home and energy costs erode household budgets.
Khanna Backs NYC Mayor's Call for Netanyahu Arrest Ahead of DC Visit
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) echoed NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan
Trump Roasts Press, Rivals in Lukewarm WHCA Dinner Speech
President Trump delivered a combative speech at the WHCA dinner, mocking Biden, Kennedy, and CNN's Collins, while also d
Trump Orders Warning Signs Outside Smithsonian Museum Over 'Social Justice' Exhibits
President Trump ordered disclaimers installed outside the Smithsonian's Museum of American History, claiming exhibits pu
Trump Administration Admits Political Basis for Canceling Blue State Green Grants
The Trump administration acknowledged in court that it canceled nearly 300 green energy grants solely because the recipi
Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger Put on Hold Amid State Antitrust Challenge
Paramount has agreed to pause its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while a lawsuit from 12 state attor
Whitmer throws support behind Stevens in Michigan Senate primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the state's open Senate primary, a last-minute move reflec
Humanoid robots could revive US manufacturing, but only with federal action
The U.S. has a narrow window to deploy humanoid robots in manufacturing, but federal policy must shift from invention to
Trump Administration Scraps Federal Rule Linking Statistical Disparities to School Discrimination
The Education Department rescinded a decades-old policy that permitted statistical disparities to serve as evidence of d
Two Businesses Challenge Trump's Latest Tariffs Under Section 301
Two small businesses, represented by the legal team that previously overturned Trump's tariffs at the Supreme Court, hav
Both Sides of Drug Debate Need Stronger Treatment Infrastructure
Drug policy debates often pit prohibition against decriminalization, but both depend on effective treatment infrastructu
Amazon Prime Users Face July 27 Deadline for $2.5B FTC Settlement Claims
Amazon Prime users must file claims by July 27 to receive up to $51 from a $2.5B FTC settlement over deceptive subscript
GAO Report: Amazon Workers on Federal Aid Tripled Since 2020
A GAO report shows Amazon workers on food stamps and Medicaid tripled since 2020, and gig economy drivers now lead SNAP
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
Wedding Industry Bubble Nears Burst as Couples Reject Soaring Costs
The traditional wedding has become a luxury purchase pricing out average couples, with Gen Z rejecting the aisle. Indust
USPS Forever Stamps Hit 82 Cents Sunday as Eighth Hike Since 2021 Takes Effect
Forever stamps climb to 82 cents on Sunday, the eighth increase since 2021. Postcards and international mail also rise,
U.S. Minted 440,000 New Millionaires in 2025, UBS Report Shows
Over 440,000 Americans joined the millionaire club in 2025, driven by stock gains, but median wealth dropped 20% since 2
Fed Chair Warsh Plays Down Inflation Threat, Sidesteps Rate Cut Clues
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh downplayed inflation fears Wednesday, citing falling energy prices, and refused to sig
July Brings Third 'Bonus' Paycheck for Some Workers This Year
July marks the third triple-payday month of 2025 for some workers. Those paid weekly or bi-weekly should check their las
Quiet Night in Iran After 13 Days of US Strikes, but Tensions Remain
Iran experienced its first night without US strikes in 13 days, breaking a streak of tit-for-tat attacks. Despite the lu
Experts Doubt Intensified US Strikes on Iran Will Force Diplomatic Shift
President Trump is threatening a major escalation in Iran, but experts warn that even intensified air strikes targeting
UK House Speaker Hoyle Highlights U.S.-UK Stability Amid PM Turmoil
House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, visiting Washington amid the UK's fifth prime minister in four years, touted
Trump Denies Being Outmaneuvered on Saudi Nuclear Deal as Abraham Accords Condition Fades
President Trump pushed back on reports he was caught off guard by his energy secretary's announcement of a nuclear deal
Trump Dismisses Canada's Bridge Snub as Tariff Dispute Escalates
President Trump shrugged off Canada's decision to bar US officials from the Gordie Howe Bridge opening ceremony, followi
Trump's Use of Obscure 1930 Tariff Law Redefines Canada Trade Conflict
President Trump has invoked a rarely-used 1930 tariff law to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, redefining the trad