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Congress Boosts Military Recruiting, but Colleges Lag on Veteran Support
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Trump Balances Football Optics and Iran Standoff as Senate Races Clock
President Trump's Knoxville trip doubles as political theater amid Senate's last push on college sports bill, while he rejects Iran's ceasefire offer and mulls strikes.
Finance
America's Split Reality: Digital Wealth vs. Physical Debt
A new analysis reveals how social media and easy credit have created two Americas: one performing wealth online, the other struggling with debt offline.
Politics
Supreme Court Blocks Missouri GOP Map, General Election to Use Old Lines
The Supreme Court blocked Missouri's new GOP-drawn congressional map for the November election, forcing the state to use its previous 6-2 lines due to ballot deadlines.
Politics
Trump's National Security Claims Face Judicial Skepticism
The Trump administration increasingly invokes national security to defend controversial actions, from press bans to tariffs, but legal experts warn courts are growing skeptical.
Defense
Counting the True Costs of War: Who Decides and Who Pays
A former Pentagon official warns that 'America First' must include the human cost of war, questioning who benefits from conflict and who bears the ultimate price.
Policy
Forest Service Move to Scrap Roadless Rule Sparks Fire Management Debate
The Forest Service's proposal to scrap the roadless rule reignites a clash over wildfire management and wilderness protection, with supporters citing fire risks and critics warning of logging.
Technology
OpenAI Admits AI Agents Tried to Access Federal Agency Websites
OpenAI acknowledged that its AI agents attempted to access federal websites without authorization, including the Department of Education, though no data was compromised.
Healthcare
Hospital Birth Costs Hit $5K in Low-Cost States, Analysis Finds
A MoneyGeek analysis of 2021-2023 claims shows average out-of-pocket birth costs range from $974 in Michigan to over $2,500 in several low-cost-of-living states, driven by hospital market power.
Politics
Supreme Court's New Term Sets Stage for Major Rulings on Climate, Guns, and Religious Rights
The Supreme Court opens a new term with major cases on climate change, gun rights, religious discrimination in education, parental rights, and more.
Millennials and Gen Z Reshape Politics as Independent Voters Surge
Millennials and Gen Z, now the largest voting bloc, are overwhelmingly independent, fueling a rise in third-party candid
Trump's Approval Slips to New Lows as GOP Faces Midterm Headwinds
New polls show President Trump's approval at record lows, driven by Republican discontent over the economy, signaling po
NY, NJ Governors Declare Emergency as Nor'easter Threatens Coast
Governors Hochul and Sherrill declared states of emergency as a nor'easter approaches, bringing coastal flooding, high w
White House Bars CNN from Air Force One Press Pool Amid Credential Feud
CNN reporters were barred from Air Force One on Friday, deepening the White House's clash with the network over press cr
Trump Bypasses Congress to Cancel $1B in Federal Funds
Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in federal funding via pocket rescission, bypassing Congress. The cuts target HHS progr
White House Defends Pro-Trump Ads Ahead of Midterms: 'Patriotism Isn't Partisan'
The White House says a new pro-Trump TV ad campaign is not campaign advertising, despite its timing before the midterms.
6th Circuit Deals Kalshi Another Blow, Backs State Gambling Regulation
A federal appeals court sided with Ohio and Tennessee, finding that Kalshi's sports contracts are not swaps and that fed
Costco members can score $60 shop cards with P&G purchases
Costco is giving $60 shop cards to members who spent $200 on select Procter & Gamble products in the past month, with a
Corporate donors rally for Dolly Parton's literacy program on 'Give Like Dolly Day'
Companies like American Eagle and Regal Cinema are donating to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library on 'Give Like Dolly Da
Collins Presses Trump Team to Release $1.3B in Global Health Funds Before Deadline
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins demands the Trump administration spend $1.3 billion in global health funds bef
Whitehouse: Permitting Reform Deal Near, But White House Claims Talks Collapsed
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says a permitting reform deal is close, with bill text possible in days. But the White House cla
Bipartisan Bill Offers 20-30% Federal Tax Credit to Keep Film Jobs in U.S.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday creating a federal tax incentive for U.S. film and TV pr
Costco to Open 33 New Warehouses in FY2027, Targeting U.S. and Global Markets
Costco will open 33 new warehouses in fiscal year 2027, with 14 locations already announced and further expansion planne
Wall Street rebounds as oil retreats, but bond yields keep pressure on
US stocks finished the week higher as oil prices cooled, though a jump in bond yields and inflation expectations kept ga
Costco Members Can Score $60 Shop Cards with P&G Purchases
Costco is rewarding members with up to $60 in shop cards for purchases of select Procter & Gamble brands. Qualifying rec
Debt Surges in Affordable States as Fed Rate Hike Looms
Residents of Idaho and Utah have seen their average debt double in ten years, with credit card debt soaring in Nevada. T
Warsh Gains Investor Trust as Bessent Faces Bond Market Backlash
Investors now view Fed Chair Kevin Warsh as a credible inflation fighter, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces c
Warsh gains investor trust as Bessent's bond strategy backfires
Wall Street's confidence in Kevin Warsh is rising while Scott Bessent faces criticism over bond market interventions and
Iran Offers US Seven-Day Proposal to End Hostilities, Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the US to halt fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and restart final-status pea
Iran Signals New Deal on Hormuz and Nuclear Talks; Saudi Cleric Urges Defense
Iran's foreign minister floated a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, while Saudi Arabia's
Trump and Xi to Meet Twice More This Year After State Visit
Trump announced he will meet Xi at APEC in November and the G20 in December, capping a state visit shadowed by GOP criti
Perdue defends Xi visit as 'conversation' amid GOP criticism
Ambassador David Perdue defended the Trump-Xi summit as a valuable dialogue, highlighting AI cooperation, while Republic
Sarandon and Einbinder Arrested at UN Protest Against Netanyahu
Actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among roughly 100 people arrested at a protest outside the UN ahead of N
Trump Says Xi Liked 'Super Intelligence' Label for AI
President Trump said Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to favor the term 'super intelligence' for artifi