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Acting FEMA Chief Inserts Confidence Ahead of Hurricane Season Amid Staffing, Funding Woes
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Anti-Trump 'No Kings' Movement Plans Nationwide Protests for His 80th Birthday
The 'No Kings' movement will protest nationwide on Trump's 80th birthday, June 14, with a concert in NYC featuring Bette Midler, Patti Smith, and Jane Fonda.
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CBS News Taps Ex-New York Times Columnist Nick Bilton to Lead '60 Minutes'
Bari Weiss has named former New York Times columnist Nick Bilton to lead '60 Minutes,' replacing Tanya Simon. The move comes as CBS News undergoes restructuring under new ownership.
Healthcare
Uninsured Rate Holds at 8% in 2025, but Child Coverage Losses Signal Trouble Ahead
The uninsured rate held steady at 8% in 2025, but 800,000 more people—including 300,000 children—lost coverage. Future Medicaid cuts and expiring ACA subsidies could push 14 million more into the ranks of the uninsured by 2034.
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Southern Dems Push to Keep South Carolina First in 2028 Primary Calendar
Party chairs from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and West Virginia have written to the DNC urging that South Carolina retain its first-in-the-nation primary slot in 2028.
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Springsteen Labels Trump 'Racist, Treasonous' at Washington Concert
Bruce Springsteen denounced President Trump as 'racist, incompetent, and treasonous' during a three-hour concert in Washington, D.C., and announced a 'Power to the People' festival ahead of the midterms.
Healthcare
North America Imposes Ebola Travel Curbs Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The US, Mexico, and Canada unveiled joint travel restrictions and health screenings for travelers from Ebola-affected regions in Africa ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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House Set to Vote on Bill That Replaces Union Bargaining with Government Arbitration
The Faster Labor Contracts Act, heading for a House vote, would strip workers of negotiating power by imposing government-mandated arbitration, a move critics say violates due process and property rights.
Politics
Epstein Survivors Skeptical Bondi Will Deliver Answers in House Hearing
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein doubt Pam Bondi's upcoming House testimony will yield answers on DOJ's handling of Epstein files, citing redactions and lack of victim consultation.
Policy
IDEA Funding Gap Widens as Federal Promises Go Unfulfilled for Decades
Despite bipartisan support, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act faces chronic underfunding and outdated policies, straining schools and families.
DOJ Sues Four States Over Refusal to Give DHS Agents Confidential License Plates
The Justice Department sued four states Thursday for refusing to issue confidential license plates to DHS immigration of
Trump's Russia-Ukraine Mediation Collapses, Rubio Signals Pullback
The Trump administration's effort to mediate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war has failed, with Secretary of State Marco
Paxton vs. Talarico: Flag Remarks Ignite Texas Senate Race
A resurfaced 2019 clip shows James Talarico questioning the American flag, fueling GOP attacks as he faces Ken Paxton in
Bessent Briefs Press as Trump Accounts App Goes Live Ahead of Midterms
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fields questions at the White House after the Trump Accounts app goes live, offering $1
Junk Science in Courtrooms Led to Nine Executions, FBI Hair Analysis Failures Reveal
FBI reviews found microscopic hair analysis testimony was incorrect in 90% of cases, resulting in nine executions and th
Trump Admin Pours $465M Into Union Station Revamp After Federal Takeover
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a $465 million grant for Union Station upgrades, following the Trump admin
Trump Accounts Launch: 5 Key Details on New Child Savings Program
Trump accounts launch Thursday with an app, offering children savings for education, homes, or businesses. Nearly 6 mill
Working-Class Tax Cut Bill Gains Bipartisan Support Amid Affordability Crisis
A new bill would exempt workers earning up to the median cost of living from federal income tax, funded by higher taxes
Trump's Maternal Health Record Contradicts New Moms.gov Website
The Trump administration's Moms.gov website offers limited resources tied to anti-abortion groups, while its policies cu
Viral Threats to Coffee, Cocoa, and Wine Expose Food System Fragility
Plant viruses are spreading rapidly through coffee, cocoa, and grape crops, threatening global supplies of coffee, choco
NY Fed Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Food Insecurity Since 2020, Hitting Low-Income and Non-White Households Hardest
A New York Fed report finds a sharp increase in food insecurity since 2020, with 10% of households now struggling to aff
Eight of America's Top 10 Jobs Pay Below $70K Average, BLS Data Reveals
Eight of the ten most common jobs in the U.S. pay below the national average of $69,770, according to May 2025 BLS data.
Treasury Launches Trump Accounts App for Children's Investment Program
The Treasury Department launched a mobile app for Trump Accounts, tax-free investment accounts for children. Parents can
SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic Race to Public Markets in AI Funding Push
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are racing to go public, seeking billions to fund AI infrastructure. SpaceX's IPO filing r
Hotel Rates Surge Amid Strong U.S. Travel Demand, Construction Lags
Hotel rates are climbing as demand surges and construction fails to keep pace, signaling a robust U.S. economy, accordin
Vermont Leads Nation in Mortgage Delinquency Surge, Report Shows
Vermont saw the biggest jump in mortgage delinquencies nationwide, rising 12.32% from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, according to a
AI-Driven Capex Boom Masks Consumer Weakness, Risks Sharp Reversal
AI capital spending is currently offsetting weak consumer spending, but analysts warn the boom is unsustainable and a pu
Trump Officiates Warsh Swearing-In as New Fed Chair Amid Rate Divide
President Trump swore in Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair Friday, replacing Jerome Powell after a partisan Senate vo
Bessent Warns Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Tolls After Trump's 'Blow 'Em Up' Threat
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Oman that the U.S. will not tolerate tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, after Presid
UN Warns Next Five Years Will Smash Heat Records, Breach Climate Threshold
New UN climate projections show a 75% chance the world will surpass the 1.5°C warming threshold by 2030, with record hea
Israel's U.S. Support Crumbles Across Party Lines, Pew Survey Shows
A Pew survey shows nearly 60% of Americans now view Israel unfavorably, with Democratic support falling to 20%. The eros
Trump Administration Builds Kenya Quarantine Hub as Ebola Outbreak Surges
The Trump administration is constructing a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, as the outbreak
Netherlands Blocks U.S. Tech Acquisition Over National Security Fears
The Netherlands blocked Kyndryl's $113M acquisition of Solvinity, citing risks to the DigiD digital ID system. The U.S.
Trump Admin Builds Kenya Quarantine Hub for Americans Exposed to Ebola
The Trump administration is building a quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, avoiding