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Cassidy Ousted in Louisiana GOP Primary as Trump-Backed Letlow and Fleming Head to Runoff
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Trump Threatens to Pull Boebert Endorsement Over Massie Alliance
President Trump threatened to withdraw his endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert after she campaigned with Rep. Thomas Massie, calling her 'weak-minded' and inviting GOP primary challengers.
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Trump Returns From Beijing Talks Amid Iran War, Economic Jitters
President Trump returned from Beijing after talks with Xi Jinping on trade, Taiwan, and the Iran-driven energy crisis. The summit yielded few concrete results, while domestic economic anxiety and GOP primary challenges loom.
Healthcare
Trump's Health Cuts Hamper Hantavirus Response as CDC Loses Expertise
The Trump administration's cuts to health agencies have left the CDC's hantavirus response in the hands of political appointees, raising alarms about U.S. preparedness for a larger crisis.
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Trump-Backed Letlow Challenges Cassidy in High-Stakes Louisiana Primary
Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a fierce primary challenge from Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming, with polls showing a three-way tie and a likely runoff.
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Bass Accuses GOP Rival Pratt of Exploiting Voter Anger in LA Mayoral Race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass charged that GOP rival Spencer Pratt is leveraging broad voter anger over fires and governance failures. She highlighted her record on homelessness and public safety.
Policy
AI Raises Workforce Entry Costs; Education Must Counter It
AI is increasing workforce entry requirements, risking exclusion for many. Education must adapt to lower these barriers and ensure broad access to future prosperity.
Politics
Trump Fires Back at Hochul Over LIRR Strike Blame Game
President Trump accused Gov. Kathy Hochul of blaming him for the LIRR strike, calling it a 'failed' attempt to deflect from her own handling of the labor dispute.
International
Cuba's Fuel Crisis Deepens as Trump Administration Tightens Screws
Cuba has run out of oil and diesel, triggering rolling blackouts and protests, as the Trump administration intensifies pressure with sanctions and a possible indictment of Raúl Castro.
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Great Salt Lake's Decline Fuels Space Research at Utahns' Expense
The Great Salt Lake's decline is generating valuable data for astrobiologists studying Mars, but Utahns face worsening air quality and economic losses as a result.
Trump Slams Cassidy as 'Disloyal Disaster' Ahead of Louisiana Primary Showdown
Former President Donald Trump escalated his war against Sen. Bill Cassidy, calling him a 'disloyal disaster' on the eve
Democrats Risk Midterm Losses by Ignoring Working-Class Economic Concerns
Democrats risk losing the midterms and 2028 by prioritizing anti-Trump messaging over working-class economic issues like
Massie vs. Trump: Kentucky primary tests president's grip on GOP
Tuesday's primary in Kentucky's 4th District pits President Trump against Rep. Thomas Massie, testing Trump's ability to
LIRR Strike Halts Service for 300,000 Commuters as Wage Dispute Boils Over
Long Island Rail Road service suspended as 300,000 commuters face disruption. Unions and MTA deadlocked over wage demand
Virginia Governor Blasts Supreme Court After Redistricting Defeat
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger excoriated the Supreme Court for declining to reinstate the state's new congressional m
Education Gap in Voter Turnout Undermines Both Parties' Reform Strategies
New research reveals that education level is the strongest predictor of voter turnout, challenging both parties' assumpt
Arizona Leads Nation in Senior Scam Reports as Fraud Losses Top $27 Billion
Arizona tops the list of states where seniors are most frequently scammed, with 7 reports per 1,000 residents. Business
U.S. Mining Paralysis Puts National Security at Risk, New Report Warns
A new report warns that U.S. mining permitting delays—averaging 29 years—are driving dependence on foreign minerals from
House Passes $2B VA Funding Bill as 2027 Budget Battle Begins
The House passed its first fiscal 2027 appropriations bill, a military construction and VA funding measure, by a 400-15
EPA Proposes Scrapping Clean Water Safeguards for Coal Plant Toxic Waste
The EPA proposed rolling back 2024 limits on toxic heavy metals from coal plants, arguing the rule is too costly amid ri
Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Shield Gene Therapies from Medicare Price Talks
Bipartisan House legislation seeks to protect genetically targeted heart disease technologies from early Medicare price
House Bipartisan Duo Pushes Bill to Shield Gene Therapies from Medicare Price Talks
Reps. Don Davis (D-N.C.) and Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) are pushing the MINI Act to shield genetically targeted technologie
Fidelity Settles Data Breach Class Action for $2.5 Million; Payouts Up to $5,000
Fidelity Investments has agreed to a $2.5 million class action settlement over a 2024 data breach that exposed personal
Powell Steps Down as Fed Chair but Stays on Board, Defying Trump
Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair ended Friday, but he stays on the board, vowing to fight Trump's attacks on the centra
Young Borrowers Turn to Personal Loans for Daily Expenses as Inflation Bites
A new report reveals that over 10% of personal loan borrowers are Gen Z, using the funds for routine expenses like bills
Raising Cane's Opens 8 New Locations in May, Eyes National Expansion
Raising Cane's opens 8 new locations in May, including first stores in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and a drive-thru in Queens,
Virginia Contestant Smashes 'Price Is Right' Record with $240K Mother's Day Win
Vanessa from Virginia shattered the single-game record on 'The Price Is Right,' winning more than $240,000 in a BetMGM-b
2026's Top Job Markets for New Graduates Revealed in New ADP Study
ADP Research's new study ranks the best US metros for new graduates in 2026, highlighting major shifts from last year's
Bill Maher Mocks Trump's Beijing Summit: 'China Knows What Trump Likes'
Bill Maher ripped President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping, saying China 'knows what Trump likes'—pomp, parades, and dum
Trump Raises Jimmy Lai Case With Xi, Drawing Praise From Detained Mogul's Daughter
Claire Lai praised Trump for raising her father's case with Xi Jinping, calling the president a man of his word. Jimmy L
Waltz: Trump Delivered Clear Message to Xi on Taiwan Status Quo
Ambassador Waltz said Trump was clear with Xi on maintaining Taiwan status quo, aligning with strategic ambiguity policy
Israel Kills Hamas Commander Who Helped Plan Oct. 7 Attack
Israel killed a senior Hamas commander involved in planning the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. The strike raises tensions as the U
Rubio: Iran's Attempts to Use US Politics for Leverage Won't Force a 'Bad' Deal on Trump
Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the idea that Iran could leverage U.S. domestic politics or energy costs to forc
FBI Offers $200K Reward for Ex-Air Force Spy Who Fled to Iran
The FBI has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force c