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Screwworm Reemergence Exposes Gaps in US Agricultural Biosecurity
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Kelsey Grammer Signals Potential Run for Office, Cites Unfulfilled Duty
Actor Kelsey Grammer says he's considering a political run, citing a duty to serve his country. The 71-year-old met with Trump and may wait until his youngest children are older.
Policy
Trump Urged to Back Automatic IRA Legislation as 17 States Lead on Retirement
Up to half of U.S. private-sector workers lack employer retirement plans. Seventeen states have adopted automatic IRAs; experts call on Trump to back federal legislation.
Politics
TSA Gears Up for 18.7 Million Passengers Over July 4 and World Cup Surge
The TSA is preparing to screen 18.7 million air travelers over the July 4 holiday period, with peak traffic expected on July 2 and additional staffing for World Cup matches.
International
Small Plane Crashes into Beijing's Tallest Skyscraper, Emergency Response Underway
A small plane crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the Citic Tower, on Friday night, prompting an emergency response. Witnesses reported loud noise and falling debris.
Politics
Trump's Housing Bill Stalemate: 5941327 Mayors Await Federal Tools
Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with broad bipartisan support, but Trump's delay threatens millions. Mayors in 5941327 cities are ready to act—if Washington delivers.
International
Zelensky Urged to Avoid Netanyahu's Diplomatic Isolation as Great Powers Cut Deals
Ukraine's Zelensky should heed the cautionary tale of Israel's Netanyahu, who was sidelined as the US and Iran negotiated a ceasefire that constrains his options.
Politics
Todd: Schumer, Jeffries Would Lose NYC Primary Amid Socialist Surge
Chuck Todd argues Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries would lose a New York City primary as democratic socialist candidates win in New York. The shift could reshape Democratic leadership and the 2028 presidential race.
Technology
AI Race Spirals: Leaders Admit Need for Global Pause on Superintelligence
AI leaders acknowledge the race toward superintelligence is dangerously fast, urging global coordination to implement an 'off switch' before self-improving machines spiral out of control.
Politics
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Kansas In-State Tuition Law for Undocumented Students
The DOJ and Kansas AG Kris Kobach have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a 2024 law that grants in-state tuition to undocumented students, calling it discriminatory and unconstitutional.
School Libraries Still Push Woke Agenda, ALA Conference Shows
The American Library Association's conference agenda, with sessions on queer theory and decolonization, shows its commit
Pennsylvania Becomes Latest Blue State to Boycott Trump-Linked National Mall Fair
Pennsylvania is the latest Democratic-led state to bow out of the Great American State Fair, citing high taxpayer costs
Massie Warns GOP Faces 'Absolute Shellacking' in Midterms Without Urgent Course Correction
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) warned Republicans could suffer an 'absolute shellacking' in November if the party doesn't wa
Trump's North Dakota Trip Debuts Qatari-Gifted Air Force One Jet
President Trump's upcoming North Dakota trip will be the first official use of the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, a Bo
Supreme Court Finalizes Trump's Asylum Shutdown, Cementing Policy Shift
The Supreme Court has upheld President Trump's asylum restrictions, finalizing a policy that began on Inauguration Day 2
California Voters to Decide on One-Time Billionaire Wealth Tax in November
California voters will decide in November on a 5% one-time tax on billionaires, with revenue earmarked for Medicaid and
New Bill Proposes $25 Minimum Wage, But Data Shows It Still Falls Short for Many
A new congressional bill aims to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2031, but MIT data shows that amount s
Federal Judge Halts New Graduate Student Loan Caps Days Before Implementation
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Education Department from imposing new borrowi
California Law Cuts Food Date Confusion, But Rest of US Still Guessing
California's new law aims to end confusion over food date labels, which the FDA says leads to billions in wasted food. O
Trump Halts Bipartisan Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Measure
President Trump scrapped the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act first, despite e
Congress Funds ICE Detention for Families, Putting Flores Protections at Risk
Congress has allocated $38 billion for ICE family detention, threatening the Flores Agreement that protects migrant chil
New Nonprofit Crypto Watchdog Aims to Expose Industry Risks Amid Regulatory Push
Crypto Watchdog, a new nonprofit, launched Tuesday to educate Americans on crypto risks like fraud and market manipulati
Limited-Edition July 4th Quarters Enter Circulation as U.S. Mint Marks 250th Anniversary
The U.S. Mint is releasing 250,000 special quarters with a 'July 4th' privy mark to celebrate America's 250th anniversar
Elon Musk's Trillionaire Status: Market Hype vs. Economic Reality
Elon Musk's trillionaire status reflects investor expectations, not realized wealth. The gap between market value and ec
Moody's Zandi: Spending Gap Widens as K-Shaped Economy Deepens
Moody's Mark Zandi reports that high earners now drive nearly 60% of personal outlays, widening the K-shaped economy gap
Alan Greenspan, Architect of Modern Fed, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the longest-serving Federal Reserve chair of the modern era, died Monday at 100. His wife, Andrea Mitche
Fertilizer Costs Surge 40% Amid Iran War, Threatening Global Food Prices
Fertilizer prices have surged 40% since the start of the Iran War, threatening to raise grocery bills across the board.
DC Bar's World Cup Promotion Hedged with Kalshi Bet on US Win Margin
TallBoy bar in D.C. covers customer tabs for US World Cup wins by hedging with Kalshi prediction market bets, a tactic g
Iran Faces Egypt in World Cup Decider Amid US Tensions and Travel Restrictions
Iran's national football team faces Egypt on Friday needing only a draw to reach the knockout stage, but must overcome U
UN Halts Hormuz Evacuation After Iranian Drone Strike on Merchant Vessel
The UN’s maritime agency suspended evacuations through the Strait of Hormuz after an Iranian drone struck a merchant ves
Cambodia Deports 19,000 in Sweeping Online Scam Crackdown Under New Law
Cambodia has deported nearly 19,000 foreign nationals and revoked 25 casino licenses in a sweeping crackdown on online s
Treasury Urged to Back New IMF SDR Allocation to Ease Global Hunger Crisis
The U.S. Treasury must back a new IMF SDR allocation to combat rising hunger and economic strain globally, as millions f
Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic Surges as Evacuation Plan Takes Effect
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz more than doubled on Thursday as a UN-backed evacuation plan for seafare
EU’s Asylum Overhaul Offers Blueprint for U.S. as Backlog Tops 3 Million Cases
With over 3 million pending asylum cases in U.S. courts and wait times exceeding four years, the EU’s new Migration and