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Axelrod Questions Timing of FBI Raid on Omar's Home
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Acting Army Chief Vows Modernization Push Despite Leadership Shakeup
Acting Army Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve reassured defense contractors that the service remains committed to modernization, even after top leaders were ousted.
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CVS to Pay $315M to Settle DOJ Opioid Dispensing Lawsuit
CVS Health agreed to pay $315 million to settle DOJ allegations that it illegally filled opioid prescriptions and other controlled substances, resolving a whistleblower suit.
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Trump to Rally in Wichita as Kansas Senate Race Tightens
Trump will hold a rally in Wichita on Monday to boost Sen. Roger Marshall's reelection bid, as the race is rated a toss-up and a recent poll shows Marshall tied with his Democratic opponent.
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Poll: Majority Say Trump Prioritizes Wealth Over Public
A new AP-NORC poll shows 56% of Americans believe Trump prioritizes his personal business interests 'a lot' in his second term, while 51% say he doesn't prioritize people like them at all.
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Gallup: Democrats widen favorability and economic trust gap over GOP
Gallup finds Democrats ahead of Republicans on party favorability and economic stewardship, with independents favoring Democrats 40-27.
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Cook Report Moves Four Governor Races Toward Democrats
Cook Political Report moved four gubernatorial races toward Democrats, including Alaska from tossup to lean Democrat, citing polling and GOP infighting.
Policy
Vance invokes wartime powers to expand Texas refinery output
Vice President JD Vance announced the administration will invoke the Defense Production Act to expand a Texas refinery, aiming to increase fuel output as prices strain the economy.
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Cornell Bans Frat Parties After Gang Rape Suit; Adds Investigators
Cornell University suspends all fraternity parties through the academic year and adds trained sexual assault investigators following a gang rape lawsuit and criticism of its handling of the case.
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Cornell Bans Frat Parties After Gang Rape Suit, Adds Investigators
Cornell University has suspended all fraternity parties through the academic year and will add trained sexual assault investigators to its police force following a gang rape lawsuit.
Obama to Rally for Brown and Acton in Cleveland as Ohio Races Tighten
Obama will headline a Cleveland rally for Senate candidate Sherrod Brown and gubernatorial hopeful Amy Acton on Oct. 24,
Obama Rallies for Brown and Acton in Tight Ohio Races
Obama heads to Cleveland on Oct. 24 to back Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton in competitive Ohio races that could decide Sena
Poll: 86% Say Lawmakers Out of Touch on Monthly Costs
A new poll finds 86% of voters think their lawmakers are clueless about monthly expenses, a warning sign for Republicans
Voters Say Congress Clueless on Costs as Midterms Near
A new poll finds 86% of voters think Congress is out of touch with their monthly costs, as inflation and affordability d
Trump dismisses claims China, Russia aiding Iran in ongoing conflict
President Trump pushed back against suggestions that China and Russia are actively helping Iran in the current conflict,
Trump Downplays Russian Strikes, Says Both Sides 'A Little Off'
Trump dismissed Russia's continued attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, saying both sides are 'a little off,' while defe
Six Flags Closes Coasters Nationwide After Fatal Fall at Georgia Park
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, was ejected from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. Nine other Six Fl
Lawmakers Push Federal Framework for Psychedelic Therapies Amid Mental Health Crisis
With FDA approvals nearing, bipartisan lawmakers urge Congress to establish national standards for psychedelic-assisted
Return-to-office mandates threaten America's innovation edge, study warns
A cross-country study finds cultural individualism drives remote work adoption, but return-to-office mandates may push s
Saltwater Flooding Creates Lingering Fire Hazard for EVs in Southern California
Southern California fire officials warn that saltwater flooding from post-Tropical Storm Rachel can compromise electric
NOAA Forecasts Below-Average 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30, with NOAA forecasting fewer storms than usual. Track eve
Colleges Cut Majors as Enrollment Cliff Reshapes Academic Offerings
As enrollment falls and costs rise, universities are cutting hundreds of majors. Faculty resistance could lead to forced
FTC Distributes $15.8M to Cleo Users Over Deceptive Cash Advance Claims
The Federal Trade Commission is distributing $15.8 million to users of the Cleo cash advance app after alleging deceptiv
White House Dinner Signals High-Stakes AI Gamble as Debt Soars
Trump dined alone with Anthropic's CEO, underscoring the administration's reliance on AI to outpace a $40 trillion natio
AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Record Capital Spending and Bond Yields
AI infrastructure spending by top tech firms is fueling U.S. growth but straining capital markets, with bond yields at t
AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Yields and Economic Growth
Hyper-scaler AI investment tops $800B, lifting growth but straining bond markets as yields hit 20-year highs, prompting
Mortgage rates climb to 7.4%, highest since late 2023, as Iran conflict roils markets
The average 30-year mortgage rate reached 7.4% this week, the highest since November 2023, as rising oil prices and the
AT&T Data Breach Settlement Payouts Near, Millions Eligible
AT&T customers affected by data breaches in 2019 and 2022 could soon get settlement checks. The $177 million fund covers
China wins AI market in developing world while US focuses on frontier tech
China is winning the global AI market in developing countries by offering cheap, open models, while the US focuses on fr
Why Washington Is Falling Behind Beijing in the Global AI Market
Beijing's strategy of exporting cheap, adaptable AI to the Global South is outpacing U.S. efforts, with long-term implic
Xi's Washington Visit: More Spectacle Than Substance
Xi Jinping's three-day U.S. visit produced less than an hour of substantive talks, signaling China's disinterest in mean
Zelensky Blasts Trump as 'Weak' Over Russia Diesel Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticizes Trump's diesel deal with Russia as 'weak,' while Trump threatens to cu
Senate Foreign Relations Members Rebuke Trump Over Russian Diesel Deal
Seven senators on the Foreign Relations Committee condemned Trump's deal with Putin to allow Russian diesel imports, cal
Iran Rejects US Response as Insufficient, Warns of Cyberattacks
Iran deems the US response to its proposal insufficient, threatening cyberattacks. Netanyahu faces testimony in corrupti