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Molder Secures Democratic Nod to Challenge Ogles in Tennessee's 5th
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Trump-backed Ogles ousted in Tennessee GOP primary after redistricting
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) was defeated in his primary by Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, in a race reshaped by new GOP-drawn district lines.
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Tennessee GOP's Taylor to Face Democrat Pearson in Redrawn 9th District
Brent Taylor clinched the GOP nod in Tennessee's 9th District, setting up a fall showdown with Democrat Justin Pearson in a seat redrawn to favor Republicans.
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Hagerty and Bradshaw to Face Off Again in Tennessee Senate Race
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty and Democrat Marquita Bradshaw are set for a November rematch in Tennessee's Senate race, with Hagerty heavily favored.
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Blackburn clinches Tennessee GOP governor primary, set to succeed Lee
Sen. Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee's Republican gubernatorial primary, setting her up to succeed Gov. Bill Lee and potentially become the state's first female governor.
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Duke Law Accused of Racial Bias in Admissions by DOJ
The DOJ says Duke Law illegally considered race in admissions for three years, favoring Black applicants over better-qualified white and Asian students.
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National Gallery Unveils Safety Measures for IndyCar Race Near Art
The National Gallery is preparing for the Freedom 250 IndyCar race by studying vibration effects on its art, implementing safety measures, and monitoring the event closely.
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Senate leaders seek deal on spending and recess as Trump allies push for more
Senate leaders are close to a deal on government funding and the August recess, but Trump allies want budget votes and more wins first.
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Democrat: Trump Ally Installed at Interior Watchdog Office
Rep. Jared Huffman alleges the Trump administration placed political appointee Dennis Kirk at the Interior Department's inspector general office, calling him a 'fake watchdog.'
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GOP Hemp Ban Delay Stalls Spending Bill as Senate GOP Splits
A GOP internal battle over intoxicating hemp products is delaying the government funding bill, as Sen. Ted Budd pushes for a vote and the White House seeks a month-long postponement.
Project 2025 co-author placed in Interior watchdog role, Dem charges
Rep. Jared Huffman alleges Dennis Kirk, a Project 2025 co-author, was installed in the Interior Department's inspector g
Tennessee Senate primary sets up potential Hagerty-Bradshaw rematch
Tennessee's Senate primary ends Thursday. Hagerty unopposed for GOP; Bradshaw faces four Democrats for a rematch chance.
Tennessee GOP governor primary: Blackburn and Rose face tight finish
Tennessee's GOP gubernatorial primary pits Sen. Marsha Blackburn against Rep. John Rose, with late polls suggesting a ti
Tennessee Primary Tests Trump's Sway After Redistricting Shakeup
Tennessee's primary elections will gauge Trump's endorsements in reshaped districts, including a heated 5th District rac
GAO Disputes DOGE's $110 Billion Savings Claims in Receipts Report
GAO says DOGE's reported $110B in savings includes inaccurate data and unsupported claims, with some contracts already p
Trump Signs New Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship After Court Setback
Trump signed two executive orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship and birth tourism, circumventing a Supreme Cou
Teamsters Sue California Over Driverless Truck Rules, Citing Job Risks
The Teamsters union sued California's DMV on Wednesday, alleging that the state failed to conduct required economic stud
Kellogg to Strip Artificial Dyes from Cereals by 2026
WK Kellogg will eliminate artificial dyes and BHT from its cereals by end of 2026, replacing them with natural colors ah
FAA mandates structural checks on nearly 500 Boeing 737 Max jets
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of about 470 Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks near gal
Michigan's largest college drops freshman letter grades to ease transition
Starting fall 2027, first-semester freshmen in Michigan's LSA college will receive pass/no credit instead of letter grad
GOP bill aims to overhaul federal permitting with time limits
The FREE Act, introduced by Rep. Celeste Maloy, would require agencies to approve or deny complete permit applications w
Heat Waves Threaten More Flight Delays as Climate Warms
Extreme heat is disrupting air travel more often, forcing airlines to shed weight for safe takeoffs. Research warns such
Gallup: 73% of Americans Distrust AI for Financial Guidance
Only 27% of Americans trust AI for financial guidance, according to a new Edward Jones-Gallup poll, placing it just abov
Hyperscalers' Debt Surge Raises Credit Risk as AI Spending Soars
Hyperscalers like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are taking on massive debt for AI infrastructure, with bond issuan
Warsh Faces Crucial Test: Can He Deliver on Fed's Inflation Vow?
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has declared zero tolerance for persistently high inflation. The real question is whether he w
Wall Street Plunges as Fed Holds Rates, Inflation Stays Stubborn
Stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Fed held rates steady, with the Dow suffering its worst day since April 2025. Chair W
Warsh to Address Nation as Fed Holds Rates Amid Iran War Energy Jitters
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks Wednesday after the central bank held rates at 3.5%-3.75%, the fifth hold amid Iran war ene
X Money Launches With Visa Debit Card, 6% Yield in Musk's Latest Finance Push
X, formerly Twitter, launched X Money, an invite-only financial service offering a Visa debit card, 6% yield on deposits
Trump's Unilateralism Echoes Soviet Strategy, Undermining US Global Influence
Trump's unilateral 'America First' approach, abandoning trade, security, and science networks, has isolated the US and c
Trump's Hormuz Tribute Plan Reverses 250 Years of US Maritime Policy
Trump's plan to accept Gulf investments instead of Hormuz tolls is a modern tribute scheme, contradicting US maritime fr
China's Playbook to Control Global Knowledge: A Case Study in Nepal
A premier Tibet studies conference in Kathmandu becomes a flashpoint for China's strategy to export censorship, sidelini
Iran-Oman pact could hand Tehran Strait control despite US stance
A potential Iran-Oman agreement could reopen the Strait of Hormuz with joint management, granting Tehran significant con
Brazil's ambassador loses US visa in tit-for-tat over envoy delay
The State Department revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in a reciprocal action over Br
Miliband dodges past Trump insults as he meets Rubio in Washington
Ed Miliband ignored questions about his past 'racist' remarks about Trump as he met Rubio, prioritizing the Strait of Ho