Trump Claims Military Edge in Iran Talks, Calls Tehran 'Crafty' Negotiators
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Trump Claims Military Edge in Iran Talks, Calls Tehran 'Crafty' Negotiators
· Trump asserts U.S. leverage in Iran negotiations stems from joint strikes crippling Iran's navy and ...
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Martina McBride Withdraws from America 250 Event, Cites Misleading Claims
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Martina McBride Withdraws from America 250 Event, Cites Misleading Claims
Martina McBride has withdrawn from the America 250 concert, alleging organizers misled her about the event's nonpartisan nature. Other artists have also distanced themselves amid concerns over President Trump's potential role.
Vance: US and Iran Near Nuclear Deal but Key Enrichment Sticking Points Remain
International
Vance: US and Iran Near Nuclear Deal but Key Enrichment Sticking Points Remain
Vice President Vance said Thursday the U.S. is 'very close' to an Iran deal, but disagreements over enrichment and the highly enriched stockpile still need resolution.
Savings Rate Plunges to 2.6% as Energy Costs Outpace Wages
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Savings Rate Plunges to 2.6% as Energy Costs Outpace Wages
The personal saving rate fell to 2.6% in April, the lowest since June 2022, as higher energy costs and inflation outpaced wage growth, squeezing household budgets.
White House Launches Star Wars-Themed 'Aliens' Site to Track Immigrant Arrests
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White House Launches Star Wars-Themed 'Aliens' Site to Track Immigrant Arrests
The White House launched a Star Wars-style website on Thursday, using alien metaphors to promote ICE arrest data and mass deportation efforts.
US-Iran Ceasefire Extension Deal Nears Final Approval, Strait of Hormuz Reopening
International
US-Iran Ceasefire Extension Deal Nears Final Approval, Strait of Hormuz Reopening
A tentative US-Iran deal extends the fragile ceasefire by 60 days, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and lays groundwork for nuclear talks, but both sides await final approvals.
Swatting Call Targets Justice Amy Coney Barrett at Virginia Home
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Swatting Call Targets Justice Amy Coney Barrett at Virginia Home
Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the victim of a swatting call Wednesday night, prompting a police response to her suburban Virginia home before the report was deemed false.
Bass vs. Pratt: Reality TV Star Shakes Up LA Mayoral Race with Surge in Polls
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Bass vs. Pratt: Reality TV Star Shakes Up LA Mayoral Race with Surge in Polls
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a serious runoff threat from Republican Spencer Pratt, whose candidacy has jumped from novelty to 22% support. The race has become a referendum on homelessness, affordability, and Hollywood's decline.
Kenya Field Hospital Opens Friday for US Ebola Quarantine, Trump Admin Bars Return
Healthcare
Kenya Field Hospital Opens Friday for US Ebola Quarantine, Trump Admin Bars Return
The Trump administration confirmed no Americans exposed to Ebola will be allowed back into the US. A 50-bed field hospital in Kenya opens Friday for quarantine, with symptomatic patients sent elsewhere for care.
Florida Deputy Drops Ticket After Pulling Over Woman Missing Right Hand for Phone Violation
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Florida Deputy Drops Ticket After Pulling Over Woman Missing Right Hand for Phone Violation
A Florida woman missing her right hand was cited for holding a phone in that hand. The deputy later dropped the ticket after video sparked outrage.
‘The View’ Hosts Blast DOJ Probe of E. Jean Carroll as Political Vendetta
‘The View’ Hosts Blast DOJ Probe of E. Jean Carroll as Political Vendetta
The hosts of ABC's 'The View' condemned the DOJ's perjury investigation into E. Jean Carroll, calling it a taxpayer-fund
Jeffries Vows to Block Trump $250 Bill: 'Get Over Yourself'
Jeffries Vows to Block Trump $250 Bill: 'Get Over Yourself'
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries slammed the reported push for a $250 bill featuring President Trump's face, call
Judge Orders CBP Chief to Testify on Trump Tariff Refunds
Judge Orders CBP Chief to Testify on Trump Tariff Refunds
The U.S. Court of International Trade ordered CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott to testify in June about the administration'
Bessent Brushes Off 2028 Run Query During White House Briefing
Bessent Brushes Off 2028 Run Query During White House Briefing
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday deflected a question about a potential 2028 presidential run, quipping that
Bessent Blasts Washington Post's $250 Bill Story, Confirms Prototype Prep
Bessent Blasts Washington Post's $250 Bill Story, Confirms Prototype Prep
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized a Washington Post report on a commemorative $250 bill with Trump's portrait,
House Democrats Demand GAO Probe into Trump's Disaster Aid Denials
House Democrats Demand GAO Probe into Trump's Disaster Aid Denials
Two House Democrats have requested a GAO investigation into whether President Trump has politicized disaster aid decisio
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IDEA Funding Gap Widens as Federal Promises Go Unfulfilled for Decades
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 poli
Trump Accounts Launch: 5 Key Details on New Child Savings Program
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
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
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
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
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
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Treasury Launches Trump Accounts App for Children's Investment Program
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, 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 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 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-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
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
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Bessent Deflects on Iran Deal as Negotiators Finalize 60-Day MOU
Bessent Deflects on Iran Deal as Negotiators Finalize 60-Day MOU
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refused to confirm a tentative U.S.-Iran deal during Thursday's press briefing, deferri
Bessent Warns Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Tolls After Trump's 'Blow 'Em Up' Threat
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
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
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
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
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.
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