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Western Drought Threatens 'Mini Dust Bowl' as El Niño Looms, Expert Warns
AccuWeather warns that severe drought across the West, already at 'exceptional' levels, could trigger a 'mini Dust Bowl'
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Vance Raises Valid Concerns About Mars Colonization's Biological Hurdles
Vice President JD Vance voiced worries about human DNA damage in low gravity during a podcast, underscoring a major obst
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How Plea Bargaining Has Gutted the Jury Trial Right the Founders Fought For
The Founders listed jury trials as central to liberty, yet today 95% of criminal cases end in pleas. The Supreme Court e
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Trump pushes GOP to kill filibuster as rift with Thune deepens
President Trump renewed his call for Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster to pass voting reform and other priori
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Texas Senate Candidates Push for AI Oversight Amid Data Center Boom
Texas U.S. Senate candidates James Talarico and Ken Paxton call for AI safeguards. The PUC moves to curb data center cos
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Democrats Poised to Flip House but Face Uphill Senate Battle 100 Days Out
Democrats are favored to take the House but remain underdogs in the Senate race, according to DDHQ's latest forecast. Th
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Maine Democrats Rally Behind Troy Jackson in 100-Day Sprint Against Susan Collins
Maine Democrats have chosen progressive former state Senate leader Troy Jackson to face five-term incumbent Susan Collin
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Israeli Forces Arrest Over 70 in West Bank After Deadly Clashes
Israeli forces arrested over 70 people across the occupied West Bank after deadly clashes left two Israeli soldiers and
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80 Million Under Heat Advisories as Stubborn Heat Dome Scorches Central US
A relentless heat dome is baking the central US, with 80 million people under heat advisories as temperatures soar 10-15
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Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke Indicted in Bribery Scandal Tied to COVID Testing Funds
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke was indicted on bribery charges for allegedly taking campaign cash in exchange for securing
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Sunday Shows Preview: Iran Tensions, Saudi Nuclear Deal, and Trump's Tariff Fight
As Houthi rebels strike Saudi oil infrastructure, Trump threatens Iran with military punishment. A Saudi nuclear deal is
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Trump's WHCA Dinner: Tribute, Taunts, and a 2028 Hat Stunt
President Trump used his delayed WHCA dinner speech to salute law enforcement, mock the media, and spark third-term spec