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Reflecting Pool Renovation Costs Surge to $13.1M as Trump Faces Legal Challenge
The cost of renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has ballooned to $13.1 million, up from $1.8 million, as a l
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House Ethics Ramps Up Probe into Cory Mills Amid Dating Violence Allegations
The House Ethics Committee has authorized more than 20 subpoenas and contacted dozens of witnesses in its probe of Rep.
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EEOC Sues New York Times, Alleges Bias Against White Male Editor in Promotion Case
A federal lawsuit accuses the New York Times of racial and gender discrimination against a white male editor, citing DEI
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Gottheimer Calls Out Democrats for Antisemitism Double Standard in New York Times Op-Ed
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) charges Democrats with a double standard on antisemitism, condemning right-wing hate while
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Senator Kennedy Pushes Bill to Put Suicide Hotline on Student IDs
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) is pushing legislation to require colleges to print the 988 suicide hotline on student IDs, as
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Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire on 'Massive Life Support' After Rejecting Tehran's Counteroffer
President Trump said the US-Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support' after rejecting Tehran's counteroffer as 'unbeli
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SNL Cold Open Mocks Hegseth, Patel, Kavanaugh Over Drinking, Scandals
SNL's latest cold open lampoons Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, and Brett Kavanaugh at a D.C. bar, referencing their drinking
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Supreme Court Conservatives Fail Barrett's Own Test on Voting Rights
Justice Amy Coney Barrett's test for identifying partisan hacks on the Supreme Court is failed by the conservative major
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Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Blue Paint on National Mall Reflecting Pool
The Cultural Landscape Foundation sued Monday to stop Trump's 'American flag blue' paint job on the National Mall's Refl
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Imperial County Rattled by Over 350 Quakes in Weekend Swarm; No Major Damage
Over 350 earthquakes struck Imperial County since Friday, with the largest at magnitude 4.7. The swarm, typical for the
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AAA Predicts Record 45 Million Travelers for 2026 Memorial Day Weekend
AAA projects 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles for Memorial Day 2026, breaking records. Drivers will se
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Global CEO Pay Surges 11% in 2025 as Workers See Meager Gains, Oxfam Report Finds
CEO pay at 1,500 major companies jumped 11% in 2025 to an average of $8.4 million, while global worker wages rose only 0