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Apple Hikes MacBook and iPad Prices as Memory Chip Costs Surge
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GOP Rep. Lawler Breaks With Trump on Haitian TPS, Warns of Healthcare Crisis
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) called on the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, warning a sudden cutoff would cripple healthcare systems.
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Democrats Blast Supreme Court Ruling That Lets Trump End TPS for Haitians, Syrians
Democrats on Capitol Hill sharply criticized a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that permits the Trump administration to strip temporary legal protections from Haitian and Syrian migrants, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands.
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Inflation at 4.1% Piles Pressure on Trump and the Fed
New data shows inflation surging to 4.1% in May, the fastest annual rate in three years, as the Iran war drives up energy costs and strains household budgets.
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NPS Blames Sharp Tool for Lincoln Memorial Pool Liner Damage
A National Park Service official says a sharp knife or razor cut the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner earlier this month, with Park Police releasing surveillance footage and seeking public help.
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House Democrats Sound Alarm on Voting Rights Ahead of 2026 Midterms
House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, held a forum on election threats, criticizing GOP-backed voting restrictions and Trump's executive orders.
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Vance Hosts GOP Senators for Dinner After Trump-Cassidy Clash Over Iran
Vice President JD Vance hosted Republican senators for dinner Wednesday following President Trump's tense meeting with Sen. Bill Cassidy, who changed his vote on an Iran war powers resolution after a briefing.
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Van Hollen Backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary, Joining Sanders
Sen. Chris Van Hollen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, boosting the progressive against Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow.
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Funding Cuts Threaten Overdose Prevention Gains as Deaths Fall
Overdose deaths are falling for the first time in years, but without congressional action, the fragile system behind the gains could collapse.
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Mullin and DeLauro Clash Over Immigration Figures in Heated Hearing
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Rep. Rosa DeLauro traded sharp words over immigration policy, with Mullin accusing DeLauro of ignoring missing children under Biden.
DSA Sets Sights on 2028 Presidential Run After Primary Upsets
The DSA is eyeing a 2028 White House run after leftist candidates defeated incumbents in New York primaries, signaling a
House Hardliners Block Floor Action to Force Senate Vote on Voter ID Bill
A bloc of conservative House Republicans has paralyzed floor action, insisting the Senate pass the SAVE America Act befo
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Bid to Create National Voter Database
A federal judge ruled against Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list, marking the fourth such ruling and
Ohio Governor Blocks Bill Requiring Photo ID for Mail-In Ballots
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed HB 472, which would have required absentee voters to include a copy of their photo ID with
Alito Snaps at Sotomayor's Fiery Dissent in Supreme Court Asylum Ruling
Justice Alito responded tersely to Sotomayor's scathing dissent from the bench as the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ideologica
Sotomayor Warns of Fatal Consequences as Supreme Court Revives Trump Asylum Ban
Justice Sotomayor delivered a searing dissent after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to re
California Law Cuts Food Date Confusion, But Rest of US Still Guessing
California's new law aims to end confusion over food date labels, which the FDA says leads to billions in wasted food. O
Trump Halts Bipartisan Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Measure
President Trump scrapped the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act first, despite e
Congress Funds ICE Detention for Families, Putting Flores Protections at Risk
Congress has allocated $38 billion for ICE family detention, threatening the Flores Agreement that protects migrant chil
New Nonprofit Crypto Watchdog Aims to Expose Industry Risks Amid Regulatory Push
Crypto Watchdog, a new nonprofit, launched Tuesday to educate Americans on crypto risks like fraud and market manipulati
Texas Water Officials Warn of $174 Billion Crisis as Funding Falls Short
Texas water officials warned lawmakers that the state's water infrastructure needs have surged to $174 billion, far outp
Social Security Deadline Looms: Delay Raises Risk of Steep Benefit Cuts
Social Security's retirement trust fund is projected to run dry by 2032, risking a 22% benefit cut. Lawmakers' delay for
Limited-Edition July 4th Quarters Enter Circulation as U.S. Mint Marks 250th Anniversary
The U.S. Mint is releasing 250,000 special quarters with a 'July 4th' privy mark to celebrate America's 250th anniversar
Elon Musk's Trillionaire Status: Market Hype vs. Economic Reality
Elon Musk's trillionaire status reflects investor expectations, not realized wealth. The gap between market value and ec
Moody's Zandi: Spending Gap Widens as K-Shaped Economy Deepens
Moody's Mark Zandi reports that high earners now drive nearly 60% of personal outlays, widening the K-shaped economy gap
Alan Greenspan, Architect of Modern Fed, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the longest-serving Federal Reserve chair of the modern era, died Monday at 100. His wife, Andrea Mitche
Fertilizer Costs Surge 40% Amid Iran War, Threatening Global Food Prices
Fertilizer prices have surged 40% since the start of the Iran War, threatening to raise grocery bills across the board.
DC Bar's World Cup Promotion Hedged with Kalshi Bet on US Win Margin
TallBoy bar in D.C. covers customer tabs for US World Cup wins by hedging with Kalshi prediction market bets, a tactic g
Cambodia Deports 19,000 in Sweeping Online Scam Crackdown Under New Law
Cambodia has deported nearly 19,000 foreign nationals and revoked 25 casino licenses in a sweeping crackdown on online s
Treasury Urged to Back New IMF SDR Allocation to Ease Global Hunger Crisis
The U.S. Treasury must back a new IMF SDR allocation to combat rising hunger and economic strain globally, as millions f
Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic Surges as Evacuation Plan Takes Effect
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz more than doubled on Thursday as a UN-backed evacuation plan for seafare
EU’s Asylum Overhaul Offers Blueprint for U.S. as Backlog Tops 3 Million Cases
With over 3 million pending asylum cases in U.S. courts and wait times exceeding four years, the EU’s new Migration and
China's Boarding School Campaign in Tibet Targets Children for Cultural Erasure
China has forcibly placed over 1 million Tibetan children in state-run Mandarin boarding schools, systematically erasing
Trump Offers US Relief to Venezuela After Deadly Quakes Claim Over 160 Lives
Trump offers US aid to Venezuela after two massive earthquakes kill over 160 and injure nearly 1,000. Venezuelan leaders