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April Jobs Report Surpasses Expectations Despite Iran War Headwinds
The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, exceeding economist predictions, with unemployment steady at 4.3%. The dat
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Generation Gap Deepens as 250th Anniversary Highlights National Identity Crisis
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, a growing generation gap in national pride and a battle over national identity
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Iran War Costs Soar as Trump's Delusions Drive Policy, Experts Warn
President Trump's Iran war has driven gas prices 50% higher year-over-year, costing Americans $189 billion annually, mak
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Trump's Iran Peace Plan Sparks Fury Among Conservative Allies
Conservative allies of President Trump erupted in anger over a reported one-page peace deal with Iran that would limit n
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House GOP Faces Brutal 2027 Spending Battle as Midterm Election Nears
House GOP leaders are plunging into the 2027 spending fight, the last major legislative battle before the midterm electi
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Democrats Face Uphill Battle in Florida Senate Race Despite Strong Fundraising
Democrats see Florida as a long shot for a Senate pickup despite strong fundraising by Alexander Vindman, as GOP registr
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NAACP Petitions to Block Tennessee GOP Map That Dismantles Only Black-Majority District
The NAACP filed an emergency petition Thursday to block Tennessee's new congressional map, which eliminates the state's
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Trump Drives Across Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After $2M Blue Coating
President Trump drove across the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after having it coated in 'American flag blue' at a co
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Trump's $7.5M Plan to Paint Eisenhower Building Faces Historic Preservation Backlash
President Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white could cost at least $7.5 million, drawing
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's $100M Humanities Grant Cuts as Unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconst
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Tennessee Democrat Demands Memphis Secession After GOP Redistricting Splits Black District
State Rep. Antonio Parkinson (D) urged Memphis to secede from Tennessee after Republicans passed a redistricting map tha
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Beshear Open to 2028 Run, Says Democrats Must 'Absolutely Win' Next Presidential Race
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear acknowledges 2028 speculation, says Democrats 'have to win' next election, and pledges to bea