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Trump's Nameplate Removed from Kennedy Center Amid Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled the Kennedy Center must remove President Donald Trump's name from its nameplate by June 12, sparki...
DeSantis Fights Federal AI Preemption, Suing OpenAI and Calling It 'Amnesty for Big Tech'
Florida's governor escalates a state-versus-federal battle over AI rules, suing OpenAI and blocking a White House push f...
Elon Musk's Business in Crosshairs: Iran's Escalating Confrontation
Iran declares SpaceX and Starlink facilities in West Asia as military targets, citing alleged support for US operations.
Trump's Peace Gambit: A Middle East Maelstrom
President Trump's surprise cancellation of Iran strikes has sparked hope for a comprehensive peace deal, but Tehran and ...
Hegseth’s Guantánamo Tour Signals Tougher U.S. Stance on Cuba and Regional Threats
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s visit to Guantánamo underscores a hardening U.S. policy toward the Cuban regime and its ...
Security vs. Solvency: The High Cost of John Healey's Resignation
A bitter divide over a £18 billion funding gap has claimed the UK's Defence Secretary, leaving Keir Starmer's government...
Jimmy Kimmel Satirizes Unverified Trump Nipple Allegations Tied to Epstein Files
Late‑night host Jimmy Kimmel lampoons a bizarre claim that Donald Trump discussed a nipple fetish in the Situation Room,...
Senate Democrats Push 4% Tax on Stock Buybacks to Reclaim $240 Billion
Warren and Wyden aim to triple the buy‑back levy, targeting trillions spent by tech giants since 2017.
Trump Picks Jay Clayton as DNI Amid FISA Stalemate and DNI Controversy
President Trump nominates former SEC chief Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence as Congress deadlocks on Se...
Flippo Tops Nevada GOP Primary, Settelmeyer Emerges as Republican Challenger
James Settelmeyer clinches the GOP nod in Nevada's 2nd District as Derek Flippo leads the primary with 45.9%, setting up...
Epstein Fallout: Inside the White House's July 17 Situation Room Meeting
A high-level Situation Room meeting on July 17, 2025, exposes deep divisions over Epstein transparency, as Democrats pus...
GAO Flags Mismanagement and Waste at ICE's Camp East Montana
A GAO audit uncovers costly errors and safety lapses at the nation’s largest immigration detention center.
Platner's Nazi Tattoo: A Symbol of Ignorance or a Calculated Risk?
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, has sparked controversy with a tattoo that some have ca...
Trump Administration Flags 15,000 Prolific Child Sponsors in New Crackdown
Over 15,000 adult sponsors of unaccompanied immigrant children are under investigation as officials warn of exploitation...
Security vs. Solvency: John Healey Quits Over Labour's Defence Funding Gap
A clash between the Defence Secretary and the Chancellor over a 3% GDP spending target has triggered a high-profile resi...
Ohio's Legislative Sprint: A $4 Billion Budget and the Battle Over Voter ID
From a massive capital investment to controversial voting changes, Ohio lawmakers packed their final session before summ...
Ro Khanna Blasts Trump Team Over Suppressed Epstein Evidence
Rep. Ro Khanna accuses top Trump officials of hiding FBI files and debating a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon.
Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future: A $1,000 Seed for Foster Youth’s Financial Independence
The First Lady unveils tax-deferred accounts for foster children with an initial $1,000 deposit, aiming to break cycles ...
Metro‑Library Fusion: $15 M Transit Revamp and 23,000‑sq‑ft Library at Congress Heights
A $15 million transit overhaul and a new 23,000‑square‑foot library will reshape Congress Heights, linking Metro riders ...
DC Traffic Gridlock Looms as Trump Birthday and UFC Fight Take Over National Mall
Washington officials warn of sweeping road closures and parking bans this weekend for President Trump's birthday celebra...
Peter Hitchens Calls for Trident’s £31bn End in Favor of an Iron Dome‑Style Shield
Columnist Peter Hitchens argues the UK should scrap its costly nuclear submarine fleet and invest in a missile‑defence s...
Veterans Benefits Bill Sparks Tinnitus Tussle
A bipartisan bill to end a financial penalty for medically retired combat veterans has sparked controversy over proposed...
Trump's $30 million pivot: Cutting ties with progressive groups
The Trump administration's Interior Department is ending partnerships with over three dozen progressive groups, saving m...
Healey's Defence Revolt Exposes Starmer's Fatal Weakness
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary has triggered a direct challenge to Keir Starmer, exposing the prime mini...
UFC Freedom 250 Turns the White House South Lawn into a 4,000‑Seat Arena
For President Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary, the White House grounds were converted into a hi...
Trump’s ‘I Love the Inflation’ Comment Sparks Working‑Class Outcry
In a surprising Oval Office exchange, former President Donald Trump praised rising inflation, igniting backlash from lab...
Maine's Senate Hopeful: A Cautionary Tale of Due Diligence
A Bernie Sanders-backed candidate's checkered past raises questions about vetting in the Democratic Party.
John Healey’s Resignation and the Stalled Defence Investment Plan: A Political Flashpoint
Defence Secretary John Healey quit on principle as the long‑delayed Defence Investment Plan became a punchline, putting ...
Kellogg Says Forcing Ukraine to Yield Donbas Would Undermine U.S. Credibility
Retired General Michael Kellogg warns that any push for Ukraine to surrender the Eastern Donbas would signal weakness to...
Melania Trump's 'Fostering the Future' Accounts Gain Backing from 23 Red States
A new portable savings program for foster youth, championed by the First Lady, secures commitments from 23 states to boo...