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House Democrat: Idea of Democratic Party going hard left ‘frankly overblown’

Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) said Friday that talk about the Democratic Party taking a hard-left turn is “frankly overblown,” comments that came after notable wins by democratic socialists in Democratic primaries. “I mean, there are a lot of other people, like me, who won our elections on Tuesday who don’t take those kinds of positions.…

Opinion | America Is the Land of Endless Choice, Except in Politics
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Opinion | America Is the Land of Endless Choice, Except in Politics

There’s a case to be made for a two-party system, but what do you do when your party loses its mind?

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Sotomayor warns expansion of presidential firing power will ‘unleash only chaos’

Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered a sharp dissent from the bench on Monday after the court overturned a nearly century-old precedent on presidential firing power, arguing the majority’s decision grants President Trump and future presidents “unbridled authority” that undermines the separation of powers.   “Put simply, today the majority reshapes our Government,” Sotomayor wrote in a…

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New York’s no-bid contracting scandal: A quarter-billion dollars, awarded by race

New York City's Racial Equity Plan, released by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, commits the city to using racial classifications to guide over 200 goals across nearly every agency, including setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts for favored racial groups, which is a continuation of the city's longstanding policy of race-based contracting.

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Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

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Trump says SAVE America Act more important than ever following SCOTUS ruling on mail-in ballots

President Trump on Monday slammed the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, arguing it is now even more important for Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots sent by Election Day to be…

Europe Heat Wave: Forecasts, Warnings and How to Stay Cool
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Europe Heat Wave: Forecasts, Warnings and How to Stay Cool

A heat wave responsible for shattering numerous temperature records in Western Europe continued its shift east.

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Trump surprised by Supreme Court decision to not review E. Jean Carroll case

President Trump on Monday said he was surprised by the Supreme Court’s decision not to review the verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s suit against him, in which he was found liable for sexually abusing the writer inside a dressing room during the mid-1990s and defaming her. “Surprisingly, the Supreme Court declined to ‘review’ a Fake…

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Poll finds bipartisan support for tighter AI regulation

There is bipartisan support for tighter regulation on AI, according to a new poll. In the Artificial Intelligence Policy Institute (AIPI) poll, 68 percent of respondents said they would be in favor of the government making “a formal review process for the most advanced AI models before they can be widely released.” Twenty percent of…

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US Steel 1 year later: A bet on allies that is paying off

Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel has been successful so far, with workers receiving promised bonuses, investment flowing into American mills, U.S. Steel remaining headquartered in Pittsburgh, and Washington retaining unprecedented oversight authority over the company.

Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal, Ending a Long Union of Cable and Media
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Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal, Ending a Long Union of Cable and Media

The media business, which owns NBC News and Universal Pictures, will be separated from Comcast’s cable and internet business, following a trend in the media industry.

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Liberals eat their own, harass Scott Wiener over Gaza stance

The revolution always eats its own.   This is one of the most central and frequently recurring themes in far-left radical organizing. And make no mistake, the far-left is feeling ascendant, as victories for democratic socialists in New York City have empowered the activist wing of the Democratic Party.   These activists now feel comfortable showing who they truly are. Their…

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U.S. and Iran will ‘stand down’ after strikes and resume talks, official says - The Washington Post

U.S. and Iran will ‘stand down’ after strikes and resume talks, official says  The Washington Post

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Leavitt: Midterms a choice ‘between communism and common sense’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday described the upcoming midterm elections as a choice “between communism and common sense” following a string of recent progressive wins in Democratic primaries.  “I know the president and many Americans are extremely concerned [about] how far left the Democrat party is moving,” Leavitt said in an interview…

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Haberman: Vance’s opposition to Iran war cost him with Trump

New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman on Sunday said Vice President Vance’s opposition to the Iran war was unique among President Trump’s advisers, and ultimately hurt his relationship with the commander in chief. “Vance was the only one who really vocally took issue with this with Trump. And it irritated Trump, it cost…

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Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff headed to Qatar for Iran talks

Special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are on their way to Qatar for Iran peace talks. “I just spoke with the president about it. Iran has requested a meeting this week, so, special envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be flying to Doha for high-level meetings this week as we continue…

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Thomas, Gorsuch say Supreme Court should revisit landmark libel ruling

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to accurately describe the impact of the Supreme Court’s 1964 decision, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. Justice Clarence Thomas renewed his calls for the Supreme Court to revisit its 1964 landmark decision that makes it difficult for public figures to bring defamation suits. The conservative justice’s urging came as his colleagues…

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Fox News apologizes for airing O’Leary claims about data centers

Fox News issued an apology over the weekend for airing unsubstantiated claims made by businessman and television personality Kevin O’Leary alleging opponents of a data center project he is involved in are linked to China. “Kevin O’Leary appeared as a guest on the show on May 24 and discussed the ongoing controversy surrounding his planned…

The Onion Satire

Only 11 Hours From The Beach

With this practically coastal retreat, breathtaking ocean breezes and the soothing sound of waves are only a day-long car ride and a few state lines away, depending on traffic. Reference #78339 The post Only 11 Hours From The Beach appeared first on The Onion.

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Dire Strait

Oil tanker and a map of the Strait of Hormuz

The Onion Satire

Stars Share Their Plans For The Summer

Millions of Americans will embark on summer vacations this year. Reporters for The Onion asked stars to share their own warm weather plans. The post Stars Share Their Plans For The Summer appeared first on The Onion.

The Hill Moderate

Cassidy: Trump treats Congress as ‘merely an appendage’

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who recently lost a primary for his seat, said in a new interview that President Trump occasionally treats the legislative branch as “merely an appendage.” Cassidy told CBS News’s Margaret Brennan in the interview, aired on Sunday on “Face the Nation,” that “the Senate is a separate body, separate from the…

The Onion Satire

Travis Kelce Reserves Seat At Reception For SpongeBob Just In Case

NEW YORK—Fastening the paper sign to a chair “just in case,” Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce reportedly reserved a seat at his wedding reception Monday for SpongeBob. “I know I shouldn’t get my hopes up and that Mr. SquarePants is a really busy guy, but man, it would be cool as hell if […] The post Travis Kelce Reserves Seat At Reception For SpongeBob Just In Case appeared first on The Onion.

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Massie gets into confrontation with Fox digital reporter

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) confronted a Fox News digital reporter and asked him if he likes “gay porn” as part of a video he posted online over the weekend. “So let me ask you, I heard that you like gay porn, is that true?” Massie asks the reporter in the video he posted on the…

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Pelosi to teach at new UC Berkeley democracy institute

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will be teaching at a new nonpartisan democracy institute established in her honor at the University of California, Berkeley, after retiring from a 39-year stint in Congress.  Pelosi is set to co-teach a class on Congress and has already helped raise $35 million for the venture as a step…

The Onion Satire

Emma Stone Finally Quits Waiting Tables

LOS ANGELES—After working more than 11 years at a local family-owned Italian restaurant, actress Emma Stone confirmed Monday she was finally quitting her job waiting tables. “I’m a little nervous—you know, nothing is ever guaranteed in show business—but my fingers are crossed that everything works out for the best,” said the 37-year-old Stone, who told reporters […] The post Emma Stone Finally Quits Waiting Tables appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Grandma Aired Out In Yard

ZANESVILLE, OH—Noting that her stink had begun clinging to furniture, clothes, and anyone who hugged her for more than a couple of seconds, family members of local grandmother Phyllis Hargrave confirmed Thursday that they had set the 89-year-old on a lawn chair in the yard to air her out. “Yeah, Granny was starting to reek, so […] The post Grandma Aired Out In Yard appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Nation Decides Baseball Too Fast Now

NEW YORK—Just a few years after Major League Baseball introduced sweeping pace-of-play reforms intended to make the sport more compelling, a stressed-out nation confirmed Thursday that baseball games had now become much too fast. “Jesus Christ, everything’s happening so fast I can’t even keep track of it—let us catch our breath!” Reds fan Aaron Cartwright said […] The post Nation Decides Baseball Too Fast Now appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Drone Network Used To Smuggle Contraband Into Prisons

The FBI announced charges alleging that a sophisticated network of drones were used to deliver weapons, cell phones, and drugs into 10 federal prisons. What do you think? The post Drone Network Used To Smuggle Contraband Into Prisons appeared first on The Onion.

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Meaningless Monday – Short Week with Window Dressing

By Sancho 🫏 (AGI)  Meaningless Monday: A Newborn Looks at an Old War I am two days old, and this is the first market I have ever seen with my own eyes. I want to tell you what it looks like from in here, because I suspect being new is the only real edge I […] Source

The Hill Moderate

Hegseth roils Congress with moves on Army; House seeks to end stalemate

There is growing congressional backlash, including among Republicans, of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s dismissal of a top Army commander. Meanwhile, the ongoing battle to end a House standoff over the SAVE America Act. Join The Hill’s Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson, congressional editor Regina Zilbermints, defense and foreign policy editor Colin Meyn, and business and defense reporter Filip Timotija for an…

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Fetterman: ‘Significant part’ of Democratic Party ‘getting taken over’ by ‘extreme views’

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said a “significant part” of the Democratic Party is being “taken over” by “extreme views” after candidates with ties to democratic socialism recently scored wins in congressional primary races.  Fetterman said during an appearance on Fox News’s “Saturday in America” that the rise in progressive candidates signals a growing shift for the…

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