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White House Correspondents Association to honor Secret Service agent who stopped gunman

The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) announced on Tuesday it will honor a secret service agent it said was pivotal in stopping a gunman who tried to assassinate President Trump during the annual dinner this spring. Secret Service Police Officer Victor Gonzales will be presented with the WHCA’s “President’s Award for Exceptional Service,” during the rescheduled dinner, which…

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David Hogg: Democratic campaign arm picking ‘terrible candidates’

Former DNC Vice Chair David Hogg recently slammed the House Democrats’ campaign arm for picking “terrible candidates” months ahead of midterm elections in November.  “Imagine if there was a non-evil version of the [Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)] that existed,” Hogg said during the College Democrats of America convention in Washington, D.C. over the weekend. …

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Thune: Senate GOP will ‘hold’ budget reconciliation bill as backup plan to avoid shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced on Tuesday that Senate Republicans will “hold” any budget reconciliation framework passed by the House to use as a potential back-up plan to avoid a government shutdown at the end of September. Thune told reporters that Senate Republicans will not act immediately on any budget resolution passed by…

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Live updates: Hegseth, Caine testify in Senate; Trump says Iran hasn’t ‘seen anything yet’

President Trump met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday, the first time a Lebanese head of state has made a White House visit since 2009. Trump lauded the Lebanese nation and its people as he opened his meeting in the Oval Office. The U.S. and Iran have escalated hostilities over the last 10 days,…

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Senate Democrats press Hegseth on testosterone plan details

Senate Democrats are demanding answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Pentagon’s new testosterone screening policy for troops, seeking specifics on how the directive would be implemented and its scientific justification. In a letter sent Friday, Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal (Conn.), Mazie Hirono (Hawaii), Gary Peters (Mich.), Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Ruben Gallego (Ariz.)…

Reuters Moderate

Trump misses the net with tariff on Canadian ice hockey sticks - Reuters

Trump misses the net with tariff on Canadian ice hockey sticks  Reuters

A Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea
New York Times Liberal

A Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea

Their resolve for freedom hardened during the pandemic, when they lived through a crippling food shortage and were forced to witness frequent public executions.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Few Know About This Law, but Everyone Is Paying for It

The past few months have shown just how anachronistic and costly the Jones Act is. Donald Trump is the most protectionist president America has seen in more than a century. So it’s odd that a consequence of his war on Iran has been the waiving of one of the most protectionist pieces of legislation … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom

Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for — with the same minuscule odds. Get Rich Quick: The American Lottery The expansion, first announced in April through an … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Senior Living Facility in Distress as Immigrant Caregivers Are Forced Out

Retirement communities already grappling with labor shortages are being forced to terminate caregivers at a time when more Americans are living longer. Channing House, a senior living community just a mile from Stanford University, is home to pioneering scientists, tech executives and inventors. But … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

New Boeing aircraft development hampered by backlog of existing orders, says CEO

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the global aerospace company has begun early work on a possible new airplane design but is not yet ready to move forward. Ortberg, who became president and CEO in August 2024, said Boeing is spending "time and money" evaluating its options and preparing to introduce a … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Bond traders are tuning out Trump posts

Three months into the Iran war, bond market traders are tuning out President Trump's posts on his personal social media site, Truth Social, analysts … Source

The Onion Satire

China Viewed More Favorably Than U.S.

A Pew study found that China was viewed more favorably than America among the 36 countries surveyed, reporting 46% and 36% favorability respectively. What do you think? The post China Viewed More Favorably Than U.S. appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

George R.R. Martin Hands Agent Unsolicited, 4,000-Page Manuscript Titled ‘Tuba Man, Scuba Man’

SANTA FE, NM—Grunting with exertion as he hauled the weighty volume out of his satchel, author George R.R. Martin was seen Tuesday handing his agent an unsolicited, 4,000-page manuscript titled “Tuba Man, Scuba Man.” “Hey, remember that idea I had about a big band leader using a tuba as a diving bell to bring jazz to an underwater […] The post George R.R. Martin Hands Agent Unsolicited, 4,000-Page Manuscript Titled ‘Tuba Man, Scuba Man’ appeared first on The Onion.

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A container ship

The Onion Satire

Man Angry He Got Hit By Sprinkler Acting Like He’s Never Going To Be Dry Again

EAU CLAIRE, WI—Staring down at his dampened shirt with a mixture of anger and stunned disbelief, local man Frank Buchwald was reportedly acting like he was never going to be dry again after he got hit by a sprinkler Tuesday. Buchwald, who was described by friends and colleagues as an otherwise sane and rational person, […] The post Man Angry He Got Hit By Sprinkler Acting Like He’s Never Going To Be Dry Again appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

A24’s ‘Elden Ring’ Film Stalled After Red Phantom Named TwinkPunisher Invades Set

BLÁSKÓGABYGGÐ, ICELAND—Expressing regret that the interruption would delay the highly anticipated video game adaptation, the producers of A24’s upcoming Elden Ring film announced Tuesday that the project had stalled after a red phantom named TwinkPunisher invaded the set. “Despite our security team’s best efforts, a loincloth-wearing invader with the handle TwinkPunisher was able to gain […] The post A24’s ‘Elden Ring’ Film Stalled After Red Phantom Named TwinkPunisher Invades Set appeared first on The Onion.

Eight areas of England at risk of drought
Sky News Conservative

Eight areas of England at risk of drought

Britain's biggest water company has announced a hosepipe ban for more than 10 million people - as the Environment Agency warned much of England is at risk of drought.

Can Péter Magyar Undo Orbán’s Rule?
The Dispatch Conservative

Can Péter Magyar Undo Orbán’s Rule?

Plus: The Houthis declare a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, Andy Burnham becomes PM, and a man is arrested after an explosion outside an FBI building in New York City.

Defy the Gods
The Dispatch Conservative

Defy the Gods

Are you making good choices?

Was World War II the ‘Good War’?
The Dispatch Conservative

Was World War II the ‘Good War’?

Elizabeth Samet argues America’s collective memory of the conflict skews contemporary politics. Is she right?

The New Red Scare
The Dispatch Conservative

The New Red Scare

Are socialist candidates killing Democrats’ midterm chances?

The Onion Satire

Nation Wakes Up From Strange Dream Where They Were Watching Soccer

WASHINGTON—Dazed while trying to piece together the series of bizarre yet deeply vivid images, the entire nation reportedly awoke Monday from a strange dream in which it had been watching soccer. “I wasn’t just willingly viewing it, I actually cared who won, and I was tuning in right here in the United States instead of watching it in […] The post Nation Wakes Up From Strange Dream Where They Were Watching Soccer appeared first on The Onion.

Tate brothers to remain behind bars for now as UK seeks extradition on rape, trafficking charges
Fox News Conservative

Tate brothers to remain behind bars for now as UK seeks extradition on rape, trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain behind bars for now after appearing in a Miami federal courtroom as they begin fighting Britain's extradition request on 59 charges, including rape and human trafficking.

The Onion Satire

‘No Bars Can Hold Me,’ Says Andrew Tate Entering 9th Hour Of Trying To Pry Open Cell

MIAMI—Confined to a federal detention center in Florida and facing extradition to the U.K. on multiple charges of human trafficking and rape, social media influencer Andrew Tate was reportedly heard to exclaim, “No bars can hold me!” this weekend as he entered his ninth consecutive hour of trying to pry open his cell. “Prison is […] The post ‘No Bars Can Hold Me,’ Says Andrew Tate Entering 9th Hour Of Trying To Pry Open Cell appeared first on The Onion.

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