Moderate
Live updates: Melania Trump denounces âliesâ about her and âdisgracefulâ Epstein
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:50 PM(2h or newer)
First lady Melania Trump denounced attempts to link her to âthe disgracefulâ late financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling for the âliesâ to âend todayâ in a statement given at the White House on Thursday. She said sheâs never had a relationship with Epstein or his co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. And she called on Congress to give EpsteinâsâŚ
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Liberal
710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:45 PM(2h or newer)
The U.S. fertility rate continued its slide to historic levels, due to plunging teen pregnancies and far more women delaying motherhood into their 30s and 40s.
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Conservative
Whatâs Happening in the Strait of Hormuz Since the Cease-Fire?
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:45 PM(2h or newer)
Iran is charging tolls of up to $2 million per ship as limited traffic starts to move through the strait.
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Moderate
Trump tells Netanyahu to pull back on Israelâs barrage on Lebanon
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:38 PM(2h or newer)
President Trump on Thursday confirmed he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back on a barrage of strikes Israel is conducting in Lebanon, as that operation stands to threaten a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Iran has indicated that a two-week ceasefire agreement reached Tuesday with the U.S. includes the haltingâŚ
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Melania Trump appears in surprise live video from White House to address Epstein relationship 'lies'
Conservative
Melania Trump appears in surprise live video from White House to address Epstein relationship 'lies'
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:36 PM(2h or newer)
Melania Trump says she "never had a relationship" with the disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Moderate
Watch live: NASA officials give update on Artemis II as mission enters final stretch
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:35 PM(2h or newer)
NASA officials are set to give their daily update on the historic Artemis II mission, as the four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are on their way back to Earth. The crew â Cmdr. Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency mission specialist Jeremy Hansen â are expected to splash downâŚ
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Liberal
How Ben Sasse Is Living Now That He Is Dying
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:29 PM(2h or newer)
The former senator wants to heal the America heâs leaving behind.
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Moderate
Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:27 PM(2h or newer)
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
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Moderate
Fertility rate drops to new record low: CDC
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:25 PM(2h or newer)
The U.S. general fertility rate fell by 1 percent in 2025, reaching a new record low for another consecutive year according to latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The general fertility rate, which covers women between the ages of 15 and 44, was about 53.1 births per 1,000 females withâŚ
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Moderate
Rutte says NATO allies âwere a bit slow, to say the leastâ on Iran war
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:24 PM(2h or newer)
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Thursday that the allianceâs members were âa bit slow, to say the least,â on assisting the U.S. when President Trump launched the war against Iran, but he noted they were not aware of the kinetic action against Tehran beforehand. âWhen it came time to provide the logistical and other supportâŚ
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Libertarian
Would U.S. Wildlife Laws Turn Greenland's Hunters Into Criminals?
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:24 PM(2h or newer)
An American flag in between two Greenland hunters
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Moderate
Anthropic says new AI model too dangerous for public release
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:18 PM(2h or newer)
Anthropic announced this week it will hold back the full release of its new AI model because it believes it is too dangerous for the public at this stage. The model, called Claude Mythos Preview, will be available to a select group of technology firms, including Microsoft, Apple, CrowdStrike and Amazon Web Services, along withâŚ
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Liberal
How a cheese sandwich at the Masters is still $1.50 in an era of price hikes
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:16 PM(2h or newer)
The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.
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Moderate
Andy Kim: Trump âshould be removed from officeâ
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:11 PM(2h or newer)
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) said Wednesday that President Trump âshould be removed from officeâ amid the presidentâs threats toward Iran. âI think he is unfit to be commander in chief. I think he should be removed from office,â Kim told CNNâs John King on âThe Source.â Kim is not the first Democrat in recent daysâŚ
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Conservative
Is Our 20th-Century Grid Up to the Current Task?
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:10 PM(2h or newer)
Why electricityâs regulatory past matters now.
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Moderate
Watch live: Melania Trump speaks from White House
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:08 PM(2h or newer)
First lady Melania Trump is set to speak from the White House on Thursday afternoon. The event comes less than a month after Trump hosted a two-day summit as part of her Fostering the Future Together initiative, which is focused on ways the U.S. and allies can âaddress challenges children face in the digital era.ââŚ
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Moderate
Trump-appointed judges refuse to block Trump blacklisting of Anthropic AI tech
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:07 PM(2h or newer)
Appeals court denies Anthropic's emergency motion for a stay.
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Liberal
How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:01 PM(2h or newer)
People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine â legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.
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Liberal
Supreme Court Secrecy Includes Reasons for Recusal
đď¸ Breaking! â 02:00 PM(2h or newer)
Justices often donât disclose why they disqualify themselves from hearing cases. Their silence echoes the courtâs unexplained emergency orders.
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Moderate
California Supreme Court halts sheriffâs investigation into special election ballots
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:58 PM(2h or newer)
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to stop his investigation into ballots from the November special election that his office seized following accusations of voter fraud. Bianco, who is also running as a Republican candidate for governor, seized more than 650,000 ballots from the local election office as partâŚ
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Libertarian
FBI Goes After Whistleblower Who Helped Unmask the 'Fort Bragg Cartel'
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:56 PM(2h or newer)
Justice Department building with Trump banner, and the cover of Seth Harp's book "The Fort Bragg Cartel"
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Moderate
Abdul El-Sayed buddies up to Hasan Piker, avoids Israel question
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:56 PM(2h or newer)
Remember when I said earlier this week that thereâs no need for Democrats to have some very involved and unending internal debate about how to deal with Hasan Piker, the leftist streamer who simps for terrorists and authoritarian communist regimes? As I said, Ro Khanna has it pretty much right: Democrats can appear on his stream or engage with him as longâŚ
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Liberal
137-Year-Old Piece of Eiffel Tower to Be Auctioned in Paris
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:49 PM(2h or newer)
A section of the landmarkâs original staircase will go up for auction next month and could sell for a towering sum.
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Liberal
Artemis II astronauts have fitness lessons for everyone
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:41 PM(2h or newer)
The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel â a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts.
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Liberal
We Are on the Cusp of a Revolution in Rare Disease Treatment
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:39 PM(2h or newer)
We canât let the most important medical achievement of a decade slip through our fingers.
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Libertarian
Justice John Marshall Harlan's Lecture Notes On Wong Kim Ark
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:33 PM(2h or newer)
An excerpt from my 2013 co-authored article on Harlan's constitutional law lectures.
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Conservative
Strait of Hormuz toll would set 'dangerous precedent,' UN shipping agency warns
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:26 PM(2h or newer)
The U.N.'s shipping agency warned on Thursday that any toll imposed on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz would set a "dangerous precedent."
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Liberal
Emperor penguins have just been declared endangered - The Washington Post
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:25 PM(2h or newer)
Emperor penguins have just been declared endangered  The Washington Post
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Moderate
US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers - Reuters
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:19 PM(2h or newer)
US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers  Reuters
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Moderate
Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:16 PM(2h or newer)
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
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Libertarian
What if Social Security Was Capped at $100,000 Annually?
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:15 PM(2h or newer)
Red piggy bank with x's over the eyes in front of a background of money
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Moderate
Hillary Clinton knocks Trump on affordability, highlights kids agenda
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:14 PM(2h or newer)
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rebuked President Trump for his 2027 budget proposal and warned of negative ramifications for families in an op-ed published in The New York Times on Thursday. The $1.5 trillion request, which comes amid the Trump administrationâs strikes against Iran, suggests bolstered funding for defense spending and $73 billion inâŚ
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Moderate
Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery - Reuters
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:13 PM(2h or newer)
Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery  Reuters
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Moderate
Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:11 PM(2h or newer)
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.
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Conservative
Opinion | How Trump Miscalculated in Iran
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:10 PM(2h or newer)
He followed his Venezuela model, not accounting for the ideological character of the regime in Tehran.
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Conservative
Opinion | Budapest Isnât a Shining MAGA City on a Hill
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:09 PM(2h or newer)
Hungarians turn out to be pretty European, and OrbĂĄn is more opportunist than he is revolutionary.
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Moderate
Volkswagen stops building ID.4s in the US, has inventory "into 2027"
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:04 PM(2h or newer)
Yet another automaker cancels an EV for gasoline SUVs in America.
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Liberal
For Artemis II, Returning to Earth May Be the Most Dangerous Part of the Mission
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:03 PM(2h or newer)
After a successful flight around the moon, the astronauts are relying on a flawed heat shield to protect them as they re-enter Earthâs atmosphere.
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Liberal
5 Takeaways From the U.S. Push Against the Far Left
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:03 PM(2h or newer)
The Trump administration has made countering antifa and other far-left groups a counterterrorism priority, despite increasing threats from the Middle East.
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Moderate
Top GOP senators to meet with Trump on DHS funding
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:01 PM(2h or newer)
Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso (Wyo.) said he and Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will meet with President Trump at the White House on Friday to discuss the path forward on funding immigration enforcement portions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with only Republican votes. The bill would be part of aâŚ
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Moderate
Hasan Piker lays bare the leftâs double standard on hate
đď¸ Breaking! â 01:00 PM(2h or newer)
Democratic leaders are being criticized for associating with extremist influencer Hasan Piker, who has made hateful and controversial statements, while also condemning Republicans for associating with white nationalist Nick Fuentes.
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Moderate
Wall St climbs as fresh Mideast de-escalation signs lift risk appetite - Reuters
đď¸ Breaking! â 12:59 PM(2h or newer)
Wall St climbs as fresh Mideast de-escalation signs lift risk appetite  Reuters
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Liberal
Trump Officials Push Allies to Pursue Antifa and Far Left as Terrorist Threats
đď¸ Breaking! â 12:57 PM(2h or newer)
The Trump administration aims to deploy counterterrorism tools against far-left groups, even as it has offered little evidence they present a dire threat.
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Liberal
Getty Center in Los Angeles Is Closing for Year of Renovations
đď¸ Breaking! â 12:56 PM(2h or newer)
The art museum will close to the public in March 2027 to replace its aging tram system and modernize some galleries.
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Moderate
Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats - Reuters
đď¸ Breaking! â 12:55 PM(2h or newer)
Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats  Reuters
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Moderate
US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices, source says - Reuters
đď¸ Breaking! â 12:54 PM(2h or newer)
US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices, source says  Reuters
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Moderate
Israel to negotiate with Lebanon: Netanyahu
đď¸ Breaking! â 12:52 PM(2h or newer)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he instructed his Cabinet to negotiate with the Lebanese government, amid the Israeli militaryâs continued strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. âIn light of repeated requests from Lebanon to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the cabinet yesterday to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon asâŚ
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Moderate
US labor market holds steady; inflation firmer before Iran war - Reuters
US labor market holds steady; inflation firmer before Iran war  Reuters
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Conservative
Woman accused of murdering sister stole Rolex, court hears
A woman accused of killing her film director sister allegedly slashed her in the neck and stole her diamond-encrusted Rolex watch, a court has heard.
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Moderate
Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics
Officer created over 3,000 "deepfake" images.
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Libertarian
The Birthright Citizenship Question that Stumped the Solicitor General
It was surprising that the Solicitor General did not appear to have thought much legislative power under Section 5.
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Moderate
Indian drugmaker Granules to tighten oversight after US FDA warning, exec says - Reuters
Indian drugmaker Granules to tighten oversight after US FDA warning, exec says  Reuters
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Moderate
Lessons from COVID school aid: We need clearer goals and better accountability
Now the evidence is clearer, and the conclusion is more nuanced than either side of the school-funding debate likely prefers.
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Liberal
U.S. Fertility Rates Drop to Another Record Low
The fertility rate has been falling since 2007, in large part because of a plunge among teenagers.
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Moderate
US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall - Reuters
US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall  Reuters
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Moderate
US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Brown-Forman, WSJ reports - Reuters
US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Brown-Forman, WSJ reports  Reuters
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Moderate
Amazon CEO reveals AI revenue, dismisses spending doubts in annual letter - Reuters
Amazon CEO reveals AI revenue, dismisses spending doubts in annual letter  Reuters
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Liberal
This doctor turned a 31-foot RV into one of the country's only mobile OB-GYN clinics
Mary Fariba Afsari's book, Labor, is a portrait of reproductive healthcare in post-Dobbs America. Her book also is about her Iranian heritage and her grandmother's death from an illegal abortion.
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Conservative
Miner rescued alive after spending nearly 2 weeks trapped underground in flooded area
A Mexican miner was rescued after spending 13 days trapped underground, officials said, while one miner was found dead and another remains missing.
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Moderate
Greene on Trump Iran âcivilizationâ post: âAbsolute madnessâ
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Thursday that President Trumpâs threat earlier this week that Iranâs âwhole civilization will dieâ was âabsolute madness.â CNNâs Pamela Brown and Wolf Blitzer spoke with Greene and asked why the presidentâs threat on Tuesday was âthe final straw forâ her. âBecause itâs absolute madness,â she said. âHow canâŚ
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Moderate
US software stocks slump on renewed AI disruption jitters - Reuters
US software stocks slump on renewed AI disruption jitters  Reuters
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Moderate
NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say - Reuters
NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say  Reuters
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Satire
NASAâs Artemis II Mission By The Numbers
Following their historic moon flyby, the Artemis II crew will return to Earth on Friday. The Onion looks at the key facts and figures behind the lunar mission. 15 mph Speed limit in moon zone 49 million Fewer streams than a British guy playing League Of Legends 4 Times mission specialist Jeremy Hansen has suggested [âŚ] The post NASAâs Artemis II Mission By The Numbers appeared first on The Onion.
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Moderate
White House confident Warsh will start as Fed chair in May
The head of the National Economic Council (NEC) said Thursday that President Trumpâs nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve is âabsolutelyâ on track for confirmation. NEC Director Kevin Hassett told Fox Business Networkâs Maria Bartiromo that Warsh is a âtop-tier candidateâ for the role, but he acknowledged the current economic challenges posedâŚ
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Moderate
'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult - Reuters
'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult  Reuters
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Liberal
On Social Media, Democratic Politicians Are Letting the F-Word Fly
Democratic politicians are swearing with glee. It is usually aimed at President Trump.
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Liberal
Melissa Chiu Exits Hirshhorn Museum to Lead Guggenheim
Melissa Chiu is stepping down as director of the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington to lead the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
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Moderate
DNC panel rejects AIPAC-specific resolution, advances broader measure condemning dark money
A Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel voted on Thursday to reject a resolution condemning âthe growing influenceâ of dark money and corporate-backed outside spending in Democratic races, particularly the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). At the DNCâs spring meeting in New Orleans this week, the resolutions committee voted to kill the push, which wouldâŚ
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Moderate
Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe - Reuters
Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe  Reuters
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Moderate
Centcom chief: âIran has suffered a generational military defeatâ
The head of U.S. Central Command (Centcom), the military arm that oversees forces in the Middle East, said Thursday that troops âremain presentâ in the region amid a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Speaking in a video message posted to social media, Navy Adm. Brad Cooper said that although U.S. forces have paused offensive operations inâŚ
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Moderate
'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.
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Moderate
Florida AG opens probe into OpenAI ahead of potential IPO - Reuters
Florida AG opens probe into OpenAI ahead of potential IPOÂ Â Reuters
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Conservative
Iranâs $7.8 Billion Crypto Economy Finds New Way to Grow After Cease-Fire
Iran is demanding oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz pay a toll in cryptocurrency, highlighting its importance to the Iranian regime and economy.
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Moderate
Gavin Newsomâs political magic: Will America fall for his tricks?
His greatest trick yet? Vaulting his status from the incompetent and corrupt governor of a failing state to a leading contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination.
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Moderate
Lebanon to file UN complaint over Israeli strikes
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Thursday that his government will file a complaint to the United Nations Security Council concerning the latest Israeli strikes against Lebanon. Salam said during a press conference that the Lebanese Cabinet voted to submit the complaint following the strikes by the Israeli military Wednesday, which the Lebanese General DirectorateâŚ
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Moderate
Meta, CoreWeave deepen AI cloud partnership with fresh $21 billion deal - Reuters
Meta, CoreWeave deepen AI cloud partnership with fresh $21 billion deal  Reuters
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Moderate
Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible' - Reuters
Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'Â Â Reuters
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Libertarian
Upcoming Visiting Position at University of Virginia
I will be a Visiting Professor at the University of VIrginia School of Law during the Fall 2026 semester.
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Moderate
UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables - Reuters
UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables  Reuters
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Moderate
First man convicted under Take It Down Act kept making AI nudes after arrest
Ohio man used more than 100 AI tools to make fake nudes of women and minors.
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Liberal
F.B.I. Arrests Ex-Fort Bragg Employee Accused of Leaking Classified Information to Journalist
Courtney Williams, who worked at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, was accused of leaking classified information to a reporter.
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Moderate
Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war - Reuters
Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war  Reuters
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Moderate
STAT+: A new health care blueprint from a key Democratic think tank
Democrats are focused on health care affordability as costs keep climbing.
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Moderate
GOP blocks Democratsâ attempt to limit Trumpâs Iran war powers
Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to pass a measure limiting President Trumpâs ability to conduct military operations in Iran during a pro forma session of the House on Thursday. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) sought recognition on the floor to pass the resolution from House Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), but Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.),âŚ
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Moderate
Americansâ Fourth Amendment rights are not for sale
The FBI has admitted to purchasing commercially available data to track Americans' movements and location histories, and Congress has the opportunity to close the data broker loophole and renew FISA Section 702 with the Government Surveillance Reform Act, which requires a warrant before the government can intentionally search an American's private communications for domestic law enforcement purposes.
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Moderate
Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan - Reuters
Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan  Reuters
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Moderate
CDC study shows COVID shot benefits; Trump official blocks release
Study found shots cut urgent care and hospitalization by about 50% in healthy adults.
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Liberal
In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?
The U.S. government long saw giving international aid as a way to build goodwill throughout the world. Did it work? And what does the reducing of foreign aid mean for that effort now?
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Moderate
DOJ investigating NFL broadcasting deals: Report
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is opening an investigation into the NFL over its dealmaking with media companies on rights to broadcast games, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the probe, reported that the investigation from President Trumpâs DOJ focuses on whether the league engaged in anticompetitive tacticsâŚ
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Moderate
Former JAG officer: Strait of Hormuz toll would be âillegalâ
A former judge advocate general (JAG) officer said Wednesday that Iranâs proposed tax on oil-carrying ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz is âillegal.â Tehran set a new toll rate of the cryptocurrency equivalent of $1 per barrel of oil during the two-week ceasefire with the U.S., which began Wednesday. President Trump said Wednesday thatâŚ
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NATO chief: US, Iran conflict could lead to âNorth Korea momentâ
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the U.S. conflict with Iran could lead to a âNorth Korea momentâ that could put other countries at a âbig risk.â Rutte, who has developed a strong relationship with President Trump despite the U.S. leaderâs criticisms of NATO, told CNNâs Jake Tapper that NATO countries are committed to âtheâŚ
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Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices have bumpy ride
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
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Minivans making comeback with buyers seeking savings
The vehicle formerly most associated with soccer moms is getting new life in 2026: The minivan is apparently making a comeback.
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Libertarian
"The First Tell Was the File Name of the Principal Brief: 'Cocounsel Skill Results'"
From Friday's Sixth Circuit decision in U.S. v. Farris, by Judges Eric Clay, Julia Gibbons, and Whitney Hermandorfer: Howe [a⌠The post "The First Tell Was the File Name of the Principal Brief: 'Cocounsel Skill Results'" appeared first on Reason.com.
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Steak ân Shake employee fatally shot through drive-thru window
The employee, who'd been on the job just three months, was involved in an argument with a car of customers, police said.
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Liberal
European Leaders Demand That U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran Include Lebanon
Britain, France and the European Union condemned Israelâs strikes targeting Hezbollah in the country, saying these threatened the truce.
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French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess
Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
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Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters - Reuters
Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters  Reuters
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Liberal
Americaâs Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market
Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes.
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Moderate
STAT+: 5 years after lupus breakthrough, CAR-T is still surprising autoimmunity researchers
CAR-T therapy is toting up more remissions in autoimmune disease, and generating a flood of experimentation and investment.
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A special session for Homeland Security funding?
President Trump had considered calling Congress into special session to resolve the funding stalemate at the Department of Homeland Security, but two pay restoration orders have made this unnecessary.
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