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Lawsuit targets ‘medically frail’ Medicaid work requirement exemption

A new lawsuit is challenging how the Trump administration plans to exempt medically frail people from Medicaid work requirements.  Medicaid enrollees, alongside several major health care advocacy organizations and the city of Columbus, Ohio, said the administration’s final rule implementing work requirements is not what Congress intended.  They argue the rule narrowly defines who qualifies…

The Other Bush Doctrine
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The Other Bush Doctrine

There’s—almost—no such thing as an unfit Republican.

NPR Liberal 🗞️ Breaking!

White House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outlets

Days after President Trump barred reporters from three major news outlets from the White House, the administration has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel promising to put its "biggest moments all in one place."

The Hill Moderate 🗞️ Breaking!

Harris says Trump’s move to ban news outlets shows ‘the man is afraid’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday blasted President Trump’s move to ban news outlets from White House access, saying it shows “the man is afraid.”  “Absolutely abhorrent,” Harris said of the president’s decision as she departed an event in Michigan.  “And the man is afraid of the voice of the people and that the…

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Bipartisan senators press Blanche for guidance on automated license plate readers

A bipartisan pair of senators are pressing the head of Department of Justice to provide guidance to state and local law enforcement agencies to prevent the misuse of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) as backlash against the technology grows across the country. In a letter sent Monday, Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.)…

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Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘supporting’ Hamas ahead of UN visit: ‘Shame on you’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) of “supporting” the terror group Hamas ahead of visiting the United Nations General Assembly in the city. “Shame on you, Mr. Mamdani,” Netanyahu said in a video posted to the social platform X. “Shame on you for supporting the Hamas…

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Proposed diesel export ban splits GOP senators

{beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Proposed diesel export ban splits GOP senators Senate Republicans are clashing over a proposal endorsed by Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa) and other farm-state Republicans to embargo the export of diesel to increase supply and lower prices at home. © Greg Nash Senate Majority Leader…

U.N. Searches for Its Next Leader
New York Times Liberal 🗞️ Breaking!

U.N. Searches for Its Next Leader

António Guterres is stepping down in December after two terms as secretary general. No front-runner to succeed him has emerged so far.

Trump Threatens to Annihilate Iran as He Lays Out Foreign-Policy Vision at U.N.
Wall Street Journal Conservative 🗞️ Breaking!

Trump Threatens to Annihilate Iran as He Lays Out Foreign-Policy Vision at U.N.

President Trump labeled himself a man of peace while threatening to “annihilate” Iran and wield American power against other nations.

The Hill Moderate 🗞️ Breaking!

Firm tied to Trump’s social media alleges ex-partner siphoned off millions

The political consulting firm behind some of President Trump’s most prominent social media accounts is suing one of its co-founders, accusing him of embezzling millions to fund a lavish lifestyle and gambling addiction. X Strategies, which manages the Trump War Room and Team Trump accounts on social platform X, as well as assists with the…

Reuters Moderate 🗞️ Breaking!

Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit records - Reuters

Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit records  Reuters

UNGA Brings Traffic and a Little Chaos to New York City
New York Times Liberal

UNGA Brings Traffic and a Little Chaos to New York City

Big names flood New York City each year for the United Nations General Assembly. But that also means traffic (oh, the traffic!), closed streets and a little more chaos than usual.

Oil Prices Fall on U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Hopes
Wall Street Journal Conservative

Oil Prices Fall on U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Hopes

Oil prices moved lower after Japan’s Kyodo News Agency reported that Iran proposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: ‘Irresponsible’ AI leaders are scaring people for ‘ulterior reasons’

Frontier AI labs may be calling for new regulations to avoid facing the consequences of violating existing laws, Huang said. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pushed back hard against recent “doomsday” warnings about artificial intelligence on Sunday, telling CBS there is a “0% chance” of an AI doomsday … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

U.N. Leader Uses Final Speech to Issue Stark Warning

António Guterres, the departing secretary general, said a divided world will struggle in the face of wars, inequality, climate change and the rise of A.I. António Guterres, the secretary general of the United Nations, delivered his final address to the General Assembly in New York on Tuesday … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Ranked: The World’s Largest City Economies in 2050

Save to Inbox Sign me up for the free Visual Capitalist daily newsletter.Send How the World’s Largest City Economies Could Change by 2050 The world’s … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Climate scientists fired by Trump step in to fill U.S. report gap

The future of national climate assessments remains murky after the Trump administration dismissed hundreds of scientists. More than a year after the Trump administration dismissed hundreds of scientists working on the National Climate Assessment, clouding the landmark publication’s future, many of … Source

Republicans in Tight Senate Races Call for End to Iran War
New York Times Liberal

Republicans in Tight Senate Races Call for End to Iran War

Representative Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Mike Rogers of Michigan distanced themselves from President Trump amid concern that high diesel prices could hurt the party in November.

Scream actress's cause of death revealed
Sky News Conservative

Scream actress's cause of death revealed

Hayden Panettiere died after taking an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, a coroner in the US has said.

Washington Post Liberal

Opinion | Natural gas remains affordable. Here’s how. - The Washington Post

Opinion | Natural gas remains affordable. Here’s how.  The Washington Post

The Onion Satire

God Announces Departure From ‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’

THE HEAVENS—Asserting that He’d had “enough of the drama,” the Lord God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, shocked fans Tuesday by announcing His abrupt departure from The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives. “Though this series has been a huge part of My eternal life, I can no longer participate in good faith,” the Supreme Leader […] The post God Announces Departure From ‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’  appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Trump Proposes Installation Of Sniper Nest Atop Barron

WASHINGTON—Declaring the military fortifications an urgent matter of national security, President Donald Trump on Monday proposed the installation of a sniper nest atop his youngest son, Barron. “We’re going to set up Barron right there on Memorial Circle, where some of the deadliest marksmen in our armed forces will be posted around the clock on his […] The post Trump Proposes Installation Of Sniper Nest Atop Barron appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Amish Man Ashamed To Learn He Logging Over 5 Hours Of Horse Time Per Day

NEW PROVIDENCE, PA—Expressing shock at how much time he’d been wasting on the mindless activity, local Amish man Eli King was reportedly ashamed to learn Tuesday that he typically logs more than five hours of horse time per day. “I thought it was maybe an hour a day at most, but my jaw dropped when I […] The post Amish Man Ashamed To Learn He Logging Over 5 Hours Of Horse Time Per Day  appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Josephine Walker

Josephine Walker, 23, really should have picked “truth.” The post Josephine Walker appeared first on The Onion.

Does China Care About AI Safety?
The Dispatch Conservative

Does China Care About AI Safety?

Plus: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns of a long war, Paramount settles to clear its Warner merger, and a robot vs. influencer boxing match.

How Israel Changed the Middle East
The Dispatch Conservative

How Israel Changed the Middle East

In the War Room offers a glimpse into the decisions that drove Israel’s multifront war.

Playing the Hits
The Dispatch Conservative

Playing the Hits

When you can’t solve real problems, solve fake ones.

The Onion Satire

George Lucas Frantically Hosing Wasp Nest Out Of R2-D2 Before Museum Opening

SAN ANSELMO, CA—Cursing himself for ever thinking “this museum thing” was a good idea, a frantic George Lucas was reportedly hosing a wasp nest out of R2-D2 Monday ahead of the public opening of his new Museum of Narrative Art. “Hold still, R2—we were supposed to be there 15 minutes ago,” said the 82-year-old filmmaker, […] The post George Lucas Frantically Hosing Wasp Nest Out Of R2-D2 Before Museum Opening appeared first on The Onion.

What ‘Never’ Means
The Dispatch Conservative

What ‘Never’ Means

It is time to put the Republican Party out of our misery.

The Onion Satire

NSFW Artist Struggling To Improve On Sexiness Of Regular Muppets

PORTLAND, OR—Admitting that he was completely at a loss over what he could possibly add, NSFW artist Caleb Driscoll told reporters Monday that he was struggling to improve upon the raw sexuality of the regular Muppets. “Normally this stuff just flows right out of me—like, I’ve never had any issue making Hank Hill or Totoro […] The post NSFW Artist Struggling To Improve On Sexiness Of Regular Muppets appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Bankrupt Kennedy Center Auctions Off JFK’s Skeleton

WASHINGTON—Saying dire financial circumstances had left it with nothing but the most desperate option, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Monday that it had filed for bankruptcy and would now be forced to auction off the skeleton of its presidential namesake. “Unfortunately, we have reached the point where we either sell off […] The post Bankrupt Kennedy Center Auctions Off JFK’s Skeleton appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Measles: Myth Vs. Fact

Vaccination rates of U.S. children have fallen beneath the threshold needed to maintain herd immunity, triggering measles outbreaks in many states. The Onion examines the myths and facts surrounding the highly contagious illness. MYTH: Measles is just a rash. FACT: You’re much too comfortable with having a rash. MYTH: The measles virus can linger in […] The post Measles: Myth Vs. Fact appeared first on The Onion.

Russia’s Rigged, Under-Fire Elections
The Dispatch Conservative

Russia’s Rigged, Under-Fire Elections

Plus: Houthi missiles hit the Saudi capital, the Pentagon is accused of undercounting troop deaths, and Marx probably wouldn’t love Labubus.

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