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Trumpâs State of the Union Was a Win for Democrats
đď¸ Breaking! â 08:05 PM(2h or newer)
Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica react to Trumpâs 2026 State of the Union speech.
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Trump State of the Union piles pressure on Johnson for second reconciliation push
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:35 PM(2h or newer)
President Trump used much of his State of the Union address Tuesday night to promote GOP legislation likely to hit a wall with Democrats, turning up the heat on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to pursue a complicated avenue to pass it with only Republican votes. Johnson may have only a narrow window to push much…
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Inside Tapalpa, the Town in Mexico Where El Mencho Made His Last Stand
đď¸ Breaking! â 07:58 PM(2h or newer)
Times reporters visiting Tapalpa found a serene town in shock after Sundayâs raid on its outskirts left dozens dead and people fleeing. And, surprisingly, no police or military presence where the battle took place.
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Trump administration pauses some Medicaid funding to Minnesota, citing fraud concerns
đď¸ Breaking! â 07:44 PM(2h or newer)
Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would âtemporarily haltâ some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns.
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On eve of nuclear talks, Trump hits Iran with new sanctions
đď¸ Breaking! â 07:31 PM(2h or newer)
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  On eve of nuclear talks, Trump hits Iran with new sanctions  The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian individuals, companies and ships accused of enabling the countryâs illicit oil sales and ballistic missile programs as…
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In N.C. Senate Race, Democrats Bet Roy Cooper Can Beat Trumpâs Endorsement
đď¸ Breaking! â 07:29 PM(2h or newer)
The race is one of a handful of competitive Senate elections this year, but Democrats seem most confident about North Carolina, partly because their candidate, former Gov. Roy Cooper, has never been beaten.
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STAT+: Sarepta Therapeutics CEO Doug Ingram will retire after a tumultuous decade
đď¸ Breaking! â 07:27 PM(2h or newer)
Sarepta's CEO will retire after a tumultuous decade in which Sarepta became a $15 billion company â and then that value collapsed.
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Trumpâs Push for Election Power Raises Fears He Will âSubvertâ Midterms
đď¸ Breaking! â 07:24 PM(2h or newer)
The president appears to be undermining Americansâ faith in the outcome, at a moment when Republicans face an uphill climb to keep control of Congress.
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Former Air Force pilot who provided âdefense servicesâ to Chinese military arrested: DOJ
đď¸ Breaking! â 07:21 PM(2h or newer)
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday that a former Air Force pilot was arrested because he provided âdefense servicesâ to Chinese military forces. In a press release Wednesday, the DOJ said 65-year-old Gerald Eddie Brown Jr. had been arrested in Jeffersonville, Ind., that day. The department said Brown, a former Air Force officer and…
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Trump Treasury official to exit after objecting to Minneapolis crackdown - The Washington Post
đď¸ Breaking! â 07:18 PM(2h or newer)
Trump Treasury official to exit after objecting to Minneapolis crackdown The Washington Post
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Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers
đď¸ Breaking! â 07:00 PM(2h or newer)
More citizens are replanting overseas, drawn by a quality of life made easily affordable by the U.S.âs enviable salaries.
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Canadaâs Carney Heads to India to Deepen Commercial Ties With Indo-Pacific Region
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:56 PM(2h or newer)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to accelerate efforts to deepen commercial ties with India after years of diplomatic distress.
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Harris: Trumpâs State of the Union speech âfull of lies,â reminded her of âshow-and-tellâ
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:41 PM(2h or newer)
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday slammed her 2024 presidential election opponent President Trump over his Tuesday State of the Union address. âI watched it. It was full of lies. And, you know, when he wasn’t lying, he was â it reminded me of our kids going to show-and-tell at school. It was like…
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Russia trying 'to play' game with Trump, stall peace talks
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:39 PM(2h or newer)
Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire along current lines but won't surrender territory Russia hasn't captured, Zelenskyy told Fox News in an exclusive Kyiv interview.
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45 Years After Failed Coup, Spain Declassifies Files About Why It Failed
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:39 PM(2h or newer)
Ending more than four decades of conjecture, the Spanish government moved to publish documents from a long-secret investigation of a failed 1981 coup.
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Trump makes murky case for war with Iran ahead of pivotal talks
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:37 PM(2h or newer)
President Trump used Tuesdayâs State of the Union address to touch on the myriad reasons why an attack on Iran might be justified, from the regimeâs history of attacks on Americans to its violent suppression at home, alleged nuclear ambitions and plans to build a missile that could reach America.  The speech amplified warnings coming…
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Liberal
âTax the Richâ Rally Draws 1,500 to Albany, but Not Mamdani or Hochul
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:36 PM(2h or newer)
Busloads of New Yorkers flooded the State Capitol to press state leaders to raise taxes on corporations and high earners to help fund various initiatives.
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Whoâs Honoring Whom?
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:36 PM(2h or newer)
On Team USA and âpoliticization.â
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Cubaâs Border Guard Kills Four on Florida-Registered Speedboat
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:34 PM(2h or newer)
Six others were injured in a skirmish that took place off the islandâs coast, Cubaâs Interior Ministry said.
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Everyone Hates This Highway. Whatâs the Best Way to Fix It?
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:31 PM(2h or newer)
Community groups are opposing proposals to expand the decades-old Cross Bronx Expressway in favor of more limited repairs and improvements to local streets.
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Nvidiaâs Quarterly Profit Hits $43 Billion on Strong A.I. Chip Sales
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:28 PM(2h or newer)
Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.
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F.B.I. Raids Home and Office of L.A.U.S.D. Chief Alberto Carvalho
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:26 PM(2h or newer)
The investigationâs target was unclear. The school district is the nationâs second largest, and as superintendent, Alberto Carvalho has one of the highest-profile jobs in K-12 education.
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Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:23 PM(2h or newer)
The identities of those on board - including six others who were wounded - is unclear.
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Fact-Checking Trumpâs State of the Union Claims About the Economy
đď¸ Breaking! â 06:20 PM(2h or newer)
The president made false claims about inflation, foreign investments, and tariffs.
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Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
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Apple rolls out age verification tool
Apple is rolling out an age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users are at least 18. App developers in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the U.S. states of Utah and Louisiana are now able to use the companyâs updated Declared Age Range Application Programming Interface (API) to determine a user’s age range,…
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Liberal
Decades after being blocked from the Little League World Series, a Black team is honored
A Black little league team that got invited to the 1963 Little League World Series but never got to go because of segregation is finally getting recognition.
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Liberal
Supreme Court appears split in tax foreclosure case
At issue is whether a county can seize homeowners' residence for unpaid property taxes and sell the house at auction for less than the homeowners would get if they put their home on the market themselves.
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Iran's supreme leader runs 'state within a state' through secret 4,000-person network, report says
New report reveals Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei operates a "state within a state" through a hidden 4,000-person apparatus controlling the military and the economy.
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Trumpâs atypical surgeon general pick faces Senate scrutiny: Key takeaways
After months of delay, President Trumpâs nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Casey Means, appeared before the Senate, facing intense questions over her qualifications, personal health care practices and career as a social media influencer. Means appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, about four months after her initial…
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Met apologises to Speaker over Mandelson tip-off
The Metropolitan Police has apologised to the Commons Speaker for revealing he was the source of a tip-off relating to the arrest of Lord Mandelson.
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Review | I played âResident Evil Requiemâ 9 times. Hereâs what does and doesnât work. - The Washington Post
Review | I played âResident Evil Requiemâ 9 times. Hereâs what does and doesnât work. The Washington Post
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Trumpâs Surgeon General Pick Sidesteps Questions on Vaccines
Also, the Cuban Government says it killed four people aboard a U.S. boat. Hereâs the latest at the end of Wednesday.
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Trumpâs surgeon general nominee weaves through contentious Senate hearing
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care   The Big Story  Trumpâs surgeon general nominee weaves through contentious Senate hearing  Casey Means, President Trumpâs second nominee to be U.S. surgeon general, finally appeared before the Senate for her confirmation hearing more than half a year after she was nominated. Her highly…
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Trumpâs surgeon general pick wonât urge vaccines for measles, flu, whooping cough
President Trumpâs nominee for surgeon general, Casey Means, on Wednesday said she wonât broadly encourage parents to vaccinate their children against measles, the flu or whooping cough. Means testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee as a crucial step in her confirmation, but faced aggressive questioning regarding the number of vaccines…
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TSA PreCheck Is Back, but Global Entry Is Paused. Whatâs Going On?
Blaming a partial government shutdown, officials suspended the expedited arrival program this week, but some travelers are seeing inconsistencies at airports.
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Omar says her State of the Union guest was arrested for standing during Trumpâs speech
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said her guest for the State of the Union was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on âUnlawful Conductâ charges on Tuesday evening for standing during President Trumpâs address. In a post on the social media platform X, Omar said her constituent Aliya Rahman was âforcibly removedâ from the House chamber after…
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The Fake Proletarianism of Gavin Newsom
The California governor chooses a weird way to try to be relatable.
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Wicker appoints retired Army General to National Defense Strategy commission
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), told The Hill on Wednesday that he has appointed retired four-star U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane to serve on the Commission on the National Defense Strategy (NDS).  âGeneral Keane has faithfully served our country since the era of the Vietnam War. Few…
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Liberal
Antonio Tejero Molina, 93, Dies; Spanish Colonel Led Failed Coup
He held Spainâs Parliament hostage for 18 hours on Feb. 23, 1981, before surrendering after it became clear that he had little support from the countryâs armed forces.
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Liberal
Former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey Resigns From Monolith Amid Epstein Emails
Mr. Kerrey has left his role as chairman of the company, Monolith, after Justice Department documents showed he had met and corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Opinion | Indiaâs Military Makes Strides but Lags Behind China
Beijingâs air force enjoys a 3-to-1 advantage over New Delhiâs in fighters and bombers.
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Liberal
Bird Flu Strikes California Elephant Seals for the First Time
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.
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Opinion | Trump and the Stakes in Iran
He needs to hear from the chief of Central Command, Adm. Cooper.
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Vance, Oz announce pause in Medicaid funds to Minnesota amid fraud probe
Vice President JD Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz announced on Wednesday the Trump administration will halt certain Medicaid funds to Minnesota as a part of the effort to crack down on fraud in the state. âWe have decided to temporarily halt certain amounts of Medicaid funding that are going…
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Court rejects bid to block IRS from sharing immigrants data with DHS
A federal appeals court on Tuesday denied a migrant advocacy groupâs request to temporarily block the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing immigrantsâ data with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  A three-judge panel on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the request, filed by Centro de Trabajadores Unidos and other advocacy groups after…
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BBC and BAFTA Say They Are Investigating After Broadcast of Racist Slur
The awards organization and the broadcaster have ordered separate investigations into what led to airing the slur, which was shouted involuntarily during Sundayâs ceremony.
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Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to CuliacĂĄn in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
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Tariff rate for some nations will rise to 15 percent: Trade representative
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday said some nations will face a 15 percent tariff or higher as President Trump looks to rewire trade policy in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of his sweeping tariffs. âRight now, we have the 10 percent tariff. Itâll go up to 15Â percent…
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US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, Greer says - Reuters
US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, Greer says Reuters
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Liberal
Ann Godoff, a Top Editor and Publisher of Best Sellers, Dies at 76
Considered an âauthorâs publisherâ at Random House and then Penguin, she cultivated the careers of dozens of celebrated novelists and nonfiction writers.
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Prominent Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein convicted at tax trial - Reuters
Prominent Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein convicted at tax trial Reuters
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Libertarian
Constitutional Challenge to Texas Law on "Prurient" Drag Shows Sent Back to District Court
From Judge Kurt Engelhardt, joined by Judge Leslie Southwick in today's Woodlands Pride, Inc. v. Paxton (Judge James Dennis, who… The post Constitutional Challenge to Texas Law on "Prurient" Drag Shows Sent Back to District Court appeared first on Reason.com.
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EU not doing enough to stop Russian shadow fleet, European Parliament president says
The EU is not doing enough to stop Russia's shadow fleet from transporting sanctioned oil, the president of the European Parliament admitted.
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Clintons to appear for high-profile depositions in Epstein probe
House lawmakers are preparing this week to grill former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of Congressâs investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The high-profile depositions, scheduled for Thursday and Friday in New York, come after months of haggling between Clintonsâ attorneys and leaders of the Oversight and…
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Musk has no proof OpenAI stole xAI trade secrets, judge rules, tossing lawsuit
Even twisting an ex-employee's text to favor xAI's reading fails to sway judge.
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Mexican mothers join search for Nancy Guthrie
Mexican mothers with experience searching for missing people are helping Arizona and federal authorities amid their search for NBC “Today” host Savannah Guthrie’s mother. The Madres Buscadoras de Sonora â Spanish for Searching Mothers of Sonora â has distrubuted photos of Nancy Guthrie on social media as part of its search for the missing mother.…
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Cruz endorses Crenshaw primary challenger
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is backing a primary challenger to Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), a notable move against a fellow Lone Star State Republican incumbent. âI am proud to endorse @SteveTothTX for Congress in Texasâs 2nd Congressional District,â Cruz said in a Tuesday post on the social platform X. âSteve faithfully served the people of…
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US will not allow Venezuelan government to pay Maduro's legal fees, lawyer says - Reuters
US will not allow Venezuelan government to pay Maduro's legal fees, lawyer says Reuters
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Liberal
Top House Dem wants Justice Department to explain missing Trump-related Epstein files
After NPR reporting revealed dozens of pages of Epstein files related to President Trump appear to be missing from the public record, a top House Democrat wants to know why.
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White House Says Iran Is Close to Weapons-Grade Nuclear Material. Experts Say No.
Iranâs uranium-enrichment program has stalled, said experts, despite U.S. war preparations.
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5 hurt when US military plane hits barrier on takeoff in Philippines
U.S. service members were injured in a military aircraft training accident Tuesday in the Philippines, the Defense Department has confirmed. Philippine officials initially said Wednesday that an Air Force plane carrying five American personnel hit a concrete barrier while attempting to take off from a road during contingency training north of Manila, injuring all those…
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Casey Means, Surgeon General Nominee, Sidesteps Questions on Vaccines at Senate Hearing
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, author and supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said that âanti-vaccine rhetoric has never been partâ of her message.
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The Galaxy S26 is faster, more expensive, and even more chock-full of AI
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is available for preorder today and ships on March 11.
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ICE won't be at polling places this year, a Trump DHS official promises
In a call with top state voting officials, a Department of Homeland Security official stated unequivocally that immigration agents would not be patrolling polling places during this year's midterms.
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Nvidia forecasts upbeat sales on AI chip demand, talks up long-term prospects - Reuters
Nvidia forecasts upbeat sales on AI chip demand, talks up long-term prospects Reuters
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Exclusive: FBI obtained Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records during Biden administration - Reuters
Exclusive: FBI obtained Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records during Biden administration Reuters
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Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat who fired on soldiers
Cuban soldiers have killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard. Officials said one Cuban officer was injured.
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Cuba says it killed 4 aboard Florida-registered speedboat; US seeks its own probe - Reuters
Cuba says it killed 4 aboard Florida-registered speedboat; US seeks its own probe Reuters
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Crockett up by double digits in Texas Senate Democratic primary poll
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) holds a double-digit lead over her opponent in a hypothetical Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, according to a survey released this week. The two-week University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll, which concluded Feb. 16, shows the congresswoman leading Texas State Rep. James Talarico (D), 56 percent to 44 percent,…
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M.T.A. Threatens to Sue Trump Over Delayed 2nd Avenue Subway Funding
The New York transportation authority said it would sue the Trump administration if it did not release more than $58 million in already-awarded funding by next week.
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Massachusetts Democrats press Trump on Cuba policy amid crisis
Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) along with Rep. James McGovern (D-Mass.) wrote a Wednesday letter to President Trump questioning his foreign policy initiatives in Cuba. The neighboring island reportedly has been crippled by Trump administration’s sanctions on oil, leaving hospitals, transportation and food preparation in flux as resources dwindle. âThe situation in…
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The ACLU, Long Leery of the Second Amendment, Joins the NRA in Urging SCOTUS To Uphold Pot Users' Gun Rights
cannabis leaves next to a pistol
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Frozen blueberries recalled in several states under FDAâs highest risk level
An Oregon-based company is recalling nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen blueberries that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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Snowflake expects annual product revenue above estimates as AI boosts demand - Reuters
Snowflake expects annual product revenue above estimates as AI boosts demand Reuters
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Salesforce forecasts annual revenue below estimates, shares fall - Reuters
Salesforce forecasts annual revenue below estimates, shares fall Reuters
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Mexican president considers legal action against Elon Musk over drug cartel accusation
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action against Elon Musk after he accused her of having cartel ties without providing evidence.
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Liberal
Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts
During a confirmation hearing, senators asked Dr. Casey Means about her current positions and her past statements on a range of public health issues.
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Surgeon general nominee and senator face off over vaccines and âshared decision-makingâ
Casey Means wanted to talk about chronic disease. But Bill Cassidy wanted to hear about her views on vaccines.
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Cuba says 4 shot dead on US registered speedboat
Cuba’s Interior Ministry on Wednesday said four people aboard a U.S. speedboat were killed following a confrontation with Cuban border security officers amid worsening conditions in the island nation and rising tensions with the U.S. Five Cuban border guards intercepted the “violating” speedboat about 1 nautical mile northeast of Cayo Falcones, in Villa Clara province,…
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Pennsylvania voters split on whether Shapiro would be good president: Survey
Voters in Pennsylvania have mixed feelings about whether Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) would make a good president amid widespread speculation that he could enter the 2028 race, according to a new poll. The Quinnipiac University poll, released Wednesday, found that 40 percent of surveyed voters agreed Shapiro would do well in the role while 43…
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Senators press Trump BLM nominee over past support for public land sales
Senators on Wednesday pressed President Trumpâs pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over his past statements in favor of selling some of the nationâs public lands. In response to concerns raised primarily but not exclusively by Democrats, former Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) said the Trump administration does not plan to hold mass sales of…
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Judge doesn't trust DOJ with search of devices seized from Wash. Post reporter
Court to search devices itself instead of letting government have full access.
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Conservative
Cuban forces kill four on US-registered speedboat
The Cuban government says its forces have shot and killed four people on a US-registered speedboat that entered its waters and opened fire on a patrol boat.
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U.S. Opens the Way for Fuel-Starved Cuba to Get Oil Shipments
The Treasury Department also said some shipments of American fuel could be legal to relieve the humanitarian crisis on the Communist island.
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Emanuel: Skipping Trump State of the Union doesnât help Democrats
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said that Democrats skipping Tuesdayâs State of the Union speech from President Trump does not help them. âI think the Democrats should have shown up. Don’t be, don’t play junior varsity in that area, and listen to the president’s remarks and then go out with the â and say what…
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Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump
Documents released by the Justice Department briefly mention a womanâs unverified accusation that Donald J. Trump assaulted her in the 1980s, when she was a minor. But several memos related to her account are not in the files.
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Venezuela top prosecutor Saab resigns, will serve as acting ombudsman - Reuters
Venezuela top prosecutor Saab resigns, will serve as acting ombudsman Reuters
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Anti-"Queer" Speech Is Constitutionally Protectedâbut Not Parked in Multiple Spaces
From Judge Waverly Crenshaw (M.D. Tenn.) Monday in Wattenbarger v. City of Crossville (M.D. Tenn.): "Queers stay away from our… The post Anti-"Queer" Speech Is Constitutionally Protectedâbut Not Parked in Multiple Spaces appeared first on Reason.com.
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Thune: No agreement among GOP senators on talking filibuster
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Wednesday that thereâs not enough consensus in the Senate Republican conference to increase the chances of advancing voting reform by forcing Democrats to wage an arduous talking filibuster in order to block the House-passed legislation. Thune warned that forcing Democrats to hold the floor continuously with speeches…
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Exclusive: DeepSeek withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: DeepSeek withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia, sources say Reuters
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Roots of the Rockies: Reclaiming Coloradoâs Past to Understand Its Future
Colorado has long been a canvas for the American imagination: snow-capped peaks, gold rush lore, cowboy grit and ski towns perched high above the clouds. But beneath the postcard beauty lies something deeper: a layered story of homeland, migration, resilience and reinvention. The latest episode of World of Travel explores Colorado not just as a…
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Liberal
Larry Summers Will Resign From Harvard After Jeffrey Epstein Revelations
Mr. Summers, former president of the school, had stepped back from teaching after documents showed a closer relationship to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known. He will leave at the end of the academic year.
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Larry Summers to resign from Harvard over Epstein ties - Reuters
Larry Summers to resign from Harvard over Epstein ties Reuters
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Feds raid home, office of superintendent for Los Angeles schools
Federal authorities are executing search warrants against Los Angeles Unified School (LAUSD) District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.  The second largest school district in the nation said it is aware of âlaw enforcement activity at Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters and at the home of the Superintendent.â  While the district said it is cooperating with the investigation, it had…
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Liberal
U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time
Palestinians and Israelis on the right and left all say that the move is a step toward legitimizing the Israeli settlements, which most of the world considers illegal.
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FCC seeks public comment on live sports broadcasting marketplace
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is soliciting public comment on consumer experience with live sports viewing in the streaming era. As part of a notice posted on Wednesday, the department said, “watching your favorite sports team play is not as easy these days,” and argued “sports remain inherently local, despite the increasingly national nature and…
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Conservative
Cuban coast guard kills 4 in exchange of fire with US-registered boat
Four were killed and six were wounded in a shooting in Cuban territorial waters involving a U.S. speedboat as Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a Caribbean summit.
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ICE whistleblower sounds alarm on reduced training: dangerous!
Training on constitutional limits, use of force, and lawful arrests isnât optional. Itâs foundational.
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Judge rejects rapid Trump administration deportations to third countries
A federal judge in Boston ruled against the Trump administrationâs request to lift a block on a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy that allows federal officials to deport migrants to countries other than their own.  In a Wednesday order, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy said this third-country removal policy âis not fine, nor is…
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Trump hits Iran with new sanctions ahead of nuclear talks
The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian individuals, companies and ships accused of enabling the countryâs illicit oil sales and ballistic missile programs as President Trump escalates pressure on Tehran over its nuclear program. The Treasury Department on Wednesday announced additional action targeting vessels in Iranâs âshadow fleetâ that officials said have collectively transported…
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Energy Department doles out its largest-ever loan: $26.5B for power in Georgia, Alabama
The Energy Department on Wednesday announced it would dole out its largest-ever loan, lending $26.5 billion for electric power in Georgia and Alabama. The loan, to subsidiaries of the utility Southern Company, would fund new gas power and improvements for existing nuclear power plants and water power, as well as battery storage system and power…
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Democrats humiliated after SOTU stunts fail to stop Trump
Another state of the union speech, another opportunity for Democrats to beclown themselves with pointless theatrics and feckless resistance.
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Politician brothers convicted in Brazil for ordering murder of prominent councillor
Marielle Franco's murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil.
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Data centersâ air pollution associated with lung issues: Report
Emissions from data centers can cause breathing issues and premature deaths for those living nearby, according to a new report.
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Libertarian
"The New Global Tariffs Are Also Unlawful," by Philip Zelikow
A very interesting article by my Hoover Institution colleague Philip Zelikow, who is an emeritus history professor (mostly specializing in… The post "The New Global Tariffs Are Also Unlawful," by Philip Zelikow appeared first on Reason.com.
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Liberal
Tipped workers expect tax boon this year, but not a long-term fix
In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Trump once again touted new tax benefits for tipped workers, who like many Americans are feeling the pinch of higher prices.
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Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories
The release comes on the same day as the death of the coup leader, Antonio Tejero Molina.
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