USDA secretary: Trump âresolutely focusedâ on affordability
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said President Trump is honing in on affordability measures ahead of the new year, as polling shows his approval on the economy is tanking. During a recent appeara...
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Sunday shows preview: National Guard shooting rattles DC, boosts Trumpâs immigration crackdown
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Trumpâs Sudan peace push met with skepticism: âThey donât see a reason to stopâ
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Graham celebrates Trump admin moves to end âmadness in Venezuelaâ
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Saturday praised President Trumpâs mounting pressure on and military accumulation near Venezuela, as the president mulls over taking action against the South American c...
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White House launches new âmedia biasâ tracker on site
The White House launched a âmedia biasâ tracker on Friday highlighting news publications that it has accused of âoffensesâ against the current administration after the presidentâs verbal clashes with...
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Cumin seeds could help with lower cholesterol, weight loss: Study
In the eight-week trial, 22 adults who took five grams of black cumin seed powder saw improved cholesterol.
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Trump touts lower drug prices as GOP preps for 2026: âI AM THE AFFORDABILITY PRESIDENTâ
President Trump on Saturday touted that drug prices have fallen under his administration, signaling that it will be a winning issue for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. âBecause I have invok...
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Which congressional lawmakers arenât seeking reelection in 2026?
With less than a year to go before the 2026 midterms, lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are making decisions as campaign season inches closer. In total, 47 congressional lawmakers, 20 Democrats a...
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Home buyers cashing in on big price cuts: Zillow
'Tis the season for discounts, and home buyers across the U.S. are cashing in on record-level price reductions.
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Indiana Republican with disabled child rejects redistricting bid after Trump-Walz spat
A Republican state Senator from Indiana on Friday said he will vote against President Trumpâs redistricting effort in his state after the president used a slur demeaning people with disabilities in hi...
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Trumpâs CFPB reset is welcome, but thereâs a risk
President Trump's nomination of Stuart Levenbach to lead the CFPB represents a necessary reset from the agency's decade-long regulatory experiment, but the states are already racing ahead to build the...
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Trump ally Rep. Troy Nehls says heâs retiring
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) announced Saturday that he will not seek reelection in next yearâs midterm elections but instead focus on his family. âAfter more than 30 years in law enforcement serving and...
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What is âOperation Allies Welcome,â program that allowed Afghans into US
The National Guard shooting in Washington earlier this week brought the Biden-era âOperation Allies Welcomeâ back into the spotlight as an Afghan national faces a first-degree murder charge following...
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The use of AI-generated deepfakes in campaign ads: Lying is the problem, not AIÂ
AI generated videos and images are being used to spread misinformation in political campaigns, but the problem is not AI itself, but the lying and deception that is used to manipulate voters.
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The filibuster must fall to save the republicÂ
This isn't scorched-earth politics; it's surgical strikes for the survival of the American system of limited government and a market economy.
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FDA to tighten vaccine rules after memo ties COVID-19 shot to child deaths
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to implement stricter vaccine approval guidelines after a memo claimed at least 10 children died âafter and because ofâ receiving a COVID-19 shot. The gui...
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Senators vow oversight after report Hegseth told troops to âkill everybodyâ in boat strike
Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) issued a statement Saturday vowing to conduct âvigorous oversightâ on Caribbean strikes after a report surfaced that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth...
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The atmosphere is becoming a battleground. America must lead on safety.
Weather and climate modification are not conspiracy theories.
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Martha Stewart replaces Sydney Sweeney in new American Eagle denim campaign
Sweeneyâs AE jeans campaign drew backlash after a tagline that many claimed contained racial undertones.
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A German court may have just shattered one of the Biden eraâs biggest lies
The American people were treated as chumps who could not handle the truth.
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Trump approval rating drops to new low: Poll
President Trumpâs approval rating reached its lowest point 10 months into his second term and the lowest since he left office in 2021, according to a new survey. The Gallup poll, released on Friday, s...
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Trump defends trade moves as Supreme Court weighs tariffs: âWE HAVE ALL THE CARDSâ
President Trump on Saturday pressed the Supreme Court to rule in his favor on tariffs, doubling down on claims that steep import taxes have made the U.S. economy stronger. âTariffs have made our Count...
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Cities should stick to the basics of governing Â
Worth. FIFA claims the national impact will exceed $17 billion in GDP.  While FIFA and host cities often tout massive returns to justify public funding, research consistently questions these optimis...
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Trump: Airspace above Venezuela âclosed in its entiretyâ as tensions grow over drug strikes
President Trump on Saturday said the airspace above Venezuela is now completely closed off as tensions escalate between the U.S. and South American country over alleged drug trafficking. âTo all Airli...
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Retail workers earn less than half of what they need to afford rent
Retail workers earn less than what's needed to afford the typical apartment in major metros across the country.
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Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday. The agency qu...
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Gas prices drop below $3 per gallon, lowest since 2021
The national average for regular is down to $2.95 a gallon â the lowest price at the pump since May 2021.
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Northwestern agrees to pay $75M to restore funding amid Trump antisemitism probe
Northwestern University on Friday agreed to pay $75 million to the Trump administration to end its investigation into alleged antisemitism on campus and to resume millions of dollars in federal fundin...
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Term limits will not make Congress work betterÂ
They are an overbroad intervention with counterproductive consequences.
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Walmart recalls 200K camp stoves over burn risk
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Mamdaniâs win has progressives eyeing New York City House seats
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdaniâs win has sparked progressives to target House seats across the city, including some currently held by Democratic heavyweights. New York City Councilmembers C...
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State lawmakers grapple with rise in threats
State lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the level of threats directed at them amid an uptick in political violence around the country. The most recent incidents occurred in Indiana, where a...
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State Department pauses visas for Afghan travelers after National Guard shooting
The State Department has paused visas for Afghan nationals after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot close to the White House. âThe Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa...
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Hegseth defends strikes after WaPo âkill everybodyâ story: âFake newsâ
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday defended the U.S. militaryâs recent strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in response to a recent report from The Washington Post. âAs usual, the fake news...
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âA peacekeeperâ: Capito honors memory of Sarah Beckstrom after National Guard shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) â Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) says that U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was a âpeacekeeperâ who showed courage and honor as she served the nation. Beckstrom, a me...
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Trump to pardon former Honduran president sentenced to prison for drug trafficking
President Trump is set to pardon a former Honduran president who had been sentenced to prison for drug trafficking, he announced on social media Friday. âI will be granting a Full and Complete Pardon...
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Holiday flights face disruptions as Airbus issues urgent update to thousands of planes
(KTLA) â After a recent analysis revealed why one of its planes briefly and unexpectedly lost altitude mid-flight last month, Airbus ordered urgent updates to thousands of its jets on Friday, possibly...
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What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry
By Steve Karnowski and Gene Johnson, The Associated Press The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which feature...
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Measles cases surge as deaths decline globally: WHO
Measles cases are surging as deaths from the disease go down globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). âModelled estimates show that the annual number of measles cases decreased from...
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Treasury moves to restrict tax credits following shooting
The move to keep many immigrants from accessing certain federal tax credits appears to have already been in the works.
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DC MPD working in âclose coordinationâ with National Guard to ensure safetyÂ
Washington, D.C., police said they are working in âclose coordinationâ with the National Guard to ensure safety after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot on Wednesday close to the...
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Trump takes populist turn against health insurers Â
President Trump is blaming health insurers for rising health care costs, adopting a populist approach as he seeks to counter attacks by Democrats that the GOP has done too little to keep health care a...
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Trump says heâs canceling all executive orders Biden didnât personally sign
President Trump said Friday that heâs canceling every executive order former President Biden enacted but didnât personally sign. âAny document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was ap...
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The quiet US pivot to Latin America
The U.S. is deepening trade and investment ties with several Latin American countries, creating a new strategic alliance that reduces dependence on China and reshapes the map of American influence.
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Top Zelensky aide resigns amid corruption probe as Ukraine peace talks progress
Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a lead negotiator in peace talks with the U.S., has resigned, Zelensky said Friday. In his nightly address, the Ukrainia...
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A legacy of equality: Revisiting the Highlander Folk School and its role in the American civil rights movementÂ
Although largely forgotten, a little-known Tennessee school once powerfully influenced the U.S. Civil Rights movement and its leaders, while preserving Southern Appalachian culture. Its inspiring impa...
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The Trump obsession
Trump has great influence over all our lives. And that has led to obsession.
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National Guard shooting suspect faces first-degree murder charges
The suspect in Wednesdayâs shooting in Washington, D.C., now faces first-degree murder charges, after U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her wounds Thursday. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan na...
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What America needs from President Trumpâs successor: Rebuilding trust in government
The next president of the United States will face the difficult task of restoring trust in the American government, which has been eroded by the Trump presidency, and will need to be committed to good...
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Can you guess Americansâ most-used social media site? Itâs not Facebook, IG or TikTok
You might not even think of it as a social media site.