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Trump Pushes Probe Into Gas Station Price Spikes

Donald Trump has called for an investigation into what he characterizes as price gouging at the pump, signaling a focus on fuel costs as a flashpoint in his political messaging. The demand reflects...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Pentagon Slaps $80B Price Tag on Iran Conflict

The Defense Department has requested $80 billion in emergency funding to cover operational costs stemming from ongoing military conflict with Iran, marking a significant escalation in the fiscal to...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump orders DOJ to investigate oil giants over pump prices

President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to launch an immediate investigation into oil companies, accusing them of failing to pass along cost savings to consumers at the gas pu...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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The Unspoken Message: Pregnancy Becomes Political Statement

Three women at the center of Republican politics are reshaping how motherhood and public life intersect on the national stage, simply by being visibly pregnant in front of cameras and crowds.Usha V...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Fresh Flashpoint in GOP Civil War

The Republican Party is grappling with an internal conflict that refuses to fade: same-sex marriage continues to divide the coalition, pitting social conservatives against moderates and threatening...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Party Tilt: Three Israel Critics Win Democratic Primaries in New York

Three outspoken critics of Israel advanced through Democratic primary elections in New York on Tuesday, underscoring a notable shift in the party's approach to one of America's most contentious for...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Your Home Battery Could Power the AI Boom

Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home are building a network that turns residential solar panels and home batteries into power plants for artificial intelligence. The three companies plan to tap into millio...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Summons GOP Senators as Party Fractures Over Voting Push

Donald Trump is calling in Republican senators for a face-to-face meeting as tensions flare within the party over his voting restriction agenda. The friction centers on a core demand: ending the Se...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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McClain Delaney Crushes Trone in Maryland Democratic Primary

Representative April McClain Delaney won Maryland's Democratic House primary, turning back a well-funded challenge from David Trone, who poured $25 million of his own money into the race in an atte...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Lander captures NY-10 Democratic primary in major upset

Brad Lander won the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional district, a significant victory that reshapes the race for a seat representing parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan.Speaking to s...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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New York Primary Upsets: Chevalier Ousts Espaillat, Lander Wins Tenth District

Darializa Avila Chevalier pulled off a major primary upset in New York, with projections showing her defeating incumbent representative Adriano Espaillat. The victory marks a significant shift in o...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Lasher triumphs in chaotic New York primary as AI titans wage proxy war

Micah Lasher's path to the Democratic nomination in New York's 12th Congressional District proved remarkably uncluttered compared to the carnage unfolding around him. While rival candidates drowned...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Maryland Senate Chief Beats Back Primary Challenge Despite Redistricting Storm

Bill Ferguson held his grip on the Maryland state Senate presidency Tuesday, turning back his first primary challenger in over a decade even as anger over his stance on redistricting threatened to ...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Gates Epstein deposition made public by House

The House has released testimony from Bill Gates regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, marking a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of the late financier's vast network of high-p...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Gates tells Congress Epstein may have plotted to blackmail him

Bill Gates revealed to House lawmakers this month that he suspected Jeffrey Epstein considered using his extramarital affairs as leverage against him, according to a transcript released Tuesday. "H...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump's IRS Lawyer Pick Has Direct Ties to His Own Legal Team

President Trump has nominated James R. Gadwood to serve as chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service, a position that oversees the agency's legal operations and tax enforcement policies. The ch...

Sarah Mitchell June 24, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Long-serving New York congressman Espaillat loses primary bid to Mamdani-backed challenger

Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated incumbent Representative Adriano Espaillat in a New York Democratic primary, marking a significant upset in a race that reflected shifting dynamics within the...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Mamdani's Socialist Wing Sweeps New York House Primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexed his political muscle Tuesday night, propelling three democratic socialist candidates to stunning primary victories and signaling a seismic shift in the Democrat...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 11 min read

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Goldman's Star Dims as Lander Captures NY Seat in Israel Showdown

Brad Lander ousted Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman in New York's 10th Congressional District primary, a stunning defeat for a congressman once heralded as a rising party talent. The former city comptro...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Maryland Democrat Powered by Super PAC Millions Captures House Seat

Adrian Boafo, a Maryland state delegate, won the Democratic primary race to replace retiring Congressman Steny Hoyer, buoyed by more than $11 million in spending from outside groups backing pro-Isr...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Housing Deal Wins Lopsided House Vote, Defying Partisan Gridlock

The House delivered a decisive vote on a housing bill that now heads to President Trump's desk, marking an unusual moment of consensus in a deeply fractured Congress.The measure survived a rocky pa...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Navy Admiral Ousted From Service Wins South Carolina Democratic Primary

A retired Navy admiral who lost his commission is moving forward to face Republicans in one of the party's toughest congressional districts in South Carolina.The Democratic runoff victory in South ...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Ex-Rep McAdams Seizes Newly Democratic Utah Seat in Primary Win

Ben McAdams has secured his return to Congress after winning a Democratic primary for a newly redrawn Salt Lake City district, positioned as the frontrunner in a seat that has shifted sharply towar...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Moore Wins Maryland Democratic Primary, Eyes Second Term

Gov. Wes Moore has secured the Democratic primary in Maryland, positioning himself to advance to the general election and pursue a second term as governor. Moore's primary victory comes as Democrat...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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NYC progressive topples 20-year House incumbent in stunning primary upset

A new generation of progressive politics has claimed its biggest scalp yet in New York, as Rep. Adriano Espaillat fell to a grassroots challenger in his party's primary for Manhattan's 13th Distric...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Kornacki Flags Key Races to Watch as Primaries Heat Up in New York, Utah

Political analyst Steve Kornacki is zeroing in on competitive primary contests unfolding across New York and Utah, signaling that both states offer critical clues about voter sentiment heading into...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Moore Crushes Primary, Eyes Clear for Potential 2028 Leap

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore breezed through his renomination fight Tuesday, dispatching a Democratic primary challenge from Eric Felber, a Bethesda physician, and clearing the decks for what observers ...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump's Dual Endorsement Gambit Pays Off in South Carolina GOP Race

South Carolina's Republican Party picked State Attorney General Alan Wilson as its nominee for governor Tuesday, closing out a runoff that showcased an unconventional political moment: Donald Trump...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Big Money Floods Maryland's Hottest House Races

Two Maryland Democratic primary battles are shaping up as money pits, with outside groups and self-funded candidates unleashing tens of millions in advertising spending across the state. The influx...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Housing Affordability Bill Clears Congress, Heads to Trump

Congress delivered a rare bipartisan win on Tuesday, passing sweeping legislation designed to tackle one of the nation's most pressing economic concerns: housing costs. The House approved the 21st ...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Wilson Captures South Carolina GOP Nod in Trump-Backed Showdown

Alan Wilson has won the Republican primary runoff for South Carolina governor, emerging victorious in a rare contest where President Trump backed both finalists competing for the nomination. The ra...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Rallies Pennsylvania Workers on Economy, Oil Prices as Midterms Loom

Donald Trump stepped into the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday to make the economic case for keeping Republicans in power come November, even though his name won't appear on the ballot. Speaking at a Mack ...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Senate Defies Trump With Narrow Vote to End Iran War

The Senate voted to rebuke President Donald Trump on Tuesday, narrowly approving a resolution demanding an end to military operations against Iran. The measure passed 50-48, marking the first time ...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Trump's Iran Claims Keep Running Into Reality

President Trump is framing his negotiating positions as if they were already settled agreements with Iran, raising questions about whether the talks can survive repeated public clashes over what ha...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Five House Democrats Face Primary Reckoning Tonight

Primary night is bringing a reckoning for sitting House members who have built shaky footholds in competitive districts. Four incumbents have already fallen to primary challengers this cycle, and a...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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NSA Loses Access to Top AI Model in Anthropic Standoff

The National Security Agency has lost access to a powerful artificial intelligence model it had been using, a casualty of escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Anthropic, one of ...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Sitting House Members Face Unexpected Heat in New York, Maryland, and Utah Primaries

Incumbents in three states are bracing for tougher-than-expected primary battles as challengers mobilize against sitting House members seeking reelection. The races unfolding in New York, Maryland,...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump's Reflecting Pool turns into $16 million headache

What was pitched as a quick patriotic touch-up for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has spiraled into a costly mess, complete with algae blooms, peeling paint, and a lawsuit challenging the ent...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Supreme Court Gives Exxon Green Light in Cuban Asset Seizure Case

The Supreme Court has sided with Exxon Mobil in a long-running legal battle over oil and gas properties seized by Cuba six decades ago, handing the energy giant a potential path to recover compensa...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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GOP Splits on Iran as Senate Backs War Powers Challenge to Trump

The Senate voted to direct President Trump to end military operations against Iran unless he first secures congressional approval, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke on war powers that split the Repu...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Baseball Says It Didn't Target Players Over Bible Verses, Blames Giants for Confusion

Major League Baseball pushed back hard against accusations of religious discrimination in a letter to Senator Josh Hawley this week, claiming it simply enforced uniform rules without bias when thre...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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U.S. Prepares Controversial Welcome Packages for White South African Refugees

The U.S. government is assembling welcome bags for white South African refugees that include materials sparking immediate controversy, including a children's book addressing reverse racism and a do...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Six arrests in Reflecting Pool vandalism case as Trump escalates claims

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that six people have been arrested and seven cited in connection with alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, part of an escalating narra...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump Justice Dept. Backed Down on Forcing Journalists to Testify in Leak Probe

The Trump administration dropped subpoenas targeting four journalists after news organizations resisted pressure to have them testify before a federal grand jury investigating national security lea...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Carlson, Greene Break With GOP Over Trump Rift

Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene have announced their departure from the Republican Party, marking a significant fracture within the GOP as the party heads toward the midterm elections. Th...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Harsh Prison Terms in ICE Attack Dwarf Capitol Riot Sentences

Federal judges have handed down sentences exceeding 100 years to protesters involved in an attack where a police officer was shot, marking a stark departure from the lenient penalties imposed on ma...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Carves Out Refugee Exception for White South Africans

President Trump has introduced a targeted exception to his refugee restrictions that opens pathways for white South Africans, upending the historical framework of a program meant to assist those es...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Name Gone from Kennedy Center, Photos Confirm

Photographs released by an activist organization show a blank marble section where President Trump's name previously appeared at the Kennedy Center, corroborating earlier claims that the inscriptio...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 4 min read