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Musk's Money Fuels Stevens' Senate Bid Even as She Attacks Him

Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., has built much of her Senate campaign on a fierce denunciation of Elon Musk, hammering the tech billionaire's role in Trump's government efficiency agenda as chaos that...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Coffee Shop Boots Congressman Over Israel Stance, Sparks DOJ Scrutiny

A Manhattan coffee shop thrust itself into New York's contentious Democratic primary by publicly refusing service to Rep. Dan Goldman, citing his support for Israel just days before voters headed t...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Vaccine study blocked by CDC chief finally sees daylight in rival journal

A Covid vaccine research paper that the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shelved in March has now been published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, revealing that ...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Teamsters Leader Moves to Dismantle Decades-Old Mob Watchdog

Teamsters President Sean M. O'Brien is leveraging his relationship with President Trump to unwind court-ordered oversight that has policed the union for decades over organized crime ties.O'Brien, f...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Federal Court Clears Way for Trump's Nationwide Deportation Fast-Track

A federal appeals court has handed the Trump administration a significant legal victory, clearing the path for expedited deportations to be applied across the entire country rather than remaining c...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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D.C.'s Next Mayor Vows to Resist Trump at Every Turn

Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic primary in Washington, D.C. last week, putting her on track to become the city's next mayor. The democratic socialist is already signaling how she plans to g...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Supreme Court Blocks Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco

The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit accusing Cisco Systems of providing technology that helped China target and persecute followers of Falun Gong, the spiritual movement that Beijing has long ...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Moves to Salvage Iran Deal as Vance Signals New Approach to Negotiations

Former President Donald Trump is mounting a public defense of concessions made to Iran, casting his previous willingness to engage Tehran as pragmatic diplomacy rather than weakness. The posture ma...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Supreme Court bars Rastafarian prisoner from suing over forced haircut

The Supreme Court sided with Louisiana prison officials on Tuesday, blocking a Rastafarian inmate from seeking damages after they cut off his dreadlocks against his religious objections. The 6-3 ru...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Supreme Court Shuts Down Religious Rights Case Over Prison Haircut

The Supreme Court has blocked a lawsuit challenging Louisiana prison officials over the forced shaving of an inmate's dreadlocks, delivering a blow to religious liberty protections behind bars.Damo...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Same-Name Challenger Sues to Reclaim Spot in Alaska Senate Primary

A retired teacher named Dan Sullivan is fighting to get back on Alaska's Republican primary ballot after state election officials removed him days before voting begins. His legal team argues the de...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Greenspan, Master of Markets, Dead at 100

Alan Greenspan, the Federal Reserve chairman whose decades-long tenure shaped American monetary policy and made him one of the most powerful economic figures of his generation, has died at 100. Gre...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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ACLU Deploys 100 Staffers and 3,000 Volunteers to Guard 2026 Elections

The American Civil Liberties Union is mobilizing a $50 million operation for the 2026 midterm election, deploying paid staff and volunteers across battleground states to monitor voting, ballot coun...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Supreme Court Set to Deliver Rulings That Could Reshape Trump Era Politics

The Supreme Court is preparing to hand down more than a dozen final decisions in the coming weeks, with several expected to carry major implications for Donald Trump's policy agenda and Republican ...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Billions in special interest cash flood Tuesday primaries as progressives test Mamdani's clout

New York voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for a series of Democratic and Republican primaries that will reshape power dynamics within both parties and determine which candidates face off in ...

Sarah Mitchell June 23, 2026 0 comments 10 min read

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Trump's name scrubbed from Kennedy Center as mystery tarp keeps removal hidden

The Kennedy Center's facade has been stripped of Donald Trump's name following a monthslong legal fight, but the public still cannot see the evidence. A tarp and scaffolding went up on June 13, one...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Federal Judge Kills State Push to Block Food Stamp Purchases of Junk Food

A federal judge has struck down the government's authority to let states ban the use of food stamps on sugary drinks and candy, dismantling a key tool that several states were preparing to use in e...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Vance Caught in Trump's Cross-hairs as Iran Talks Heat Up

Vice President JD Vance finds himself navigating treacherous political waters as he leads sensitive negotiations with Iran, all while managing competing pressures from within his own administration...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Denies Blame as Reflecting Pool Falls Into Disrepair

President Trump rejected responsibility for the deteriorating condition of the Reflecting Pool, which has been marred by algae blooms and peeling surfaces despite undergoing a costly renovation.The...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Intelligence Chief with No Security Background Starts Mass Purge

Bill Pulte, Trump's newly installed acting director of national intelligence, began dismissing staff members from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Monday, marking the start of...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Planned Parenthood backs Platner to unseat Collins in Maine race

Planned Parenthood has endorsed Democrat John Platner in the Maine Senate contest, signaling the abortion rights group's effort to challenge Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a race that hinges...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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GOP Finally Has Its Win on Housing as Trump Attention Spins Elsewhere

Congress is poised to deliver what Republicans have desperately needed: a legislative victory on affordability. A sweeping housing bill that bridged ideological chasms is heading for Senate passage...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Planned Parenthood Backs Platner Over Collins in Maine Senate Race

Planned Parenthood has thrown its endorsement behind Democrat John Platner in the Maine Senate race, marking a direct challenge to incumbent Republican Susan Collins over her judicial record on abo...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Senate crushes housing bill 85-5, sending rare bipartisan win to Trump

The Senate delivered a resounding 85-5 vote Monday for sweeping housing legislation that aims to crack down on Wall Street investor buying while clearing regulatory hurdles for new construction. Th...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Federal Probe Opens Into Tesla Death After Driver-Assistance Failure

Federal regulators are stepping in to investigate a fatal Tesla crash in Texas that killed a woman when the vehicle's driver-assistance system was active, authorities confirmed. The incident occurr...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Health Coverage Collapses as 5 Million Drop Medicaid and ACA Plans

More than 5 million Americans have lost health insurance coverage in the past year, marking a sharp reversal in a decade-long trend of expanding access to care. The exodus from Medicaid and Afforda...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Socialist Wave Sweeps Urban America, Eyes on Three Major Cities

Democratic socialists are building real political power in America's largest cities, riding a wave of voter anger over housing costs and economic inequality. After establishing footholds in New Yor...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Judge Blocks Trump Push to Use Federal Citizenship Data Against Voters

A federal judge has prohibited the Trump administration from sharing federal citizenship records with states for the purpose of identifying and removing voters from registration rolls, ruling that ...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Kornacki Back at the Board for Four-State Primary Night

Steve Kornacki will return to NBC's election night desk Tuesday to map out primary results across Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah, diving into county-by-county vote breakdowns as races...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump vows court will expose Reflecting Pool vandalism evidence

Former President Donald Trump said evidence of vandalism at the Reflecting Pool will surface during court proceedings, signaling his confidence that documentation of the incident exists and will be...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Eyes Reflecting Pool Drain as Vandalism Escalates

Donald Trump has indicated that draining the National Mall's iconic Reflecting Pool may become necessary in response to persistent vandalism of the landmark.The statement comes as Trump has grown i...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration Subpoenas Against Minnesota Democrats

A federal judge has invalidated subpoenas the Trump administration served against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other state and local officials, concluding they were wea...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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New York City primaries test progressive power on Tuesday

New York City voters head to the polls Tuesday for primaries that could reshape the city's political direction, with spending levels and candidate lineups pointing to a potential leftward shift in ...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Administration Moves to Slash Drilling Rules on Federal Land

The Trump administration is pushing forward with two proposals designed to make it cheaper and easier for fossil fuel companies to operate on public lands, signaling a significant shift in how the ...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Vance Claims Iran Opens Door to Nuclear Inspectors

Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran has agreed to allow inspectors from the United Nations nuclear agency to return and resume their work inside the country.Vance's statement comes as a pot...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Intel Chief Prepares Mass Layoffs in National Intelligence Office

The acting director of national intelligence is preparing to announce sweeping staff reductions at his agency, with sources indicating the cuts could be unveiled as soon as Monday. Current and form...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Five arrested in Reflecting Pool case as Trump vows prison time

Federal authorities have arrested at least five people and issued citations to five others in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, an administration official conf...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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American Oil Plays It Safe While Rivals Capitalize

U.S. oil producers are leaving money on the table as global market conditions create an opening for aggressive expansion, but the industry is choosing caution over growth. Domestic producers face a...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Supreme Court Takes Aim at Prison Inmates' Right to Sue Over Medical Neglect

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could significantly narrow the ability of federal prison inmates to hold medical staff accountable for denying treatment. The decision puts in play ...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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High Court Revives Murder Conviction in Decades-Old Etan Patz Case

The Supreme Court has reinstated the conviction of Pedro Hernandez in connection with the 1979 death of Etan Patz, overturning a recent appellate decision that had cleared the way for a new trial.H...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Vance says U.S. and Iran laid groundwork for peace deal in 60 days

Vice President JD Vance declared significant progress Monday after intense negotiations with Iran in Switzerland, saying the two nations have constructed a workable foundation for a final agreement...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Preservation Powerhouse Taps New Leader as Political Battles Heat Up

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Brent Leggs as its next president, positioning the organization to navigate an increasingly fraught landscape where heritage protection and po...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Moderates Face Assault from Left in Utah House Bid

A crowded Democratic primary in Utah is turning nasty as progressive challengers zero in on Ben McAdams, the moderate former congressman seeking to reclaim his seat in a heavily Republican state. T...

Sarah Mitchell June 22, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Booker warns Trump and Netanyahu will wreck Mideast peace talks

Senator Cory Booker leveled a scathing critique of the Trump administration's approach to Middle East diplomacy Sunday, warning that the president and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pose...

Sarah Mitchell June 21, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Border Wall Threatens Iconic New Mexico Jesus Monument

A 29-foot statue of Jesus overlooking Las Cruces, New Mexico, has become an unlikely flashpoint in the border wall debate, with church leaders arguing that religious freedom should shield the hills...

Sarah Mitchell June 21, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Oregon Democrats Block Animal Cruelty Measure Over Radical Scope

Oregon Democratic leaders are moving to block a ballot referendum that would have broadly prohibited animal cruelty, citing concerns the measure goes too far and could become a political liability ...

Sarah Mitchell June 21, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Team Kills Probe Into Clemency Deal for Fraudster

The Trump administration has shut down a federal investigation into how a convicted fraudster secured a commutation of his sentence through the intervention of a Catholic priest with ties to the pr...

Sarah Mitchell June 21, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Mountain Hideaway Becomes Stage for Tense U.S.-Iran Negotiations

An exclusive Swiss resort nestled above Lake Lucerne is playing host to high-level talks between American and Iranian officials, transforming its storied halls into a diplomatic nerve center. The B...

Sarah Mitchell June 21, 2026 0 comments 4 min read