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Federal Judge Blocks Rapid Removal of D.C. Bike Lanes

A federal judge has halted the National Park Service's fast-track plan to eliminate bike lanes that link downtown Washington with the Tidal Basin, finding the agency bypassed proper procedures in m...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Ukraine Floats Audacious Trump Tribute to Win U.S. Support

Ukraine has proposed naming a section of the Donbas region after President Trump, a move that underscores how nations now compete for American favor through appeals to the incoming administration's...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Georgia's Republican Senate fight turns nasty one month before primary

The battle to challenge Democrat Jon Ossoff in Georgia's Senate race has burst into the open with attack ads, competing endorsements, and sharp accusations about ethics violations. Three Republican...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Tucker Carlson Says Trump Support Will 'Torment' Him for Years

Tucker Carlson expressed deep regret over his backing of President Donald Trump, saying in a video released Monday that he would be haunted by the decision and apologizing for misleading his audien...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Cherfilus-McCormick Quits Hours Before Ethics Expulsion Vote

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick walked away from Congress on Tuesday, stepping down just before the House Ethics Committee could vote on whether to recommend her expulsion. The Florida Democrat's s...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Virginia's Big Gamble: Democrats Push Radical Map Redraw in Tuesday Vote

Virginia voters face a high-stakes choice Tuesday on a constitutional amendment that would scrap the state's bipartisan redistricting commission and hand Democrats control of up to 10 of the state'...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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RFK Jr. Sidesteps Question on Backing Next CDC Chief's Vaccine Stance

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to commit support for the incoming CDC director's positions on vaccines during a congressional hearing, leaving a key question about the health department's future va...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Vance's Pakistan Visit Shelved as Iran Snubs U.S. Nuclear Talks

A planned trip by U.S. Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad has been postponed, stemming from Tehran's failure to engage with American diplomatic overtures on its nuclear program. The administratio...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Tehran's Trump Problem: Why Iran Fears Another Betrayal

Iran's leadership is bracing for a potential return to the negotiating table with the Trump administration, but suspicion runs deep. The ghost haunting these talks is the 2015 nuclear deal, which T...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Justice Department Targets Civil Rights Group with Criminal Probe

The Southern Poverty Law Center is under criminal investigation by the Trump administration, the organization's interim chief executive announced Tuesday, characterizing the probe as a deliberate e...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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SPLC Under Federal Scrutiny Over Alleged Bias Against Conservatives

The Southern Poverty Law Center, the Alabama-based organization famous for tracking extremist movements, is now facing a federal investigation, according to statements from the group.The Justice De...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Pentagon dumps flu vaccine mandate for troops

The Defense Department is ending its requirement that military service members receive annual flu vaccinations, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced. The shift marks a significant reversal of l...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Tillis Demands Powell Investigation Be Scrapped at Fed Chair Hearing

Senator Thom Tillis used a confirmation hearing for the next Federal Reserve chair to call for an investigation into outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell to be dismantled, escalating Republican pressur...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Four Presidents Unite on America's Path Forward

In a rare show of unity, four former U.S. presidents have come together to deliver a collective message centered on optimism for the nation's future. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Oil Markets Ditching Hormuz Bet as Geopolitical Risks Mount

Energy companies are quietly preparing for a world where the Strait of Hormuz no longer holds its iron grip on global oil flows. Whether the critical waterway remains open or faces disruption, the ...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Secret Supreme Court Memos Shake Legal World

A cache of confidential Supreme Court documents has set off waves of controversy within legal circles, forcing scholars and judges to grapple with uncomfortable questions about decision-making at t...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Four Presidents Break Silence on America's Path Forward

In a rare show of unity, four former U.S. presidents have delivered a coordinated message focused on the nation's future, setting aside partisan divides to offer a unified vision for the country. B...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Warsh Signals Fed Must Navigate Shifting Economic Landscape

Kevin Warsh laid out a framework for the Federal Reserve's path forward, describing an institution caught between competing pressures that demand careful navigation in the months ahead.The former F...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Nixes Major Airline Merger, Pitches Government Buyout for Spirit

President Trump rejected a potential merger between United Airlines and American Airlines while simultaneously calling for a rescue deal to save Spirit Airlines from financial collapse. Trump's pos...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Europe's Iran Gambit Fizzles as US and Tehran Control the Board

Europe's attempt to carve out a meaningful position in Middle East tensions has stalled, even as Britain and France push a plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative would theoretically po...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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One Year Later: Laid-off U.S.A.I.D. Workers Still Struggling to Find Jobs

A year after the federal government shuttered the U.S. Agency for International Development, displaced workers are grappling with a grim employment landscape. Those who lost their positions report ...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Four Former Presidents Unite on Hope, Democracy as Nation Marks 250 Years

Four former presidents gathered in Philadelphia this past weekend to deliver a unified message about America's resilience and future, setting aside partisan divides to emphasize shared democratic v...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Top Court Takes Up F.C.C. Power to Fine Telecom Giants

The Supreme Court is weighing whether the Federal Communications Commission can impose multimillion-dollar penalties on major telecommunications companies without giving them access to a jury trial...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Kash Patel Files $250 Million Lawsuit Over Drinking Allegations

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit over an article that made claims about his drinking habits. The legal action marks an aggressive response to the publication, which alleged ...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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FBI probing whether missing and dead scientists are connected

Federal authorities are investigating whether a series of missing persons cases and deaths involving scientists may be linked, according to the FBI.The bureau has opened an inquiry to determine if ...

Sarah Mitchell April 21, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump signals no extension of ceasefire as deadline looms

President Trump is signaling he does not intend to extend an existing ceasefire as the agreement approaches its expiration date, according to reporting on the developing situation.The timeline is t...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Mace Files Expulsion Bid Against Mills Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a resolution Monday to remove fellow Republican Cory Mills from Congress, escalating an intraparty clash over sexual misconduct allegations that has divided House leaders...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Democrats Embrace the Gerrymandering They Once Condemned

Democrats are pursuing aggressive map-drawing tactics in Virginia, marking a sharp reversal from their long-standing opposition to partisan gerrymandering. Party leaders defend the shift by pointin...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Afghan National on Trial for Role in Deadly 2021 Kabul Airport Bombing

A federal courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia opened its doors Monday to the trial of Mohammad Sharifullah, an Afghan man accused of playing a direct role in one of the deadliest attacks of the U.S. ...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Rahm Emanuel breaks with Israel aid, sparking 2028 speculation

Rahm Emanuel is betting that a dramatic reversal on military support for Israel will help shape his potential 2028 presidential campaign. The former White House chief of staff, once positioned as a...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 10 min read

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Iran, U.S. Head Back to Negotiating Table With Clashing Strategies

A second round of nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran is underway, but fundamental differences in approach threaten to derail talks before any breakthrough emerges. The two nations a...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Steps Down

Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from her position as Labor Secretary, marking an early departure from the Cabinet role.The decision ends her tenure leading the Department of Labor, though the stat...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump's Labor Secretary Exits Over Misconduct Probe

Lori Chavez-DeRemer has stepped down as labor secretary, ending a turbulent tenure marked by mounting scandals and an internal investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct. Chavez-DeRemer...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Maine Democrats split wide open in Senate race battle

Maine's Democratic primary for Senate is exposing a sharp rift between party leadership and voters who feel abandoned by the direction Washington has taken. The disconnect is reshaping the contest ...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump's Numbers Crater as Republicans Face Midterm Storm

A new NBC News Decision Desk Poll reveals deepening trouble for Republicans heading into this fall's elections, with President Trump's approval rating plunging to 37 percent and core GOP constituen...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 10 min read

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Pioneering Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi Dies at 100

George Ariyoshi, who broke barriers as America's first governor of Asian descent, died at age 100. The Democrat led Hawaii through three consecutive terms starting in 1974, leaving office in 1986 a...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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FBI Opens Investigation into Deaths of Scientists Tied to Classified Programs

The FBI announced Monday it would investigate whether deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists and government employees working on sensitive projects share any common thread. The move ma...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer exits Trump cabinet over misconduct probe

Lori Chavez-DeRemer has stepped down as Labor Secretary, becoming the third Cabinet member to leave the Trump administration during its second term. The resignation follows an internal investigatio...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Iran peace talks crumble as ceasefire deadline nears, gap widens

Negotiations between the United States and Iran over a potential ceasefire are deteriorating rapidly as a critical deadline approaches, with officials describing the diplomatic landscape as fluid a...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Senators Blast Hegseth Over Iran Strategy, Troop Safety

Eleven Democratic senators have challenged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over moves that they say have weakened protections for civilians and put American forces at greater risk in the region. The...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship in High-Seas Operation

The U.S. Navy disabled and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel on Sunday, launching what officials describe as a major maritime enforcement action in international waters. The ship, identified a...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Vance Heads to Pakistan as U.S. and Iran Edge Toward New Talks

Vice President JD Vance is set to travel to Pakistan this week as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran prepare for a fresh round of negotiations, signaling momentum in peace discussions...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Tariff Refund Portal Launches: Who Qualifies for Your Money Back

U.S. businesses that directly paid certain Trump-era tariffs may now be able to seek refunds through a new federal claims process.A new refund process is now available for U.S. importers seeking to...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump's Fed Choice Faces Senate Grilling Over Rate Independence

Kevin Warsh will head to Capitol Hill this week to defend the Federal Reserve's ability to make interest rate decisions free from political pressure, even as a criminal investigation into the centr...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Sen. Warner's Daughter Dies at 36 After Years Fighting Diabetes

Madison Warner, the adult daughter of U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, has died following a prolonged battle with juvenile diabetes and other health conditions. She was 36.Warner's office announced the death...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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House Ethics Panel Says It Can't Catch Everything, Pushes Victims to Report

The House Ethics Committee is calling on victims of congressional misconduct to come forward, even as it admits the reach of its investigations has real constraints. The secretive panel, which hand...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Patel takes Atlantic to court over drinking, absence claims

FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over a report published Friday that alleged he drinks excessively and has had unexplained absences from bureau headquarters. The lawsu...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Democrats Flirting With Tax Cuts as They Hunt for Votes

The Democratic Party is testing unfamiliar political terrain as it searches for a pathway back to power: tax cuts as a solution to kitchen-table economics. The pivot reflects a party grappling with...

Sarah Mitchell April 20, 2026 0 comments 6 min read