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IMF Chief Warns Iran Conflict Will Chill Global Economy

International Monetary Fund leadership is sounding the alarm that escalating tensions in the Middle East pose a serious threat to worldwide economic growth, potentially triggering a new round of in...

Sarah Mitchell April 9, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Threatens Military Presence if Iran Breaks Ceasefire Terms

President Donald Trump is drawing a hard line on Iran's compliance with the ceasefire agreement, warning that American military forces will maintain their position in and around Iranian territory u...

Sarah Mitchell April 9, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Israel's Lebanon strikes spark fresh ceasefire crisis with Iran

Escalating military action in Lebanon is threatening the tentative truce between Washington and Tehran after Israel launched a major offensive Wednesday that killed at least 250 people, according t...

Sarah Mitchell April 9, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Tax Promises Fall Short for Working Americans

President Donald Trump made bold campaign pledges: tax-free tips, overtime earnings, and Social Security benefits. But workers filing taxes this year are discovering the reality doesn't match the p...

Sarah Mitchell April 9, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Dems Unleash Profanity in Social Media Blitz Against Trump

Democratic politicians have increasingly turned to explicit language on social media and in campaign advertisements, with their swearing predominantly directed at President Trump. The pattern refle...

Sarah Mitchell April 9, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Moves to Replace Immigration Judges, Ramps Up Deportation Orders

The Trump administration is systematically removing immigration judges it views as insufficiently aggressive on deportations, creating a chilling effect that has resulted in a surge of expulsion or...

Sarah Mitchell April 9, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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SURVIVALISTS FLOCK TO OKLAHOMA FOR DOOMSDAY SKILLS

Homesteading enthusiasts gathered at an Oklahoma expo this week, drawn by a shared conviction that self-sufficiency might soon become essential rather than optional.The event reflected a broader cu...

Sarah Mitchell April 9, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Climate Skeptics Celebrate Return to Power

A gathering of climate change doubters near the White House captured the mood of a movement sensing newfound political momentum. Dozens of attendees expressed optimism about their ability to shape ...

Sarah Mitchell April 9, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Wisconsin Mayor Escapes Charges in Ballot Box Removal Case

A special prosecutor has closed the investigation into Wausau Mayor Doug Diny's removal of a ballot drop box during the 2024 election, determining there was insufficient evidence to pursue criminal...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Iowa Democrats Turn Fire on Schumer as Primary Heats Up

A bruising Democratic primary battle over Iowa's open Senate seat boiled over Wednesday night, with two candidates sparring over their ties to national party leadership as they competed for support...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Ex-Army Worker Faces Charges Over Classified Leak to Press

Federal prosecutors have charged a former Army employee with disclosing classified information to a journalist, marking the latest in a series of cases involving national security breaches through ...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Iran Cease-Fire Deal Cracks Within Hours of Agreement

President Trump clinched a cease-fire agreement with Iran following a compressed diplomatic sprint, but the accord is deteriorating faster than officials hoped.The deal emerged after dramatic back-...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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U.S. Scrambles as Fragile Mideast Truce Shows Cracks

The temporary ceasefire holding the region's worst conflict is visibly deteriorating, forcing American officials into emergency diplomatic mode this weekend.Vice President JD Vance will head a U.S....

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Clock Ticking as U.S. Prepares Fresh Iran Talks

The fragile cease-fire between the United States and Iran is showing early signs of strain, prompting the Trump administration to dispatch Vice President JD Vance to lead a high-level delegation in...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Iran Ceasefire Hangs by Thread as Questions Mount

The fragile agreement halting hostilities between the U.S. and Iran faces mounting uncertainty as both sides navigate the initial phase of a deal struck to de-escalate regional tensions.The ceasefi...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Dark Money Machine Roars to Life Ahead of 2026 Races

As campaigns gear up for the 2026 midterm elections, a substantial portion of the funding fueling political activity remains deliberately shielded from public view.The phenomenon is not new, but it...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Iran Blasts U.S., Israel Over Ceasefire Violations as Deal Teeters

A fragile ceasefire faces immediate strain after Iran accused the United States and Israel of breaching the agreement, raising fresh doubts about whether the deal can survive its opening hours.The ...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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GOP Victory Masks Troubling Shift in Georgia Special Election

A Republican win in Georgia's special congressional election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's vacant seat conceals a significant realignment among voters, according to NBC political analyst Steve Korna...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Taps European Steel Giant for Mega Ballroom Makeover

The White House has secured a significant contribution of foreign steel from ArcelorMittal, a major European steelmaker, for a new presidential ballroom project.The donation amounts to tens of mill...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Faces Iran Test as Missile Fire Continues

The fragile ceasefire that began this week is already under pressure, with Iran launching missiles and drones across the region while Israel maintains its military operations in Lebanon.Iran claime...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Team Probes L.A. School District Over Transgender Policies

The Trump administration has opened an investigation into Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second-largest school system, focusing on its policies regarding gender identity disclosu...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Court Shuts Down Sheriff's Ballot Seizure in Calif. Election Probe

California's highest court has ordered a Riverside County sheriff to cease an election investigation that prompted him to seize ballots from a 2025 special election, marking a sharp judicial rebuke...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump's Own Base Turns on Him Over Iran Tensions

Donald Trump's most loyal followers are publicly rebelling against him on Truth Social, the platform he owns, as frustration builds over his approach to Iran. The discord is playing out in the repl...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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California's Top Court Slams Brakes on Sheriff's Election Probe

California's highest court moved to halt an active election fraud investigation Wednesday, ordering a Riverside County sheriff to stop his inquiry into the 2025 special election while the justices ...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Iran Whiplash Leaves Congress Paralyzed, GOP Silent

President Trump's contradictory signals on Iran this week have exposed a vacuum at the center of U.S. foreign policy: Congress is absent, Republican leaders are quiet, and the lawmakers who hold th...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Fed Signals Patience on Rate Cuts as Iran Crisis Clouds Economic Outlook

Federal Reserve officials are signaling they're in no hurry to lower interest rates, citing uncertainty sparked by escalating tensions in the Middle East as a key factor in their cautious stance.Mi...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Iran Claims Hormuz Strait Shut Down Over Lebanon Strikes

Iran's state media is asserting that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed as a response to ongoing Israeli military operations against Lebanon, escalating tensions in a region already fractured by c...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Bondi Dodges Epstein Grilling; House Demands Makeup Date

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has bowed out of scheduled testimony before House lawmakers investigating the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, prompting committee member...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Oil Slumps But Energy Giants Hold Back: Strait of Hormuz Stays the Wild Card

Crude prices are retreating from recent highs, yet major energy producers show little appetite to ramp up operations. The hesitation reflects a deeper anxiety coursing through the sector: regional ...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Faces Political Minefield If Iran Cease-Fire Collapses

President Trump confronts a delicate calculation over Iran policy: even if diplomatic efforts collapse and a temporary truce expires, resuming military action carries substantial political peril fo...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Bondi Ditches Hill Appearance, Claims She's Out

Pam Bondi is not showing up for a scheduled deposition on Capitol Hill, with her team citing her recent departure from the Attorney General's office as the reason she cannot comply with the House O...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Blinks on Iran: Inside the Ceasefire Deal Nobody Expected

The standoff between Washington and Tehran ended not with the apocalyptic threats that dominated headlines for weeks, but with a negotiated halt to hostilities that left both sides claiming victory...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Dems Push Probe Into Trump's Mysterious Third-Country Deportation Scheme

Democratic lawmakers are calling for government investigators to examine the Trump administration's plan to deport immigrants to nations other than their countries of origin, marking a significant ...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Wall Street Surges as Iran Ceasefire Eases Middle East Tensions

Financial markets are responding positively to the fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with traders betting that reduced Middle East tensions could stabilize energy costs...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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US Journalist Released After Baghdad Kidnapping

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been freed following her abduction on a Baghdad street last week, according to statements from her captors and U.S. officials. An Iran-backed militia claime...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Declares 'Victory' on Iran, Announces Two-Week Bombing Pause

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would halt military strikes against Iran for two weeks, framing the move as a pause born from battlefield success rather than diplomatic necessity.The deal hi...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Netanyahu Carves Out Exception: Israel Won't Stop Lebanon Strikes Despite Iran Truce

Israel is taking a narrow view of the ceasefire that emerged between the U.S. and Iran, signaling it will not extend the pause to military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.Prime Minister Ben...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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GOP States Tighten Ballot Measure Rules After Voter Wins

Republican-controlled legislatures are moving to restrict the ballot initiative process following a string of citizen-led victories on issues from abortion to wages that diverged sharply from GOP p...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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GOP Faces Brutal Math in Suburban Strongholds

Republican candidates stumbled in special elections across Georgia and Wisconsin, signaling potential trouble for the party in districts that were supposed to remain safely conservative.In Georgia,...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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GOP Holds Georgia Seat But Democrats Gain Ground in Special Elections

Republicans secured a House seat in Georgia's special election Tuesday, though the results revealed a troubling trend for the party as it tries to defend its narrow majority in the chamber.The vict...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Michigan Democrat Hits Iowa Trail, Eyes 2028 Prize

Sen. Elissa Slotkin brought her Midwest message to Iowa on Tuesday, positioning herself as a pragmatic alternative in a Democratic Party searching for direction after Donald Trump's return to the W...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Dems Push Removal Push After Trump Rattles Iran Cage

Dozens of House and Senate Democrats are demanding President Trump's ouster, floating both impeachment and the 25th Amendment as potential paths even as the White House announced a ceasefire deal.T...

Sarah Mitchell April 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Iran Truce Leaves Congress Divided: Democrats Press for Details as GOP Stays Silent

Congress is struggling to find common ground on President Trump's decision to pull back from military escalation with Iran, with Democrats demanding clarity on what comes next while Republican lead...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Georgia Race Heats Up as Voters Pick Greene's Successor

Voting has wrapped in a consequential Georgia runoff that will determine who fills the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.The race in the state's 14th District pitted Republican C...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Liberal Breakthrough: Wisconsin High Court Flips Red as Taylor Prevails

Chris Taylor has secured a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, according to NBC News projections, handing the court's liberal wing a strengthened grip on power in a state that remains a critical politica...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Retreats on Iran Strike, but Tensions Remain Unresolved

President Trump pulled back from military action against Iran after the country's ballistic missile attack on U.S. bases in Iraq, but the underlying conflict between Washington and Tehran shows no ...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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U.S. Launches Desperate Hunt for Downed Pilot Inside Iran

The U.S. military has mobilized a high-stakes rescue operation after an American airman was shot down over Iranian territory, putting considerable diplomatic and military pressure on officials to a...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Announces Surprise Iran Deal: Two-Week Pause on Hostilities

President Trump declared a tentative breakthrough with Iran on Tuesday, announcing through Truth Social that both nations have agreed to a temporary halt in military operations lasting fourteen day...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 6 min read