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Donald Trump scolds CNN anchor for covering him at the UN
Trump rebuked a CNN anchor at the UN for covering him, days after banning the network from White House access, citing national security concerns.
Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for him
President Trump told the UN General Assembly he faced a decision on Iran: pursue diplomacy or “annihilate the Islamic Republic,” marking a notably bellicose address to the international body.
Another Florida Republican distances himself from Donald Trump before midterms
Florida Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds removed Trump references and photos from his campaign website days before November midterms, as the president’s approval rating fell below 30%.
Trump says relations better with Burnham than Starmer after first face-to-face meeting
Trump stated his relationship with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is stronger than it was with previous premier Keir Starmer following their first face-to-face meeting at the UN General Assembly.
Key ally urges Trump to back US farmers amid anger over rising prices
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley urges President Trump to implement a diesel embargo to aid struggling US farmers, as agricultural groups express anger over rising fuel and input costs linked to administration policies.
Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion
President Trump met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, describing him as a potential “great mayor” despite months of Republican criticism of the democratic socialist leader.
The House Freedom Caucus has to transform — it could preview the GOP’s post-Trump era
Multiple House Freedom Caucus members are leaving Congress, prompting scrutiny over how the influential conservative group will evolve and its role in shaping the Republican Party’s ideological future.
Democrat says ICE blocked her oversight visit to country’s largest detention camp
A Democratic U.S. representative said federal immigration officials prevented her from conducting full congressional oversight at a Texas ICE detention facility, blocking interviews with detainees and withholding incident footage.
In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy has split the Jewish community
Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy for Michigan Senate has divided Jewish communities over his positions on Israel-Palestine, with supporters citing progressive priorities and opponents expressing security concerns.
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against US Postal Service mail voting changes
A federal judge questioned whether the Postal Service could implement a new mail ballot tracking system before midterm elections begin, as litigation over the Trump administration’s election rules continues.
Colorado’s Republican governor nominee linked to controversial anti-sex-trafficking ministry
Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx led an anti-trafficking ministry that funded law enforcement salaries and surveillance equipment through private donations, raising questions about accountability and donor influence over policing.
Working-class ER nurse seeks to flip battleground Wisconsin House seat
An emergency room nurse in Wisconsin is running as a Democrat to flip a Republican House seat, emphasizing his working-class background and experience in healthcare amid voter concerns over economic costs.
Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested
House Democrats plan an ambitious agenda including oversight of Trump’s administration and cost-of-living legislation if they win the midterm elections, but party unity is already being tested by procedural disagreements.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas redrawn congressional districts aim to give Republicans five additional seats, but success depends on whether 2024 voter patterns persist or shift back toward 2020 preferences.
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
Officials in a major Texas county plan to reduce polling locations before the November midterm elections, prompting Democrats to warn of potential voting difficulties in the competitive Senate race.
As Canada tariff talks collapse, who’s calling the shots in Trump’s trade team?
US trade representative Jamieson Greer faced accusations of francophobia during collapsed Canada tariff negotiations, as tensions emerged between him and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over national security tariffs.
Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics
Severe flooding in Indiana has damaged hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of people, but recovery efforts face challenges as state officials cite political divisions affecting disaster preparedness and response.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats nominated five new House candidates on Tuesday after an unusually expensive primary season featuring $125 million in total spending across competitive races created by multiple retirements.
What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms
A fabricated election poll released this month sparked concerns about manipulation of prediction markets ahead of the midterms, though the creator claims the stunt was merely a social experiment unrelated to betting.
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
U.S. immigration officials arrested British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos in New Orleans on charges of overstaying his visa after legally entering in May 2019.
What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
President Trump announced a major oil deal Friday giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast reserves following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro in January.
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Solving the Problem of Homelessness Among Veterans
The federal government has long held the goal of ending veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. For those of you who are keeping track, that’s just a little over a year away (or less than a year depending on when you read this). Nobody’s doubting the nobility of the...
Banking Reform in the USA
Between President Obama’s ineffectual proposals and Mitt Romney’s loving embrace, bankers have little to fear from either administration, and that leaves America on perilously thin economic ice. Neil Barofsky, former special inspector general in charge of policing TARP, the bailout’s Troubled Asset and Relief Plan, discusses the critical need to tackle banking reform and avoid another financial meltdown.
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