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Agency that checks prediction markets is in over its head, gambling industry leaders tell Congress

The federal agency that regulates the U.S. prediction markets is a rogue agency making a mockery of congressional intent, Bill Miller, CEO of the American Gaming Association, told Congress on Wednesday.

Groceries just had the biggest price hike in years. It’s about to get even worse, experts warn

Unfortunately, things may be about to get a whole lot more expensive, economists are warning.

Trump faces ‘no hurry’ to make deal with Iran

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump faces 'no hurry' to make deal with Iran President Trump said Wednesday he is not in a hurry to make a deal with Iran as any progress on a potential deal between the two countries remains elusive. © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press “We’re...

Gallego: GOP manufacturing ‘reason for another regime change war’ in Cuba

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday said GOP lawmakers are manufacturing a “regime change” in Cuba amid the Trump administration’s oil blockade and charges against former President Raúl Castro. “We’re seeing Republicans manufacture a reason for another regime change war in front of our very eyes—this time in Cuba,” Gallego wrote in a post on...

Trump taunts Fox News reporter over lawmaker fiancé’s voting record

President Trump taunted a Fox News reporter on Wednesday over her relationship with a Republican congressman and his record of breaking with the president on key votes. In a gaggle with reporters, Trump responded to an unrelated question by taking a personal jab at Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, who announced her...

Trump $1.8B anti-weaponization fund faces legal challenge, GOP criticism

The nearly $1.8 billion fund created by the Trump administration to compensate those who allege they were the victims of a weaponized Justice Department is facing its first legal challenge as well as criticism from some Republican lawmakers. Police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the events of Jan. 6, 2021 have sued to block...

House Republican: ‘We’re gonna kill’ Trump’s nearly $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

A $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund created by the Trump administration this week for individuals who believe they have been unfairly targeted by the federal government is facing some resistance from congressional Republicans. “We’re gonna try to kill it,” Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) told reporters on Wednesday, adding that legislative options were being explored. “We're...

Former prosecutor charged with emailing herself Jack Smith report, disguising it as cake recipe

A former federal prosecutor was indicted for emailing herself an unreleased volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report into President Trump, according to charging documents unsealed Wednesday. Carmen Lineberger, 62, faces four criminal counts over accusations she improperly sent herself confidential communications using misleading file names to make them look like bundt and chocolate cake recipes. She pleaded not guilty before...

Children’s advocacy groups ask FTC to investigate Roblox

Two child safety advocacy groups are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the gaming platform Roblox, alleging the company is committing "unfair and deceptive" acts, risking kids' safety and well-being. In a complaint filed Wednesday with the FTC, Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and a host of other advocacy...

Gas now tops $4 in all 50 states, DC: AAA

The average price of a gallon of regular gas is over $4 in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to AAA, as the U.S. war against Iran nears the three-month mark. Oil and gas prices have spiked as the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the oil industry, has been effectively closed during...

Flying with marijuana? How a small update to TSA’s guidelines may impact you

Flying with marijuana has long been complicated, but a quiet update from TSA may make it slightly easier.

Illegal alien sentenced to 50 years for producing child pornography involving own relatives: ‘Monster’

An illegal alien in California was sentenced to 50 years in prison for producing child pornography involving his underage niece and nephew, DHS says.

Jeff Bezos’ mixed bag for Mamdani

BEZOS’ BLESSING: Mayor Zohran Mamdani found an unlikely supporter today for his push to raise taxes on rich property owners: Jeff Bezos, one of...

Trump roasts Dem candidate as unelectable for cardinal sin in Texas

Trump says Democrat James Talarico can't win Texas Senate race because "he's a vegan in Texas," while endorsing AG Ken Paxton in the GOP primary.

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