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Hegseth denies China’s claim that Golden Dome is ‘offensive’: ‘Protecting the homeland’

Secretary of Defese Pete Hegseth rebuts China's space "war zone" claims, supports a Pentagon prayer service and announces increased jump pay for paratroopers at Fort Bragg.

JB Pritzker is acting presidential — too bad his state is in such shambles

JB Pritzker made headlines when he called for “mass protests” against the Trump administration....

Are China’s children winning the AI race?

In a bright, bustling kindergarten classroom, a group of four-year-olds sat eagerly at small desks. Before them were tablets, not coloring books. Their assignment? Create a ten-page illustrated storybook using artificial intelligence. One child, ponytailed and focused, frowned at her screen and said, “No, this isn’t right.” A voice-activated bot that speaks to her in […]

Russia bombards Ukraine with largest aerial attack of the war amid critical prisoner swap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more sanctions against Russia as Russian drones and missiles bombarded more than 30 cities across Ukraine, while over 300 war prisoners were returned to Ukraine as part of a "1,000 for 1,000" swap deal.

Five years after George Floyd’s murder, our racial reckoning is not over yet

Five years after George Floyd's murder, racial equity is no longer a federal priority and the momentum for progressive policies has stalled, with corporations, schools, and law enforcement agencies retreating from efforts to address racial injustice.

Tech safety groups slam House GOP proposal for 10-year ban on state AI regulation

A host of tech safety groups and at least one Democrat are blasting House Republicans' proposal to block states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) models for the next 10 years, arguing consumers will be less protected. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), the ranking member on the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee, said on Monday the proposal...

Rep. Randy Feenstra files to run for Iowa governor

Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) has filed paperwork to run for Iowa governor in 2026, joining a crowded field of Republicans seeking to replace Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) and facing off against Democrat Auditors Rob Sand.

EPA tells scientists to apply for new jobs within the agency

Political leaders at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have told scientists there to apply to new jobs, implying that those who do not may be fired, according to an official with a union representing the agency’s employees. “People in ORD [the Office of Research and Development] were told to apply for these positions,” said Joyce...

Jeffries targets Trump over Qatari jet gift, citing ‘Wannabe Kings’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) derided President Trump as a “wannabe” king after the president confirmed plans to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari government. “Wannabe Kings accept corrupt gifts from foreign powers. Not the President,” Jeffries wrote in a post on the social platform X, responding to reporting from ABC News that Trump...

Cuomo denied $600K in campaign funds over allegedly coordinating with super PAC

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in the New York City mayoral race, lost out on more than $600,000 in public matching funds over accusations that his campaign illegally coordinated with a super PAC.  The ruling from the New York City Campaign Finance Board came after a complaint...

Eric Trump’s bitcoin mining venture to go public

American Bitcoin, Eric Trump’s bitcoin mining company, announced Monday that it plans to go public. The firm will merge with fellow bitcoin mining firm Gryphon Digital Mining and operate under the American Bitcoin brand, appearing on the Nasdaq under the ticker “ABTC,” according to a press release. “Our vision for American Bitcoin is to create...

Harvard president decries ‘unlawful’ Trump actions in letter to McMahon

Harvard University President Alan Garber sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday decrying the actions of the Trump administration against his school while stressing areas of concern shared by both sides.   “We share common ground on a number of critical issues, including the importance of ending antisemitism and other bigotry on...

Local governments like mine are fighting back against Trump

The federal government’s open hostility to our constituents, our needs and our solutions has made serving in local government that much harder.

Congress can support law enforcement this National Police Week

Congressional representatives Gabe Evans and Mike Ezell, who both have experience as police officers, are using their knowledge to introduce and support legislation that empowers local law enforcement to combat crime and protect the American people.

Newsom urges California cities to clear homeless encampments

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday called on city governments in his state to urgently address the prevalence of homeless encampments, issuing a model ordinance to facilitate local bans. “There’s nothing compassionate about letting people die on the streets," Newsom said in a statement. "The time for inaction is over. There are no more excuses.”...

Did Siri snoop on you? How much of the $95M settlement you could receive

Did you ever see very specific ads on your iPhone after having a conversation about a product? You could be entitled to a portion of a massive settlement.

Senate Democrats seek vote targeting Trump’s acceptance of Qatari plane

Senate Democrats are trying to force a vote in response to reports that President Trump will accept a luxury jet from Qatar that will be retrofitted as the next Air Force One. Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) are pushing a measure that would target the gift,...

House tax writers eye SALT deduction cap rejected by key lawmakers last week

The House Ways and Means Committee is eyeing a plan to increase the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap by $30,000 for single and joint filers who make $400,000 or less a year, even after key lawmakers vocally rejected that proposal last week. The idea, which four sources confirmed to The Hill, was discussed...

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