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Dem rep, in first video since hit-and-run crash, opens up about wreck

Rep. Marcy Kaptur shared a video update from her wheelchair thanking first responders and thousands of well-wishers after a Toledo hit-skip crash.

Subpoenaed pro-China outlet defends itself on Democracy Now!, which paid Singham-founded company millions

BreakThrough News used Democracy Now! to fight its congressional subpoena, but IRS filings reveal Democracy Now! paid $2.5 million to Singham's firm.

Vulnerable battleground Dem embraces ‘no tax on tips’ after voting against Trump bill

Gabriel Vasquez voted against the big beautiful bill's no tax on tips provision, then called for a permanent version through his TIPS Act weeks later.

Embattled Smithsonian director brought ‘Marxist’ activism, political agenda to roles through career: historian

Historian Dr. Jody Edward Ginn says Anthea Hartig's writings and leadership record reveal an activist approach at odds with claims of nonpartisanship.

A quiet rush for gold is sweeping the globe — here’s why countries are stockpiling it

A record 45% of central banks plan to add gold reserves as governments worldwide brace for persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.

Epstein survivor says Blanche meeting left her ‘disappointed, disturbed and undaunted’ 

Epstein survivor Jess Michaels said Friday that she left a meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche this week “disappointed, disturbed and undaunted.” Blanche agreed to meet with survivors of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein under pressure from Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.). The lawmaker holds a key vote in Blanche’s confirmation process...

Live updates: US hits Iran energy targets, bridges; Fallout persists after Trump election speech

The U.S. military is widening its attacks across Iran, striking a port facility, energy infrastructure and bridges as President Trump looks to squeeze the Iranian regime. Iran has also retaliated against nearby allies, targeting U.S. bases in the region, along with power and desalination plants, as tensions escalate, bringing both sides closer to an all-out...

Trump amplifies China interference claim: ‘Unprecedented election security nightmare’ 

President Trump on Friday doubled down on his accusations of widespread voter fraud and interference by China in the 2020 presidential election in a series of social media posts. Trump delivered a highly anticipated primetime address to the nation on Thursday, in which he unveiled his administration compiled new proof that the 2020 election, which...

Trump targets Iran’s infrastructure in bid to squeeze regime

The U.S. military is widening its attacks across Iran, striking a port facility, energy infrastructure and bridges as President Trump looks to squeeze the Iranian regime. Iran has retaliated against nearby allies, targeting U.S. bases in the region, along with power and desalination plants, as tensions escalate, bringing both sides closer to an all-out war. ...

Trump’s election security speech: Democrats see false claims, future threats

President Trump’s selective release of classified documents about the 2020 election doesn’t change the core conclusion of the intelligence community: that not a single vote was altered in the contest. Nonetheless, Democrats say the president is clearly laying the groundwork to interfere in future elections. Trump was mocked by some for his top-line reveal — that China...

David Crowley set to rejoin Wisconsin governor’s race after lieutenant governor exit

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will rejoin the Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor following the sudden exit of Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D), who ended her bid on Friday over an ongoing scandal related to campaign finance errors. Crowley teased on social media that a “big announcement” would be coming in a campaign...

Paul Pelosi faces misdemeanor hit-and-run charge

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband was charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run on Friday, weeks after he allegedly crashed into an unoccupied parked car and left the scene. Paul Pelosi, 86, was charged under a California state law that requires drivers involved in collisions resulting in property damage to stop and provide their driver’s...

Iran attacks injure several US troops in Jordan this week: Report

Iranian attacks on at least two military bases in Jordan this week reportedly injured several U.S. service members when their facility was struck, CBS News reported Friday. The extent of the injuries is unclear as is when they occurred, though both the U.S, and Jordan have reported no fatalities. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a...

AIPAC halts fundraising for endorsed House Democrats who opposed Israel aid

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has suspended campaign fundraising efforts for more than two dozen House Democrats who voted to cut off billions of dollars in U.S. military aid to Israel earlier this week. More than 100 House Democrats voted in favor of an amendment to the fiscal 2027 funding bill for the State...

5 things to know about Trump’s election claims

President Trump’s primetime address Thursday from the White House alleged vulnerabilities in the American election system, but the information shared largely didn’t reveal anything new and didn’t provide evidence that any election results from years past were fraudulent. The president pointed to newly declassified documents that suggest foreign adversaries, particularly China, could interfere with future...

Newsom: Only thing missing from Trump speech was ‘tin foil’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted President Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday in which he cast doubt on the security of U.S. election systems, warning that the president would use it as a precursor to meddle in the upcoming midterms. Newsom likened the speech to the “ramblings of a mad king” in a 53-second video...

US companies sign energy agreements with Iraq

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story US companies sign energy agreements with Iraq U.S. firms signed several oil-related and other deals with Iraq on Friday, days after President Trump said the...

Sacks warns US risks losing AI edge after new Chinese model launch

{beacon} Technology Technology   Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Sacks warns US risks losing AI edge after new Chinese model launch Former White House AI and cryptocurrency czar David Sacks argued Friday that the U.S. is “tying...

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