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Republicans eye legislative action to dismantle $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

Republicans in Congress are preparing for legislative action to end or at least place guardrails around the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund.

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump’s emerging proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump's emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast nemesis.

Rubio calls GOP criticisms of Iran-Trump emerging deal ‘absurd’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio shot back at Republican criticism of a possible deal with Iran as “absurd,” adding that “our preference is to address this through a diplomatic means.” “The idea that somehow this president, given everything he’s already proven he’s willing to do, is going to somehow agree to a deal that ultimately...

Ebola response hobbled by US withdrawal from global health

The Ebola outbreak spreading throughout Central Africa is the first major outbreak since the Trump administration demolished its global health programs and largely withdrew from the world stage last year.  Experts say the absence is palpable. While the U.S. is sending resources and teams of experts overseas, public health and infectious disease experts say President...

Trump says Iran deal will be ‘good and proper’ if one is made

President Trump said Sunday that if his administration reaches a deal with Iran, it will be a “good and proper one,” as the two sides reportedly near an agreement to end hostilities.  “If I make a deal with Iran, it will be a good and proper one, not like the one made by Obama, which...

Local governments can’t solve homelessness alone  

The city cannot — and should not — hold a monopoly on addressing homelessness.  

‘Prove me wrong’ — Charlie Kirk and the age of rage

"Prove me wrong." For years, that tagline of Charlie Kirk and his group, Turning Point USA, enraged many on the left. In "an age of rage," nothing is more triggering for the perpetually angry than an invitation to debate issues. Indeed, someone has now killed him for it. What is most chilling about the assassination is...

These small towns are the most expensive in the US, says new study

In hopes of saving some money, most people would think you need to leave the city for a small town out in the suburbs. Well, unfortunately, some of those smaller towns don't offer that luxury.

Montana Republican: Kirk slaying ‘a watershed moment’

Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) said the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is a “watershed moment,” adding that political disagreements should not lead to violence. “We should look and reflect. This is, you know, as the governor pointed out, a watershed moment. So watershed moment depend on what this country does,” Zinke said during...

Will fear overtake America?

Today’s divisions feel unprecedented, but the nation has been here before — and survived far worse.

Trump reups calls for NATO to stop purchasing Russian oil amid sanction push

President Trump reupped his call for NATO members to stop buying Russian oil amid a wider sanctions push in hopes of forcing Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine.  The president said Saturday morning he is “ready” to impose “major” sanctions on Russia when other NATO nations do the same — and...

Facebook privacy settlement: How to know when your payment is coming

For the millions of Americans expecting a check from the $725 million Facebook privacy settlement, the wait is nearly over.

If it ain’t woke, don’t fix it: How Cracker Barrel lost its way 

Cracker Barrel is enduring a public relations crisis, but contrary to what some claim, it’s not about “going woke.” Unlike Bud Light or Target, whose recent controversies were deeply enmeshed in cultural politics, Cracker Barrel’s struggles derive simply from a management team that misunderstood what makes their brand beloved. The company’s real blunder stems not...

Trump meets with Qatari prime minister after Israeli strikes in Doha

President Trump met with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani on Friday, days after Israel struck Doha in hopes of killing Hamas leaders.  The White House confirmed the two leaders had dinner late Friday in New York, but did not offer further details. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff was also attended the dinner. “Great...

Trump needs to put up or shut up on his rolling TikTok deadline 

: If TikTok is truly a national security threat, why is the government stretching out the deadline while simultaneously launching new official accounts on the platform?

Rent has skyrocketed in these cities since last year, Redfin says

Slowing apartment construction and surging demand for rental units have allowed landlords to raise their asking prices, especially in 10 major metro areas, according to a new report from Redfin.

Cuomo walks runway at bipartisan New York fashion show

New York mayoral candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo made his catwalk debut this week. Politicians from across New York, including former Gov. David Patterson (D) and Republican mayoral competitor Curtis Sliwa, joined Cuomo for the second annual "Style Across the Aisle" event during New York Fashion Week on Wednesday. Hosted by the Gracie Mansion...

Parties agree that violence is a problem, but clash over the cause

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has united the parties in a sense of dread that the country has arrived at a dangerous place. How it got here, however, remains very much in dispute. President Trump wasted no time blaming the “radical left” for the death of Kirk, a prominent MAGA activist. And a number of...

Utah governor Spencer Cox turns heads with Charlie Kirk address: ‘Choose a different path’

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) on Friday addressed a question both Republicans and Democrats were asking on the heels of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death: Will the tragic event finally mark a turning point? “This is our moment: Do we escalate or do we find an off-ramp?” an emotional Cox said at a news conference, where...

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