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How ‘burritogate’ roiled the right — exposing a dangerous disconnect on affordability

The nasty debate is dividing Republicans at a time when leftists are veering into full-bore communism as the solution for rising costs.

Senate should ‘just say no’ to Trump’s retreat on hemp

Despite millions of dollars spent by the marijuana industry, Congress finally closed a loophole that had allowed intoxicating hemp products to spread across the country last year. Now, before the law has even taken effect, President Donald Trump and Senate leaders are trying to delay it. The continuing resolution that will fund the government past […]

Communist, socialist network helped fuel Madison protests after Corey Ruiz shooting, investigation finds

Communist and socialist groups including the Party for Socialism and Liberation and Freedom Inc. drove Madison protests after the Corey Ruiz shooting.

Autism providers cheer Trump crackdown after millions allegedly stolen from children through Medicaid fraud

Autism care providers back the Trump administration's Medicaid fraud crackdown but warn policymakers not to create barriers for families of autistic children.

Democratic group launches $15M war on DSA after socialist primary wins: ‘Mortal danger’

Third Way launches $15 million campaign against Democratic Socialists of America, calling the DSA a "mortal danger" after Michigan's primary.

Rising ObamaCare costs fuel Democrat attacks on campaign trail 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care   The Big Story Rising ObamaCare costs fuel Democrat attacks Affordable Care Act plan premiums are projected to rise by double digits once again in 2027, giving Democrats more room to attack Republicans on the affordability front. © Stefani Reynolds, Bloomberg via Getty Images...

Trump’s Air Force One switcheroo highlights security concerns around Qatari model  

The decision to have President Trump fly part of the way home on an old Air Force One instead of his newly refurbished and gifted plane from Qatar is raising questions about just how secure the new Air Force One really is.  The White House largely brushed off the decision, saying an abundance of caution...

Romney on running in 2028: 80-year-olds ‘shouldn’t be running the world’ 

Former Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) supported growing calls from voters across the country for a younger generation of political leaders in a new interview released Wednesday. “I basically think people who are 80 and above really should not be running the world or running the country,” he told Deseret News. He cited research about decreased...

Note from Charlie Kirk’s accused killer revealed during hearing

A note from the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin was revealed in court on Thursday outlining an alleged confession amid other evidence tied to the accused killer. Tyler Robinson, 23, allegedly wrote a letter to his roommate and romantic partner that read “Luna, If you are reading this per my text, then I am so sorry....

Democrats divided on data center solutions

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Democrats divided on data center solutions Democrats believe that data centers are a problem, but they disagree on what to do about it. © Matt O'Brien, Associated Press For Democrats, the centers’ high energy usage — exacerbating both electricity bills and climate change — makes some sort of...

EPA moves to cut truck pollution requirements

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story EPA moves to cut truck pollution requirements The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it is proposing to loosen requirements for pollution controls that rein in emissions from heavy duty trucks. © AP Photo/Ben Margot, File The administration said the technical changes are expected to...

Cruz: Talarico has ‘real chance’ to beat Paxton in Senate race

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) sent a warning out to his party that state Rep. James Talarico actually has a shot at flipping the Texas Senate seat in November. “Unfortunately, I do think he has a real chance,” Cruz told Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who guest hosted Sean Hannity’s radio show. “I think this...

GOP’s Grassley privately pressed Patel on expenditures

Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has privately pressed FBI Director Kash Patel over whether he has reimbursed the government for his personal travel, new information obtained by Democrats and revealed on Thursday shows. Patel was the subject of reports in May that he took a VIP snorkel trip in Hawaii around the wreckage of...

Mexico wants criminal investigation after man killed by ICE in Houston

"We cannot ​turn a blind eye to the Mexicans who have died."

Federal government proposes to lessen nuclear reactor environmental reviews

A key government agency is proposing to lessen the scope of environmental reviews for nuclear reactors, limiting public input and exempting some reactors altogether. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Wednesday announced that it is narrowing review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a bedrock environmental law. This includes exempting reviews of some activities...

News outlets ask court to sanction OpenAI in copyright case

Several news outlets, including The New York Times, asked a judge Thursday to sanction OpenAI for allegedly withholding evidence in a copyright dispute with the ChatGPT maker. The newspapers, which have accused the AI firm of improperly using their copyrighted work to train its models, argue that OpenAI incorrectly claimed it could not search and...

RFK Jr. plans COVID-19 vaccine injury list

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make it easier for people to get compensated for injuries they claim came from COVID-19 vaccines. A rule being prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would allow the agency to compile a list of specific injuries that it will presume were...

Accused shooter in National Guard ambush hospitalized after ‘self-inflicted’ health decline

An Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members who were on duty in the nation’s capital last year has been hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail, according to federal court filings. The Justice Department requested limited access to Rahmanullah Lakanwal’s medical records on Thursday, hours after he was taken to the hospital for...

Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel to space, dies

In 2021, Wally Funk traveled to space with Jeff Bezos aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard, becoming the oldest woman to travel in space.

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