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Cambridge Waits Out the Arday Scandal

Cambridge has chosen a cover-up, most likely to save half the Education Department from public disgrace.

Trump/Xi: The (Rare) Earths Didn’t Move

There is little reason to expect that China will be in a rush to...

Jack Smith’s Trump investigation scooped up communications from major media

Former special counsel Jack Smith's probe into President Trump and Republicans collected "communications" from members of the news media, including major networks and newspapers, the Senate's senior lawmaker revealed Tuesday.

AI is escaping the lab. Why are we letting Big Tech grade its own homework?

In the span of a few months, advanced AI systems from three leading American laboratories crossed the boundaries of safety tests and affected real systems. Google’s Gemini accessed systems at three companies. An Anthropic model published malicious code that reached 15 outside systems. And as revealed last week, these are creating international incidents, with OpenAI’s […]

Trump got the Caucasus peace deal. Now Europe is stuck in the past

When Europe’s leaders gathered in Yerevan, Armenia, in May, the sharpest words about Europe’s view of the South Caucasus came from a leader who was not in the room. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, speaking by video link from Baku, used his allotted time at the European Political Community summit to rebuke the European Parliament for […]

Trump to name Fed chair successor ‘early next year’; someone willing to cut rates early and often

President Trump said Tuesday that he plans to wait until early 2026 to name his pick to lead the Federal Reserve.

Afghan migrant charged with threatening suicide bombing in Texas

The Justice Department announced charges Tuesday against an Afghan immigrant who allegedly appeared in a TikTok video threatening a suicide attack to kill Americans.

Venezuela to continue accepting deported migrants despite Trump’s airspace closure assertion

U.S.-operated flights returning deported migrants to Venezuela will continue despite President Donald Trump's assertion that the airspace of the South American country should be considered closed.

Pardon of Honduran ex-president complicates Trump’s drug war messaging

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was released from a U.S. prison after being pardoned by President Trump for a drug trafficking conviction.

White House restarts public tours after delays from construction of Trump’s ballroom

The White House restarted public tours on Tuesday after weeks of delays due to construction on the East Wing related to President Trump's proposed ballroom.

Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former U.S. Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor’s race

Democrat Mandela Barnes, who served four years as Wisconsin's lieutenant governor and narrowly lost a 2022 U.S. Senate bid, jumped into the battleground state's open race for governor on Tuesday.

Trump signs Medal of Honor Act to raise pensions for America’s military heroes

President Donald Trump signed the Medal of Honor Act, which raises the "special monthly pension payable" to living recipients, the White House said.

Trump torches Dems’ ‘fake affordability’ pitch – but GOP panic in deep red state hints voters aren’t buying it

Trump criticizes Democrats' affordability platform as Tennessee congressional race between Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn draws national attention.

GOP rep weighs bolting California for Texas seat as dueling redistricting wars upend 2026 map: report

GOP Rep. Darrell Issa considers an unusual move from California to run for Congress in Texas amid controversial redistricting battles affecting both states.

DHS demands Letitia James take action over New York’s refusal to honor ICE detainers

DHS demands New York attorney general take immediate action as state releases nearly 7,000 criminal illegal immigrants despite ICE detainers since January.

Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians

Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.

Dem free-for-all engulfs NJ as 13 contenders scramble for Sherrill’s House seat ahead of critical 2026 fight

New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special primary election is set for Feb. 5, 2026, as 13 Democrats and one Republican compete to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.

Johnson points to Obama-era drone precedent as Congress probes deadly Caribbean strike

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says he won't prejudge the Sept. 2 Caribbean strike as House and Senate Armed Services committees plan oversight hearings.

Construction labor crunch drives up costs and deepens America’s housing affordability crisis

Labor shortfall in construction industry resulted in 19,000 fewer homes built in 2024 and $10.8 billion economic hit, significantly worsening housing affordability.

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