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I’m a Muslim doctor who treats 9/11 victims — why I’m outraged by Hasan Piker’s venom

Hasan Piker's casual denigration of the horrors of 9/11 does real damage — and as a Muslim who rejects Islamism, I must speak out against his venom.

Record gas prices squeeze Americans as summer travel season ends, midterms loom and Iran war wages on

Gas prices hit a record $4.15 per gallon over Labor Day weekend, shattering the previous high and posing a significant political test for Trump.

Can the ‘best showman in politics’ deliver again? GOP bets on Trump at historic midterm convention

Donald Trump headlines the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, aiming to energize low-propensity MAGA voters ahead of key 2026 races.

Traffic drama threatens to end Dem governor’s tenure as voters head to polls in Rhode Island

Democratic Gov. Dan McKee could become the first elected governor in 12 years to lose renomination as Rhode Island's primary centers on a bridge crisis.

Appeals court upholds order blocking IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE

A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking the IRS from sharing taxpayer information with ICE, ruling the policy violated tax confidentiality laws.

Trade court strikes down Trump’s second attempt at global tariffs

A federal trade court on Thursday invalidated President Trump's attempt to impose a global tariff of 10% after he faced a loss at the Supreme Court over a separate set of broad levies.

Brazilian president says Trump has ‘no intention’ of invading Cuba

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said President Trump told him in a White House meeting Thursday that the U.S. will not invade Cuba.

U.S. isn’t looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, AP sources say

The United States is not looking at imminent military action against Havana despite President Donald Trump's repeated threats that "Cuba is next" and that American warships deployed in the Middle East for the Iran conflict could return by way of the island, U.S. officials say.

Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting

For years, Michigan Republicans had circled 2026 as their chance to regain power in the swing state where Democrats hold all statewide offices and both U.S. Senate seats. Now, doubts are creeping in.

Redistricting is rampant ahead of the U.S. House midterm elections. What states are taking action?

A partisan redistricting battle among states has accelerated ahead of the November midterm elections following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act and opened the way for states to try to eliminate voting districts drawn for racial minorities.

Trump surprises famously low-profile power player with tribute as she steps out for rare public appearance

Trump praises Susie Wiles as the best chief of staff ever in a surprise message at the Independent Women's Forum gala honoring her as Woman of Valor.

Bipartisan lawmakers want to strip Big Tech’s legal immunity that can shield social media companies

Bipartisan lawmakers say Section 230 can no longer shield Big Tech from liability as social media drives addiction and harms children nationwide.

Rudy Giuliani out of ICU, still hospitalized with pneumonia

Giuliani's spokesman said the former mayor "will spend some time recovering before leaving the hospital," and that "the mayor and his family appreciate the outpouring of love and prayers sent his way."

SPLC vows to fight federal charges in first court appearance since fraud indictment

The Southern Poverty Law Center pleaded not guilty Thursday to all counts in a federal indictment charging the organization with defrauding donors by surreptitiously paying millions to informants within extremist groups.

Supreme Court justices to testify on Capitol Hill

Some Supreme Court justices will reportedly come to Capitol Hill later this month to testify on their budget, marking a rare moment when the two branches of government will have a direct discussion in public.

Tennessee Republicans pass congressional map that wipes out Democrat-leaning district

The Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday approved a new congressional map that will likely eliminate the state's sole Democrat in the U.S. House ahead of the November election.

Seen, Heard & Whispered: Trump ally vows 2020 proof; Gorsuch’s ‘radical ideas’; Hegseth plays Santa

A Trump ally promises evidence the 2020 election was stolen, a Supreme Court justice celebrates America's "radical" founding ideas, and a Cabinet secretary recalls playing Santa for a veteran.

Neither rain nor sleet — nor a handgun: USPS nears rule to allow pistols in mail

The U.S. Postal Service is nearing completion of a new rule that would allow people to ship handguns through the regular mail, undercutting the oldest federal firearms law in existence -- and drawing fierce criticism from both sides of the gun debate.

Sen. Collins addresses health speculation, says she has benign neurological condition

Republican Sen. Susan M. Collins of Maine sought to quell speculation about her trembling hands, shaky head, and wavering voice this week, saying she has a condition known as benign essential tremor.

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