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Hegseth's Testosterone Screening Order Stirs Military Privacy Fears
US Politics Hegseth's Testosterone Screening Order Stirs Military Privacy Fears Pentagon mandate raises questions over medical data use in troop evaluations 16 Jul 2026
Blanche Hearing Exposes GOP Rift Over DOJ Independence
US Politics Blanche Hearing Exposes GOP Rift Over DOJ Independence 15 Jul 2026
Carroll Payout Closed, but Legal Shadow Over Trump Lingers
US Politics Carroll Payout Closed, but Legal Shadow Over Trump Lingers 15 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Seeks $228M Security Boost Amid Rising Threats
US PoliticsSupreme Court Seeks $228M Security Boost Amid Rising ThreatsJustices cite unprecedented threat levels in rare public funding appeal14 Jul 2026
 McConnell's Pneumonia Absence Stirs GOP Leadership Void Talk
US PoliticsMcConnell's Pneumonia Absence Stirs GOP Leadership Void TalkVeteran senator's prolonged absence raises questions about Kentucky succession14 Jul 2026
 NYT Subpoenas Deepen Press Freedom Debate in Washington
US PoliticsNYT Subpoenas Deepen Press Freedom Debate in WashingtonTrump DOJ targets reporters over Air Force One security reporting12 Jul 2026
 Maine Senate Race Shifts as Democrats Jostle for Ballot Spot
US PoliticsMaine Senate Race Shifts as Democrats Jostle for Ballot SpotPlatner's looming exit reshapes Democratic strategy against GOP incumbent10 Jul 2026
ICE Shooting Protests Put White House on Defense in Texas
US PoliticsICE Shooting Protests Put White House on Defense in TexasHouston unrest over Lorenzo Salgado death raises calls for federal inquiry10 Jul 2026
 23andMe Breach Settlement Puts DNA Privacy Law in Focus
US Politics23andMe Breach Settlement Puts DNA Privacy Law in FocusA $47M payout exposes gaps in federal genetic data protections.08 Jul 2026
 McConnell Silence Tests Senate GOP's Succession Plans
US PoliticsMcConnell Silence Tests Senate GOP's Succession PlansFour-week hospital stay leaves Republican leadership structure in limbo08 Jul 2026
Maine Democrats Push Senate Hopeful Out Over Assault Claim
US PoliticsMaine Democrats Push Senate Hopeful Out Over Assault ClaimParty brass move swiftly to protect competitive seat ahead of midterm cycle07 Jul 2026
 Olympian's Reflecting Pool Charges Put D.C. Monuments on Alert
US PoliticsOlympian's Reflecting Pool Charges Put D.C. Monuments on AlertFederal indictment raises security questions around Trump-backed renovation sites06 Jul 2026
 Trump's Border Patrol Rodeo Push Tests Military Recruiting Norms
US PoliticsTrump's Border Patrol Rodeo Push Tests Military Recruiting NormsUnconventional outreach blurs lines between federal agencies and armed forces.06 Jul 2026
 Declaration Copy Find Fuels Debate Over Founders' Intent
US PoliticsDeclaration Copy Find Fuels Debate Over Founders' IntentRare document surfaces as Trump era revives questions on constitutional limits05 Jul 2026
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Trump Administration Faces Court Challenge Over Executive Orders 1
US Politics Trump Administration Faces Court Challenge Over Executive Orders 17 May 2026
The New Antitrust Push: How Congress Is Taking On Big Tech in 2026 2
US Politics The New Antitrust Push: How Congress Is Taking On Big Tech in 2026 14 May 2026
Senate Deadlocked Over Border Bill as Election Year Pressure Mounts 3
US Politics Senate Deadlocked Over Border Bill as Election Year Pressure Mounts 16 May 2026
Patriot Missile Reversal Rattles Ukraine Arms Strategy 4
US Politics Patriot Missile Reversal Rattles Ukraine Arms Strategy 01 Aug 2026
Senate Republicans Block Immigration Bill in Budget Showdown 5
US Politics Senate Republicans Block Immigration Bill in Budget Showdown 14 May 2026
Trump at 16 Months: Foreign Policy Scorecard — Deals, Disputes, and Strategic Shifts 6
US Politics Trump at 16 Months: Foreign Policy Scorecard — Deals, Disputes, and Strategic Shifts 15 May 2026
Senate Reconciliation Fight: The $4 Trillion Battle Reshaping America's Fiscal Future 7
US Politics Senate Reconciliation Fight: The $4 Trillion Battle Reshaping America's Fiscal Future 16 May 2026
2026 Midterms Preview: The Senate Seats That Could Flip the Balance of Power 8
US Politics 2026 Midterms Preview: The Senate Seats That Could Flip the Balance of Power 13 May 2026
America at 250: A Nation Divided on Its Own Promise
US PoliticsAmerica at 250: A Nation Divided on Its Own PromisePolling reveals sharp generational splits over democracy, opportunity, and identity03 Jul 2026
 Mount Rushmore Expansion Bid Splits GOP Along Regional Lines
US PoliticsMount Rushmore Expansion Bid Splits GOP Along Regional LinesTrump's monument ambitions revive federalism tensions over public lands control03 Jul 2026
 Heat Wave Reshapes Fourth of July Calculus for U.S. Officials
US PoliticsHeat Wave Reshapes Fourth of July Calculus for U.S. OfficialsRecord temps test emergency infrastructure as 165 million endure dangerous conditions03 Jul 2026
Trump's 250th Gala Raises Fresh Emoluments Questions
US PoliticsTrump's 250th Gala Raises Fresh Emoluments QuestionsHistorians warn presidential hosting of Semiquincentennial blurs public and private …02 Jul 2026
 Carroll Payment Standoff Tests Limits of Presidential Liability
US PoliticsCarroll Payment Standoff Tests Limits of Presidential LiabilityFailed appeal leaves Trump owing $5M with no clear enforcement path01 Jul 2026
 Birthright Win Leaves Democrats Hunting for Next Move
US PoliticsBirthright Win Leaves Democrats Hunting for Next MoveSupreme Court victory offers messaging lift but no clear legislative path forward.01 Jul 2026
 Kean Absence Exposes Mental Health Gap in Congress
US PoliticsKean Absence Exposes Mental Health Gap in CongressLawmaker's four-month disappearance draws calls for institutional support reform01 Jul 2026
Trump's Crypto Billions Blur Line Between Policy and Profit
US PoliticsTrump's Crypto Billions Blur Line Between Policy and ProfitPresident's digital asset gains raise fresh conflict-of-interest questions in D.C.01 Jul 2026
 Trans Sports Ruling Deepens Rift Inside Democratic Party
US PoliticsTrans Sports Ruling Deepens Rift Inside Democratic PartyCourt decision forces Democrats to navigate competing civil rights priorities30 Jun 2026
 Fed Independence Hangs in Balance After Cook Ruling
US PoliticsFed Independence Hangs in Balance After Cook RulingSupreme Court blocks Trump's bid to remove Fed governor, case heads back to lower co…29 Jun 2026

World – LatestAll Articles ›

Greenland Security Pact Expands Pentagon's Arctic FootprintLIVE
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 Fed's Unanimous Hike Defies Trump, Tests Bank Independence
WorldFed's Unanimous Hike Defies Trump, Tests Bank IndependenceYesterday
 Trump's AI Risk Dismissal Puts China Race Above Safety Rules
WorldTrump's AI Risk Dismissal Puts China Race Above Safety Rules13 Sep 2026
 Houthi Red Sea Grip Strains U.S. Naval Deterrence Budget
WorldHouthi Red Sea Grip Strains U.S. Naval Deterrence Budget12 Sep 2026

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AI Giants' Merch Lines Test Silicon Valley Brand Strategy
EconomyAI Giants' Merch Lines Test Silicon Valley Brand StrategyYesterday
 AI Kill Switch Mandate Talk Rattles VC Funding Bets
EconomyAI Kill Switch Mandate Talk Rattles VC Funding Bets14 Sep 2026
 Fuel-Driven Inflation Keeps Fed Rate Cut Bets in Limbo
EconomyFuel-Driven Inflation Keeps Fed Rate Cut Bets in Limbo12 Sep 2026
 Oil Shock Rattles U.S. Supply Chains as Iran War Fears Mount
EconomyOil Shock Rattles U.S. Supply Chains as Iran War Fears Mount10 Sep 2026

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Altman's 'Trust Us' Pitch Meets Skepticism on Capitol Hill
TechAltman's 'Trust Us' Pitch Meets Skepticism on Capitol Hill16 Sep 2026
 Amodei's AI Slowdown Call Splits Silicon Valley Funders
TechAmodei's AI Slowdown Call Splits Silicon Valley Funders12 Sep 2026
 OpenAI's Math Claim Draws Skeptics From Academic Ranks
TechOpenAI's Math Claim Draws Skeptics From Academic Ranks11 Sep 2026
 Autonomous Air Race Tests FAA's Pilot-Free Certification Path
TechAutonomous Air Race Tests FAA's Pilot-Free Certification Path03 Sep 2026

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Kennedy Center Shutdown Threat Tests Federal Arts Funding
US PoliticsKennedy Center Shutdown Threat Tests Federal Arts Funding16 Sep 2026
Lawmaker's Lake Crash Spurs FAA Funding Debate on Hill
US PoliticsLawmaker's Lake Crash Spurs FAA Funding Debate on Hill14 Sep 2026
New 'Alien Terrorist' Court Tests Due Process Limits
US PoliticsNew 'Alien Terrorist' Court Tests Due Process Limits13 Sep 2026
CIA's Pre-9/11 Aviation Warnings Renew Intelligence Reform Push
US PoliticsCIA's Pre-9/11 Aviation Warnings Renew Intelligence Reform Push12 Sep 2026

Thema: Washington

March on Washington Turns Lens on Ballot Access Battles
US PoliticsMarch on Washington Turns Lens on Ballot Access Battles29 Aug 2026
Le Pen Bid Forces Washington to Reassess French Alliance Calculus
WorldLe Pen Bid Forces Washington to Reassess French Alliance Calculus07 Jul 2026
Bezos AI Jobs Claim Puts Retraining Burden Back on Washington
TechBezos AI Jobs Claim Puts Retraining Burden Back on Washington17 Jun 2026
Apple's Siri Overhaul Raises Antitrust Flags in Washington
TechApple's Siri Overhaul Raises Antitrust Flags in Washington09 Jun 2026

Thema: Senate

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US PoliticsFauci's Senate Silence Reignites Oversight Powers Debate29 Jul 2026
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HealthAll Articles ›

Weight-Loss Drug Shortage Fuels Counterfeit Crisis Across U.S.
HealthWeight-Loss Drug Shortage Fuels Counterfeit Crisis Across U.S.11 Sep 2026
 FDA Eyes Hot Beverage Cancer Link as Labeling Gap Widens
HealthFDA Eyes Hot Beverage Cancer Link as Labeling Gap Widens11 Sep 2026
 Hot Beverage Warning Puts FDA's Labeling Rules in Spotlight
HealthHot Beverage Warning Puts FDA's Labeling Rules in Spotlight10 Sep 2026
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SportsAll Articles ›

Sabalenka's US Open Reign Tests Williams-Era Dominance Mark
SportsSabalenka's US Open Reign Tests Williams-Era Dominance Mark06 Sep 2026
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SportsFritz's US Open Exit Deepens American Men's Tennis Crisis06 Sep 2026
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SportsRuiz Jr. Defeat Dims Heavyweight Boxing's U.S. Revival Hopes05 Sep 2026
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