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Trump rails against Supreme Court, court system and judge in social media posts
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (717+ words) The president on Sunday claimed the Supreme Court had become "weaponized." President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. court system in two posts on social media over the weekend, including disparaging a Supreme Court ruling over his use of the International Emergency…...
DHS providing furloughed FEMA staff with unemployment resources amid shutdown
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (295+ words) No end in sight for the partial shutdown of Homeland Security agencies. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is encouraging Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who are furloughed due to the partial government shutdown to apply for unemployment, according…...
Rubio orders US diplomats to push countries for swift action against Iran amid 'elevated risk of attack"
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (426+ words) The mandate comes in a private cable first obtained by ABC News. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed U.S. diplomats around the world to urge foreign governments to "move expeditiously to diminish the capabilities of Iran and Iran-aligned terrorist groups…...
Rev. Jesse Jackson's sons dial back a posthumous endorsement from the civil rights leader
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (581+ words) Just days before the competitive Illinois Democratic Senate primary set for Tuesday, candidate Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton rolled out a major endorsement: the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died one month ago." But some of Jackson's sons now say they…...
BBC asks US court to dismiss Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (481+ words) The BBBC has asked a U.S. judge to throw out President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit over an edited documentary clip LONDON -- The BBC filed a motion Monday asking a U.S. court to dismiss President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against it, warning that…...
Can the US petroleum reserve stop the rise in oil prices? Experts weigh in
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (1070+ words) Global oil prices have soared more than 40% since the outbreak of war with Iran. The U.S.-Israel war with Iran has pushed global oil prices to above $100 a barrel, even after the Trump administration last week announced the second-largest-ever release from…...
Senate prepares for SAVE America Act debate, Mullin's confirmation hearing to lead DHS amid shutdown
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (526+ words) Top intelligence community officials will speak at Worldwide Threats hearings. It's set to be a critical week in Congress as lawmakers continue to scrutinize the Iran war -- with opportunities to press the Trump administration as members of the president's Cabinet…...
Some GOP donors plot shadow 'draft Rubio' 2028 effort as his star rises: Sources
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (1759+ words) The effort emerged after the secretary of state's star has risen recently. A year ago, the stage seemed set for Vice President JD Vance to succeed President Donald Trump as the MAGA heir apparent in 2028. Vance, just 40 years old at…...
In Illinois' Democratic primaries, generational change and heavy spending take center stage
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (1010+ words) Six Democratic-held seats are opening up in Illinois" congressional delegation. Democratic voters in Illinois are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a slate of midterm election primaries where incumbents aren't on the ballot, including a marquee Senate race animated…...
Energy Secretary Wright says war with Iran ‘will certainly’ end in next few weeks
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (199+ words) Wright said gas prices should come down soon, but there is no guarantee. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the war with Iran will come to an end in the next few weeks, and possibly sooner, amid concerns about…...