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California regulators kill charity fireworks for America’s 250th, sparking outrage

A Long Beach businessman claims the California Coastal Commission denied his fireworks permit despite years of spotless environmental studies and reports....

Trump ally diGenova tapped to lead DOJ probe into Brennan over Russia probe origins

The DOJ reportedly taps former Trump attorney Joe diGenova to oversee a probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and Trump-Russia investigation origins....

Trump renews bridge, power plant threat against Iran in push for deal, mocks 'tough guy' IRGC

President Donald Trump mocks Iran for claiming a Strait of Hormuz blockade already in place and warns of devastating strikes if Tehran rejects a deal with the U.S....

Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

Vice President JD Vance welcomes Pope Leo XIV's effort to de-escalate tensions with Trump after days of public clash between the White House and Vatican....

Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video

Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani sang and read with children at a Bronx childcare center during their first in-person meeting on Saturday....

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U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump says

The Iran-flagged Touska was on the U.S. Treasury's sanctions list because of a history of illegal activity, Trump said....

Oil prices jump after Iran and U.S. attack commercial ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz....

Dow futures drop 400 points as Iranian war tensions escalate: Live updates

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. had fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman....

FBI Director Kash Patel vows to sue The Atlantic over alcohol abuse claims

Kash Patel recently made headlines for chugging a beer after Team USA won the gold medal in ice hockey in the 2026 Olympic Games....

AI startup Cursor in talks to raise $2 billion funding round at valuation of over $50 billion

Artificial intelligence startup Cursor in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include the investment....

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Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November

Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville....

Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 93

He was one of 5 University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor....

Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.

The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term....

Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric

Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sentiment, many feel threatened....

With Trump Novices, Can the U.S. Win the ‘Art Olympics’?

After the State Department overhauled the process for choosing an artist for the Venice Biennale, it gave control to a woman who previously owned a pet food store....