Student loan forgiveness could hike tax bill for borrowers, study finds
A new study says tax bills could triple for people who receive student loan forgiveness through income-driven repayment…
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Trump establishes ‘committee of inquiry’ for Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook
President Trump established a committee Friday to investigate whether Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa…
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Flock offers voluntary separation packages to staff amid camera backlash
The automated license plate reader (ALPR) firm Flock Safety has offered employees voluntary separation packages ahead…
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Pretend Orban is on the ballot — he offered handouts, too
Whether it’s Trump, Orbán or Vance, opening the fiscal purse to appease a grumbling public is a classic move made by…
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Cook Political Report moves 18 House seats toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, shifted 18 House seats toward Democrats’ favor in key battleground…
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Vance set to visit Texas for second time in 2 weeks
Vice President Vance will campaign in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, marking his second stop to the Lone Star state in a…
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US sanctions global court as judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that the U.S. is imposing full blocking sanctions against the…
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Trump knocks Alaska voting system: ‘How stupid are we to do this?’
President Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday to encourage Alaskans to vote for the Republican ticket in November…
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Trump approval sinks to 30 percent in new survey
President Trump’s approval rating dropped to 30 percent in a new Pew Research survey, amid growing dissatisfaction with…
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How scared should we be now about cooperating with German intel?
German spy scandals are nothing new.
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26 percent of Trump voters say GOP candidates should break from him: Survey
More than one-fourth of President Trump’s 2024 voters believe Republicans would be more likely to win the midterms if…
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Watch live: Trump touts Columbus Day at White House
President Trump is hosting a Columbus Day celebration at the White House on Friday, renewing his push to honor the…
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There’s no mail on Monday as USPS observes federal holiday
Regardless of whether you have a three-day weekend ahead of you or not, there is one task you can skip on Monday:…
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The hypocrisy of the data center moratorium
If we stop building the infrastructure required by an increasingly digital economy, we won’t stop the demand for that…
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78 percent blame Trump policies for rising prices: Survey
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans blame the Trump administration for rising costs of living across the country, according to a…
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The economic impact of the AI buildout and surging US bond yields
What is playing out thus far is consistent with the view that the AI investment boom is powering the economy.
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Trump rips El-Sayed after Michigan Senate debate
President Trump slammed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) following the first debate between him and his…
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I co-created ‘Blues Clues’ — here’s what worries me about today’s content landscape.
Holding a child’s attention is not the same as engaging them.
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Filling a bathtub with water before a hurricane? Why it’s common advice
If you've never experienced a hurricane, it may seem like odd advice.
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Mamdani: ‘No explanation’ for ICE shooting man near child in New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) late Thursday condemned the recent shooting of a man in the city by an…
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In our current system, Congress’s crazy behavior is actually rational
To transform an underperforming Congress into a highly productive legislature, we must change politicians’ electoral…
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Tillis: Livestreaming Hasan execution ‘beyond disgusting’
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Thursday slammed the recent decision by the U.S. military to livestream the upcoming…
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House Dem seeks inspector general investigation of HHS claims in DOGE lawsuits
A top House Democrat said he is concerned the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided incorrect or…
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A blue wave in the midterms could tank markets
Are investors indifferent as to which party is in charge or are they simply tuning out all the dire projections of…
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‘Seasonal’ tariffs would make America’s food supply less secure
Former Reps. Christopher Shays and Richard Swett argue that the Trump administration should reject proposed seasonality…
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Why the young are restless: Their college degrees aren’t paying off
These young people borrowed money based on a promise. Now the payments are due, and the promise is turning up empty.
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Hinson leads Iowa Senate contest as Sand holds edge for governor: Poll
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) leads Democratic opponent Josh Turek for Iowa’s open Senate seat, and Democratic state…
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Guilfoyle scandal adds to scrutiny surrounding Trump advisers
President Trump faces a scandal involving a top official, with Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle under scrutiny…
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Trump, GOP face disarray. For Democrats, the hard part is coming
Democrats may come out of the midterm elections with control of the House, a small majority in the Senate and a feeling…
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GOP frustrates MAHA allies, risking midterm support from key voting bloc
“Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) activists are growing frustrated with Republican leaders following a series of what…
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Arlington County sues to block Trump arch after project gets key approval
Arlington County has filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch following the project’s…
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Second Maine Senate debate takes testy turn: 3 takeaways
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson squared off Thursday in the second Maine Senate debate of the…
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Michigan Senate debate goes off the rails: 4 takeaways
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s first Senate debate in Michigan turned so contentious it even…
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Trump says Minnesotans should ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants
President Trump said Thursday that Minnesotans should “fight back” against Somali immigrants following previous attacks…
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Fiery Georgia Senate debate gets personal: 4 takeaways
The first debate for Georgia Senate on Thursday evening quickly devolved into a string of personal attacks and campaign…
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Man shot by ICE in New York City
A U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a man late Thursday afternoon in New York…
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