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Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Operations After Trump Bailout Talks Collapse
The budget carrier with 17,000 employees announced immediate closure Saturday morning, unable to bear soaring fuel costs during the Iran war.
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Top NewsFifth Circuit Court Blocks Abortion Pill Access by Mail in Major Ruling
Federal appeals court decision overturns FDA regulation allowing mifepristone to be sent to patients, forcing in-person clinic visits nationwide.
WatchTop NewsIran IRGC Commander Warns Renewed Conflict "Possible" After Trump Rejects Day-64 Peace Proposal
Trump says Tehran is asking for terms he "can't agree to" as the U.S. naval blockade enters its third month and gas prices hit a four-year high.
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Video Analysis Shows Correspondents' Dinner Suspect Fired First at Secret Service
FBI footage analysis reveals the assailant shot at a Secret Service officer before the officer returned fire during the attack.
Top NewsU.S. Fast-Tracks $8.6 Billion Arms Package to Mideast Allies
State Department bypasses congressional review as Persian Gulf countries and Israel face repeated Iranian attacks during ongoing war.
Top NewsRepublican Women Launch Campaign to Expose Congressional Sexual Misconduct
Three GOP congresswomen who forced resignations of accused lawmakers say they plan to identify more offenders, though the extent of their efforts remains unclear.
Top NewsTrump's Electoral Retribution Campaign Targets Republican Primary Challengers This Month
The president is backing primary challengers against GOP lawmakers who opposed him, setting up high-stakes intraparty battles that could reshape the Republican Party.
Top NewsU.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany Following Diplomatic Tensions
Pentagon announces major troop reduction after President Trump expresses frustration with German chancellor's Iran war comments.
Top NewsFederal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Abortion Pill Access by Mail
Louisiana lawsuit leads to emergency halt of FDA regulation that expanded mifepristone distribution nationwide.
Top NewsFEMA Disaster Aid Flows Slowly in Trump's Second Term, Blue States Hit Hardest
Disaster declarations that unlock federal money are taking longer than in the past, with Democratic-controlled states experiencing the longest waits and highest rejection rates.
Top NewsRepublicans in Congress Grow Impatient With Trump as Iran War Hits 60-Day Mark
With midterm elections looming, some lawmakers are calling for Congress to restrain the president's war powers or set terms for ending the conflict.
Top NewsBillionaire Chris Larsen Pours $3.5 Million Into New York House Race Over AI Regulation Fight
California tech entrepreneur backs congressional candidate Alex Bores in proxy war over artificial intelligence oversight.
Top NewsObamacare Enrollment Plunges as Rising Premium Costs Force Millions to Drop Coverage
Federal tax credit expiration leaves Americans unable to afford health insurance as premiums skyrocket nationwide.
Top NewsLouisiana Delays House Primary Election After Supreme Court Strikes Down Congressional Map
Secretary of state suspends House primary following court ruling that state's congressional districts are unconstitutional, while Senate primary proceeds.
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Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Sparks New Era of Redistricting Wars Nationwide
Expected flood of new congressional maps likely to produce fewer competitive districts and more polarized politics across the country.
Top NewsTrump Withdraws Surgeon General Nomination, Names New Pick After Vaccine Controversy
Dr. Casey Means's nomination stalled over her views on vaccines. President nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier from Memorial Sloan Kettering instead.
Top NewsHouse Passes DHS Funding Bill After Republicans Use Special Maneuver to End Shutdown
GOP leadership forced to rely on Democratic votes as party opposition threatens critical homeland security funding. The measure speeds through after procedural workaround.
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U.S. Economy Grows 2% Despite Energy Price Surge From Iran War
GDP expansion continues at steady pace through first quarter even as Middle East conflict begins affecting fuel costs nationwide.
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Oil Prices Hit Wartime High Above $120 as Iran Conflict Disrupts Middle East Supplies
Energy markets surge to highest levels in years as prolonged military standoff threatens global economic growth through broader inflation fears.
Top NewsSupreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Voting Map in Major Blow to Voting Rights Act
High court rules state's redistricting constitutes unconstitutional racial gerrymandering, potentially limiting creation of majority-minority districts nationwide.
Top NewsJerome Powell to Stay on Fed Board After Chair Term Ends, Citing Legal Threats
Federal Reserve Chair says he will continue as governor past May 15 to protect central bank independence amid Trump administration pressure campaign.
Top NewsHousing Market Rebound Stalls as Extended Iran War Creates Buyer Uncertainty Nationwide
Potential homebuyers across the country are adopting wait-and-see approaches amid economic volatility, though Miami's market appears largely immune to the broader trend.
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U.S. Gas Prices Soar to $4.23 Per Gallon as Iran War Disrupts Middle East Energy Supplies
Crude oil prices hit fresh highs since the conflict began, with energy supplies from the region remaining severely disrupted amid the extended military campaign.
Top NewsEF-2 Tornado Kills 1, Destroys Homes in Runaway Bay as Texas Storm Outbreak Enters Sixth Day
A 135 mph twister obliterated a manufactured home in Wise County. The same system spawned a separate EF-1 in Springtown, Parker County, that killed a second person and displaced 20 families.
Top NewsFederal Judge Orders Justice Department to Explain Position on Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit
Court demands clarity on whether DOJ will oppose president's massive damages claim over tax return disclosure.
Top NewsKing Charles Presents Trump with Golden Bell at State Dinner, Jokes About 'Giving Us a Ring'
The British monarch charmed guests with humor while subtly reinforcing diplomatic ties amid tensions over NATO and Britain.
Top NewsDOJ Secures New Indictment Against James Comey Over Social Media Post Allegedly Threatening Trump
The former FBI director faces charges stemming from a photograph of seashells posted on a North Carolina beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat.
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King Charles Delivers Subtle Rebuttal to Trump's NATO Attacks During Historic State Visit
The British monarch gently pushed back against President Trump's criticism of Britain and the Atlantic alliance during a state dinner at the White House.
Top NewsJudge Rules Maurene Comey Can Sue Trump Administration Over Firing
The former federal prosecutor who handled high-profile cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs claims she was terminated for political reasons.
Top NewsTrump Administration Secures New Indictment Against James Comey
The charges stem from a photograph of seashells on a North Carolina beach, marking another legal development in ongoing investigations.
