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U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil Purchases as Sanctions Battle Escalates
China instructs independent refineries to ignore American sanctions on Iranian crude, prompting sharp warnings from Washington amid growing tensions.
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Top NewsWhite House Considers Federal Vetting of AI Models Before Public Release
Trump administration reverses course on AI regulation, discussing oversight requirements for artificial intelligence systems before they reach consumers.
Top NewsConfusion in Strait of Hormuz Leaves Shipping Companies in Limbo Despite US Promises
American vow to help tankers navigate perilous waters fails to convince firms to attempt passage through Persian Gulf blockade.
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Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Mail Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone
High court intervenes after lower court reinstated FDA requirement for in-person visits to obtain medication abortion drug.
WatchTop NewsU.S. Sinks Seven Iranian Boats and UAE Intercepts 19 Missiles as 'Project Freedom' Goes Operational
American destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz under coordinated Iranian attack while Emirati air defenses engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones in the largest single-day escalation since the April ceasefire.
Top NewsU.S. Army Tests Soldiers' Survival in Extreme Arctic Conditions as Low as Minus 40 Degrees
Military conducts major cold weather experiment with troops from warm climates to assess combat readiness in harsh northern environments.
Top NewsIran Threatens Ships as Trump's Strait of Hormuz Protection Plan Meets Resistance
Tehran warns vessels against accepting U.S. naval escort services while shipping companies remain uncertain about safe passage through critical waterway.
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GOP Embraces Psychedelics as Trump Administration Reverses Decades of Drug Opposition
Conservative shift toward drugs like psilocybin and LSD marks dramatic policy reversal from traditional Republican stance.
Top NewsTrump Announces Project Freedom to Escort Stranded Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
President offers few details on new program but warns interference will be met with 'forceful' response amid Iran conflict.
Top NewsJordan's Tourism Industry Collapses as Mideast Wars Drive Away Visitors
Though Jordan avoided direct involvement in regional conflicts, its crucial tourism sector faces near-total devastation as travelers cancel flights and hotel bookings.
Top NewsOPEC Plus Announces Modest Oil Output Increase After UAE Withdrawal
The cartel's symbolic 188,000 barrel-per-day production boost comes days after the United Arab Emirates abruptly departed the organization.
Top NewsSupreme Court Ruling Demands Proof of 'Intentional' Racial Disadvantage in Voting Rights Cases
The Court's decision raises the bar for proving voting discrimination, with dissenting justices calling the new standard "well-nigh impossible" to meet.
Top NewsTrump Faces Mounting Reality of Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
President's predictions of a short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling as the war drags on.
Top NewsSpirit 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.
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.
