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Feds charge tech CEO with funneling $15M in illegal Iran equipment sales
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Feds charge tech CEO with funneling $15M in illegal Iran equipment sales

Jamshid Ghomi, a dual U.S.-Iranian national and CEO of an Iran-based tech company, has been arrested for allegedly…

6/3/2026 · 3 min read · 39 views
Trump's second term is calmer than his first -- so why have 4 female Cabinet members already left?
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Trump's second term is calmer than his first -- so why have 4 female Cabinet members already left?

President Trump has replaced one-third of his senior White House staff since returning to office, a pace that is more…

6/3/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
MAHA tops MAGA in Iowa's GOP governor's contest
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MAHA tops MAGA in Iowa's GOP governor's contest

Republican businessman Zach Lahn defeated Rep. Randy Feenstra in Iowa’s GOP gubernatorial primary Tuesday, dealing a…

6/3/2026 · 3 min read · 38 views
Judge rules anti-Trump group can fly '86 47' flag, rejects it's a call for political violence
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Judge rules anti-Trump group can fly '86 47' flag, rejects it's a call for political violence

Displaying an “86 47” flag cannot be interfered with by the National Park Service, a federal judge ruled Monday — the…

6/2/2026 · 3 min read · 41 views
Trump taps housing finance Director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard
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Trump taps housing finance Director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard

President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard.…

6/2/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
Jerome Powell warns against meddling at Fed, says democratic institutions can be 'torn down quickly'
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Jerome Powell warns against meddling at Fed, says democratic institutions can be 'torn down quickly'

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell took a parting shot at President Trump, warning that the central bank’s…

6/1/2026 · 3 min read · 48 views
Former TD Bank worker pleads guilty to fraud, bribery scheme costing $3.4M
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Former TD Bank worker pleads guilty to fraud, bribery scheme costing $3.4M

A former TD Bank employee pleaded guilty to defrauding customers and bribing an employee at another financial…

6/1/2026 · 3 min read · 49 views
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
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WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo

The WHO reported five recoveries from Ebola in eastern Congo as a new treatment center opened in Bunia. WHO…

5/31/2026 · 5 min read · 54 views
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner created suggestive profile on hookup app KiK
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner created suggestive profile on hookup app KiK

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has come under scrutiny for a sexually suggestive profile he created on the…

5/31/2026 · 4 min read · 49 views
Trump blasts performers exiting Freedom 250 concerts
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Trump blasts performers exiting Freedom 250 concerts

President Trump is upset over the cancellation of several artists for the Freedom 250 concerts celebrating America's…

5/30/2026 · 4 min read · 49 views
U.S. says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
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U.S. says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran

The U.S. military intercepted a merchant vessel attempting to breach its blockade of Iranian ports by striking its…

5/30/2026 · 3 min read · 44 views
DOJ reportedly subpoenas X, Reddit for data on users critical of immigration efforts
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DOJ reportedly subpoenas X, Reddit for data on users critical of immigration efforts

The Justice Department has issued subpoenas to Reddit and X for user data related to criticism of immigration…

5/30/2026 · 2 min read · 39 views
Analysis: Hollywood more likely to cast a man named Chris or talking animal than a woman over 60
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Analysis: Hollywood more likely to cast a man named Chris or talking animal than a woman over 60

A recent analysis highlights the underrepresentation of women over 60 in Hollywood films compared to male leads named…

5/30/2026 · 4 min read · 41 views
Peter Thiel buys $12M Buenos Aires mansion, temporarily relocates family to Argentina
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Peter Thiel buys $12M Buenos Aires mansion, temporarily relocates family to Argentina

Billionaire Peter Thiel has purchased a $12 million mansion in Buenos Aires and relocated his family to Argentina. His…

5/30/2026 · 3 min read · 38 views
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor, dead at 80
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Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor, dead at 80

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning film editor known for her work on the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, has passed away at…

5/30/2026 · 3 min read · 40 views
Guyanese soldier wounded in border gunfight with armed men in Venezuela
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Guyanese soldier wounded in border gunfight with armed men in Venezuela

A Guyanese soldier was injured in a gunfight with armed men from Venezuela along the border. This incident highlights…

5/30/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
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DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event

The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting the recusal of a federal judge in a Georgia election case due to her…

5/30/2026 · 5 min read · 38 views
ICE officer wanted in the shooting of a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas
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ICE officer wanted in the shooting of a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas

Christian Castro, a federal immigration officer, was arrested in Texas for his involvement in the shooting of a…

5/30/2026 · 4 min read · 42 views
'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress
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'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress

New Jersey voters are concerned about the absence of Congressman Tom Kean Jr. from Congress, which has lasted nearly…

5/30/2026 · 5 min read · 35 views
Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability
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Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability

Congress has been investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse case, driven by public demand and survivor testimonies.…

5/30/2026 · 7 min read · 43 views
Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
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Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash

Some individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot are seeking payouts from a new fund established by the Trump…

5/30/2026 · 6 min read · 38 views
Illegal immigrant school superintendent who lied about citizenship gets 2-year prison term
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Illegal immigrant school superintendent who lied about citizenship gets 2-year prison term

Ian Roberts, an illegal immigrant and former school superintendent, was sentenced to two years in prison for lying…

5/29/2026 · 5 min read · 36 views
Trump administration spending $5 million on gold-plated horses near Lincoln Memorial
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Trump administration spending $5 million on gold-plated horses near Lincoln Memorial

The Trump administration is allocating $5 million to gild four bronze horse statues near the Lincoln Memorial in…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 73 views
D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department implements four juvenile curfew zones, including Navy Yard
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D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department implements four juvenile curfew zones, including Navy Yard

The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department has established four juvenile curfew zones following recent disturbances.…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 42 views
From crunchy to creamy, texture is the new star on the plate
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From crunchy to creamy, texture is the new star on the plate

The importance of texture in food has surged, with many Americans now prioritizing it alongside taste. Social media…

5/29/2026 · 5 min read · 40 views
Blue Origin rocket explodes during an engine-firing test
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Blue Origin rocket explodes during an engine-firing test

A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral, causing nearby homes to shake. No…

5/29/2026 · 2 min read · 46 views
DOJ vows to prosecute anti-ICE protester who vowed to kill agent's 'whole family'
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DOJ vows to prosecute anti-ICE protester who vowed to kill agent's 'whole family'

The DOJ plans to prosecute an anti-ICE protester who threatened an officer's family during a demonstration. Acting…

5/29/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
Judge allows Boston's sanctuary policy to stand
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Judge allows Boston's sanctuary policy to stand

A federal judge upheld Boston's sanctuary policy, which restricts city authorities from notifying ICE about the…

5/29/2026 · 2 min read · 42 views
WATCH: Is Texas actually in play? What Ken Paxton's runoff win means for the midterms
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WATCH: Is Texas actually in play? What Ken Paxton's runoff win means for the midterms

Ken Paxton's recent runoff victory in Texas raises questions about Trump's influence within the GOP. Despite…

5/28/2026 · 3 min read · 37 views
Biden-era rule inserting 'gender identity' to Title IX bites dust as defense folds
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Biden-era rule inserting 'gender identity' to Title IX bites dust as defense folds

The Biden administration's attempt to include 'gender identity' in Title IX has officially ended as progressive groups…

5/28/2026 · 4 min read · 36 views
Bessent says IRS and FBI investigation into antifa has made 'substantial progress'
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Bessent says IRS and FBI investigation into antifa has made 'substantial progress'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that a joint IRS-FBI investigation into antifa's funding networks has made…

5/28/2026 · 3 min read · 41 views
Treasury working on $250 bill adorned with Trump's image
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Treasury working on $250 bill adorned with Trump's image

The U.S. Treasury has proposed a $250 bill featuring President Trump's image, pending Congressional approval. Current…

5/28/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections for minorities
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Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections for minorities

Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent federal rule change that they argue undermines…

5/27/2026 · 3 min read · 40 views
Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
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Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill

Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell are introducing a bipartisan bill aimed at reforming college sports. The proposed…

5/27/2026 · 6 min read · 39 views
Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
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Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah

The Israeli military has issued a warning for residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate as it intensifies operations…

5/27/2026 · 3 min read · 35 views
Samuel L. Jackson endorses Karen Bass for L.A. mayor
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Samuel L. Jackson endorses Karen Bass for L.A. mayor

Samuel L. Jackson has endorsed Karen Bass for her reelection as mayor of Los Angeles, highlighting her understanding…

5/27/2026 · 3 min read · 36 views
'I won't criminalize law-abiding citizens': Virginia prosecutors defy Spanberger's gun ban
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'I won't criminalize law-abiding citizens': Virginia prosecutors defy Spanberger's gun ban

Prosecutors in four Virginia counties are refusing to enforce a new assault weapons ban signed by Governor Abigail…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 42 views
Former German terrorist sentenced to 13 years on robbery charges
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Former German terrorist sentenced to 13 years on robbery charges

Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for armed robberies. She…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
Paxton wins GOP runoff for U.S Senate in Texas
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Paxton wins GOP runoff for U.S Senate in Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the GOP runoff election against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton's victory was…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
Christian Menefee defeats Al Green in Democratic primary in redrawn 18th House District in Texas
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Christian Menefee defeats Al Green in Democratic primary in redrawn 18th House District in Texas

Rep. Christian Menefee wins Democratic primary for 18th House District in Texas, defeating Rep. Al Green.

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 56 views
Puerto Rico's development agency chief resigns after claiming government interference
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Puerto Rico's development agency chief resigns after claiming government interference

Sebastián Negrón Reichard, the head of Puerto Rico's Department of Economic Development and Commerce, has resigned,…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 49 views
Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write 'I Have A Dream' speech, dies at 95
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Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write 'I Have A Dream' speech, dies at 95

Clarence B. Jones, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 37 views
Fox News explains viral 'mask' moment during retired admiral's on-air interview
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Fox News explains viral 'mask' moment during retired admiral's on-air interview

Fox News addressed speculation surrounding retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward's appearance during an interview, which…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 70 views
NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
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NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list

NASA has announced plans for a moon base, ordering landers, rovers, and drones from U.S. companies. The first phase…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 44 views
'Supergirl' tracking data draws concerns from box office analysts ahead of June opening
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'Supergirl' tracking data draws concerns from box office analysts ahead of June opening

Concerns have arisen regarding the box office prospects of 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' ahead of its June release.…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 58 views
Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studio
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Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studio

Jim Henson's Creature Shop in New York City has opened its doors for public tours, allowing fans to explore the…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 38 views
Former Greek anti-austerity leader Alexis Tsipras steps back into politics
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Former Greek anti-austerity leader Alexis Tsipras steps back into politics

Alexis Tsipras has returned to politics by launching a new left-wing party called the Greek Left Alliance. He aims to…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 42 views
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears
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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Massachusetts has become the first state to recognize a union for ride-hailing drivers, marking a significant…

5/26/2026 · 5 min read · 54 views
Maryland governor signs bill making cocktails to-go permanent in Baltimore County
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Maryland governor signs bill making cocktails to-go permanent in Baltimore County

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a bill making cocktails to-go permanent in Baltimore County. This legislation…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 42 views
Florida defense contractors charged with bribing Army official in Hawaii lab scheme
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Florida defense contractors charged with bribing Army official in Hawaii lab scheme

Two Florida defense contractors have been indicted for bribery and fraud related to a U.S. Army technology lab in…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 48 views

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