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Trump announces AI Force and AI czar amid guard-rail debate
President Trump promises an AI Force, an AI czar and a refusal to slow AI, claiming only a smart president can keep…
Warsh’s rate hike marks start of ambitious Fed overhaul
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75‑4% while Chair Kevin Warsh unveiled a reform agenda that provoked a sharp presidential rebuke.
White House access revoked for CNN, MS NOW, Politico
Trump shutters three major news outlets from the White House, sparking a constitutional showdown.
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Confidential pharma agreements reveal tariff shield and price-raise promises
Secret contracts show US drug‑price cuts were swapped for overseas hikes and tariff guarantees for big pharma.
Federal Reserve raises target range to 3.75-4 percent
Fed’s 12‑0 decision kicks off the first rate hike in three years, moving the target range to 3.75‑4% and reshaping market expectations.
Three distinguished professors join UVA’s Program on Constitutionalism
UVA’s constitutionalism program welcomes three leading scholars, reshaping its interdisciplinary reach across politics, classics and African American studies.
US Open coverage wins AP honor as Shelton skips Laver Cup
The AP’s award‑winning US Open package, Shelton’s surprise Laver Cup exit and Rodman’s on‑court support are all wrapped into one dramatic week…
How Canadian tariffs are reshaping Texas politics ahead of the midterms
A Dallas metal shop owner watches Canadian tariffs hike costs, yet remains loyal to Trump, highlighting the complex mix of economics and…
Insulin shortage hits Tehran as conflict inflates costs
Tehran father fights rising insulin costs and empty shelves as war‑driven sanctions choke the Iranian drug supply.
Gov. Newsom signs bill forcing AI actor labels in California ads
California now forces advertisers to reveal AI‑created faces, shielding shoppers and the entertainment workforce.
US gains lasting control of Greenland security under new Denmark deal
Trump heralds a historic US‑Denmark agreement that locks in permanent Arctic security for Greenland, sparking both applause and protest.
US deportees face violence at Hotel Bamy in Malabo
Two US deportees were publicly beaten in Equatorial Guinea, sparking a fresh human‑rights controversy.
Kennedy Center protest erupts after president vows demolition over naming dispute
Hundreds of activists gathered at the Kennedy Center to resist Donald Trump's demand that his name be placed on the historic arts…
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New US-Denmark agreement grants permanent military access to Greenland
A new US‑Denmark deal gives Washington lasting military rights in Greenland, sealing a contentious standoff and reshaping Arctic defence.
Private prison firm reopens Leavenworth jail amid ICE contract
A 2021 stabbing, a private‑company takeover and lawsuits surface fresh alarm over Leavenworth’s new ICE detention hub.
How Annie Dillard turned prose into poetic meditation
Annie Dillard’s prose reads like poetry, reshaping nature writing for generations.
Federal monitor stays on Maricopa Sheriff amid Latino traffic stop disparities
Judge Snow’s September ruling leaves federal monitoring in place, saying Latino drivers still face higher arrest and search rates in Maricopa County.
US, Denmark and Greenland agree on permanent Arctic security arrangement
Trump, Denmark and Greenland reveal a new Arctic security pact, sparking debate over U.S. control and Denmark’s sovereignty.
Trump orders media blackout for three outlets at the White House
President Trump declared a ban on three news outlets, igniting a legal battle over press freedom and White House access.
Nebraska housing costs outpace incomes as election looms
Nebraska renters claim wages lag behind soaring rents, a gap that may influence an upcoming congressional race.