Support for press freedom now depends entirely on who is in office
It would be useful right about now if we had an dedicated to sorting fact from fiction. Sadly, no such thing exists in the U.S. today.
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Flight delayed, canceled? Rule coming in October could impact your compensation
The changes, which are set to take effect next month, could impact your chances at being compensated if your flight is delayed or canceled for one of several reasons.
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EPA launches drinking water study looking for traces of abortion pills
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a drinking water quality study that will for the first time look for traces of abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol — something anti-abortion activists,…
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College sports bill faces uphill battle in post-midterms House
Bipartisan legislation to regulate the growing business behind college sports appears primed to clear the Senate this week, but it faces a much tougher road in the House when lawmakers return in the fall. The Protect…
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Senate GOP sees battleground map widen amid voter anger over economy
Senators in both parties say the Senate midterm election battleground map has expanded significantly six months before Election Day, putting the GOP majority in greater jeopardy. Several solidly Republican-leaning…
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DC Courts pleads with Congress for funding as system reaches tipping point
Years of flat funding are stretching the District of Columbia Courts thin, placing a system relied on by thousands each day under what officials describe as unsustainable pressure. It's left administrators, judges and…
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Tafoya blames Kristi Noem, Minnesota leadership for ICE rollout
Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Michele Taforya on Sunday slammed her state’s leadership as well as former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in the…
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Majority of voters say Trump’s policies worsened the economy: Poll
Most voters believe that President Trump’s policies have weakened the economy, according to a new poll. In the NBC News poll, 55 percent said that economic conditions have been worsened by Trump’s policies, while 26…
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This week on the Hill: Senate eyes final passage on college sports bill
With the House out of session for the final two weeks of September, the legislative spotlight is squarely on the Senate, where lawmakers face a packed stretch of work on several of the GOP’s remaining priorities. On top…
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DDHQ director says Mike Rogers's time is 'running out'
Scott Tranter, Decision Desk HQ's (DDHQ) director of data science, on Sunday said that "time is running out" for Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers to close the gap between him and Democratic opponent…
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Florida Republican calls interim Venezuelan president 'necessary evil'
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) on Sunday called Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, a "necessary evil" until the Latin American country can have free and fair elections. Salazar defended Trump's decision…
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Hassett on Iran war: 'The president had to act'
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Sunday defended President Trump's handling of the Iran war and said the president "had to act," suggesting that otherwise the outcome could have been dire. "The whole…
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What is the AI singularity? Some experts say it's closer than ever
Some experts believe AI may soon surpass human intelligence, setting off a technological transformation unlike anything in history.
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The only solution to our $40 trillion debt problem is a value-added tax
As the U.S. national debt reaches $40 trillion, Peter J. Tanous argues that the massive deficit can only be addressed through a significant revenue-generating measure like a Value-Added Tax rather than through…
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Khanna calls for a government agency to oversee AI 'like the FDA'
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said that the federal government should create a regulatory agency to oversee the development of artificial intelligence (AI), similar to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).…
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Soaring diesel prices pose latest economic headache for GOP
Rising diesel prices are proving to be a particular problem for Republicans as surging energy costs sour the economic mood just 45 days out from the midterms. The national average for diesel jumped 42 cents over the…
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AI learned to sing in Spanish. Latin artists need to get paid.
The community creating the planet’s most in-demand sound stands to lose the most from the technology trained on it.
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Trump on Iran: 'My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up?'
President Trump on Sunday speculated on the future of the Iran war, asking "if and when do I blow the entire nation up?" Fox News's Trey Yingst reported that Trump is in a "deciding mode" and "that very big things are…
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A commitment to the First Amendment should not be controversial
Across the country, I work with people and organizations that disagree profoundly about politics and public policy but share a basic principle: Americans must remain free to speak, associate, support causes and…
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Waltz says Trump 'absolutely within his rights' to bar reporters 'not behaving' in good faith
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz on Sunday said President Trump is "absolutely within his rights" to ban CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from the White House, claiming the ban prevents reporters who…
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