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Maine Democrat backs Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘It won't go well for them’
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) doubled down on his support for President Trump’s tariff war with Canada, saying any retalia…

How much beef does the US import, and where does it come from?
About 80% of U.S. beef imports in the first half of 2026 came from five countries, according to the USDA.…

Don’t Freak Out Over the Pentagon’s Europe Plans
Congress, European nations, and Trump himself stand in the way of major changes.…

Trump Keeps Stabbing Japan in the Back
Tokyo doesn’t have a playbook for a supposed ally this unreliable.…

Trump’s war on Iran is rapidly draining US navy budget, documents and interviews reveal
Exclusive: Experts and former officials say accounts are running dry, and funding a war with no clear endgame is the mai…

AI giant Nvidia's stock jumps after strong second quarter earnings
Nvidia’s stock leaped on Thursday, after the company reported strong earnings in the second quarter of this year. The co…

Trump's Kennedy Center changes are back in court
Plus: 🗣️️ Plus: Leavitt’s last day {beacon}   It’s Thursday. The Guiness Book of World Records was first published…

Where northern lights may shine amid geomagnetic storm watches
If conditions are right, you may catch a glimpse of the northern lights.…

Hannity: Trump 'is on the ballot' in midterms
Fox New host Sean Hannity on Wednesday said that President Trump is on the ballot for the midterms, a talking point that…

Chinese foreign minister calls for Washington, Beijing to 'overcome obstacles' ahead of summit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed a commitment to overcoming hurdles in the country’s relationship with the U.S…

Trump picks new chairman for agency overseeing ballroom, arch construction
President Trump on Wednesday named Mark Paoletta the chair of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), a panel o…

A Cabinet Full of Roy Cohns
Trump’s longtime mentor is the true father of the president’s second-term abuses, a new book posits.…

US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect
Move from USPS comes amid Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting in November’s midtermsThe US Postal …

Army spending $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases
The U.S. Army is investing $2.2 billion in the development of nuclear microreactors at five bases to firm up national se…

Blood moon lunar eclipse: This is the best time to watch in every state
At maximum, the full moon will be 96% covered by Earth's shadow, turning it a spooky shade of red.…

Trump’s Freewheeling India Envoy Muddles South Asia Policy
Does Sergio Gor speak for himself or the White House? And how would we know?…

USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea
Thai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboardThe U…

Can ethics issues tip party control of Congress?
While Democratic consultants urge candidates to focus on the economy, foreign policy, and government ethics ahead of the…

Democratic strategist: 'Something's going on' when Trump 'can only deliver 52 percent' in South Carolina
Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha on Wednesday said "something's going on" in South Carolina if President Trump "can onl…

ICE agent charged with Minnesota shooting released from jail in Texas
Judge rules Christian Castro, accused of shooting man and lying about it, cannot be held pending extradition requestAn I…

‘Traitor’ Jelly Roll responds to backlash over Trump jokes on ‘Kimmel Live!’
Jelly Roll told fans threatening to stop listening to his music to “go right ahead.”…

Live updates: Kennedy Center case returns to court; Texas frees ICE officer after court rules against Minnesota extradition
President Trump's battle to make the Kennedy Center his own returns to court on Thursday, where a judge will hear argume…

West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change
Adam Kalkstein compared administration’s order to ‘trying to teach the law’ without mentioning ‘the constitution’The onl…