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politicsKaroline Leavitt to Join MAGA Inc. After Leaving White House Press Secretary Post
Karoline Leavitt has confirmed her next role after leaving the White House press secretary position. She will be joining MAGA Inc., a Trump super PAC,
Aug 23
politics50+USPS publishes rule requiring states to list mail-in ballot voters
The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule Friday requiring states that use USPS for federal mail-in or absentee ballots to enroll those voters on
Aug 23
politicsUS Aircraft Carrier Deploys to Middle East, Leaving Pacific Gap
The USS George Washington is deploying to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, leaving the western Pacific without a US aircraft carrie
Aug 23
politicsIran Advises Neighbors Against Joining US Economic Efforts
Iran has warned its Middle East neighbors against participating in US economic efforts. The warning comes as the conflict between the US and Iran appr
Aug 23
politicsTrump Administration Pauses Big Bend Border Wall Construction
The Trump administration has paused border wall construction at Big Bend National Park in Texas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodne
Aug 23
politics50+Former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker dies at 94
Former Republican Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without a spouse who had already served in Congress
Aug 23
politicsJudge Denies Karmelo Anthony's Bid for New Trial
A judge has denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial after his former lawyers testified about a dispute. The dispute was over an unwritten dea
Aug 23
politicsKushner Meets with Netanyahu to Discuss Gaza Disarmament
Jared Kushner, a senior adviser to President Trump, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss a plan for disarmament in
Aug 23
politics50+Angel dad Joe Abraham takes lead of ICE office aiding crime victims' families
Joe Abraham, whose daughter Katie was killed in Illinois in January 2025 by a Guatemalan national later sentenced to 30 years, began leading ICE's Vic
Aug 22
politics50+Federal judge blocks Colorado law aimed at Aurora ICE detention center
Chief U.S. District Judge Daniel Domenico issued a preliminary injunction blocking key Colorado inspection rules that applied only to GEO Group's Auro
Aug 22
politics50+Synthetic Opioid Deaths Decrease 22% in One Year
The Trump White House reports a 22% decrease in synthetic opioid deaths, from 48,913 to 38,084, over the course of one year. This decrease is attribut
Aug 21
politics50+Fentanyl-linked deaths fall 22 percent as White House cites border and cartel crackdown
Synthetic opioid deaths fell from 48,913 in 2024 to 38,084 in 2025, according to CDC figures the White House shared with Fox News. Officials tied the
Aug 21
politics50+US Debt Interest Costs Reach $1.2 Trillion
The US government's debt interest costs have reached $1.2 trillion, exceeding defense spending, as higher borrowing costs take effect. This increase i
Aug 20
politics50+Trump to Nominate Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner
President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Overton's nomination comes after Marty Makary resign
Aug 19politics50+President Trump pauses 50 percent Canada tariffs for three days citing a deal
President Trump said late Tuesday he paused new 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods for three days while documents are finalized. Canadian
Aug 19
politics50+White House Launches Interactive Map to Track Suspected Fraud
The White House has introduced an interactive dashboard to track suspected fraud. The dashboard is tracking $230 billion in suspected fraud uncovered
Aug 13