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Senator calls for audit of government workers who collected unemployment while employed
A Labor Department employee has been charged with fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits while maintaining a full-time federal job, highlighting a widespread problem of government workers double-dipping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guillermo del Toro auctions rare Frankenstein art worth $300,000 after wildfire scare
Acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is auctioning hundreds of prized items from his 5,000-piece memorabilia collection after California wildfires threatened his treasured "Bleak House."
Cake wars return: Christian baker takes fight to Supreme Court
A California baker has asked the Supreme Court to hear her challenge to a state law that would force her to create wedding cakes for same-sex couples in violation of her Christian faith.
Russian fuel shortages spread nationwide as Ukraine targets energy infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears to have developed a significant strategic advantage in the ongoing war with Russia through targeted strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
National Guard to crime bills: Trump’s multi-front war on crime
President Trump is working with Republican congressional leaders on a comprehensive crime bill, legislation that will put his popular crime-fighting agenda in front of voters ahead of the midterm elections next year.
Trump signs executive order targeting flag burning despite Supreme Court protections
President Trump signed an executive order challenging the Supreme Court's longstanding protection of flag burning as free speech, seeking to push the issue back to a court that now has a conservative majority.
Lee Jae-myung successfully navigates White House meeting despite Trump’s Truth Social warnings
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung successfully navigated a potentially explosive meeting with President Trump at the White House, despite fears it could mirror President Trump's contentious February encounter with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Pentagon shakeup: Why Trump is dismissing America’s top brass
More than a dozen senior generals and admirals have been fired since President Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, including the first women to lead the Navy and the Coast Guard, and the second African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Child advocates split on video game restrictions after new Canadian academic motivation research
A comprehensive Canadian study from the University of Sherbrooke has revealed a concerning link between video game usage and declining academic motivation among school-age boys.
European powers set Aug. 31 deadline for Iran nuclear program compliance
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held urgent talks by phone with European counterparts as France, Germany and Britain threaten to reimpose U.N. sanctions over Tehran's nuclear program by the end of August.
Government as investor: Trump’s plan to stake claims in private companies
President Trump said Monday that a deal with chipmaker Intel is just the beginning of a push to give the U.S. government a stake in private companies.
Trump administration pushes Russia-Ukraine peace deal amid territorial disputes over Donbas region
The Trump administration is working to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, but faces significant challenges in bridging seemingly irreconcilable positions between the warring parties.
‘Retribution presidency’: Bolton hit with FBI search over classified records
The FBI searched the Bethesda, Maryland, home and the Washington office of former Trump National Security Adviser John R. Bolton as part of an investigation into his handling of classified records, according to people familiar with the matter.
Former NSC intelligence chief stripped of clearance after role in Trump impeachment proceedings
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has revoked security clearances for 37 current and former officials, including Maher Bitar, former White House National Security Council intelligence chief who participated in President Trump's 2020 impeachment proceedings.
Quick primer on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a flagship program under China's Belt and Road Initiative that involves billions of dollars in Chinese investment to build infrastructure connecting China's western region to Pakistan's Arabian Sea port.
Trump’s $500 million nightmare is over: Appeals court tosses ‘excessive’ fine
A New York appeals court on Thursday tossed the roughly $500 million fine against President Trump in a defeat for New York Attorney General Letitia James, who accused his business of inflating property value and deceiving banks.
Trump pressures Fed chief on rate cuts while inflation concerns persist from tariffs
The Federal Reserve faces mounting pressure to cut interest rates at its September 16-17 meeting as economic indicators present conflicting signals.
Pediatric group recommends COVID vaccines for young children despite RFK Jr.’s new policy
The American Academy of Pediatrics is breaking from federal vaccine guidance for the first time in three decades, creating competing recommendations that could confuse parents and health care providers.
From Russiagate to revenge: Trump’s intelligence chief strips dozens of clearances
President Trump's intelligence director is revoking the security clearances of more than three dozen former and current officials on claims they "abused the public trust" by manipulating or politicizing intelligence.
Trump rules out U.S. troops in Ukraine but leaves door open for air support
President Trump made a definitive commitment Tuesday that no U.S. troops will be deployed to Ukraine as part of any potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
