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Ceasefire Reached in Gaza, but Questions Remain
After two years of war, Israel and Hamas agree to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and phased withdrawal under President Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
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Justin Pearson Launches Congressional Run
Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson, known as part of the “Tennessee Three,” is challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in a campaign focused on gun reform and equity.
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Trump Administration Removes Black Leaders, Rai...
Experts warn that the Trump administration’s removal of several Black officials could reverse decades of progress toward racial equity in federal leadership.
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Deficit Down, But U.S. Spending Keeps Rising
The U.S. budget deficit fell slightly in 2025, but spending and interest costs continue to climb, keeping the nation’s debt burden among the highest ever.
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Sen. Murray Warns of Soaring Health Premiums as...
Sen. Patty Murray says the government shutdown could cause health insurance premiums to soar if Congress fails to act quickly.
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Why Gold Prices Are Skyrocketing During Trump’s...
Gold prices hit a record high as inflation, trade wars, and layoffs drive investors to seek safety in gold during President Trump’s second term.
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President Trump Defends Permanent Job Cuts Duri...
President Donald Trump defends plans to permanently cut federal jobs and programs as more than 600,000 employees remain without pay during the shutdown.
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No Air Traffic Controllers? Blame the Shutdown
A social media feud between Gavin Newsom and Sean Duffy over the government shutdown spotlights flight disruptions and partisan blame.
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#OTD: Amiri Baraka, Father of the Black Arts Mo...
On this day in 1934, Amiri Baraka — poet, playwright, and founder of the Black Arts Movement — was born in Newark, New Jersey.
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Shutdown Week One: Americans Suffer as Congress...
As the shutdown stretches into a second week, federal workers go unpaid while Congress stays locked in a partisan standoff.
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Fire & Fury: Political Violence May Be to Blame...
A South Carolina judge who clashed with the Trump administration is now facing tragedy after her home exploded amid growing threats and political tension.
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These 5 States Are the Safest in America Right Now
Vermont tops a new WalletHub report ranking America’s safest states, with New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Utah close behind.
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Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks President Again Ov...
A Trump-appointed federal judge has again blocked the president’s plan to send National Guard troops into Portland amid protests and political backlash.
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Ike Turner Jr., Son of Ike and Tina Turner, Die...
Ike Turner Jr., son of Ike and Tina Turner, has died at 67. The musician and producer helped preserve the Turner family’s musical legacy.
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Trump Shifts From Denial to Embrace of Project ...
After calling it “seriously extreme,” President Trump now embraces Project 2025, using it to shape his shutdown strategy.
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Poll Finds Trump, GOP Blamed Most for Shutdown
A new Washington Post poll finds most Americans blame Trump and Republicans for the government shutdown, with ACA subsidies at the heart of the debate.
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Trump’s ‘N-Word’ Remark at Quantico
Trump sparked controversy at Quantico by reviving his “two N-words” comparison, tying a racial slur to nuclear weapons.
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Shutdown Day 2: Congress Deadlocked Over ACA Su...
Day two of the government shutdown finds Washington at a standstill as lawmakers clash over ACA subsidies, with no quick resolution in sight.
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#OTD: Thurgood Marshall Becomes First Black Sup...
Thurgood Marshall made history on Oct. 2, 1967, becoming the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court and leaving an enduring civil rights legacy.
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ACA Premiums Could Double Without Subsidy Renewal
ACA premiums could double if Congress does not renew enhanced subsidies, KFF warns, leaving millions facing sticker shock.
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Unions Sue Trump Over Federal Worker Firings
Two major unions sued the Trump administration over threats to permanently fire federal workers during the shutdown.
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U.S. Job Market Sheds 32,000 Jobs in September
ADP reports 32,000 private-sector jobs lost in September, with the Midwest hardest hit and wage growth slowing for job changers.
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#OTD: Remembering Donny Hathaway, Born Oct. 1, ...
On what would have been his birthday, we look back at Donny Hathaway’s music, collaborations, and legacy cut short at age 33.
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Government Shutdown Begins, Trump Vows “Irrever...
The U.S. government has shut down, with 750,000 federal workers facing furloughs and Trump warning of “irreversible” changes.
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UBS Flags Miami and LA at Highest Housing Bubbl...
UBS ranks Miami and Los Angeles among the world’s highest housing bubble risks, while New York and San Francisco show lower exposure.
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