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Elon Musk's Controversial Grok AI Lands Contract With Pentagon
The Department of Defense (DOD) is set to begin using Elon Musk's controversial chatbot Grok, according to a Monday announcement by the tech billionaire's startup xAI. Read More.
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Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without deal to end Ukraine war in 50 days
President Trump said Monday that the U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if there is no peace deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, unveiling his plans to implement secondary sanctions as his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin grows. Read More.
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Vance, Newsom tangle after VP vacation to Disneyland
Vice President Vance and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) — two possible 2028 contenders for the White House — traded barbs over the weekend after the Republican took a trip to Disneyland with his family. Read More.
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US inflation heats up to 2.7% — a possible sign that Trump tariffs have begun to sting
US inflation ticked up in June in a possible sign that President Trump’s tariffs are starting to sting. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in June from the year before, matching economists’ expectations but coming in above the previous month’s 2.4% reading, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. Read More.
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Senate votes to advance rescissions package, final vote not yet clear
The Senate voted 51-50 Tuesday evening to advance President Donald Trump's rescissions package out of committee, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Read More.
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Pete Hegseth orders the removal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles
The troops were deployed after protests over immigration raids last month. California opposed the deployment, calling it a military overreach by the Trump administration. Read More.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won’t release ‘intimate’ and ‘embarrassing’ emails with Elon Musk
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is refusing to release months of email communications between his office and Elon Musk or representatives from Musk’s companies, arguing the messages are “intimate” and “embarrassing” and therefore not subject to public disclosure.  Read More.
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Kennedy fires top HHS aides, no public explanation
Kennedy's ouster of his top aides follows his replacement of all 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) independent advisory panel on vaccines in June. Read More.
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A 'Crypto Week' win: Congress passes 1st major crypto legislation in the U.S.
The United States Congress passed the country's first major standalone crypto bill on Thursday. The landmark vote signals a sea change in the U.S. stance toward these digital currencies. Read More.
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US Retail Sales Beat Expectations in June
U.S. retail sales rebounded more than expected in June, but some of the increase likely reflected higher prices for some goods exposed to tariffs. Read More.
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Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary Ukraine
Fresh off securing a plan to receive more U.S. weaponry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new prime minister – the key negotiator of his country’s deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals. Read More.
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Trump escalates EU tariffs deal demands while keeping cripplingly high penalty on a key industry
President Donald Trump is escalating demands that a deal with the European Union on tariffs be reached. The president is reportedly making plans to slap the EU with tariffs of between 15 and 20 percent, as the two sides spar in talks that have caused market anxiety on both sides of the Atlantic. Read More.
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Criminal referral against Adam Schiff details possible violations of federal laws
Schiff is facing scrutiny over claiming two primary residences, one in California and one in Maryland, awarding him tax and loan benefits in an arrangement that may violate federal law. Read More.
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Trump once hosted party for ‘young women’ where Epstein was the only guest, says report
Donald Trump once hosted a party with “young women” where the disgraced late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein "was the only other guest,” according to a report. Read More.
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DOJ Receives Tulsi Gabbard’s Criminal Referral For Obama Russia Intel Controversy: Report
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly confirmed receipt of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s criminal referral regarding bombshell allegations that former President Barack Obama and his team sought to gin up intelligence to create a narrative of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Read More.