White House nixes ‘anti-weaponization’ fund panned by GOP and Democrats
The White House is scrapping its controversial $1.8 billion fund after pushback from Congress — including Senate Republicans.
How Austin, Texas, brought down housing costs — and how other cities might do the same
Home prices in Austin, Texas, are tumbling following a construction boom. What can other cities learn from this?
A major newspaper chain is pivoting to AI-created articles. How this small newspaper’s staff is fighting back
Newspaper chain McClatchy Media is publishing AI-generated articles. Now, their journalists are fighting back.
South Carolina Senate turns down Trump’s second push for redrawing map
A second effort to redraw South Carolina’s congressional map failed again as the state Senate found issues with elections and the process.
Democratic ‘autopsy’ of 2024 election says party lost confidence of everyday Americans
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited report Thursday about why the party lost to Donald Trump in 2024.
Why super PACs with GOP ties are donating to Democratic candidates
A mystery super PAC with GOP ties has poured $1M into Democratic primaries, backing fringe candidates to make them easier to beat.
A major utilities merger could affect how America powers AI and who pays for it
NextEra Energy intends to acquire Dominion Energy in a deal that could impact how fast utilities can build and how much consumers will pay.
NYC pension payment delay sparks warnings about future costs
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to restructure pension payments balances next year’s budget but could push higher costs onto future taxpayers.
Trump drops $10 billion lawsuit against IRS, establishes ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
President Trump formally dropped his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the DOJ launching a new "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
They built an Epstein files library, but realized they couldn’t let everyone read them
An exhibit aiming to offer a first-hand look at the Epstein files realized they couldn't show it to the public once organizers dug into them.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commutes sentence of 2020 election denier
Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced he will commute Tina Peters’ prison sentence.
The doctor who claims functional medicine reversed her MS
A physician with multiple sclerosis says diet and lifestyle changes helped her regain mobility, sparking debate over functional medicine’s promise.
White House counterterrorism strategy targets the usual suspects — and some who aren’t
Security experts criticized the White House counterterrorism memo after it dismissed right-wing extremism while targeting extremism on the left.
FDA commissioner resigns before Trump could fire him
Food and Drug Administration commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday amid reports that President Donald Trump was expected to fire him.
For many Americans, ‘one more round’ no longer serves their lifestyle or budget
Alcohol consumption dropped in 49 states last year. Only Nevada saw growth, perhaps because what happened in Vegas stayed there.
590,000 people paid a $100 deposit to pre-order a Trump phone. 11 months later, they’re still waiting for delivery
Eleven months after the Trump Organization unveiled Trump Mobile and its flagship smartphone, customers who pre-ordered T1 devices have not received them.
How a changing CDC is handling the hantavirus outbreak
Experts say hantavirus is unlikely to evolve into a pandemic threat. Still, many have criticized the CDC’s slow response to the outbreak.
Iranian state media says Tehran submitted response to US peace proposal
Iranian state media is reporting that Iran formally submitted its response to the latest U.S. proposal aimed at ending recent hostilities.
Inside the Texas water crisis pitting residents against industry
A shrinking water supply is forcing Corpus Christi toward emergency restrictions — and a fight over whether desalination or industry cutbacks should come first.
The Supreme Court’s use of emergency orders is on the rise. Why? Justices don’t say
Administrative stays have more than doubled in recent years, expanding the court’s shadow docket with little transparency.
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