41 m. ago Kennedy urges GOP to restart spending battle amid soaring cost of living, warns against wasting majority

Congressional Republicans have another two shots at budget reconciliation, the tricky, grueling process they used to pass President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," earlier this year.

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53 m. ago Trump’s chief of staff talks Epstein, Maduro, and ‘retribution’ in Vanity Fair

Trump’s chief of staff talks Epstein, Maduro, and ‘retribution’ in Vanity Fair  South China Morning Post

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53 m. ago Instagram brings Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon Fire TV

By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram can better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.

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67 m. ago Apple TV adds support for Google Cast even as Netflix ditches the feature

The tech giant's adoption of Google Cast signals its interest in making Apple TV a more competitive streaming service at a time when the market is seeing increased consolidation.

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1 hour ago Elites call the South backward — but walking it revealed America's next boom

My cross-country journey through the great state of North Carolina reveals hurricane recovery, job growth and family values that challenge outsider assumptions about Southern states.

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2 h. ago Australia Doubles Down on Gun Control in Wake of Bondi Beach Shooting

The country has long looked warily at the cycle of gun violence in the United States, where meaningful changes in policy have been rare.

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3 h. ago Trump admin defends White House ballroom as national security matter

Legal battle erupts over Trump's massive White House ballroom addition as preservationists challenge the controversial $300 million construction project.

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3 h. ago Reiner seen arguing with son at Conan O’Brien party on eve of his death

An anonymous party attendee recalled Rob Reiner telling his son that his behavior was inappropriate. The post Reiner seen arguing with son at Conan O’Brien party on eve of his death appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security

The White House has argued the controversial ballroom construction project must continue for unexplained national security reasons. The post Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago New Yorkers Back Mamdani’s Push for Free Child Care, Poll Shows

A Siena University poll showed that voters support having wealthy New Yorkers pay more in taxes to fund child care statewide, and favored Gov. Kathy Hochul in next year’s election.

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4 h. ago Susie Wiles Acknowledges Trump’s ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions

In interviews with Vanity Fair, Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, called JD Vance a “conspiracy theorist” and said Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” the early handling of the Epstein files.

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6 h. ago Venezuela’s Oil Is a Focus of Trump’s Campaign Against Maduro

In public, the White House says it is confronting Venezuela to curb drug trafficking. Behind the scenes, gaining access to the country’s vast oil reserves is a priority.

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7 h. ago Lawyer for fired FBI agents who knelt during 2020 protest says firings were partisan

Twelve FBI agents are suing after being fired for kneeling during 2020 protests in Washington D.C. Their attorney told Morning Edition the firings reflect a pattern of partisan leadership.

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7 h. ago Japan lifts megaquake advisory but urges caution a week after magnitude 7.5 temblor

Japan is lifting a megaquake advisory for the country’s northeastern coast, a week after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan that officials said had caused an increased risk of another major quake

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7 h. ago Washington approves over 99% of archaeological permits, records show

Washington approves over 99% of archaeological permits, records show  High Country News

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12 h. ago Steelers rally with 4 straight touchdown drives to dominate Dolphins, eliminate Miami from playoff contention

The Pittsburgh Steelers maintained their AFC North lead with a dominant victory over the Miami Dolphins, 28-15, as Aaron Rodgers put together four straight touchdown drives.

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13 h. ago Governor to propose lower property tax to support Alaska LNG mega

Governor to propose lower property tax to support Alaska LNG mega-project  Anchorage Daily News

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13 h. ago Dunleavy to propose lower property tax to support LNG megaproject

Dunleavy to propose lower property tax to support LNG megaproject  Anchorage Daily News

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13 h. ago Congressional delegation remains silent on supporting D.C. deployment of Alaska National Guard troops

Congressional delegation remains silent on supporting D.C. deployment of Alaska National Guard troops  Alaska's News Source

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14 h. ago Alaska delegation silent over support of Alaska National Guard deployment in D.C.

Alaska delegation silent over support of Alaska National Guard deployment in D.C.  Alaska's News Source

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