3 h. ago Congress Reopens More of Alaska's Arctic Refuge to Oil Leasing

Congress Reopens More of Alaska's Arctic Refuge to Oil Leasing  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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3 h. ago Lawmakers have reviewed summary of Pentagon order on Caribbean attacks, sources say

Lawmakers have reviewed summary of Pentagon order on Caribbean attacks, sources say  Reuters

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3 h. ago US solar companies urge Congress to address Trump's solar permit freeze

US solar companies urge Congress to address Trump's solar permit freeze  Reuters

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3 h. ago Takeaways From the Pentagon Investigation on Hegseth’s Use of Signal

The inspector general concluded that the defense secretary violated the Pentagon’s instructions on using a private electronic device to share sensitive information.

Events

4 h. ago Bipartisan House group pushes new ‘CommonGround 2025' healthcare framework

Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va., lead 35-member bipartisan coalition pushing healthcare framework to prevent massive insurance premium spikes.

Society

4 h. ago More than 160 House Dems vote against crackdown on foreign influence in US schools

House passes two bills targeting foreign influence in schools with bipartisan support, though more than 160 Democrats opposed measures affecting foreign funding.

Society

4 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter refuses to back down from risqué reinvention after Disney Channel years

Sabrina Carpenter defended her evolution from Disney star to adult pop artist, addressing criticism and backlash over her sexual innuendos in song lyrics.

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4 h. ago IG: Hegseth broke Pentagon rules using Signal to share strike details, though no classified info was released

The Pentagon inspector general found War Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing strike details on the Signal app, creating operational security risks.

Events

5 h. ago Trump administration news: Admiral briefs Congress as scrutiny builds over strikes on alleged drug boats

Trump administration news: Admiral briefs Congress as scrutiny builds over strikes on alleged drug boats  CNN

Politics

5 h. ago As Health Care Subsidies Teeter, Congress Is Again at an Impasse

Democrats won an agreement for a floor showdown after the shutdown, but consensus still eludes the Senate. Will Republicans pay a political price?

Events

5 h. ago Hegseth did not issue 'kill them all' order during Venezuela strikes, admiral tells Congress

Adm. Mitch Bradley denies War Secretary Pete Hegseth gave "kill them all" order after counter-narcotics strike that killed survivors.

Events

6 h. ago Sen Kennedy blasts 'hysterical' colleagues, says cartel strike critics 'exceeded the limits of their meds'

Sen. John Kennedy defends President Trump's military strike authority against cartels, slams colleagues for "acting like Jack Nicholson in 'The Shining'" over debate.

Events

6 h. ago Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes

Inspector General Steven Stebbins says Hegseth's use of the commercially available messaging app to discuss strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen could have jeopardized the safety of U.S. servicemembers.

Events

8 h. ago Reporter's Notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 members head for exit

Over 40 House members plan to exit Congress this year, threatening Speaker Mike Johnson's narrow majority amid growing safety concerns and frustration.

Events

8 h. ago Meta reportedly plans to slash Metaverse budget by up to 30%

The proposal reflects the overall lack of interest in products like Meta's social virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds.

Politics

9 h. ago Did a military lawyer witness the Venezuela 'double tap' boat strike? Experts say one should have

Legal experts call Pentagon's 'double tap' strike on shipwrecked survivors a textbook war crime, questioning military lawyer's role in operation.

Events

9 h. ago Has the Pentagon really exonerated Pete Hegseth over Signal leaks?

Has the Pentagon really exonerated Pete Hegseth over Signal leaks?  Al Jazeera

Politics

11 h. ago MIKE DAVIS: Congress must stop Big Tech's AI amnesty scam before it's too late

Big Tech pushes AI amnesty through NDAA after 99-1 Senate defeat. Federal preemption without rules means corporate immunity at Americans' expense.

Politics

11 h. ago Gwyneth Paltrow admits her 'icy' reputation isn’t entirely wrong, shares the real reason

Gwyneth Paltrow admits her privileged upbringing fuels criticism in candid interview, discussing her 'WASPy' background and public misconceptions.

Politics

12 h. ago Scientists reveal the one practice that could prevent dementia as you age

New research reveals that social isolation increases dementia risk by 47% in older adults. The study shows that a lack of social contact is a major neurological threat.

Science