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Strong Jobs Report Signals a Resilient US Economy
On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicated that the United States economy may be strengthening as 172,000 jobs had been added in May 2026, which signals the third straight month of growth.
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From Afterthought to Frontrunner: Xavier Becerra’s Political Ascent
As of June 4th, Xavier Becerra—a Democrat once dismissed as an afterthought—will advance to the general election in the California gubernatorial race.
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Building Bridges for American Infrastructure
The BUILD America 250 Act would provide $580 billion in investment for American infrastructure over the next five years, being the largest-ever investment into American bridges since the Interstate Highway System’s creation in 1956.
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Electricity Costs Continue to Rise for U.S. Consumers, Here’s Why
As electricity costs increase and American households struggle to keep up, policymakers have explored multiple reforms to address global conflicts, local policies, and the structure of energy corporations.
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Iran Deal Nears as Global Stakes Rise
Negotiations between the United States and Iran appear closer to a breakthrough than at any point since the war began. Officials from Washington and Tehran have both signaled progress while warning that diplomacy remains fragile.
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A Transatlantic Collapse: NATO’s Rift Fully Explained
President Trump’s relationship with personal business (both socially and financially) has long been defined as transactional and self-centric. That mentality has bled into foreign policy.
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The Late Show’s Last Act
Since 1993, the CBS News network has hosted The Late Show, originally with David Letterman. After 11 years of comedy and satire, Stephen Colbert gave his final show on May 21, 2026, after CBS chose to cancel The Late Show.
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Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit
On May 18, Elon Musk lost his lawsuit against OpenAI, marking a major turning point in the debate over AI governance and dealing a significant blow to his effort to reshape the company’s direction.
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Inside Trump’s $1.8 Billion DOJ Payout Fund
The Donald Trump administration’s Department of Justice announced the creation of a nearly $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” (often rounded to $1.8 billion). The fund is designed to compensate people who claim they were unfairly targeted.
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The Trump-Xi Summit: The Global Standstill
On May 14 2026, Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping in Beijing for a major summit centered on trade policy, tariffs, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the future of US-China economic relations.
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The Complex Picture of Chip Smuggling
Unfortunately for China hawks in the U.S. government, China’s demand for AI chips has been so high that the chip smuggling industry thrived in 2026. Recent DOJ investigations reveal the nature of some of these schemes.
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Trump’s Summer Surge: National Guard to Bolster D.C. Presence
The President has ordered troops to major cities around the nation in his attempt to “crack down on crime.” One of the cities that has received the most attention in this regard is the President’s own backyard: Washington, D.C.
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Iran’s War Shakes the U.S. Housing Market
For the second week in a row, borrowing costs for American homebuyers have climbed, and experts say relief is not coming anytime soon. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.37% this week.
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Trump Puts His Foot on the Gas Prices
6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump’s military action due to issues ranging from spending to gas prices. Having failed to sustain any agreement to open the Strait, Trump has looked domestically to lower gas prices.
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U.S. Rejects Iran Peace Plan Amid Rising Tensions
Iran has received a U.S. response to its latest peace proposal. President Donald Trump reportedly told Israel’s Kan News on Sunday that the proposal was unacceptable to him.
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Trump’s “Investment” in the Future of IRAs
On April 30, 2026, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at closing the retirement coverage gap for almost 50 million Americans. It targets independent contractors, gig workers, and employees of small businesses who lack the traditional employer.
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Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Landmark Decision
The Court struck down Louisiana’s Congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The case concerned Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a monumental piece of legislation signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965.
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The Department of Justice Drops Investigation Into Powell as Warsh Confirmation Vote Nears
Trump has relentlessly pressured Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. When Powell resisted, the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a criminal investigation. With Powell’s term expiring May 15, that impasse ended Friday.
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Shooting Shuts Down White House Correspondents Dinner
On Saturday evening, a gunman fired shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, leading to prompt evacuations, questions over security and further marketing. This dinner was notable because it was the first one President Donald Trump attended.
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Virginia’s Redistricting Vote and What It Means for the 2026 Midterms
In a special election, the people of Virginia very narrowly voted to approve a measure that will amend the state’s constitution to allow for Congressional redistricting. This is likely to give Democrats four new representatives in Congress.
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Appeals Courts and Asylum Rights: A Thorn in Trump’s Immigration Agenda
A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that immigration laws give people the right to apply for asylum at the border. The president cannot circumvent that.
