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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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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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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 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’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.
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I’m Dan Osborn: The Race to Win Nebraska
The emergence of industrial mechanic and independent candidate Dan Osborn in 2024 sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Characterized by his populist message and unpolished delivery, Osborn didn’t fit any party-political box.
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The FISA Fight: The Future of Governmental Spy Powers in America
The United States has had a long and complicated history when it comes to surveillance and personal liberties. Tension has arisen due to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a powerful and contested tool.
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Impeachment Push Against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
On April 15, a group of Democrats in the House of Representatives introduced 6 new bills to impeach U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The accusations include abuse of power, mishandling of important information and unauthorized military action.
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The Bipartisan Axe on Taxes
Right now, tax-related discussions intensify as April 15 approaches, revealing bipartisan tensions over tax reforms. Proposals from both Democrats and Republicans face challenges, with public support for reducing tax burdens evident.
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America’s Policy Roller Coaster on the Iran War
Over the past week, the uncertainty over the Iran War persisted, with broken ceasefires, fragile deals and further twists and turns in its trajectory. Oil jumped, then crashed, then jumped, and economic indicators are pushing that same uncertain narrative.
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The War on Peptides
Peptide injections have been gaining popularity in recent years because of the range of biological functions they can target. This has caused people, from celebrities, movie stars to even RFK Jr. himself to try the treatment.
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A Fractured Future: California’s Governor’s Race
For months, Democrats in California fretted about the possibility of a two-Republican governor’s runoff; just one look at the recent Governor’s debate stage explains why. In a crowded field of nearly a dozen candidates, nearly all were Democrats.
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The Oyster Farmer Running for Senate
Platner has no prior experience with politics and has never tried to run for office or campaign. He is effectively an ‘outsider’, which, Platner says, is a good thing.
