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USPS Chief: Halt on Computer System Key to Trump Mail Voting Restrictions
The top official at the U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that the agency has stopped work on developing a computer system that was central to President Donald Trump's effort to restrict mail voting.
Pape: US Strategic Reserve Running Dry, China Gains Strategic Leverage
America is rapidly depleting a key defense against the global energy crisis, leaving Washington less able to contain oil price surges, respond to supply disruptions or help allies facing shortages, writes analyst Robert Pape.
Pape: US Strategic Reserve Running Dry, China Gains Strategic Leverage
America is rapidly depleting one of its most important defenses against the global energy crisis, leaving Washington with dramatically less flexibility to contain another surge in oil prices, respond to a major supply disruption or help cushion allies from shortages, writes...
Record US Diesel Prices Squeeze Farmers; Food Prices May Rise
In northeast Missouri, Addie Yoder, a corn, soybean, and cattle farmer, runs two combines, three semi-trucks, and several tractors from mid-September to late October to harvest and transport her crops.
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years. The company said Friday that the 96 year-old Buffett will become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediately.
DOJ Challenges San Jose's Nearly $1,600 Gun Permit Fee
The Justice Department has sued the city of San Jose, California, over its $1,591 fee for a concealed carry permit, arguing that the charge places an unconstitutional financial burden on residents seeking to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
Starlink: Feds Spend Billions on Broadband for Rural Internet, No Longer Needed
SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace company, is urging the Federal Communications Commission to phase out the High Cost subsidy program within the federal Universal Service Fund, or USF, arguing that its Starlink satellite network can serve rural areas without subsidies.
Amazon Raises Minimum Hourly Starting Wage to $20
Amazon is increasing its minimum starting wage for full-time core operations employees in the U.S., including workers in its fulfillment and logistics network, to $20 an hour ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Trump Approves Potential $24 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of up to 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, clearing a major hurdle for Riyadh's long-standing effort to acquire the advanced U.S.-made aircraft.
RFK Jr. Opens Review of Wireless Radiation Risks
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking public input on electromagnetic fields and wireless radiation, opening a federal review that could shape future health guidance and regulatory policy.
Education Department's Anti-DEI Grant Policy Struck Down
A federal judge on Thursday struck down a policy that was adopted early in President Donald Trump's administration that required the Department of Education to terminate millions of dollars in grants funding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Man Who Sprayed Rep. Omar With Vinegar Sentenced
A Minneapolis man who wielded a syringe and sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was sentenced to 14 months in prison Thursday.
Trump, Venezuela Leader May Meet at UN as Ties Deepen
President Donald Trump is planning what would be his first publicly known face-to-face meeting with Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez, a potentially significant step as Washington and Caracas move toward closer cooperation.
House's Pre-Midterm Recess Leaves AI Rules, Hegseth Impeachment Hanging
The House has left Washington for a more than six-week recess, leaving a growing debate over artificial intelligence regulation unresolved and delaying a Republican lawmaker's effort to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth until after the November elections.Speaker Mike...
House's Pre-Midterm Recess Leaves AI Rules, Hegseth Impeachment Hanging
The House has left Washington for a more than six-week recess, leaving a growing debate over artificial intelligence regulation unresolved and delaying a Republican lawmaker's effort to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth until after the November elections.Speaker Mike...
Groups Sue EPA Over Power Plant Emissions Rollback
Several environmental and public health groups have filed a lawsuit days after the Environmental Protection Agency repealed most Biden-era rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants.
Patriots Owner: Sheeran Asked for $2 Million Match Before Macklemore Challenge
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Thursday that Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million to humanitarian aid, adding a new dimension to the dispute over the removal of Macklemore from Sheeran's tour.
US Pushes Back After UN Alleges War Crimes in Iran
The White House is pushing back against a United Nations fact-finding mission's allegations that U.S. forces committed war crimes in two February strikes in Iran, while the circumstances surrounding the two attacks differ significantly.White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly...
US Pushes Back After UN Alleges War Crimes in Iran
The White House is pushing back against a United Nations fact-finding mission's allegations that U.S. forces committed war crimes in two February strikes in Iran, while the circumstances surrounding the two attacks differ significantly.White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly...