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Biden Drops Lawsuit Seeking to Block Release of Ghostwriter Interview Recordings
The former president had filed suit to prevent recordings of interviews with his memoir ghostwriter from being released in a related criminal case.
Poll Finds Americans Overestimate Gas Price Increases as Midterm Vote Approaches
Three in five U.S. voters believe fuel costs have risen more than the data shows, with 46 percent saying gas prices will influence their November ballot.
Aid Worker Describes Crisis in Venezuela One Month After Earthquakes Devastated Coastal Region
The U.N. estimates nearly half a million people still need humanitarian assistance as debris removal has yet to begin because families continue searching for loved ones.
CDC Reports More Measles Cases So Far This Year Than All of 2025
The increase comes amid ongoing debates over vaccination rates and public health policy across the country.
Succession: Why Congress Has No Clear Plan When Lawmakers Cannot Serve
The Constitution grants Congress authority to expel members but provides no mechanism for removal due to health or extended absence, leaving voters without timely answers.
Paramount Will Delay Closing Warner Buyout for Months While Judge Considers States' Challenge
The $81 billion merger, which faces opposition from 12 state attorneys general, will not close before June 2027 at the earliest as courts weigh antitrust concerns.
DHS Accuses Federal Judge of Open Defiance After She Extends TPS Protections for South Sudan
Judge Patti Saris issued an administrative stay preserving protections while plaintiffs amend their lawsuit to pursue constitutional claims the Supreme Court left intact.
DNC Panel Picks South Carolina as First 2028 Primary State After Battle Over Key Voting Blocs
The Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to make the Palmetto State the leadoff contest on Jan. 22, 2028, beating Nevada in a debate over Black versus Latino voter outreach.
Joe Manchin Launches Independent Network to Elect Nonpartisan Candidates in Competitive Races
The former Democratic senator, who switched parties in 2024, says the effort is not a third party but a movement toward the political center.
Mamdani Posts About NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax on Second Homes Worth $5 Million+, Sparking Online Debate
The annual surcharge targeting luxury second properties is expected to generate approximately $500 million annually from affluent out-of-state property owners.