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Benchmark mortgage rate hits highest mark in more than a year

The 30-year mortgage rate reached its highest mark in more than a year Thursday, portending lower purchasing power for prospective homebuyers. The...

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Auto companies call for ban on Chinese-made cars

A group representing American automakers sent a letter Thursday to congressional leaders asking for a “permanent ban” on Chinese-made cars in the...

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Harris on some Democrats shunning her: 'I would expect nothing less'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday she was not surprised by some red-state Democrats not wanting her endorsement, arguing those...

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Trump defends handling of US munitions amid Iran conflict

President Trump on Thursday said the U.S. has “virtually unlimited” amounts of mid- to high-grade munitions, pushing back on reports of the...

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Global bond yields fall after Fed governor says he may back holding rates steady

Bond yields around the world fell Thursday, after Federal Reserve board of governors member Christopher Waller said he would support holding interest...

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Mamdani bans AI use in NYC elementary, middle schools amid tech industry skepticism

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Wednesday unveiled a one-year moratorium on AI use in public school classrooms through eighth grade, days...

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Democratic senators ask McMahon for details on student loan administration spending

Four Democratic senators sent a letter Wednesday to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, calling for her to share details on how her department used $1...

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Trump signs stopgap funding bill into law, temporarily avoiding shutdown

President Trump on Wednesday signed a stopgap government funding bill into law, affirming Congress's efforts to temporarily avert a shutdown until at...

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Biden to attend Ground Zero 9/11 memorial ceremony for 25th anniversary

Former President Biden will be at Ground Zero site in New York City for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, The Hill's...

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Mullin's airplane made emergency landing after engine failure

A plane carrying Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin had to make an emergency landing on Wednesday after an engine...

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Vance to give White House's first press briefing in over 40 days

Vice President Vance will host the first White House press briefing since July on Thursday, the White House Press Office announced. “Vice President...

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Susan Collins says Liz Cheney 'has no impact, in my view'

Republican Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) said in an interview published Wednesday that former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has “no impact” in politics....

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Ohio man pleads guilty to smashing windows at Vance's home

An Ohio man pleaded guilty Tuesday to vandalizing Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home earlier this year. William D. DeFoor pleaded guilty in...

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El-Sayed says Trump is making him 'main character of the midterms'

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) commented Tuesday on President Trump making him the “main character” of this year's midterms, saying...

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Bessent slams US supporters of socialism as 'underachievers'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described U.S. supporters of socialism Tuesday as “underachievers” who are “jealous” of others. “When you...

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Paxton allies plan $15 million ad campaign

A super PAC backing Texas Senate GOP nominee Ken Paxton released two new ads on Tuesday, as the Republican is locked in a bitter fight against...

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Ocasio-Cortez: 'Put a data center up in Mar-a-Lago'

Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) quipped Monday that a company should build an AI data center near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago...

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Global sell-off in government bonds intensifies

Government bond yields rose in numerous countries on Tuesday, with investors selling off amid concerns over inflation and mounting public debts. The...

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Kalshi suspends GOP House candidate in North Carolina for betting on own race

Prediction market Kalshi has suspended GOP House candidate Laurie Buckhout from its platform for three years, after it determined she wagered on her...

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Duffy announces emergency shutdown of 110 driving schools over English proficiency rule

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Monday his department is shutting down 110-plus driving schools that gave licenses to drivers who failed...

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Trump says communities opposed to data centers want to be 'backwards and poor'

President Trump said Monday that communities who do not want AI data centers will suffer economically. “The only reason that communities throughout...

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Paxton responds to Cornyn calling him 'lazy': 'They don't know my schedule'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Sunday pushed back on Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) calling him a “lazy” campaigner. “John Cornyn...

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State Department warns of travel to Nepal after flooding

The State Department on Sunday warned Americans against traveling to certain parts of Nepal, days after a deadly flash flood swept through the border...

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Bessent to G20 finance leaders: Get tougher on China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday he plans on encouraging leaders from Group of 20 (G20) countries to re-examine their trading...

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Trump hails NASA's space telescope launch

President Trump on Sunday praised NASA for launching its dark universe-seeking space telescope. “Congratulations to NASA Administrator Jared...

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Approximately 15 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flash flood: Parks service

Approximately 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a significant flash flood occurred in the Grand Canyon, the National Parks Service...

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State Department official says about 85 Americans still missing after Nepal flash flooding

There are approximately 85 Americans still missing after flash flooding on the border of Nepal and Tibet, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said...

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Trump: 'I don't want Canadian anything'

President Trump said Sunday he does not want U.S. businesses to import Canadian goods amid continued tariff tensions between the two countries. In a...

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Freedom Fuel gas stations sold stolen fuel, lawsuit claims

Freedom Fuel gas stations, which the Trump administration promoted last month, sold fuel that its supplier never paid for, according to a lawsuit...

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DHS denies reports of torture, beatings and medical neglect in ICE detention

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Sunday denied a report in The New York Times about harsh treatment of migrants in immigration detention...

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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in first attack since late July

The U.S. military struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Sunday, marking its first attack on the Middle Eastern country in more than a month,...

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Trump promises to 'fill up' SPR after US-Venezuela oil deal

President Trump said Sunday the U.S. will “fill up” the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) as a result of the oil deal his administration reached...

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Canada excludes seafood from retaliatory tariffs on US goods

The Canadian government late Wednesday exempted seafood and fish products from its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. In a statement, Canada’s...

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AI giant Nvidia's stock jumps after strong second quarter earnings

Nvidia’s stock leaped on Thursday, after the company reported strong earnings in the second quarter of this year. The company’s stock is up by...

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Trump picks new chairman for agency overseeing ballroom, arch construction

President Trump on Wednesday named Mark Paoletta the chair of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), a panel overseeing his White House...

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Democratic strategist: 'Something's going on' when Trump 'can only deliver 52 percent' in South Carolina

Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha said Wednesday he expected President Trump’s endorsement of Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) to lead to a wider margin...

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Democratic strategist: 'something's going on' when Trump 'can only deliver 52 percent' in South Carolina

Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha said Wednesday he expected President Trump’s endorsement of Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) to lead to a wider margin...

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Democratic SC Senate nominee: 'Medicare for All is a policy from a few decades ago'

South Carolina Senate Democratic nominee Annie Andrews on Wednesday dismissed Medicare for All as an outdated policy as she seeks to become the first...

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Wall Street Journal: Billionaire did not violate policies by using AI for op-ed

Paul Gigot, the editorial page editor of The Wall Street Journal, said investor Stanley Druckenmiller did not violate the Journal’s policies when he...

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'JD Vance is a dirtbag': Maine Senate nominee responds to VP on ICE shooting death

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is blasting Vice President Vance for going after members of his party over their response to a federal...

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Iowa's Democratic governor candidate: Kamala Harris shouldn't run in 2028

Rob Sand, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Iowa, said in an interview released Wednesday that former Vice President Kamala Harris should not...

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State Department warns Americans of travel to Mexicali

The State Department on Monday issued a travel advisory for Americans visiting the northern Mexican city of Mexicali. The advisory, issued by the U.S....

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Iowa Senate, governor races tight in new polling

The Democratic and Republican candidates in the Iowa Senate and gubernatorial races are locked in tight battles, a new survey shows. The poll, which...

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DOJ to monitor Charleston polling sites for South Carolina primary runoff

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will monitor polling sites in Charleston, S.C., on Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in the South Carolina Senate...

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Donalds picks state senator as running mate for Florida governor

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Tuesday announced Florida state Sen. Bryan Ávila (R) will be his running mate in the Sunshine State’s gubernatorial...

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Shapiro holds 16-point lead in reelection bid polling

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is cruising toward reelection, according to a new poll of likely voters in the Keystone State. The latest survey...

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Graham, Norman tied in South Carolina Senate poll

Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman are neck-and-neck in a new survey, as voters head to the polls Tuesday to determine which Republican will be...

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2 measles-related deaths reported in Pennsylvania

Two individuals have died from measles in Pennsylvania, the state’s Department of Health said Tuesday. Both individuals, who were unvaccinated,...

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China: New US sanctions on Iran 'will only further intensify tensions'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Tuesday the latest U.S. sanctions on Iran “will only further intensify tensions” between the...

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Billionaire investor: US Treasury buybacks hurt credibility

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller on Monday criticized the Treasury Department’s buyback expansion plan, arguing it represents an...

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