Vance says ‘progress’ made in talks with Iran
Following what appeared to be a bumpy weekend between the U.S. and Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance said progress is being made.
Vance, leading a U.S. delegation in talks... Read More.
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Report: Eight Michigan counties among most vulnerable to Social Security cuts
More than one in five Michigan residents could see their Social Security benefits reduced by 2032 if Congress fails to address the program's looming insolvency.
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Los Angeles schools superintendent resigns after FBI probe
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned from the Los Angeles Unified School District following an FBI investigation.
Carvalho announced his resignation Sunday night via a letter to the LAUSD Board... Read More.
Although 95% lower than Biden era, illegal entries, apprehension up in May
Illegal entries and apprehensions were slightly up in May compared to April but remain at historic lows and 95% lower than they were under the Biden administration.
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DHS thwarts Iranian terrorist threats at the northern border, World Cup ties
Iranian terrorist threats continue at the northern border, this time the threat also is connected to the World Cup and the Iranian National Guard Corps.
The IRGC is the... Read More.
Minnesota man ordered to pay $2.5M in fraud case, faces no criminal charges
A Minnesota court has ordered a man to pay nearly $2.5 million in damages, penalties and legal fees after a jury found he submitted nearly 100,000 fraudulent reimbursement claims to a taxpayer-funded program.
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Everyday Economics: A new chair, a shorter statement, a Fed that stopped talking cuts
The Federal Reserve left interest rates alone last Wednesday, holding its benchmark in the 3.50%-3.75% range for a fourth straight meeting - after standing pat in January, March, and April - in a unanimous 12-0 vote. That part was expected. The news was everything... Read More.
Poll: 70% of Americans ‘concerned’ AI will take jobs
Roughly 70% of Americans said they were at least "somewhat concerned" that artificial intelligence could replace their jobs, according to a new poll.
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Lawmaker says Pritzker reacted too quickly to Grant Park cross burning
Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says Gov. J.B. Pritzker should address the political motivations behind a Grant Park cross burning after the University of Illinois Chicago student accused in the incident said it was intended as a protest against the Trump administration.
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Sanders bill would give U.S. stake in AI companies; analyst calls idea ‘nutty’
A U.S. Senate bill would give the federal government a 50% ownership stake in the largest artificial intelligence companies, creating a sovereign wealth fund its sponsor estimates would be worth $7 trillion. One policy analyst called the idea "nutty" while others said it would... Read More.
Poll: Most Americans don’t trust AI for news
Most Americans say they do not trust artificial intelligence to provide accurate and unbiased information about politics and current events, according to a new poll.
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Poll: 6 in 10 voters say country headed in wrong direction
Six in 10 American voters say the country is heading in the wrong direction before this year's midterm elections, an increase from three months ago, according to a new national poll.
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