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Live updates: Trump calls everything but SAVE America Act ‘a big yawn’ after Supreme Court upholds mail ballots
The Supreme Court ruled Monday morning that mail-in ballots may be counted even if they arrive after Election Day, handing a blow to President Trump’s efforts to crack down on mail-in voting. Speaking to the press in the Oval Office in the afternoon, Trump panned the ballot ruling and said it makes the passage of…
Pentagon identifies Marine lost at sea off Southern California coast
The U.S. military has identified the Marine who was lost at sea off the coast of Southern California as Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, of Minnesota. Ortiz Canseco was declared deceased on Saturday after he was reported missing from amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage Thursday, “prompting an extensive search and rescue operation,” according…
House Democrat treated for blood clot
Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) in a Sunday post said she had been hospitalized after a blood clot. Hayes said she was discharged on Sunday after two days at the hospital. “A health update from me. Listen to your body, and seek care if you’re not feeling well. Thank you to all the Dr’s, nurses, technicians…
Ex-FTC commissioner calls on Congress to reassert authority after SCOTUS decision
Former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter on Monday called on Congress to reassert its authority as a coequal branch of government after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump had the authority to fire her last year. The conservative majority ruled 6-3 in favor of the president, expanding presidential power over an independent agency within…
Is ranch dressing American? What to know about the World Cup’s breakout condiment
Ranch-style dressing has apparently become popular enough with foreigners visiting the US that the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) was forced to issue a PSA reminding them to stop bringing home bottles in their carry-ons.
American pride hits 25-year low: Gallup
A new Gallup survey found that American pride is at a 25-year low, days ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. Poll results show that 33 percent of U.S. adults say they are “extremely proud” to be an American, while 20 percent said they are “very proud.” Twenty-two percent of respondents are “moderately proud,” 15 percent…
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World · Middle East · Asia · Europe · Russia · China · DiplomacyThe Supreme Court Pushes Back on Trump’s Fed Assault
Tampering with the Federal Reserve’s independence proved to be a bridge too far.
Farmers Worldwide Brace for El Niño
An intense El Niño threatens to compound trade and energy pain.
Can NATO Pull Off a Dull Summit?
European countries are hoping that Erdogan can keep Trump from causing chaos.
Jaguar captured after roaming residential neighborhoods in Foz do Iguaçu
A jaguar that roamed residential neighborhoods in the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguaçu over the weekend was safely captured Sunday.
NATO and Ukraine Are Trying to Bomb Russian Airfields—and They Want Your Help
NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation has issued a public request, calling for proposals for a method by which Ukraine can strike airfields deep in the Russian interior. The post NATO and Ukraine Are Trying to Bomb Russian Airfields—and They Want Your Help appeared first on The National Interest.
Javier Milei seeks fresh start after Argentina corruption scandal
Argentine President Javier Milei reshuffled his Cabinet after Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni resigned amid a judicial investigation into alleged illicit enrichment and concealment of assets.