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• Trump credits tax cuts and new Trump Accounts for record stock gains, predicting the market will "go through the roof".
• Yet his tariffs and Iran...

• Student visa policies: Expanded screening, social media vetting, and country-specific travel restrictions continue for F-1 applicants under the...

The Trump administration is broadening trade restrictions through tariffs on 60 countries plus targeted bills on agriculture and Chinese tech.

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As of August 3, 2026, President Trump's approval rating remains in the mid-to-upper 30% range across major polls, including 39.5% from...

Trump's handling of Japan spans tense diplomacy and coordinated economics.

• During an Air Force One briefing, Trump highlighted America's...

Riyadh finalized a deal for U.S. technical know-how on a civilian nuclear program, prompting questions about a potential new arms race.

The median net worth for Americans under 35 is a modest $39,040, reflecting limited time to build assets amid debt from loans, credit cards, and...

DOJ's April grand jury subpoena sought private details on every Fulton County election worker and volunteer from 2020, spotlighting ongoing legal battles over election integrity as Trump pushes new rules.

Active alerts underscore widespread hazardous conditions this week.

• New Jersey flood watch remains in effect through Monday evening, with heavy...

Seattle's Seafair weekend forecast arrives as crowds await Blue Angels overhead on August 1, though wind grounded the airshow.

• Growing squeeze: 37% of adults 50+ feel financially insecure, up notably among higher earners.
• Retirement pressure: 60% worry about lasting...

Diverse projects are expanding trade routes, restoring supply chains, and anchoring tech growth.

• International bridge: The $6.4 billion Gordie Howe...

Georgia Democrats rallied at their state convention with a clear strategy: positioning themselves as the "adults in the room" focused on...

Tributes poured in for Sen. Lindsey Graham after his July 11 death, with Vice President JD Vance calling him a "swashbuckling" American original and...

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has established five task forces of external experts to examine U.S. monetary policy reforms and create...

U.S. stock futures rose on Trump’s Iran negotiation updates, setting the stage for Monday’s gains.

• At the open: Dow jumped 1.1% (+550 pts), S&P 500...

Two reports on the Ninth Circuit's strike against Trump's mass detention policy reveal contrasting priorities in coverage.

• Legal depth vs....

Better-than-expected U.S. reports lifted the dollar index 0.18% today by signaling economic strength.

• Jobless claims dropped to a 10-week low of...

• Critics warn birthright citizenship is exploited, citing 320,000 births in 2023 to unauthorized or temporary-status mothers that strain taxpayer...

Joy Reid argues that attacks on DEI programs, HBCUs, and the Congressional Black Caucus are not isolated but part of a larger effort to dismantle...