Author: James Smith
Keep Your Home and Budget Safe: Five Appliances to Unplug When You’re Finished
Many households look for simple ways to lower utility costs and keep their homes as safe as possible, especially as energy prices rise and appliances become more complex. One of the easiest habits you can build is unplugging certain devices once you’re done using them. It may sound small, but for many appliances, it truly…
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Trump Appoints New Interim U.S. Attorney Who Previously Criticized Biden, Obama, and Clinton
President Donald Trump has appointed John A. Sarcone III as the new interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, a move that is drawing widespread attention not only for Sarcone’s background but also for his past public criticisms of several prominent Democratic leaders. The appointment does not require Senate confirmation, allowing Sarcone…
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Is James Comey About to Walk Free? Not Quite — Inside the Legal Fight Still Ahead
For weeks, rumors have been floating around social media claiming that the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey is collapsing. Depending on which echo chamber you follow, you may have seen claims that the case is “dead,” that prosecutors “botched” the process, or that Comey is “about to walk.” But as is often…
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Senate Strikes Down Bernie Sanders’ Resolution to Block Arms Sale to Israel
The U.S. Senate voted down three bills by independent Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont that would have stopped the U.S. from selling arms to Israel worth about $20 billion. A year after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, Sanders introduced three Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) in late September. Officials from the United Nations…
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Door Open to 2028 Presidential Run as GOP Foreign-Policy Rift Widens
As Republicans debate America’s role on the world stage, Cruz positions himself as a forceful voice on national security — and refuses to rule out a future White House bid. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) did little to quiet speculation about a 2028 presidential run on Monday, acknowledging ongoing chatter about his political future while emphasizing…
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Announces She Will Not Seek a Fourth Term
After more than a decade leading the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced she will not run for reelection, officially ending months of speculation about her political future. Her decision marks a major shift in the city’s political landscape and brings an end to one of the longest and most politically significant…
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White House Goes On ‘Lockdown’ Over Security Incident: Report
The Secret Service locked down the White House front lawn on Tuesday and quickly escorted members of the press to the briefing room following a reported security incident, according to multiple sources. The Times of India and others eventually reported that a “phone” had been tossed over the fence along the front lawn. The Secret…
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White House Placed on Lockdown After Multiple People Shot Near Pennsylvania Avenue — National Guard Members Among the Victims
A routine autumn afternoon in Washington, D.C., turned to chaos on Monday when multiple people were shot just blocks from the White House, including two members of the National Guard stationed in the capital as part of ongoing federal security operations. The shooting occurred shortly after 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time, near the Farragut West Metro…
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Schumer Blasts GOP’s “BBB” Package, Warns of Major Consequences
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer delivered one of his most dramatic critiques yet of President Donald Trump’s signature legislative proposal, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” warning that the sweeping Republican package would have serious consequences for millions of Americans if passed as written. Speaking during a press conference on Capitol Hill, Schumer attempted to reframe…
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Senate Passes Stablecoin Bill In Milestone For Crypto Industry
In a landmark decision for the digital asset sector, the U.S. Senate approved a bill before the holiday to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency tokens known as stablecoins that are tethered to the US dollar. With several Democrats joining the majority of Republicans in supporting the proposed government regulations, the bill, known as the…
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