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DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation
The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices. Read More.
The Big Spending Developments That Could Shape the Midterms
As groups spend record money on ads and donations to support candidates across the country, here are some key trends that could help determine the balance of power in Washington after November. Read More.
Senate Candidate Drops Out of Race to Accept Trump Administration Role
President Trump is shaking up the tightly-contested Kentucky Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat. Read More.
Trump 'reviewing Iranian proposal' as he gives update on peace talks as Iran revises plan
The dueling proposals come after U.S. and Iranian leaders had exchanged some of their harshest threats, fueling fears that military action could soon resume.
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Trump Signs DHS Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown
The department had been partially shuttered for 76 days, resulting in long Transportation Security Administration lines at airports nationwide.
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DOJ sues New Jersey over laws giving illegal aliens in-state tuition, says citizens treated as 'second-class'
Similar lawsuits in Texas, Kentucky and Oklahoma have already resulted in rulings blocking comparable laws
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US spends nearly $25 billion on war with Iran to date — Pentagon
The US has spent approximately $25 billion on military operations against Iran to date, Acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules Hurst stated. Read More.
Putin scales back military parade over Ukraine attack fears
Annual ‘victory parade’ will exclude tanks, artillery and missile systems over concerns of ‘terrorist activity’
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Google inks Pentagon deal for classified AI work despite uproar from employees warning of ‘irreparable damage’
Google cut a deal with the Pentagon allowing use of its artificial intelligence models on classified systems – setting up a showdown with hundreds of employees who have demanded that CEO Sundar Pichai walk away from the contract. Read More.
Trump’s State Dept. will include president’s face in new passports for America250
President Trump will be featured prominently on new US passports designed by the State Department to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Read More.
Oil jumps as US–Iran talks stall, Hormuz tanker squeeze
Strait of Hormuz disruption adds risk premium, pushing Brent and WTI to multi-week highs
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Supreme Court To Hear Oral Arguments In Critical Glyphosate Case, Activists Rally
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear oral arguments in Monsanto Company. v. Durnell, a case that could weaken the ability of consumers to sue companies failing to warn of cancer risks from glyphosate.
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Erika Kirk in tears backstage as shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Video footage from backstage at the White House Correspondents' dinner showed Erika Kirk being led away in tears after shots rang out Read More.
Top Iranian negotiator arrives back in Pakistan — while Trump orders chief US aides to phone it in
Iran’s foreign minister was back in Islamabad on Sunday reportedly hoping to work on a peace plan — while President Trump said his top aides will only participate by phone at this point because Pakistan is too far to go to again. Read More.
Capital One is sending $425 million to customers - who's eligible for payment
Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million to settle allegations that the bank deceived customers about interest rates with two of its savings account options Read More.
