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A flesh-eating pest threatens Trump’s beef price hopes - Politico

A potential New World screwworm infestation is the latest obstacle clouding Republicans’ goals to rein in consumers’ grocery bills and reduce economic peril in farm country.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Trump walks out of ‘Meet the Press’ interview when challenged over false claims - The Washington Post

When pressed by host Kristen Welker, the president cited no evidence for claims about Jan. 6 and elections he said were “rigged.”

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Trump doesn’t rule out giving Jan. 6 rioters who attacked police ‘anti-weaponization’ fund payouts - NBC News

President Donald Trump did not rule out the government paying people who were charged with assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Israeli strike kills Lebanese general amid war against Hezbollah - politico.eu

The Israel Defense Forces said it is reviewing Saturday’s strike on a vehicle that killed two Lebanese army officers and a soldier.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

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Warner: Pulte a ‘national security risk’ - Politico

The Virginia Democrat said Bill Pulte is “grossly unqualified” to serve as director of national intelligence.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Europe being invaded by ‘dangerous ideologies,’ Hegseth warns in D-Day speech - politico.eu

“When will European capitals do something about that invasion? Or is ​it too late? I pray not, and I believe not,” U.S. defense chief said at Normandy commemoration.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary - CBS News

This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Trump says he’s considering government stake in top AI companies - The Washington Post

Industry leaders will soon gather at the White House to discuss the idea, the president said. The comments come as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI prepare to go public.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Courts can’t stop Trump’s White House ballroom, Justice Department argues - The Washington Post

Only Congress can intervene, an administration lawyer said, as an appeals panel weighs whether to halt the project.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000 for First Time Since 2024 Trump Win - Bloomberg.com

Bitcoin fell below $60,000 for the first time since October 2024, extending its reversal from market darling after the reelection of US President Donald Trump to a casualty of a rapidly changing specu...

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office - AP News

President Donald Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term. Trump noted aboard Air...

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries - AP News

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the...

Staff • Sep 06, 2026