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RFK Jr. is exploiting Shapiro’s secrecy on Pennsylvania measles deaths - Politico

The Health secretary suggested the Pennsylvania governor is hiding something about the deaths’ cause. Shapiro says he can’t say more.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump's name to building - PBS

Just seconds after the Trump administration's lawyer, Bradley Mayers, began making his case at a nearly two-hour hearing, U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper interrupted to ask why the center...

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war - CNBC

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said will "immediately" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Iran attacks another commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz as Trump sends new warship to Middle East - Fox News

Crude oil prices hovered near $82 Thursday despite a second commercial vessel incurring an attack in the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran and Oman work towards a deal to establish fees in the waterway

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

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Alerts from Trump’s helicopter went unheard at Reagan National - Politico

The National Transportation Safety Board said the close call incident between Marine One and a passenger plane came after two unsuccessful warnings to the airport.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

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The Social Security benefit cliff is here. Washington is struggling to wake up. - Politico

Candidates now on the ballot will have to confront tough tradeoffs to prevent a drastic cut to retirees’ monthly checks.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Fed governor Lisa Cook: "No legitimate basis for removal" on Trump mortgage claims - Axios

It is a closely watched case that may determine the political independence of the central bank.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

‘We will retaliate like an earthquake:’ How Iran could respond to Trump’s economic ‘D-Day’ - CNN

As Washington launches its latest plan to cripple Iran’s economy, the Islamic Republic has threatened a regional and global response designed to raise the stakes for the United States and the world.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Official leading Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks - AP News

The official in charge of President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan for Gaza is criticizing Israel for its attacks on the war-battered Palestinian territory and warning that the alternative to the U.S....

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

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Judge denies Minnesota effort to extradite ICE agent from Texas - Politico

The agent was arrested in connection with nonfatal shooting during ramped-up immigration enforcement activities in Minneapolis.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

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Amid deadly Pennsylvania outbreak, Kennedy blames Biden for decline in measles vax rates - Politico

Kennedy answered questions about the Pennsylvania outbreak after attending a roundtable discussion at a Tampa elementary school.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Fed governor Lisa Cook slams Trump’s renewed threat to fire her - AP News

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook says the Trump administration has no legal basis to remove her from the central bank’s governing board. Her response to renewed threats from the White House came in...

Staff • Sep 06, 2026