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GOP’s tug of war over Merrick Garland

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 26: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill on June 26, 2024 in Washington, DC. Republicans in the House are attempting to hold Attorney General Derrick Garland in contempt of Congress after he advised that President Biden assert Executive
Updated Jul 9, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg

President Joe Biden (R) awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (L) during the NATO 75th Anniversary Celebratory Event at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, on July 9, 2024.

Cook Political Report moves three swing states to "Lean Republican"

U.S. President Joe Biden returns to the White House with first lady Jill Biden on July 7, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Meta updates hate speech policy toward posts attacking "Zionists"

Illustration of a no symbol in the shape of a speech bubble.

Some Republicans unhappy with RNC's abortion platform

Former President Donald Trump meets with Republican Senators at the National Republican Senatorial Committee building
Updated Jul 9, 2024 - Economy

Trump's audacious plan to reverse the early 2000s "China Shock"

Illustration of price stickers forming the stars on China's flag.
Jul 9, 2024 - World

Russian court orders arrest of Yulia Navalnaya

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of late Russian opposition figure Aleksei Navalny, waits to catch an Uber after she voted in Russian elections on March 17, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Presidential elections in Russia, which are taking place without any meaningful opposition candidates allowed, will conclude tod

Senate Democrats stuck at Biden impasse

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference on reproductive rights at the U.S. Capitol Building on June 18, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Scoop: Biden rebels in Congress see their revolt crumbling

President Biden, wearing a blue suit and rubbing his hands together.
Updated Jul 9, 2024 - Economy

High inflation is no longer only risk for U.S. economy: Fed chair Powell

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before Congress.

In photos: Hurricane Beryl slams Texas with heavy winds, floods

A boy floats in flood water outside of his home after Hurricane Beryl slammed Texas and caused widespread flooding.

How Biden's woes could influence Trump's long-awaited VP pick

Animated photo illustration of a thought bubble coming from Donald Trump, with JD Vance, Doug Burgum, Marco Rubio and Tim Scott cycling through it.
Jul 9, 2024

Dreamflare launches as first streaming service for AI-created content

A screenshot of the homepage for Dreamflare
Jul 9, 2024 - Business

Biden-era worker protections are on shakier ground after Supreme Court ruling

Illustration of a worker’s apron disintegrating and disappearing
Jul 9, 2024 - Business

Office vacancy rate hits record high

Sea level rise wipes out an entire U.S. species

Pilosocereus millspaughii

DoorDash cracks down on driver account sharing, traffic law violations

A delivery driver with a bag for food on a motorized scooter waits at a stop sign.
Column / Behind the Curtain

Behind the Curtain: Dems who could decide Biden fate

President Biden during an event at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Jul 9, 2024 - Health

Weight-loss drugs could become a test case for AI

Illustration of a robotic hand holding up a red velvet pillow with a vial of medicine in the center.

I used Ford's mixed reality tech to quality-check an engine

Illustration of a manufacturing robot claw holding up a pair of mixed reality goggles.

The digital twin baby boom

Illustration of a person duplicated with digital code overlayed
Updated Jul 8, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Top Biden aide defends president's health during fiery White House briefing

President Joe Biden speaks to the media following the Supreme Court's ruling on charges against former President Donald Trump that he sought to subvert the 2020 election, at the White House on July 1, 2024 in Washington, DC.

House Freedom Caucus drops two members in one night

Rep. Warren Davidson, wearing a gray suit and red tie, walking in a Capitol basement.

Biden's supporters on Capitol Hill strike back

President Biden, wearing a blue suit and aviators standing in front of a tree.

Is it a boy or a girl? The truth behind theories predicting a baby's sex

Illustration of a pregnant person holding a crystal ball near their stomach.

Biden's plea to big donors: I'm your guy

US President Joe Biden speaks during a Fourth of July celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
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