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Scoop: Inside Hegseth's classified plea for more defense funds

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leaves Senate Majority Leader John Thune's office in the U.S. Capitol on Aug 4.

Jeffries-skeptic Democrats face Black Caucus hostility

Photo illustration of Hakeem Jeffries collaged with the US Capital and game strategy drawings.
Updated Aug 4, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Max Miller doubles down on staying in Ohio House race

Representative Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, during the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The summit brings together policymakers and top influencers to discuss the most important issues facing the crypto industry. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty

Susan Collins opposes Todd Blanche for attorney general

Susan Collins (R-ME) departs from a Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on August 04, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Aug 4, 2026 - Technology

Scoop: Inside Trump's AI framework

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Aug 4, 2026 - Technology

Safety testers find more examples of OpenAI, Anthropic models hacking during testing

Illustration of a tiny robot breaking out a chat box.
Updated Aug 4, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Miller calls for his own ethics probe following abuse allegations

Close-up of a man in a white shirt and blue tie (Max Miller) speaking at a press conference, microphones in front, blurred colleagues behind, and a blue flag visible on the left.
Aug 4, 2026 - Technology

White House plans to keep AI framework under wraps

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Aug 4, 2026 - Technology

Cyberattacks target water systems in at least 12 states: report

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OpenAI to pay $3.2M to settle DOJ worker discrimination case

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The comeback of a rate-sensitive America

Illustration of the star corner of the American flag, with a wrench coming from off screen to tighten a star into place.

Reliably red Ohio suddenly a red-hot mess for GOP

Illustration of the Ohio state flag with an angry emoji face as the red circle.

Exclusive: College AI use spikes

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Poll: Talarico has slim lead over Paxton in Texas Senate race

James Talarico in front a a big Texas state flag

Wall Street finds new edge behind Trump's presidential paywall

Scoop: Jim Renacci mulls House bid if Max Miller drops out

Two men in a government office: one in a dark suit sits and talks on a phone; another in gray stands by a column with the American flag behind. Foreground shows a camera on a tripod and a fire extinguisher.

Scoop: Trump tells Max Miller his candidacy is in trouble

Donald Trump attended a campaign rally for Max Miller in 2022 in Ohio.
Updated Aug 3, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Blanche poised for confirmation vote after he kills Trump's fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sits at a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, looking over his shoulder toward the camera.

Exclusive: House Democratic Women's Caucus calls on Chuck Edwards to resign

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