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White House Opens New Investigation of Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Trump has ordered a committee inquiry into contested mortgage allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook; she denies wrongdoing.
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$1.8 Billion AI-Biology Initiative Seeks to Transform Medical Research
The $1.8 billion combined effort includes new commitments and existing research resources—not $1.8 billion of entirely new federal spending.
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October 22 Customs Deadline Could Disrupt Prescription Orders from Canada
October 22 is a customs compliance deadline, not a newly announced blanket prohibition on Canadian prescription drugs.
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Poll Finds Broad Concern About Rising Costs — Including Among Republicans
78% of adults assign the White House at least some responsibility for rising costs in a Reuters/Ipsos survey.
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Trump Rules Out New Strikes on Iran Before Midterms — But What Comes Next?
Trump says there will be no new U.S. strikes against Iran before November 3; a policy statement is not a peace agreement.
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White House Press Ban Faces a Federal Court Test
Three news organizations challenge restrictions on White House access; a temporary court order remains in place.
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Interest Rates, Inflation & the Cost of Borrowing
Borrowing still feels expensive because inflation has not fully cooled and the Federal Reserve is still leaning against it. For households, that combination shows up in mortgage payments, credit costs and monthly budgeting pressure.
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Iran, Oil & the Strait of Hormuz
Attacks around the Strait of Hormuz are threatening oil shipments as U.S. fuel prices remain high. The waterway matters to American drivers, businesses and military families—and it raises difficult questions about the next U.S. moves toward Iran.
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Midterm Elections: An Enthusiasm Gap Emerges
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests Democrats have the enthusiasm edge heading into the November 3 midterms. That does not settle the outcome, but it helps explain why turnout—not just polling averages—has become one of the central political stories of the fall.
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New Poll: Americans Concerned About AI's Rapid Growth
Most Americans think AI is moving too fast, and the concern is bipartisan. New AP-NORC findings suggest voters want more human control, more worker protection and clearer rules—while trusting neither party very much to get it right.
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Trump, Disaster Relief & Politics
Federal disaster aid is supposed to be about recovery, not campaigns. But critics say President Trump has blurred that line by pairing aid announcements with endorsements and rhetoric, while the White House insists declarations still follow normal FEMA procedures.
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