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RFK Jr. Accuses Pediatric Group of COVID-19 'Pay-to-Play' Scheme
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday accused the American Academy of Pediatrics of engaging in a "pay-to-play scheme to promote commercial ambitions of AAP's Big Pharma benefactors" hours after the group issued COVID-19 vaccine guidance contradicting Kennedy.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:24:12 EDTPoll: California Democrats Lean Toward Newsom Over Harris
A poll of California Democrats released Wednesday puts California Gov. Gavin Newsom six points up on former Vice President and losing 2024 Presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:27:17 EDTSen. Tuberville Rails Against Vikings' Male Cheerleaders
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., railed against the Minnesota Vikings' decision to feature male cheerleaders on its 2025 squad roster, warning the NFL that it's setting itself up for a "huge problem."
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:25:08 EDTTrump Says Fed's Cook 'Must Resign,' but Firing Possible for Alleged Mortgage Fraud
President Donald Trump is taking aim at another member of the Federal Reserve board, demanding the resignation of Biden-appointee Lisa Cook over allegations she committed mortgage fraud.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:21:35 EDTPope Leo Urges Day of Prayer for Ukraine Peace on Friday, Plans Lebanon Trip
Pope Leo has asked Catholics and other religious faithful to observe a day of fasting and prayers for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and other war-torn areas of the world on Friday, Aug. 22. "As our Earth continues to be wounded by wars in the Holy Land, in Ukraine, and...
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:42:37 EDTZeldin's EPA Expands Priorities Under 'Trump Mandate'
Amid global tensions running high, "energy dominance" is moving up to be at least as on par with environmental priorities for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:51:56 EDTTrump: 'I Guess' I'm a 'War Hero' Like Netanyahu
President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a "war hero" and described himself the same way for ordering U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. "He's a war hero, 'cause we worked together," Trump said.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:42:10 EDTTrump: No Approval for Wind, Solar Projects
The administration will not authorize wind or solar projects, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social on Wednesday.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:02:04 EDTHegseth Security Maxed Out Amid Threats, Global Tensions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is operating under the heaviest personal security detail in modern Pentagon history, a reflection of the heightened threats against him and his family as the U.S. military braces for the possibility of global conflict.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:15:59 EDTMAHA v. MAGA: Rift Grows Over Pesticides, Chemicals
The "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement, a key ally of the Trump administration, is clashing with Republican lawmakers over provisions related to pesticides and toxic chemicals in a House appropriations bill.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:30:56 EDTWH: Smithsonian 'Woke' Purge to Expand to Other Museums
President Donald Trump's sweeping review of "woke" ideology at the Smithsonian museums is going to expand to other museums that receive federal funding, according to the White House.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:38:52 EDTWall Street Subdued at Open on Mixed Earnings
Wall Street's main indexes were subdued at the open Wednesday as investors assessed uneven earnings from retailers such as Target and Lowe's for clues on consumer spending ahead of a Federal Reserve symposium later this week.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:55:24 EDTPirro, DOJ Ending D.C. Felony Rifle, Shotgun Cases
Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., have been directed not to pursue felony charges against individuals carrying rifles or shotguns in the city, regardless of available evidence, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and an internal Department of Justice email.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:04:22 EDTCar, Guard Vehicle Crash in D.C. Amid Crime Crackdown
Underscoring the visible presence of National Guard troops now patrolling Washington, D.C., streets, a car has crashed with a Guard military vehicle, causing only minor injuries.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:12:53 EDTTrump Pressures Powell on Rates Amid Fed Succession
Amid Federal Reserve Board succession and interest rate cuts talk, President Donald Trump is blasting "too late" Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for tanking the struggling housing market.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:41:12 EDTNexstar Seeks $6.2 Billion Tegna Acquisition as Conservatives Cry Foul
In a landmark move announced Tuesday, Nexstar Media Group - the largest owner of local television stations in the U.S. - revealed plans to acquire Tegna, the fourth-largest broadcaster, in an all-cash deal valued at $6.2 billion.
Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:01:22 EDTNATO Defense Chiefs Hold Virtual Meeting on Ukraine Security Guarantees
NATO defense chiefs were due to hold a virtual meeting Wednesday, a senior alliance official said, as countries pushing for an end to Russia's war on Ukraine devise possible future security guarantees for Kyiv...
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:22 EDTChina Grows Nuclear Arsenal Amid Taiwan Designs, WWIII Threat
Alongside a massive build-up in conventional military firepower, China has embarked on a rapid and sustained increase in the size and capability of its nuclear forces, according to the U.S. military and arms control experts.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:37:38 EDTN.H. Sex Abuse Settlement Program Under Fire
New Hampshire lawmakers have eroded the fairness of a settlement program for those who were abused at the state's youth detention center, according to an attorney who helped design and implement the 9/11 victims' compensation fund.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:26:22 EDTTexas Troopers Don't Let Democrats Out of Sight After Walkout
Democrat state Rep. Nicole Collier refused to come to the Texas state Capitol for two weeks. Now she won't leave, and fellow Democrats are joining her protest.Collier was among dozens of Democrats who left the state for the Democrat havens of California, Illinois,...
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