Vance vs. Rubio for the 2028 Republican Ticket
The VP has the base and the infrastructure. The Secretary of State has the donors and the polls. Trump hasn't picked.
17 Publishers File to Sanction OpenAI Over Hidden Evidence
Publishers say OpenAI hid its ability to search for infringement for two years. OpenAI calls it a privacy fight.
ICE Shot and Killed a Man in Houston. Witnesses Disagree.
An ICE officer killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, in east Houston on July 7. Three witnesses dispute what happened.
Iran's New Supreme Leader Has Vanished
Mojtaba Khamenei hasn't been seen since the airstrike. He skipped his father's funeral. Nuclear talks start tomorrow.
Housing Reform Bill Becomes Law at Midnight — Without Trump's Signature
The biggest housing bill in decades becomes law tonight when the signing deadline expires. Trump wouldn't sign; critics question the investor cap.
A Year Into the Medicaid Cuts, Hospitals Are Closing
Congress cut $1 trillion from Medicaid. A year in, hospitals are downsizing — and work requirements start in December.
The Senate's Crypto Bill Has Three Weeks Left
Congress has until August 7 to pass the first comprehensive U.S. crypto law. Three disputes are in the way.
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over After New Strikes
Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. struck back. Now both sides are escalating.
The World Cup Gets a Halftime Show
The 2026 final gets history's first World Cup halftime show — and a debate about what the sport is for.
Is American Capitalism in Decline?
Wages trail productivity. New firms are disappearing. The U.S. leads in AI. Economists can't agree on the diagnosis.
What the Ankara NATO Summit Actually Settled
Trump threatened Spain, declared Iran's ceasefire over, then left calling it a triumph. The outcome is contested.
Ukraine Gets the Go-Ahead to Make Patriot Missiles
Trump announced the manufacturing license at NATO's Ankara summit, but no formal approval process has begun.
The Harris 2028 Question
Kamala Harris is thinking about running again. Democrats are already fighting over whether she should.
McConnell Has Been Hospitalized for Weeks
He's been in the hospital since June 14. His colleagues say he's improving. His governor wants answers.
AI Character Tilly Norwood Lands Her First Film Lead
Particle6's AI-generated actress will headline "Misaligned." Hollywood is divided on what that means for performers.
Nolan's Odyssey Premieres to Raves and Controversy
Critics at the London premiere called it Nolan's best work. Pre-release audiences had a different set of questions.
Crockett Says America Owes Black Women Everything
Her Essence Festival speech sparked backlash, support, and a structural critique of the Democratic Party.
Three Tankers Hit Near the Strait of Hormuz
Iran fired on three ships as nuclear talks stall over who controls the waterway.
Nigel Farage Quits Parliament Amid Funding Inquiry
The Reform UK leader resigned his Clacton seat and will stand again in the resulting by-election.
What Democrats Are Fighting About After Platner
A sexual assault allegation derailed Platner's campaign. Now three Democratic camps are fighting over what it reveals.