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Sen. Warren Warns AI Debt Bubble Risks 2008-Style Crash
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., warned Thursday that the debt fueling the artificial intelligence boom is building toward a 2008-style financial crash and urged Congress to enact structural reforms before the bubble bursts.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:26:07 EDTMall of Louisiana Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Hurt
An exchange of gunfire at a food court inside a Louisiana mall on Thursday killed one person and wounded five others and sent workers and shoppers scrambling for safety, police and witnesses said.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:02:54 EDTPolicy Group Investigates Virginia Redistricting Vote
The America First Policy Institute on Thursday launched an investigation of Virginia's redistricting amendment vote, seeking records from election officials and a major school district amid allegations of irregularities and improper influence.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:50:56 EDTVa. High Court to Hear Map Referendum Challenge Monday
The Virginia Supreme Court will begin hearing oral arguments Monday on a challenge to a referendum narrowly approved by voters April 21 that would redraw the commonwealth's congressional map to heavily favor Democrats.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:43:00 EDTReport: Iran Lays More Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has laid additional naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week, according to U.S. and regional sources, escalating tensions in a critical global shipping corridor and raising fresh concerns about energy supplies and maritime...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:34:39 EDTTrump: Will Look Into Banks Regarding LA Wildfires
President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration will be looking into banks, and singled out Wells Fargo, regarding the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires after meeting with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:07:03 EDTWhite House Blames GOP for Virginia Redistricting Defeat
The White House is hitting back at Republicans claiming they did not do enough in the wake of a vote being passed that could give Democrats up to four additional congressional seats in Virginia. "It's funny about the grumbling, especially from the Virginia Republicans and...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:14:25 EDTHouse Republicans Press ActBlue CEO to Testify
Republicans in Congress are escalating their scrutiny of ActBlue, the major fundraising platform for Democrats, with a formal request for its chief executive to testify on Capitol Hill.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:05:32 EDTTrump: Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Extended 3 Weeks
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists will be extended by another three weeks.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:15:48 EDTReport: Rep. Ronny Jackson Weighs Armed Services Bid
Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, said Thursday that he is considering a run to be the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee after the midterms, Politico reported.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:04:24 EDTDOJ Charges Soldier Accused of Betting $400,000 on Maduro Removal
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday said it had charged a U.S. Army soldier who allegedly made $400,000 by betting on the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The soldier, who is identified as Gannon Ken Van Dyke, took part in the planning and...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:18:14 EDTRep. Jeffries Threatens FISA Fight Over FBI's Patel
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is raising the stakes in the battle over renewing key U.S. surveillance powers, warning that Democrats may withhold support as long as FBI Director Kash Patel remains in charge.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:43:20 EDTTrump Mulls Taxpayer Takeover of Spirit Airlines, Carrier Resale
President Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop.The president confirmed his interest in the potential government intervention after the airline said was in advanced talks...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:02:10 EDTNike to Cut 1,400 Jobs in Efficiency Push
Nike said Thursday it was reducing about 1,400 roles in its global operations team, as the sportswear giant looks to boost its profits.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:18:23 EDTTrump Probes NYC Schools Over Pro-Palestinian Group
President Donald Trump's administration said on Thursday it launched a civil rights probe into New York City's Department of Education over a pro-Palestinian group of public school educators.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:54:54 EDTHoman Invites Pope Leo to ICE Ride-Along Amid Border Clash
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday he has invited Pope Leo XIV to join Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on a ride-along.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:02:09 EDTTrump, Regeneron Unveil Deal to Lower Drug Prices
The White House will announce a drug pricing deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:04:36 EDTKennedy Calls Assisted Suicide Laws 'Abhorrent'
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday criticized laws allowing assisted suicide, calling them "abhorrent" and warning of broader moral consequences if such practices become more widespread.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:41:44 EDTIran Supreme Leader Needs Plastic Surgery, Prosthetic Leg
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, unseen and unheard from since becoming Iran's supreme leader in March, is believed to have been so badly wounded in the strike that killed his father that he now struggles to speak, will require plastic surgery, and is awaiting a prosthetic leg.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:39:09 EDTChina Stockpiled Oil Prior to Iran War
Before the Iran War began, China had stored more oil than any other country, according to a report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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