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Walmart Settles DOJ Opioid Crisis Lawsuit for $50 Million
The settlement resolves claims that Walmart pharmacies filled hundreds of thousands of illegal prescriptions for controlled substances over multiple years.
Democrats Sound Alarm on US-Venezuela Oil Deal: 'This Isn't a Win'
President Trump announced an agreement giving the U.S. majority control over more than 65 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, prompting swift backlash from Democratic lawmakers.
NYC-DSA Co-Chair Faces Questions About Family Background, Credentials as Working-Class Narrative Challenged
Records indicate Gustavo Gordillo's grandfather was a physician who immigrated in 1958, while his father founded an engineering firm generating approximately $90 million annually.
Catholic Nuns Challenge New York's Assisted Suicide Law in Federal Court
Several Catholic orders argue the state's mandate forces healthcare providers to counsel patients on ending their lives, violating religious freedom.
Electric Vehicles Are Flaming Out — Let's Make Internal Combustion Engines Great Again
A debate over EV safety concerns has intensified as critics point to battery fire incidents while supporters argue the technology continues to improve.
Reports Surface That Karoline Leavitt Was Invited to Appear on the View as FCC Reviews Show's News Status
CNN sources say while Leavitt was technically invited, she would not serve as guest host or in any official capacity; ABC has not confirmed the reports.
Mark Cuban Joins Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico for Live Healthcare Podcast in Fort Worth
The event, announced one day prior, marks a continuation of their joint effort to highlight concerns about healthcare monopolies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Climate Extremes Rise as Democrats Soft-Pedal Environmental Issues in Campaign Season
Despite record heat and extreme weather events, party strategists are focusing on economic messaging rather than climate policy ahead of the 2026 midterms.
March on Washington Attendees Debate Sweeping Constitutional Reforms, DSA Influence
Some progressive activists at the annual event called for abolishing or rewriting the Constitution, while others voiced support for DSA-backed candidates and socialist policies.
Commentators Renew Debate Over Constitutional Restraints as Partisan Battles Intensify
Steve Wolfer argues in a Washington Examiner column that both parties seek power they will later regret, calling the Constitution a blueprint for containing government rather than exercising it.