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Democrats Narrow 2028 Convention Host To Boston, Denver, Philadelphia
The Democratic National Committee selected three finalist cities from an original field of at least seven contenders for the party's presidential nomination convention.
Billionaire Bill Ackman Commits $400 Million to New Brain Health Institute After Daughter's Hemorrhage
The Manhattan-based Ackman Oxman Institute will focus on accelerating research from idea to patient treatment, with its own venture funding arm and a 680,000-square-foot facility planned.
Battleground Democrats Face Scrutiny Over Reported Incomes Versus Working-Class Narratives
Financial disclosures reveal six-figure salaries and assets worth up to $1.8 million among candidates who have emphasized economic struggles on the campaign trail.
Army Pauses New ROTC Academic Standards After Internal Debate Over Implementation
The service issued minimum academic requirements for college cadets earlier this month, then withdrew them within days amid reports of insufficient senior leader consultation.
Texas Mom Backs Ten Commandments in Classrooms as Legal Battle Reaches Supreme Court
The state has already displayed the commandments in classrooms while families argue the mandate crosses constitutional lines.
Federal Reserve Research Links AI Data Center Growth to Rising Electricity Costs for Households
Dallas Fed study estimates wholesale electricity prices already 2% to 6% higher nationwide due to data centers, with projections of steeper increases by 2028.
Here's How the System to Report Problems in ICE Detention Has Failed Immigrants
An investigation finds that detainees face significant barriers when attempting to file complaints about conditions, medical care, and treatment at federal immigration facilities.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Criticizes Harvard in Family Reality TV Series, Drawing Fire From Critics
Duffy's comments about the university appeared in a new show debuting on the Transportation Department's YouTube page.
Angie Nixon Defeats Alex Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate Primary, Frames Win as Focus on Voter Needs
The victory for the progressive state representative over the Trump whistleblower highlights ongoing tensions between different factions within the Democratic Party.
The Strange Politics of the AI Backlash
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and daily life, lawmakers in both parties are grappling with how to regulate emerging technology without stifling innovation.