Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.
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A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
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South Carolina’s 2028 Primary Is Already on Some Democrats’ Minds
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe state’s 2028 primary is likely to be important, and is already on the minds of some Democrats.
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The investigations into unfair trade practices will likely lead to tariffs on foreign countries, as the administration works to replace the import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court.
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Why Did the UK Police Repeatedly Decline to Investigate Claims About Epstein and Prince Andrew?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe police in London interviewed Virginia Giuffre three times over her allegations about Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell, but never began a criminal investigation.
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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian …
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U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs in Most Intense Strikes of the War, Pentagon Says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIranians cowered under the barrage as Pete Hegseth, the U.S. defense secretary, said the U.S. aimed to wipe out Iran’s capacity to obtain nuclear weapons “forever.”
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Voting Company Smartmatic Says It’s a Target of Vindictive Prosecution by Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe voting technology company’s new court filing signals how far-reaching the legal fights over elections will be in 2026.
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Here Are the Key Races to Watch in Mississippi and Georgia Elections
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s primary day in Mississippi, where a younger Democrat is trying to oust a House veteran, and in Georgia, where Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat is up for grabs.
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U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMore solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.