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Mamdanism falters in New York

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Trump just unlocked the biggest drug price drop in 60 years

For over 30 years, I stood behind a pharmacy counter and watched hardworking neighbors open their mouths in disbelief when I told them what their prescriptions would cost. I watched them ask if there was a less expensive generic, or if they could stretch a 30-day supply into 45 days, or simply walk out without the medication their doctor prescribed.

Mike Johnson backs Max Miller's reelection bid despite abuse allegations

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) affirmed he is standing behind Rep. Max Miller’s (R-OH) reelection campaign despite allegations of domestic violence and child abuse.

Judge orders force-feeding for suspect in deadly National Guard shooting

A federal judge ordered the man accused of targeting and shooting National Guard troops in downtown Washington, D.C., to be force-fed after he was rushed to the hospital in July after starving himself.

17-year-old girl indicted for murder in San Diego mosque shooting, accused of helping livestream attack

Updated on: August 31, 2026 / 5:12 PM EDT / CBS/AP

US military has no plans to send troops to midterm polling sites, Dan Caine says

Letter from chair of joint chiefs of staff addresses concerns over Trump officials using military to interfere with vote

Judge denies Trump administration bid to lift temporary block on mail-ballot order

A federal judge on Monday denied requests from the Trump administration and Republican-led states to lift a temporary block on key parts of a U.S. Postal Service rule implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order intended to secure federal elections.

Pentagon furious over military recommendation leak about Iran war

The Pentagon has pushed back publicly on reporting from over the weekend that multiple senior military leaders have advised War Secretary Pete Hegseth about the risks that would come with further prolonging the Iran war.

Teen charged with murder for recording San Diego mosque shooting livestream

North Carolina DA says girl, 17, who disseminated attackers’ manifesto charged with murder by aiding and abetting

Iran appeals to China and India at summit while Trump threatens bombings

As President Donald Trump posts AI-generated videos of Kharg Island being obliterated, one of Iran’s highest-ranking leaders is appealing to their most powerful allies for assistance.

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction

The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a significant victory on Monday by allowing construction of the White House ballroom project to continue, rebuffing two lower federal courts that had ruled against the president.

US supreme court allows Trump to keep building $400m White House ballroom

Justices’ 5-4 ruling permits Trump administration appeal to block lower court order halting above-ground work