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February 20, 2026
Trump signals new tariffs plan. Here's how Section 122 works
After the Supreme Court's shock decision on tariffs Friday, President Trump quickly pivoted to another trade law: Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.Why it matters: The global break from Presiden...
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February 18, 2026
6 reasons the U.S. and Iran are on the brink of war
A war between the United States and Iran is looming — and there are several factors suggesting President Trump might push the button soon.The big picture: Trump has been trying to strike a nuclear ...
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February 2, 2026
This powerhouse demographic drove "Melania's" big opening weekend
Melania Trump's big-budget documentary "Melania" drew an unexpectedly enthusiastic audience in its opening weekend: older white women.Why it matters: This powerhouse demographic — which can influen...
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January 17, 2026
6 signs the AI race just entered a new phase
It was a busy week in the always-shifting AI race, with OpenAI signaling ads are coming to ChatGPT and Anthropic debuting a tool that could dramatically reshape the workplace.The big picture: Decis...
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January 7, 2026
The 11 countries Trump is threatening — and why
Map: Axios VisualsPresident Trump has put the world on alert as he's threatened countries across the globe with possible U.S. military action.The big picture: Following the U.S. capture of Venezuel...
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December 31, 2025
Vaccination rates plummet nationwide. See how your county compares
Data: The Washington Post; Note: County level data unavailable for Delaware, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, West Virginia and Wyoming; Map: Jacque Schrag/AxiosThe battle against infectious di...
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December 30, 2025
"Super flu" surge: What to know about spiking flu cases and the surging "Super K" variant
The United States is seeing a massive surge in flu cases this winter, many of them attributed to the so-called "super flu."Why it matters: An unprecedented rise in flu cases comes as other sickness...
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December 29, 2025
FBI, DHS escalate Minnesota fraud crackdown. Here's everything you need to know
Outrage from Republicans and the MAGA universe against Minnesota continues to simmer as the FBI and Department of Homeland Security probe the state over alleged fraud schemes.Why it matters: Trump ...
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December 24, 2025
What to know about the surging "winter vomiting bug" and its contagious new variant
The highly contagious norovirus is spreading quickly across the country as the year comes to a close thanks to a surging variant. Why it matters: The new norovirus outbreaks come as the flu, whoopi...
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December 22, 2025
Clinton, survivors demand answers over Epstein files. Here's what we know and don't know
Former President Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein's survivors are demanding more transparency after the Justice Department failed to release all the Epstein files as required last week.Why it matters: T...
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December 12, 2025
Trump signals marijuana pivot. Here's how federal and state cannabis laws work
President Trump suggested he'll loosen federal restrictions on marijuana use, something many Democrats and advocates have been pushing to happen for years.Why it matters: Marijuana's reclassificati...
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December 3, 2025
This highly contagious "winter vomiting disease" is surging across the country
A norovirus that causes extreme vomiting is on the rise again.Why it matters: Nicknamed the "winter vomiting disease," the highly contagious norovirus has arrived weeks ahead of expectations, per t...
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December 1, 2025
Here are all of Hegseth's military boat strikes near Venezuela that we know about
The White House on Monday defended the legality of its strikes on suspected drug boats from Venezuela and the surrounding area following a Washington Post report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth...
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November 29, 2025
Smoking is cool again. But it's still very deadly
Cigarettes were once unavoidable in the U.S., in restaurants, airplanes, your mom's living room — until health warnings and cultural pressure put out the hype.The big picture: Something's shifted. ...
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