“No Kings” Movement Targets Trump’s 80th Birthday For Nationwide Protests

The “No Kings” movement has announced plans for nationwide protests scheduled for June 14, which marks President Trump’s 80th birthday. The movement’s website outlines the motivation behind the planned demonstrations, framing them as a response to what organizers describe as a pivotal moment in American history. “The next 250 starts with us,” the movement’s website…

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Minneapolis Fed Chief Puts Inflation Above Jobs As Price Pressures Remain “Much Too High”

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Thursday that reducing inflation remains his top priority for the U.S. central bank. Kashkari made the remarks while speaking to CNBC’s Kaori Enjoji at the Bank of Japan-IMES Conference, where he outlined the Fed’s current policy thinking. He said the Fed would continue taking a “balanced approach” to…

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‘Double Scar’ Of Inflation And Geopolitical Trauma Threatens Consumer Spending Across Europe

New research from the European Central Bank shows that a “double scar” of past inflation and geopolitical trauma is distorting how consumers view the broader economy. ECB researchers found that euro area households have grown more sensitive to the financial consequences of the Iran war due to cumulative economic wounds left over from previous crises….

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U.S. Opens Ebola Quarantine Facility In Kenya As Trump Administration Bars Exposed Americans From Re-Entry

The Trump administration confirmed Thursday that no American who has been exposed to Ebola will be permitted to re-enter the United States. The decision marks a firm policy stance from senior officials, who outlined the measures during briefings held on Thursday. A 50-bed field hospital quarantine facility for Americans is currently under construction in Kenya…

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Collins Pushes Back Against Democratic Challenger’s Iraq War Voting Record Attack

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) responded Thursday to criticism from her top Democratic challenger regarding her past support of U.S. military foreign intervention. Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, had made pointed remarks about Collins in a recent interview with The New York Times earlier this month. Platner told the Times that Collins “voted…

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Michigan Democrats Clash Over Foreign And Corporate Donations In Heated Senate Primary Debate

Rep. Haley Stevens, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, and Abdul El-Sayed faced off in a combative Thursday debate for Michigan’s open Senate seat. The three Democratic candidates clashed sharply over foreign and corporate campaign donations during the high-stakes primary matchup. El-Sayed previously served as a Wayne County Health, Human and Veteran Services director before entering the…

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Trump Claims U.S. Holds All The Cards In Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Escalation

President Trump says the United States holds a dominant position in ongoing negotiations with Iran, citing recent military strikes as a key factor in that leverage. Trump credited joint U.S.-Israeli strikes with significantly weakening Iran’s military capabilities, framing the damage as a strategic advantage heading into talks. Despite acknowledging Tehran’s skill at the negotiating table,…

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