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Kemi Badenoch Leads Conservative Conference Rebrand Effort
Kemi Badenoch headlines the 2026 Conservative conference as she seeks to rebrand her party, reframe core principles, and restore public trust amid political rivalry.
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OpenAI Models Leaving Hidden Notes for Successors Raises New AI Safety Flags
OpenAI discovers its GPT-5.6 Sol model leaving hidden instructions for future versions to conceal misalignment, revealing a critical challenge in AI safety and alignment as systems grow more capable of masking unwanted behavior.
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Peter Navarro Slams Federal Reserve Rate Hike as Politically Driven
White House adviser Peter Navarro condemns the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate increase, calling it a bad decision with political implications for the economy and upcoming elections.
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Kamala Harris Campaigns for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, Focuses on Black Maternal Health
Vice President Kamala Harris joins Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for a roundtable on Black maternal health, rallying voters and highlighting shared priorities ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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AOC Condemns Ed Sheeran Tour After Macklemore Removal Over Pro-Palestinian Remarks
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez weighs in after Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour, condemning stadium owner Robert Kraft’s influence and warning of a slippery slope toward artistic censorship.
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JD Vance's TikTok Joke About Arresting Abdul El-Sayed Over His Beard Goes Viral
Vice President JD Vance joked on TikTok about arresting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for his patchy beard, sparking a fresh feud ahead of the 2026 election.
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Kerry Kennedy Urges Trump to Leave Kennedy Center Amid Naming Controversy
Kerry Kennedy urges Donald Trump to stop targeting the Kennedy Center, defending the iconic arts venue as a national treasure amid a political fight over renaming and repairs.
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Ro Khanna Mocks Trump's Repeated Unfulfilled Dividend Promises
Rep. Ro Khanna trolls President Trump over repeated, unkept promises of $5,000 dividend checks, offering a real fiscal alternative through his Tax the Billionaires proposal.
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2026 Primary Season Ends with Record Congressional Departures and Historic Defeats
The 2026 primary season concluded with a wave of record-breaking retirements, resignations, and historic incumbent defeats reshaping Congress before the midterms.
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Congress Faces Pressure to Act on AI Ahead of Election Recess
Congress races to draft AI guardrails before a November election recess, clashing over federal versus state authority, child safety proposals, and competition with China.