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John Bolton: US 'hasn't finished the job' in Iran

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 7:33 pm

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said Sunday that the U.S. “hasn’t finished the job” in the conflict against Iran, which just recently passed the two-month mark. “Well, it’s anybody's guess at this point, I think the United States holds a great advantage here, but it hasn't finished the job that was started,”...

The reason you may be forced to take a middle seat on the plane – even when there are empty rows

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 7:30 pm

Arguments between flight attendants and passengers have gone viral, with flyers upset they have to sit crowded at the back of the plane, even when there's an empty row right in front of them. Here's why.

Infant formula recalled over possible toxin

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 7:04 pm

Thousands of tins of imported infant formula has been recalled over a toxin that could lead to sickness.

Schiff: DOJ prosecuting Comey because Blanche 'wants to keep this job'

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 7:01 pm

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Sunday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) sought another grand jury indictment of James Comey because acting Attorney General Todd Blanche wants to stay in the post full-time. Schiff told host Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the DOJ sought the indictment, which a grand jury in the...

'Both parties' at fault in weakening Congress's war powers: Schiff

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 6:31 pm

Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff (Calif.) said Sunday that both parties are to blame for Congress not asserting its authority to declare war over the last two decades. “Both parties have fallen down on the job in terms of asserting Congress's war power,” Schiff told host Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” The California Democrat...

Millions may qualify for 'significant' IRS refunds from COVID-era, but deadline looms: Advocate

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 6:07 pm

Recent court decisions could mean tens of millions of taxpayers are owed, the Taxpayer Advocate Service warns.

Hassett says he was ‘very involved’ in potential Spirit bailout, says legal team ruled out a lifeline

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 6:00 pm

White House National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett on Sunday said he was “very involved” in the Trump administration’s potential plan to bailout Spirit from financial despair but said legal teams ruled out the possibility of a lifeline for the company.  “It's something that I was very much involved in. We were aware that,...

Tillis leaves door open to not backing Blanche nomination over Jan. 6 appeals

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 5:27 pm

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) on Sunday left the door open to not backing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche if he is nominated to the official post over his position on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Last month, under Blanche, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions...

Tens of millions of Americans will never own a home — consequences will be severe 

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 5:00 pm

The real estate market has been stagnant for two consecutive years due to soaring mortgage rates, leading to a decrease in homeownership and a decrease in wealth for middle-class Americans, as well as a decrease in civic engagement and an increase in populism.

Pirro says whether she will reopen probe into Powell depends on inspector general's findings

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 4:41 pm

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said Sunday that she could resume a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell based on the findings of the central bank’s inspector general. Last month, Pirro closed her probe into Powell and his handling of renovations at the Fed and asked the central...

Strengthening maternal health starts after families leave the hospital

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 4:00 pm

In a country where most maternal deaths are preventable, expanding proven, community-based visiting support must be part of how we move forward.

Supreme Court VRA ruling encourages new redistricting, more uncertainty ahead of November

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 4:00 pm

The Supreme Court’s decision to throw out Louisiana’s congressional maps — and weaken the Voting Rights Act in the process — is throwing a wrench into an already-turbulent midterm cycle as more states prepare to hold their primaries in the coming weeks.  Louisiana officials announced they would be delaying congressional primaries — slated to start next month — in response to the high...

Senate Democrat on redistricting: 'Politicians are picking their voters'

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 3:57 pm

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on Sunday slammed the Supreme Court for striking down Louisiana’s congressional maps this week, arguing the national redistricting push is allowing lawmakers to choose their voters rather than upholding the democratic process. “Gerrymandering turns our elections on its head, so that rather than the people picking their politicians or their public...

Comey prosecution 'not just' about Instagram post: Blanche

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Published on: May 3, 2026, 3:56 pm

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey did not solely result from an Instagram post depicting seashells forming the numbers "86 47." “Rest assured that the career assistant United States attorneys in North Carolina, the career FBI agents, the career Secret Service agents that investigated this...