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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Limits National Media Interviews in 2026 Amid Large Social Media Presence
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has given only three national media interviews in 2026, favoring ideologically aligned outlets and relying on social media reach.
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Gunman targeted Trump administration near White House Correspondents' dinner
A 31-year-old gunman who disrupted the White House Correspondents' dinner was aiming at Trump administration members, officials said.
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Iran proposed reopening Strait of Hormuz as nuclear talks stalled
Iran offered the U.S. a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war while postponing nuclear talks, a U.S. official said.
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Trump Energy Department approves major carbon removal projects originally backed by Biden era
The Trump Energy Department advanced 10 carbon removal projects, including two large hubs in Texas and Louisiana, in April 2026.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis unveils new congressional map boosting Republicans to 24 seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released a new congressional map increasing Republican districts to 24 out of 28 total seats.
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Suspect charged in White House dinner shooting that injured Secret Service agent
Federal prosecutors charged Cole Tomas Allen with attempting to assassinate Trump after a Saturday shooting near the White House Correspondents' dinner.
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Jeffries stands by 'maximum warfare' remark amid GOP criticism
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his 'maximum warfare' remark on Monday as Republicans accused him of stoking violence.
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Massie says he does not expect Musk help in Kentucky GOP primary
Rep. Thomas Massie said he does not expect Elon Musk to back him in his May 19 GOP primary against Ed Gallrein.
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House and Senate GOP leaders clash over Homeland Security funding amid 72-day shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune disagree over Homeland Security funding, delaying end to the 72-day shutdown.
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Florida expands OpenAI probe after ChatGPT use alleged in USF killings
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office will investigate OpenAI over the alleged use of ChatGPT in the killings of two USF students.
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Gallup: 55% of Americans say their finances are getting worse
Gallup said 55% of Americans think their financial situation is getting worse, the highest level in 25 years.
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House Democrats Resist Changing DHS Funding Demands After Shooting Incident
House Democrats refused to drop immigration reform demands or fund all DHS despite GOP pressure following a shooting event.
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Axios: U.S.-Iran standoff stays deadlocked as Trump weighs strikes
Axios says the U.S.-Iran conflict has settled into a Cold War-like stalemate as Trump weighs more strikes and sanctions.
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Axios column says better prompting can improve AI results
Axios said better prompting, not just better models, can help users get stronger results from AI.
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OpenAI revises Microsoft deal to allow model sales on AWS and Google Cloud
OpenAI can now sell its AI models through multiple cloud providers, including Amazon and Google, after revising its deal with Microsoft.
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American CEO age rises to 61, study says
American CEOs now average 61 years old, up from about 51 two decades ago, according to a study published April 28. [s1]
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Iran Can Sustain Oil Production for Months Despite U.S. Blockade, Sources Say
Iran retains extra storage and tanker access to continue oil exports despite U.S. blockade, according to reports and officials.
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Trump says Iran seeks to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid alleged collapse
President Trump claimed Iran told the U.S. it wants to reopen the Strait of Hormuz quickly amid turmoil.
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UAE exits OPEC after more than 50 years to pursue higher oil output
The United Arab Emirates left OPEC after over five decades to expand oil production and support its energy strategy.
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House GOP infighting stalls key votes on FISA, farm bill, and DHS funding
House GOP leaders failed to advance rules Monday, blocking votes on FISA extension, farm bill, and DHS funding measures ahead of recess.
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Cyber Command builds AI infrastructure to use models from any vendor or country
U.S. Cyber Command is building AI infrastructure to test and deploy models from any source as it uses its first dedicated AI funding in 2026.
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Former Fauci adviser David Morens indicted over deleted COVID-19 records
The Justice Department indicted former NIAID adviser David Morens over allegations he deleted emails and steered work to a personal account.
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Musk testifies in OpenAI lawsuit, says AI safety should trump profit
Elon Musk testified in court in his lawsuit against OpenAI, saying AI safety must come before profit.
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Elon Musk sues Sam Altman over OpenAI's shift to for-profit model
Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against Sam Altman challenging OpenAI's change from non-profit to for-profit.