Politics & Policy
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Florida renames part of a street in Palm Beach after President Trump
The four-mile stretch connects Palm Beach International Airport, where Trump lands on Air Force One, to his Mar-a-Lago resort, which has been his primary residence outside the White House.
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Trump administration strikes $250 billion trade deal with Taiwan in midst of tech battle with China
The deal directs Taiwanese semiconductor and technology companies to directly invest at least $250 billion in building and expanding advanced semiconductor, energy, and artificial intelligence production and innovation capacity in the United States.
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Spanberger asks several UVA board members to resign as she prepares for inauguration: Report
It was not immediately clear whether the board members will voluntarily resign their posts, or risk being removed by Spanberger when she takes office Saturday.
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Coast Guard rescues two people after small plane crashes in water near Connecticut airport
The two people, who were both in stable condition, were taken to the Stony Creek Pier for EMS support before being brought to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.
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What’s next for U.S. Steel after Trump-fueled $14B merger?
It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked.
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West Point cadet misses graduation, may be tossed out for failing physical after reported rape
“Cadet Doe,” Younts wrote, as his client wishes to remain anonymous, “was raped by a non-commissioned officer [NCO] during her enlisted service, an assault that occurred because of her military service and has left her with lasting psychological trauma and medical complications.”
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Majority of voters would support military action against Iran's nukes, new poll shows
The national telephone and online survey found that 77% of likely U.S. voters are "concerned that Iran may be developing a nuclear weapon, including 44% who are very concerned."
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Trump pulls nomination of NASA chief Jared Isaacman, says new pick will be ‘mission aligned’
Isaacson is a billionaire tech entrepreneur who led Shift4 payments, a credit card payment processing company.
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Jewish students walk out after MIT commencement speaker's anti-Israel remarks
Vemuri accused Israel of trying to wipe Palestine "from the face of the Earth."
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College not preparing students for workforce, managers avoid hiring them, poll finds
A May release on the Resume.org poll said that “the class of 2025 college graduates [are] entering a difficult job market. Not only is there economic uncertainty, but hiring managers also express skepticism about the capabilities and professionalism of young workers joining the workforce.”
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Nevada legislative committee reviews change to open primaries
“This is a bill that strengthens our democracy and brings our elections closer to the people that we are meant to serve,” said the bill’s sponsor, Assemblymember Steve Yeager, D-Clark County, at the meeting on late Thursday afternoon. “Nevada is a state of growing independence, not just in spirit, but in voter registration.”
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Trump Media closes Bitcoin deal with about 50 institutional investors
The deal will allow the company to trade $1.5 billion in stock and $1 billion in convertible notes for $2.5 billion in Bitcoin.
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S&P 500 closes out best month since 2023
The numbers come as tension with China remains high over an impending trade deal. Trump accused China of violating a "fast deal" he made with them after he imposed steep tariffs on the country, but later sounded optimistic that a trade deal was still possible.