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When a national socialist leader openly calls to abolish the Senate on live television, it forces both parties to face how fragile America’s basic rules have become. Story Snapshot The Democratic Socialists of America co-chair confirmed on Fox News that their platform calls to abolish the United States Senate and reshape core branches of government. She also backed goals like defunding the Pentagon, abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, loosening borders, and largely abolishing prisons, framing...

As world leaders gather in Washington to mourn Senator Lindsey Graham, his final Russia sanctions bill is racing toward a vote that could reshape global energy and U.S. power for years to come. Story Snapshot Senator Lindsey Graham’s last major bill would impose sweeping sanctions on Russia’s leaders, banks, energy exports, and foreign buyers of Russian oil and gas. President Trump and Senate leaders in both parties now back the package, giving it a real...

Hawaii prosecutors say a sitting lieutenant governor was part of a bribery scheme tied to COVID-19 testing money. Quick Take Oʻahu grand jurors returned a 12-count indictment against Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and four others. Prosecutors say the case centers on a $35,000 payment and later campaign donations linked to a COVID-19 testing contract. The indictment also names former state lawmaker Ryan Yamane, businessperson and lobbyist Tobi Solidum, and two other former officials. The case...

Armed rebels in Yemen are now talking directly to ships on the radio, warning them away from one of the world’s most important oil routes. Story Snapshot Yemen’s Houthi movement has declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and is now issuing radio warnings to ships. The International Chamber of Shipping confirms Houthis have broadcast threat messages in key Red Sea waters. The group says its “eye for an eye” blockade is retaliation for years...

More than $1 billion in Medicaid money for California and Minnesota is now frozen under a federal fraud crackdown that could reshape how care for the poor and disabled is funded in America. Story Snapshot The Trump administration has paused about $867 million to California and $199–200 million to Minnesota over suspected Medicaid fraud and “noncompliance.” Federal officials say some claims involve dead patients, providers who failed background checks, and services for people not eligible...

Armed with axes, batons, and new detention powers, China’s coast guard just turned a long-running sea dispute into one of the most dangerous tests of international law and American resolve in years. Story Snapshot Chinese and Philippine forces clashed near Second Thomas Shoal, injuring Filipino sailors as leaders gathered for an ASEAN summit. The fight, involving ramming, boarding, and handheld weapons, caps years of rising Chinese “gray-zone” pressure on Philippine outposts. Beijing now claims legal...