Emerging Topics in U.S. News
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9th 2025
Updated 23:59 ET
47 articles
TRUMP, BIDEN, HOUSE, TARIFF
President Trump invited President Obama to play a round of golf at one of his several courses during the two’s viral moment at President Carter’s funeral in January, according to a new book.
The then-president-elect requested that his predecessor join him
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TEXAS, FLOODS, COUNTY, MYSTIC
Over 160 people still missing after Texas floods. And, federal layoffs can now resume
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MAMDANI, NYC, ZOHRAN, PRIMARY
Jewish Democrat lawmakers on Capitol Hill are sounding the alarm on Democratic Socialist New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, pointing to his refusal to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada” or recognize Israel as a Jewish state, especially
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SUPREME, COURT, FLORIDA, LAW
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to revive an aggressive Florida immigration law that had been blocked by lower courts. The law would let state officials prosecute unauthorized migrants who enter the state.
The court’s one-sentence order gave no reasons,
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TRUMP, PUTIN, RUSSIA, UKRAINE
Two new statements, one from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and the other from President Donald Trump, sum up the U.S. government's take on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his continuing attacks against Ukraine.
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First, here's Johnson,
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CAITLIN, CLARK, ANGEL, REESE
Caitlin Clark made her long-awaited return to the court on Wednesday afternoon, but the Indiana Fever did not fare well against the Golden State Valkyries.
The Fever were blown out by the Valkyries, 80-61, in a game where Clark went just 4-of-12 from the
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CALIFORNIA, TRUMP, ADMIN, TITLE
The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a press conference.
The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a press conference.
The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a press conference.
The U.S.
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NEW, FLOODING, MEXICO, DEAD
At least three dead in New Mexico flash flooding
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Watch: Moment house is swept away in New Mexico flash flooding
At least three people are dead in the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico
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SUSIE, WILES, TRUMP, CHIEF
Donald Trump calls her the “Ice Maiden.” But in person, the very private White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is warm and hospitable — as long as you don’t cross her. She didn’t become the most powerful woman in the world without a determined glint in her
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BISHOP, ICE, MASS, CALIFORNIA
Reverend Alberto Rojas, Bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino Ordaining Prelate and Principal Celebrant, leads the Ordination to the Priesthood mass at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Chino Hills on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
A Catholic bishop in California
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AI, MUSK, GROK, CHATBOT
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, started calling itself 'MechaHitler'
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"We have improved @Grok significantly," Elon Musk wrote on X last Friday about his platform's integrated artificial intelligence
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BIG, BEAUTIFUL, BILL, TRUMP
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The all-Democrat congressional delegation in swing state New Hampshire is teaming up to target President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" that he signed into law.
"The big beautiful betrayal of the American people" is how longtime
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YACCARINO, LINDA, STEPS, MUSK
Linda Yaccarino announced Wednesday that she is stepping down from her role as CEO of Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, after a two-year stint. She did not give a reason.
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Posting to, of course, X, she wrote that it had been
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HIT, CASES, MEASLES, YEARS
This is the highest number of cases since 1992.
A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, on Feb. 23, 2025, in Brownfield, Texas.
A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, on Feb. 23,
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BORDER, ARRESTED, PATROL, TIRE
Border Patrol agents arrested four anti-ICE violent lunatics on Tuesday, hours after they allegedly used improvised tire spikes to attempt to disable federal law enforcement vehicles and obstruct immigration law enforcement operations occurring in Van Nuys,
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DAY, PRIME, DEALS, BAGS
Top designer handbags and shoes from Kate Spade, Coach and Michael Kors are at shockingly low prices, with discounts of up to 78% off during Prime Day. Whether you're searching for a versatile tote for work, a chic crossbody for weekend adventures, or an elegant
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REACH, STRIKE, PHILADELPHIA, END
Philadelphia city workers reach tentative agreement to end strike Nine thousand city workers in Philadelphia have been on strike for higher pay. Sanitation workers, 911 dispatchers and other municipal employees have been on strike for days.
National Philadelphia
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SUBPOENAS, FOREIGN, HARVARD, TRUMP
FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sent administrative subpoenas to Harvard University today over information related to the criminality and misconduct of foreign students on its campus.
The agency criticized the
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EPSTEIN, JEFFREY, STUPID, RULING
Some MAGA supporters outraged by DOJ, FBI findings in Jeffrey Epstein case Some MAGA supporters expressed outrage after the DOJ and FBI said they found no incriminating Jeffrey Epstein "client list" or blackmail scheme. NPR talks with Axios reporter Tal Axelrod.
National
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BREAK, MALL, VIDEO, GEORGIA
Two young children in Georgia were rescued from a hot car in a mall parking lot last month thanks to bystanders who called 911 after hearing crying.
The Cobb County Police Department released bodycam footage of the rescue, which took place on June 4, on
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TEST, PASS, PRAGERU, RED
FIRST ON FOX: The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is partnering with pro-Trump educational nonprofit PragerU to develop an "America First" assessment for new teachers coming into the state.
The state Department of Education is currently working
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TRUMP, BILL, ICE, UNMASKING
President Donald Trump slammed a pair of Democrat lawmakers for introducing a bill that would require federal immigration law enforcement officers to not wear face masks and have legible IDs while on the job, saying the lawmakers must "hate our country" or
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TRUMP, THREAT, BIG, SUNBATHING
President Donald Trump appeared to laugh off the latest threat from Iran against him when he might have accidentally spilled the beans on his glowing, warm skin color after he admitted he hasn't sunbathed since he was a wee little boy.
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During
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CLINICS, ANNOUNCES, TRUMP, MINORS
The Department of Justice announced that it has issued nearly 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics that have been involved in performing transgender medical procedures on children.
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In the DOJ announcement on Wednesday, the department said its
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