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Carl Jackson Looking Ahead to the 2026 Midterms

Wall Street Falls as Nvidia, Palantir and Other AI Stars Keep Sinking

Nvidia, Palantir and other superstar AI stocks are dragging Wall Street lower again. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Wednesday and was on track for a fourth straight loss after setting an all-time high last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 3 points, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 1%. Nvidia was on track to be the heaviest weight on Wall Street again amid criticism that AI stock prices had become too expensive. Mixed profit reports from big U.S. retailers helped keep the rest of the market in check. Lowe's and TJX climbed following their updates, while Target and La-Z-Boy sank.

Bernie Sanders favors Trump's plan to take stake in Intel

“If microchip companies make a profit from the generous grants they receive from the federal government, the taxpayers of America have a right to a reasonable return on that investment,” Sanders said in a statement.

Summer Celebrations Meet Closed Beaches and Warnings on US East Coast Due to Hurricane Erin

From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy some of the last hurrahs of summer along the East Coast have been met with rip current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inches closer. Forecasters expect the center of the monster storm to remain far offshore. But the outer edges are likely to bring high winds, large swells and life-threatening rip currents. The biggest swells along the East Coast could come as early as Wednesday. Authorities are prohibiting people from swimming at beaches in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and Delaware.

Unpopular Democrats In 2026 & Easy 80-20 Issues For Republicans

Unpopular Democrats In 2026 & Easy 80-20 Issues For Republicans With Col. KURT SCHLICHTER, Senior Columnist at Townhall.

Crime Down In D.C., Ukraine War, And The End Of Mail-in-Ballots

Crime Down In D.C., Ukraine War, And The End Of Mail-in-Ballots With JIM PFAFF from The Conservative Caucus.

Will DeSantis Run In 2028?

Illegal licensed driver in CA kills 3 in FL; Alligator Alcatraz; Will DeSantis run in 2028? With PAUL RENNER, former Florida House Speaker.

California, other state AGs urge Trump EPA to drop plan to kill greenhouse gas rules

If finalized, the Environmental Protection Agency repeal would end current limits on greenhouse gas pollution from vehicle tailpipes, power plants, smokestacks and other sources, and hamper future U.S. efforts to combat global warming.

Trump calls on Fed Governor Cook to resign

Representatives for Cook could not be immediately reached for comment on the allegations posted by FHFA Director Bill Pulte on X earlier on Wednesday.

Trump blasts appeals court for halting Resolution Copper land transfer

Trump, in a post on Truth Social, called the court – the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals – a “radical left court.”

Israel Mobilizes Thousands of Reservists for New Fighting in Gaza

Israel’s military is preparing to widen operations in some of Gaza’s most densely populated areas, possibly in the coming days. On Wednesday, Defense Minister Israel Katz approved plans for a new phase of fighting, including calling up 60,000 reservists and extending the service of 20,000 currently serving. A military official told The Associated Press that troops will move into parts of Gaza City where Israel believes Hamas remains active. Gaza City is Hamas’ main political and military stronghold, and also where hundreds of thousands of displaced people are sheltering. The plans have drawn international condemnation as mediators scramble to secure a cease-fire.