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‘Fans are confused and frustrated’: Watch U.S. House hold hearing on Sports Broadcasting Act
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Bank of Canada Holds Key Interest Rate at 2.25%
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The central bank maintained its policy rate at 2.25% for a fifth consecutive time, matching expectations of markets and forecasters, as the economy remains weak and the global oil shock drives up inflation. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says policymakers are committed to keeping inflation low and stable over time. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Trump Pentagon chief 'accidentally exposes' key MAGA talking point on religion
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew strong criticism from Mormons and Utah lawmakers after releasing a new list of religious affiliations that didn't classify the Church of Latter-Day Saints (often described as the Mormon Church or LDS Church) as Christian. The Pentagon, Politico reported, walked back that part of its religious affiliation policy following the outcry from Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-Utah), and others. But according to Salon's Amanda Marcotte, Hegseth's treatment of Mormons shatters MAGA Republicans' claim that they are promoting freedom of religion."In his eagerness to marginalize people of non-Christian faiths," Marcotte explains in Salon, "Hegseth accidentally exposed a major MAGA myth: that there's a coherent, much less peaceful, way to impose their theocratic views on the country. On the contrary, any effort to turn this into a 'Christian nation' is destined to reveal the deep divisions between Christian factions…. To recap, for those who missed the furor: the Department of Defense used to recognize 211 separate religious designations for service members, which help shape everything from chaplain services to what marker is put on a tombstone. Under the guise of 'streamlining' services, this number was reduced to 31. Anyone who looked at the new list, however, could see that Hegseth's unsubtle goal was signaling the superiority of Christians to everyone else."Marcotte adds, "The new list gives Christians 21 subcategories to choose from, but Jews, Muslims and other major religious groups only get one option, ignoring the diversity within those faiths. Atheists, humanists, Wiccans, pagans and other belief systems that the Christian right believes are demonic, were erased entirely."Hegseth, the Salon journalist laments, "has barely concealed his hostility to recognizing that anyone non-Christian could be a legitimate American, much less an honored military service member.""What did seem to shock some people, however, was that Hegseth also kicked members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints out of his Christian tribe," Marcotte observes. "While all other followers of Jesus, from Quakers to Catholics, were officially designated as variations of 'Christian,' Mormons did not enjoy the Christian label. Mormon leaders should have seen this coming."Marcotte adds, "White evangelicals don’t hide their belief that Mormons have no right to call themselves 'Christians.' In May at Rededicate 250, the Christian nationalist event backed by the Trump administration in Washington D.C., there were a couple token Catholics and one Jew among otherwise evangelical-led speaker list, but no Mormons were invited. On the contrary, many speakers are anti-Mormon, including Trump ally and Southern Baptist megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress, who has repeatedly called the Latter-Day Saints a 'cult'…. So, there was a widespread anger when Hegseth reminded Mormons that they'll never be part of the evangelical-led Christian nationalist in-group."
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Trump takes ICE shutdowns off the table with signature on key $70B bill
Trump signed the $70 billion homeland security bill after it narrowly passed the House, funding ICE and CBP through the remainder of his term.
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Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, wins South Carolina's Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Lindsey Graham in his bid for a fifth Senate term.
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FDIC Chair Hill Rejects Barr's Warning on Bank Rules
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Travis Hill says he "fully" disagrees with Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr's warning that recent regulatory changes could weaken bank safety and soundness, arguing regulators are trying to focus examiners on material financial risks while keeping the banking system balanced and resilient. He speaks with Kailey Leinz on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Graham Platner wins Democrats' nomination in key Maine Senate race
Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Marine combat veteran, won Maine's Democratic Senate primary Tuesday in a race that's seen as the party's best Senate pickup opportunity in November. Why it matters: Many Democratic strategists and elected officials worry that Platner has too much baggage to defeat Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) — and that his candidacy will doom the party's chances of retaking the Senate in the 2026 midterms.Controversies that have swirled around his campaign include a Nazi-linked tattoo that he's since covered up, allegations that he sent sexual text messages to women outside of his marriage, and contentious social media posts.Driving the news: But the drip-drip-drip of negative news stories about Platner — even in the final weeks of the race — didn't stop him from capturing his party's nomination.The AP called the election in favor of Platner about an hour and a half after polls closed Tuesday.He faced only nominal competition: Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a top party recruit, suspended her campaign a little over a month ago as he pulled far ahead in polling and fundraising.Zoom in: Platner's rise suggests that the Democratic Party may be entering a new era, in which its rank-and-file voters have a higher tolerance for personal scandal after watching President Trump shatter political norms.Platner, a progressive with no prior experience running for political office, has attracted large crowds in Maine and gone viral on social media while promising to "topple the oligarchy."Even as many Democratic insiders fret about his chances, left-wing supporters such as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and California Rep. Ro Khanna have stood by him.Some traditional Democrats have thrown him a life raft, too. "Graham Platner is gonna win because he has connected with Mainers on what they really care about: How this country can work for them, not just the wealthy," Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) wrote on X this week.What's next: Other Democrats are still holding out hope that Platner will succumb to pressure and drop out of the race so that he can be replaced with what they see as a more electable candidate on the November ballot. But he has repeatedly said he has no interest in doing so.Republicans are already off to the races, with a pro-Collins super PAC airing ads slamming Platner's old posts on Reddit, including those in which he criticized police officers and said rural white Americans "actually are" stupid and racist. Platner has disavowed the comments.The bottom line: Both parties view Maine as one of the cycle's most consequential battlegrounds.To flip the Senate, Democrats likely need to win the state. The party faces a challenging Senate map this year, with other competitive contests focused in purple and red states like North Carolina, Ohio and Iowa.Conversely, Collins is the only Senate Republican up for reelection this year in a state that supported Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
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4 key takeaways from South Carolina and Maine primary contests
Here are four key takeaways from primary night in the pine tree and palmetto states.
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Live results: Democrats duke it out in key Maine primary race for battleground House seat
Republicans have the upper hand in the battle for an open House seat in Maine as voters head to the polls Tuesday. Rep. Jared Golden (D) is leaving his seat in the Pine Tree State’s 2nd Congressional District, and Democrats are duking it out for a spot on the November ballot. Cook Political Report rates…
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