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President Donald Trump has pledged to send $5,000 payments to American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November midterm elections, unveiling what he called a “Trump Dividend” during the GOP’s convention in Dallas.“If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000,” Trump said during…

President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to PGA Tour caddie Eric Larson, clearing a decades-old federal cocaine conviction that had prevented him from traveling to the U.K. for major golf tournaments.The Justice Department lists Larson among 23 people Trump pardoned on Sept. 3. Federal records show Larson was…

Health officials in Michigan have confirmed two deaths connected to cyclosporiasis, marking the first reported fatalities in the U.S. associated with the parasitic intestinal illness.The deaths were initially reported in August and confirmed earlier this month, according to state health officials.Both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have…

An AI-generated video joking that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is “officially back on his feet” has gone viral on social media just days after the Kentucky Republican returned to the U.S. Capitol following a three-month absence.The video was posted Wednesday by the X account Dr. Clown, PhD, alongside the caption,…

FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau has increased its use of artificial intelligence by 605%, touting the technology as a growing part of the agency’s efforts to identify threats and process information.Patel made the claim Saturday during an appearance on Fox News’ “Saturday in America” with Kayleigh McEnany, where…

The U.S. military spent an estimated $33.4 billion during the first four months of its war with Iran, including more than $22 billion on munitions, according to a new Pentagon inspector general report that warns the fighting created shortages in key weapons inventories.The Department of War Office of Inspector General…

Former NBA first-round draft pick and Georgetown basketball standout Michael Sweetney has died at 43, his family announced.Sweetney died Wednesday, according to his wife, India Sweetney, who announced his death on social media the following day. A cause of death had not been publicly released as of Friday.“With the heaviest…

A bizarre Russian fitness competition went viral after female competitors were filmed taking turns slapping each other on the backside in an effort to knock their opponents off balance.The event, known as the “Russian Female Slap Contest,” was held as part of the Yashankin Cup bodybuilding competition and was promoted…

James Dobson, the influential evangelical Christian psychologist who founded Focus on the Family and later served on Donald Trump’s evangelical advisory board, has died at the age of 89.Dobson’s death was announced by the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, which described him as a psychologist, author, broadcaster and longtime advocate…

A Minnesota man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) with apple cider vinegar during a January town hall has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison.Anthony James Kazmierczak, 56, received the sentence Thursday in Minneapolis federal court after previously pleading guilty to one count of assaulting a U.S. officer.U.S.…