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Mamdani just gave wealthy homeowners more time to avoid his pied-à-terre tax

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Jackson, Mississippi state capitol building

Rivers, railroads, and political bribes: How every state capital was chosen

Most capitals in the US date back hundreds of years. See how each state selected its capital city.

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A split image showing President Donald Trump and a gold eagle statue.

Gold sculptures, Rose Garden statues, and paintings of Trump: All of the new artwork Trump has added to the White House

Donald Trump has added new paintings and sculptures to the White House — some from the White House Collection, and others from contemporary artists.

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Zohran Mamdani stands in a dark suit and tie in an indoor setting with ceiling panels behind him.

Zohran Mamdani hints he will continue taking on delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city's crackdown on delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats is working.

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U.S. President Donald Trump (seated) speaks during an announcement to renovate Washington Dulles International Airport, in the Oval Office of the White House on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.

From Dulles airport to the proposed 'Arc de Trump': See how Trump has changed Washington, DC, during his second term.

From a $400 million ballroom to a planned 250-foot triumphal arch, these are all the changes Trump has made to the capital during his second term.

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A C-32 plane with Trump's new paint colors.

Another presidential plane just got Trump's signature makeover. Take a look inside the C-32 jet used as Air Force Two.

Vice President JD Vance flies in a C-32, a customized military version of a commercial jetliner featuring a communications center and stateroom.

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Construction equipment and workers surround a circular work area on the South Lawn in front of the White House.

The cost of running the White House, from staff salaries to subscription services

It costs millions of dollars to run the president's official residence and workplace. Here's a breakdown.

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Sam Altman says one of his biggest fears is that a small number of companies will control AI: 'That'd be very, very bad'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he's worried that the most advanced AI could controlled by a small number of companies or countries that gatekeep the tech.

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A wave of cash engulfs the US Capitol building

The AI industry has already spent $65 million ahead of the midterm elections with no signs of slowing down.

The AI industry is showing no signs of slowing down as it seeks to use the midterm elections to shape future regulations.

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Jensen Huang speaks via video link at a Microsoft conference

Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, OpenAI, and Palantir have a message for Washington

For his first-ever post on X, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shared an open letter to DC calling for the protection of open source AI.

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Split image of US President Donald Trump in 2025 and US President William McKinley in 1900.

What life looked like under Trump's tariff hero, US President William McKinley

Trump's tariff policy was inspired by a 19th-century US president, who later changed his mind on his tariff approach.

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The White House Rose Garden, then and now.

Donald Trump added a new statue to the White House Rose Garden. See how the space has changed over the years.

President Donald Trump's Rose Garden redesign is one of many decor changes he's made to White House. Take a look at the "Rose Garden Club."

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President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House.

Trump finalizes new tariffs on dozens of countries

"Today's action is the most sweeping international labor rights action the United States has ever taken," an administration official said.

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Zohran Mamdani smiles and salutes while wearing a NEW YORK basketball jersey beside a lectern with a city seal.

Mamdani puts wealthy absentee New Yorkers on notice: 'You've got mail'

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani told those who own second homes in the city worth of $5 million to look for notices about the pied-à-terre tax coming soon.

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AI 'kill switch' bill unveiled as OpenAI hack raises alarms

A bipartisan House bill slated to be introduced Thursday would authorize the US government to shut down or throttle risky AI models.

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U.S. President Donald Trump (R) is joined by (L-R) U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as he speaks at a press conference during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 17, 2026

Startup founders urge Trump not to shut off Chinese open weight AI

On Wednesday, the Little Tech Association sent letters to President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and others in the administration.

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