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Three months after Marjorie Taylor Greene abruptly left Washington in the midst of a remarkably bitter feud with President Donald Trump, voters in northwest Georgia on Tuesday are poised to cast their ballots – again – in a ru...
https://cnn.com/2026/04/06/politics/georgia-special-election-marjorie-taylor-greene-shawn-harris-clay-fuller Jon Allsop writes about the politics of the recent government shutdown, which was largely over funding decisions for the Department of Homeland Security.
https://newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-strange-partial-end-to-the-partial-government-shutdown Antonia Hitchens reports from inside the battle for the post-MAGA G.O.P.
https://newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/how-the-internet-fringe-infiltrated-republican-politics Last week, when asked if he had a message about the war in Iran for President Trump, Leo XIV said, “Hopefully, he’s looking for an off-ramp.” Paul Elie writes.
https://newyorker.com/news/the-lede/this-easter-an-american-pope-confronts-an-american-war President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, potentially shaking up a crowded race to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.
https://cnn.com/2026/04/06/politics/steve-hilton-trump-endorsement-california-hnk
Economy
Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Republ...
https://rollcall.com/section/campaigns/ In stark contrast with residents of other Arab countries in the Gulf region, Saudis exhibit a decidedly blasé attitude toward the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Conversations focus on jobs and the economy and reveal faith in their go...
https://csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0330/iran-war-saudi-peace-security-public-opinion Jamie Dimon is warning that the US-Israeli war with Iran could lead to another round of persistent inflation and higher interest rates that could sink the US economy into a recession and redefine the global economic order.
https://cnn.com/2026/04/06/economy/jamie-dimon-letter-to-shareholders The attorney general’s dismissal comes on the heels of Kristi Noem’s firing from the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump has now pushed out two Cabinet members – both women – as he faces growing challen...
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Tech
House lawmakers are moving forward with a reauthorization of the federally supported communications network for emergency services, despite mixed support from the public safety community for changes in the measure. The House Energ...
https://rollcall.com/category/technology/ The Commodity Futures Trading Commission would need more resources as its regulatory purview expands with the addition of cryptocurrencies, experts say, and one bill that’s moving in the Senate would increase the agency’s budg...
https://rollcall.com/category/fintech/ Muneeb Iqbal is set to graduate with a master’s degree in integrated design, business and technology from the University of Southern California next month, but he doesn’t have a job or internship lined up, despite the 4,000 ap...
https://cnn.com/2026/04/06/business/job-market-internships-squeeze Our US shopping experts test thousands of fashion, beauty, home & garden, tech and fitness products to bring you the best reviews.
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Sports
Despite the N.B.A.’s many attempts to combat tanking, the incentive to lose remains strong for teams hoping to strategize for the future. Is there a fix? Louisa Thomas writes.
https://newyorker.com/sports/sporting-scene/the-nbas-race-to-the-bottom The Daily Caller is a 24-hour news publication providing its audience with original reporting, thought-provoking commentary and breaking news.
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Space
Exploring a theological theory on why we haven't met aliens, linking the Fermi Paradox with the concept of a fallen creation.
https://redstate.com/brandon_morse/2026/04/06/my-crazy-theory-on-why-we-havent-met-any-aliens-n2200994 Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, highlights humanity over race in his historic moon mission.
https://redstate.com/brandon_morse/2026/04/06/the-artemis-iis-pilot-victor-glover-deserves-better-from-the-media-n2201006 NASA's Artemis II mission shares stunning images of the moon's dark side, unseen by humans before.
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-releases-stunning-photos-of-dark-side-of-moon-never-seen-before-by-human-eyes-flyby-monday-n2200989 This is where Africa’s AI tribe comes together! We’re building a vibrant, connected space for pros, enthusiasts, and learners to swap ideas, grow skills, and spark collaborations that power the continent’s AI revolution.
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