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Mamdani's latest freebie sets off online fury as critics rip city priorities: 'Opera socialism'

September 28, 2026

Mamdani's latest freebie sets off online fury as critics rip city priorities: 'Opera socialism'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to give away 70,000 free Metropolitan Opera tickets sparked fierce accusations of misplaced priorities.

Largest-ever US steel plant is coming to a key red state as Trump unveils $15B investment

September 28, 2026

Largest-ever US steel plant is coming to a key red state as Trump unveils $15B investment

Trump announces Mesabi Metallics' $15 billion Iowa steel plant, but the massive facility won't produce its first steel until 2030 at the earliest.

HUD’s homelessness reforms put human lives ahead of housing bureaucracy

September 28, 2026

HUD’s homelessness reforms put human lives ahead of housing bureaucracy

HUD reforms shift homelessness policy away from Housing First toward measuring recovery and self-sufficiency after a 27% surge in homelessness.

Far-left teachers union leaders rally ahead of midterms

September 27, 2026

Far-left teachers union leaders rally ahead of midterms

‘The Big Weekend Show’ hosts analyze the mobilization of far-left education leaders ahead of the 2026 midterms and break down why private schools are surging in popularity.

Popular pantry product can't legally be called peanut butter — here's why

September 27, 2026

Popular pantry product can't legally be called peanut butter — here's why

Skippy must add the word "spread" to its natural peanut butter label due to FDA regulations requiring at least 90% peanut content in every single jar.

AG Blanche rejects calls for new AI laws after rogue agents target US government websites

September 27, 2026

AG Blanche rejects calls for new AI laws after rogue agents target US government websites

Attorney General Todd Blanche argues existing laws are sufficient to prosecute AI bad actors after rogue AI agents reportedly targeted government websites.

US trade rep breaks down China trade deal

September 27, 2026

US trade rep breaks down China trade deal

U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer outlines the specifics of the new $30 billion trade deal between the United States and China, emphasizing reduced trade deficits and non-sensitive goods, on 'The Sunday Briefing.'

Texas voters have plenty to say about whether Lone Star State could turn blue

September 27, 2026

Texas voters have plenty to say about whether Lone Star State could turn blue

Texas voters at the State Fair of Texas reveal how inflation and economic frustration are shaping the Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton races this fall.

Bessent predicts Iran will have 'nothing left' to trade in coming weeks

September 27, 2026

Bessent predicts Iran will have 'nothing left' to trade in coming weeks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the state of the Iranian economy, strength and resilience of the U.S. economy on more on 'Sunday Morning Futures.'

US, China strike deal to lower tariffs on $30B in goods after Trump-Xi Washington summit

September 26, 2026

US, China strike deal to lower tariffs on $30B in goods after Trump-Xi Washington summit

The United States and China agreed to slash tariffs on $30 billion in goods after Trump and Xi Jinping's three-day Washington summit this week.