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How Much Is the War With Iran Costing Americans? Here's the Full Breakdown

The war with Iran is driving up costs for the Pentagon and American consumers. New estimates show $40 billion in military spending and rising gas and diesel prices impacting households nationwide.

The Great American State Fair at the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 28, 2026. | Ethan Johnson / Sipa via AP Images

Confederate Flag Display at America's 250th Birthday Fair Sparks Backlash, Gets Pulled

A Confederate flag display at the NC booth at DC's Great American State Fair was pulled Friday after Gov. Josh Stein condemned it and a major sponsor withdrew.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. | Metropolitan Transportation Authority / CC 4.0

Mayor Mamdani Freezes Rent on 1 Million NYC Apartments — Landlords Are Already Fighting Back

NYC's Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rents on 1 million stabilized apartments starting Oct. 1 — the first two-year freeze in the board's history.

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