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Leavitt Hints Trump Will Claim Elections Unsafe in Primetime Address
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump's Thursday speech will argue U.S. elections are not secure, pushing the SAVE America Act, as critics urge networks not to air it.
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House GOP Abandons Veterans Benefits Bill After Revolt Over Cuts to Disability Pay
House GOP canceled a vote on a military benefits package after a Democratic-led procedural challenge and GOP defections over cuts to future disability claims.
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White House Confirms Trump, Mullin Aligned on Restarting ICE Traffic Stops After Pause
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Trump and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin are aligned on resuming ICE traffic stops, a key enforcement tool paused after two deadly shootings.
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Ossoff Exposes Clayton's Refusal to Acknowledge Biden's 2020 Win in Hearing
At his confirmation hearing, Jay Clayton, Trump's pick to lead U.S. intelligence, refused to acknowledge Joe Biden's 2020 victory, prompting a sharp rebuke from Sen. Jon Ossoff.
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White House Suspends Aide Who Bet on Trump Speeches, Press Secretary Says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that a teleprompter operator accused of betting on President Trump's speeches has been placed on administrative leave.
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Ossoff Slams Trump's Upcoming Speech as 'Sore Loser' Sour Grapes
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) called Trump's upcoming speech a 'sour grapes address' ahead of reports the president will allege Chinese meddling in US elections.
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House Budget Panel Advances GOP's Slimmed-Down Reconciliation 3.0 Package
The House Budget Committee voted 20-14 to advance a third reconciliation bill, a scaled-back $95 billion framework that includes defense, agriculture, and voting restrictions, but faces resistance from fiscal hawks.
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Michigan Polling Data Reveals Racial and Educational Divide in Senate Primary
Polling data from Michigan's Democratic Senate primary shows moderate Haley Stevens leading Abdul El-Sayed among Black voters by 46 points, underscoring a persistent racial and educational divide.
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Trump to Deliver Primetime Address on Election Integrity Amid Iran Escalation and Budget Battle
President Trump is set to deliver a primetime address Thursday on election integrity, as the U.S. expands strikes in Iran, the House Budget Committee marks up a $95 billion bill, and Maine Democrats debate their Senate candidate.
Balint Accuses Hegseth of 'Homoeroticism' in Pentagon Testosterone Push
Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's mandatory testosterone screenings for troops over
Tillis Conditions Vote on Blanche AG Nomination on Meeting with Epstein Victims
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Thursday he will not vote to advance Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination unless Bl
Convicted Ex-Rep. George Santos Joins Fox Reality Show Cast
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has confirmed he will join the cast of Fox's 'Special Forces: World's Tough
Massie Amendment on Israel Aid Fails as 103 Democrats Break Ranks
Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment to strip $3.3 billion in Israel aid from a State Department bill failed Thursday, but 103
OpenAI Staffers Unite to Fund Pro-Regulation Super PAC, Countering President's Influence
A group of current and former OpenAI employees donated more than $245,000 to Guardrails Alliance, a super PAC pushing fo
Bannon Blasts White House Leaks to MSNBC Successor Before Trump Speech
Steve Bannon accused White House officials of leaking details of Trump's midterm address to MS Now, naming journalist Va
Boosting Growth to 3.5% Could Slash National Debt, Economist Argues
John R. Dearie argues that accelerating U.S. economic growth to its postwar average of 3.5% could generate $32 trillion
Why Earnings-Based College Accountability Misses the Real Workforce Need
The federal government's new rule tying student loan programs to graduate earnings is a low bar, experts say. A focus on
Proposed National Interest Legalization Program Would Prioritize U.S. Needs Over Blanket Amnesty
A national interest legalization program would offer lawful status to undocumented immigrants who meet specific U.S. nee
Export Control Overreach on AI Models Demands Urgent Reform
The administration's use of export controls to force AI model recalls from Anthropic and OpenAI reveals a dangerous lack
House Passes Bill to Redesign Nickel as Penny Phase-Out Advances
The House passed the Common Cents Act, ending penny production and permitting a lower-cost nickel redesign. The bill fac
Kim and Warren Accuse Vought of Weakening CFPB Complaint Portal to Help Credit Bureaus
Sens. Andy Kim and Elizabeth Warren accuse acting CFPB Director Russell Vought of updating the complaint portal in ways
Wedding Industry Bubble Nears Burst as Couples Reject Soaring Costs
The traditional wedding has become a luxury purchase pricing out average couples, with Gen Z rejecting the aisle. Indust
USPS Forever Stamps Hit 82 Cents Sunday as Eighth Hike Since 2021 Takes Effect
Forever stamps climb to 82 cents on Sunday, the eighth increase since 2021. Postcards and international mail also rise,
U.S. Minted 440,000 New Millionaires in 2025, UBS Report Shows
Over 440,000 Americans joined the millionaire club in 2025, driven by stock gains, but median wealth dropped 20% since 2
Fed Chair Warsh Plays Down Inflation Threat, Sidesteps Rate Cut Clues
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh downplayed inflation fears Wednesday, citing falling energy prices, and refused to sig
July Brings Third 'Bonus' Paycheck for Some Workers This Year
July marks the third triple-payday month of 2025 for some workers. Those paid weekly or bi-weekly should check their las
Deadline Nears: How Bank of America Customers Can Claim Part of $2.25M ATM Fee Settlement
Bank of America customers who checked balances at 7-Eleven ATMs between 2018 and 2021 may claim part of a $2.25 million
Iran Directs Houthis to Block Red Sea in Retaliation for US Strikes on Energy Sites
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi militants to block Red Sea shipping if the US strikes its energy infrastructure, a mo
Uber Strikes $15B Deal for Delivery Hero, Creating Global Food-Delivery Giant
Uber agreed to acquire Delivery Hero for nearly $15 billion, creating the largest food-delivery group outside China and
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Unfair Trade and Lula's 'Bad Faith'
The Trump administration announced 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices. USTR Jamieso
Trump Weighs Full Iran War: Four Major Political and Economic Risks Ahead
President Trump is weighing a return to all-out war with Iran to break the Strait of Hormuz stalemate. The move risks de
Chipotle Takes on Mexico: First Restaurant to Open in Monterrey Suburb
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first restaurant in Mexico on Thursday, targeting a wealthy Monterrey suburb. The c
Argentina's VP Revives Falklands Rhetoric, Brands England 'Invaders' Before World Cup Semifinal
Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel used a social media post to brand England's team 'invaders' and 'usurping p