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Trump, Hegseth Push GOP for $350B Pentagon Boost via Reconciliation
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Melania Trump, Treasury Launch 'Fostering the Future' Accounts for Foster Kids
First Lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled 'Fostering the Future Accounts' to ensure foster children can open Trump savings accounts, with 23 Republican governors pledging state participation.
International
Sherman Casts Doubt on 60-Day Iran Nuclear Talks Window
Wendy Sherman, who led the JCPOA talks, warns that a 60-day timeline for US-Iran nuclear negotiations is unrealistic, given past experience and ongoing regional tensions.
Politics
Fischer Doubts Israel Trying to Derail US-Iran Deal Amid Lebanon Strikes
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) rejected suggestions Israel is undermining a US-Iran deal, saying Israel is defending itself against Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon.
Politics
Cantwell-Cruz Bill Sidelines Athletes, Empowers NCAA: A Flawed Play for College Sports Reform
The Protect College Sports Act aims to regulate NIL deals but lacks athlete input and gives the NCAA antitrust protection, echoing pro sports models without collective bargaining.
International
Waltz Expresses Confidence in Sunday Iran Deal as Gulf Allies Stand Firm
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz expressed confidence that a final peace deal with Iran will be signed Sunday, highlighting Gulf support and strict verification measures.
Technology
Artemis III Crew Named as NASA Shifts Focus to Orbital Docking Tests
NASA has named the Artemis III crew and outlined a complex orbital mission for 2027, but the all-male crew has sparked debate over gender representation.
Healthcare
Tick Surge Drives Record ER Visits; Pet Owners Warned of Lyme, Red Meat Allergy Risks
Tick-related ER visits have reached a 10-year peak. The lone star tick can cause red meat allergy in humans and 'bobcat fever' in cats, while dogs risk Lyme disease.
Politics
Buc-ee's Breaks New Ground with Westernmost Store and Expansion Plans
Buc-ee's is pushing westward with a new store in Colorado, part of a broader expansion that has more than doubled its footprint in recent years.
Defense
UK Navy Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel
UK armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, marking a first-of-its-kind operation and a strategic hit to Moscow's war finances.
Trump Backs Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Runoff, Escalating Feud with Kemp
President Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's GOP Senate runoff, attacking opponent Derek Dooley and Senator J
Trump Hails Knicks' First NBA Title in 50 Years, Praises Jalen Brunson
President Trump congratulated the New York Knicks on their first NBA title in over 50 years, praising Jalen Brunson and
Trump's UFC Birthday Bash at White House: Political Gamble or Grand Spectacle?
President Trump turns 80 with a UFC event on the White House South Lawn, funded privately but drawing sharp criticism fo
Supreme Court's June Crunch: Trump's Agenda Hinges on Birthright, Firing Power, Transgender Bans
With 20 argued cases left, the Supreme Court's final decisions this term will determine the fate of key Trump policies o
Ukraine's Top Official Urges Trump to Act on Russia's Child Abductions
Ukraine's lead official on returning kidnapped children warns time is running out, urging Trump to take action against R
Bowser Extends DC Youth Curfew as Summer Crime Concerns Mount
Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated a two-week curfew for minors in Washington, D.C., imposing an 11 PM limit citywide an
How Cross-Class Coalitions Drive Real Policy Wins in Washington
Washington isn't broken—it's transactional. Companies that map cross-class coalitions in advanced manufacturing, agricul
TSA Gold+ Program Lets Airports Privatize Security, Sidestepping Federal Budget Woes
The TSA launches Gold+, a public-private partnership letting airports privatize security screening to bypass federal bud
Delaying Retirement Boosts Longevity and Economy, Study Finds
Working into your 60s may reduce mortality risk by 20% and boost the economy by $836 billion per year, according to a ne
House Rebukes Pesticide Industry; Senate Faces Defining Farm Bill Choice
The House voted 280-144 to remove a pesticide industry legal shield from the farm bill. The Senate now faces a critical
Screwworm Resurgence Tests USDA Readiness Amid Trump-Era Staff Reductions
The New World screwworm has reappeared in the U.S., with nine confirmed cases. Critics blame Trump-era staffing cuts for
Tariff-Jumping Doesn't Prove Tariffs Work, Economists Counter
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says tariff-jumping proves tariffs work. Two Georgetown economists argue reloca
Visa Integrates Payment Network into ChatGPT for AI-Led Purchases
Visa has integrated its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing AI agents to independently shop and complete transactions
May Inflation Surge: 7 Items Hit Hardest as Prices Spike 4.2%
Inflation hit 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy costs and the Iran conflict. Seven items, from f
SpaceX IPO Opens Door to Small Investors, But Risks Abound
SpaceX is aiming for a blockbuster IPO that reserves a large portion of shares for everyday investors, but the company's
Costco Cuts Prices on Key Items Amid Persistent Inflation Pressures
Costco has lowered prices on several top-selling items, bucking the trend of rising costs fueled by high gas prices and
Record Number of $2 Bills in Circulation, but None This Year
The U.S. has paused printing $2 bills for the first time in years, despite a record 1.8 billion in circulation. Collecto
US Debt Market Strains: High Treasury Yields, Foreign Pullback, and Fiscal Risks
Treasury yields hit 2007 highs as foreign holders sell US debt, Japan and China reduce holdings, and the deficit exceeds
Iran’s Envoy to Mexico: Tehran Could Be US 'Friend' If Trump Drops Israel Focus
Iran’s ambassador to Mexico signaled that Tehran and Washington could be friends if President Trump stops prioritizing I
Trump Announces Sunday Signing of Iran Peace Framework, Slams Obama's JCPOA
President Trump confirmed plans to sign a new Iran peace framework on Sunday, promising to reopen the Strait of Hormuz a
Pakistan Claims US-Iran Deal Within 24 Hours Amid Tehran Skepticism
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif announced a potential US-Iran peace deal within 24 hours, but Tehran pushed back, warning of
Ghana's Thomas Partey Denied Canada Entry Amid UK Rape Charges, Misses World Cup Opener
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey will miss the World Cup opener after Canada denied him entry due to pending UK rape ch
Pakistan Says US and Iran Reach Final Peace Deal Text to End 100-Day War
Pakistan's prime minister says the US and Iran have a final peace text to end the 100-day war, with mediation efforts fo
Trump Denies Iran's Leaked Terms as 'Fake,' Calls Tehran Dishonorable
President Trump dismissed Iran's leaked terms of a potential peace deal as 'fake,' calling Tehran 'dishonorable.' He and