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Collins Blasts Hegseth’s Mass Firing of Senior Military Officers as Threat to Meritocracy
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Defense
Senate Democrats Demand Hegseth Justify Pentagon's New Testosterone Screening for Troops
Senate Democrats are pressing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for details on the Pentagon's new mandatory testosterone screening policy, questioning its scientific basis and potential impact on women in uniform.
Defense
Kelly Slams Hegseth's Testosterone Screening Plan: Troops Need Leadership, Not Hormones
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) rejected Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to add testosterone screenings for service members over 30, arguing the military needs better leadership, not more hormones.
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El-Sayed Predicts Greene Supporters Will Back Him in Michigan Senate Race
Abdul El-Sayed claims Greene's supporters could cross over for him in the general, highlighting a party rift over corporate money and populist issues.
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Senate Intel Panel Advances Clayton Nomination for Top Intelligence Post
The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence, setting up a full Senate vote.
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House GOP Advances NDAA, Stopgap, and Reconciliation Package in Tight Vote
House Republicans narrowly passed a procedural rule Tuesday, clearing the way for votes on key GOP priorities including the NDAA, a stopgap funding measure, and a reconciliation framework.
Healthcare
Novo Nordisk Sues Eli Lilly Over Allegedly Misleading Weight Loss Drug Ads
Novo Nordisk has sued Eli Lilly for false advertising, alleging Lilly's weight loss drug ads rely on outdated studies that unfairly compare higher doses of its drugs to lower doses of Novo's.
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Bystander Shot by Secret Service Near White House Files Negligence Claim
A Kansas soldier shot by Secret Service during a shootout near the White House in May is pursuing legal action, alleging the agency failed to protect civilians.
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Trump Suggests Tariffs, Damages from Canada Over Wildfire Smoke Amid Strained Ties
President Trump has put Canada on notice over wildfire smoke, suggesting tariffs or damages, despite Canada's history of aiding U.S. disasters.
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Nicaragua's Ortega Declares End to Presidential Elections, Cementing One-Party Rule
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced the end of presidential elections, cementing his and his wife's grip on power amid widespread criticism.
New Jersey Voter Rolls Tainted by 6,600 Non-Citizens Due to DMV Software Glitch
A software error in New Jersey's DMV added over 6,600 non-citizens to voter rolls from June 2023 to June 2024. Gov. Sher
Why Democrats' Midterm Hopes Are Fading: The Socialist Factor
Despite President Trump's poor approval ratings, Democrats are underperforming in midterm polls. Analysts point to the r
House Democrats Unite Against GOP Stopgap Funding Bill, Citing Iran War and Border Concerns
House Democrats emerged from a caucus meeting united against the GOP's continuing resolution, citing opposition to Iran
Johnson Backs Full Ban on Capitol Hill Sex Between Lawmakers and Staff
Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he would support a total ban on sexual relationships between members of Congress and a
DOJ Probes Harvard Financial Aid Over Alleged Exclusion of US Citizens
The Justice Department has opened a compliance review of Harvard University, alleging its China-funded financial aid pro
Trump Backpedals on China Election Interference Claims, Calls It 'Two-Way Street'
President Trump retreated from his earlier claim that China interfered in US elections, telling reporters 'it's not a on
U.S. Urged to Adopt Evidence-Based Remote Work Policy for Government
A British House of Lords report offers a roadmap for U.S. government remote work reform, urging evidence-based, role-spe
Cruz-Wyden Jawbone Act Targets Government Coercion, But Enforcement Looms Large
The bipartisan Jawbone Act aims to stop government officials from coercing private entities into compliance, but vague l
Supreme Court Upholds Plea Bargain Appeals Waiver, Sidesteps Systemic Flaws
The Supreme Court's Hunter v. United States decision upholds appeals waivers in plea bargains, limiting challenges to on
House Passes Bill to End Penny, Standardize Cash Change Rules
House passes Common Cents Act to end penny production and standardize cash change rules, addressing retailer confusion s
Romance Scam Victims Face Tax Penalty as Congress Weighs AI Fraud Rules
A tax code quirk penalizes romance scam victims while forgiving investment fraud victims. Congress is urged to reform th
Congress, Mexico, Canada Hold Leverage to Preserve USMCA Against Trump's Push
Congress and Canada and Mexico can block President Trump's efforts to weaken the USMCA by simply doing nothing, keeping
Central Banks Face New Reality as Geopolitical and Demographic Shifts Upend Old Playbook
Central banks must rethink monetary policy as geopolitical fragmentation, demographic shifts, and persistent supply shoc
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
Treasury Secretary Bessent Threatens Sanctions Over Chinese AI Model Theft
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the Trump administration could sanction China for AI intellectual property theft
DOJ Seizes 1,000 Domains in Crackdown on Illegal World Cup Streaming
The DOJ seized over 1,000 domains for illegally streaming World Cup matches, warning users of malware risks. The operati
Taiwan Undersea Cable Sabotage Threatens Global Communications, Bill Awaits Passage
Undersea cable sabotage near Taiwan and the Baltic Sea is a growing threat to global communications, with a bipartisan b
Danon Dismisses Mamdani's Netanyahu Arrest Threat as 'Stunt' with No Legal Basis
Israeli UN ambassador Danny Danon rejected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it a
Trump Hosts Lebanese President as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
President Trump is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House, the first such visit since 2009, as US-Ira
Carney Condemns Trump's 50% Tariff as Breach of USMCA Trade Pact
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney blasted the Trump administration's new 50% tariff on Canadian exports, calling it a