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Iran's Demands and Trump's Counterclaims Threaten Hormuz Deal
Negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are at risk as Iran presses for U.S. concessions and Trump demands compensation, threatening progress in Oman-mediated talks.
Politics
Trump denies discussing Fauci prosecution with Blanche or Pirro
President Trump said he has not discussed prosecuting Dr. Anthony Fauci with Attorney General Todd Blanche or U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, despite a GOP criminal referral.
Healthcare
Pediatricians Blast Trump's Vaccine Order as Dangerous
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls Trump's executive order on childhood vaccines 'dangerous,' warning it will spread misinformation and increase disease risk.
Technology
Appeals Court Clears Path for Mass Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
The 9th Circuit ruled Section 230 is a defense, not immunity, letting thousands of social media addiction lawsuits move forward.
Healthcare
Trump signs order slashing childhood vaccine schedule, splitting MMR
Trump's executive order recommends cutting the childhood immunization schedule to 11 core vaccines and splitting the MMR shot, a move critics call dangerous and unscientific.
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Cassidy rebukes Trump's MMR order, citing lack of medical expertise
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) denounced Trump's executive order breaking up the MMR vaccine, saying the president lacks expertise and that the move will harm children.
Policy
Contiguous US Sweats Through Hottest July on Record
July 2025 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous US, according to NOAA, with overnight temperatures hitting an all-time high.
Politics
House Bipartisan Push Backs Senate Russia Sanctions Bill
House leaders from both parties introduced a companion to the Senate's Russia sanctions bill, signaling broad support before a fall vote.
Politics
GOP releases Fauci texts on COVID vaccine and pregnancy risks
GOP senators released Dr. Anthony Fauci's 2021 text messages about COVID vaccine safety for pregnant women, including concerns about miscarriage risk and vaccine timing.
61% of Americans Demand Tighter Social Media Regulation, Poll Shows
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 61% of Americans support increased government oversight of social media, with majorities acro
Schiff and Klobuchar propose $300M annual water cybersecurity boost
New Senate bill would add $300M yearly to water infrastructure funds for cybersecurity and let EPA mandate fixes after M
Blanche Takes Oath as Attorney General, Vowing Independence Amid Skepticism
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general on Monday, following a 50-49 Senate confirmation vote marked by GOP defect
Trump counters Iran's compensation claim with demand for U.S. reparations
President Trump on Monday demanded Iran pay compensation for American victims, including USS Cole attack, after Tehran s
GAO report: Tech Modernization Fund shows savings, needs reauthorization
A GAO report shows the Technology Modernization Fund is yielding savings and cybersecurity gains, but Congress must reau
Begala: Democratic Socialists 'Can't Stand Them' as Left Rises
Former Clinton strategist Paul Begala says he can't stand socialists, as progressive wins like Abdul El-Sayed's in Michi
RFK Jr. to showcase administration's food policy overhaul
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead a Monday event on the administration's food policy initiatives, spotlighti
White House Keeps AI Testing Rules Secret, Stoking Policy Backlash
The Trump administration has declined to publicly release its framework for government testing of private AI models, pro
Senate's August Recess Puts Crypto Bill in Jeopardy
The Senate's August recess without a vote on the crypto Clarity Act lowers its odds. Ethics disagreements and a packed f
USPS posts $2.5B quarterly loss, warns of cash crunch by 2027
USPS lost $2.5 billion in Q3 2026, a slight improvement from last year but still a major deficit. Postmaster General Dav
Budget Cuts Threaten Children as Study Reveals Deep Investment Gaps
A Nature Communications study finds a $40,000 investment gap by age 5, driven by housing and childcare, as Congress weig
Trump Administration Proposes Sweeping Head Start Deregulation
The Trump administration proposed a major overhaul of Head Start, replacing detailed federal standards with a short rule
Gallup: 73% of Americans Distrust AI for Financial Guidance
Only 27% of Americans trust AI for financial guidance, according to a new Edward Jones-Gallup poll, placing it just abov
Hyperscalers' Debt Surge Raises Credit Risk as AI Spending Soars
Hyperscalers like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are taking on massive debt for AI infrastructure, with bond issuan
Warsh Faces Crucial Test: Can He Deliver on Fed's Inflation Vow?
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has declared zero tolerance for persistently high inflation. The real question is whether he w
Wall Street Plunges as Fed Holds Rates, Inflation Stays Stubborn
Stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Fed held rates steady, with the Dow suffering its worst day since April 2025. Chair W
Warsh to Address Nation as Fed Holds Rates Amid Iran War Energy Jitters
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks Wednesday after the central bank held rates at 3.5%-3.75%, the fifth hold amid Iran war ene
X Money Launches With Visa Debit Card, 6% Yield in Musk's Latest Finance Push
X, formerly Twitter, launched X Money, an invite-only financial service offering a Visa debit card, 6% yield on deposits
Trump Adopts Hands-Off Approach as Iran Conflict Enters Sixth Month
President Trump says he is taking a low-key approach to the Iran conflict, betting on Tehran's economic collapse. The wa
China's Trade Surge Threatens Africa's Industrial Rise, US Urged to Act
Chinese subsidized imports are stifling African manufacturing, prompting calls for US support of the African Continental
Havana Delegation's Four Days Can't Substitute for Real Cuba Knowledge
A Cuban exile professor argues that congressional delegations meeting only Cuban officials get a distorted view, missing
Trump's Unilateralism Echoes Soviet Strategy, Undermining US Global Influence
Trump's unilateral 'America First' approach, abandoning trade, security, and science networks, has isolated the US and c
Trump's Hormuz Tribute Plan Reverses 250 Years of US Maritime Policy
Trump's plan to accept Gulf investments instead of Hormuz tolls is a modern tribute scheme, contradicting US maritime fr
China's Playbook to Control Global Knowledge: A Case Study in Nepal
A premier Tibet studies conference in Kathmandu becomes a flashpoint for China's strategy to export censorship, sidelini