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White House fires back after Mellencamp mocks 'Gulf of America' decree
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WSJ editorial board slams Trump's push to kill Senate filibuster for voting bill
The Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized President Trump's campaign to eliminate the Senate filibuster for the SAVE America Act, calling it a terrible trade that would empower progressives.
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Fauci Diaries Reveal Doubts on COVID Origins, Trump Tensions, and Lockdown Influence
Dr. Anthony Fauci's personal diaries, released by Sen. Rand Paul, reveal he doubted the wet market was COVID's source, advised lockdowns in NYC and California, and grew critical of President Trump's chaotic briefings.
International
Canadian travel spending to US drops $3.3B amid Trump tariff tensions
Canadians cut travel spending to the US by $3.3 billion in 2025 as Trump's second-term tariffs and political tensions drove border crossings to their lowest since 1972, excluding the pandemic.
Healthcare
Lidl Pulls Cookies from All US Stores Over Undeclared Allergens in Foreign-Label Packaging
Lidl has recalled Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling from all US stores after FDA found the packaging lacked English allergen warnings.
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Pentagon Renames DIA Auditorium After Revolutionary War Spy, Stripping Clapper's Name
The Pentagon has renamed the Clapper Leadership Hall at DIA headquarters as Thomas Knowlton Leadership Hall, removing the name of former DNI James Clapper, a vocal Trump critic.
International
Lifeguards Pluck Boy From 10-Foot California Surf in Dramatic Rescue
A boy was rescued from towering 10-foot waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz after being swept out by a long-period swell generated by Pacific tropical cyclones.
Politics
Trump administration bypasses asylum interviews, speeds deportations
Starting Tuesday, the Trump administration will bypass asylum interviews, sending migrants directly to immigration court for deportation, a move critics call cruel and illegal.
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Cornyn denies deal on Blanche AG nomination, demands settlement changes
Sen. John Cornyn denies any deal on Todd Blanche's AG nomination, pressing the DOJ to alter a $1.8 billion settlement fund. A Judiciary Committee vote is set for Thursday.
Technology
Apple reclaims global market cap crown from Nvidia
Apple overtook Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company on Monday, with a market cap of $4.99 trillion, while Nvidia's shares slipped on AI cost worries.
Michigan Senate Poll: Rogers Dominates El-Sayed, Tied with Stevens
A new poll from the Michigan Education Association and Business Leaders for Michigan finds former Rep. Mike Rogers leadi
Ex-Olympian Challenges Reflecting Pool Indictment, Cites Grand Jury Flaws
Former Olympian David Hearn, charged with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, is seeking the full grand ju
Trump Administration Threatens Funding Cuts Over Transgender Student Policies
The Trump administration is threatening to cut federal funding to two school districts over policies that keep students'
Rahm Emanuel Calls 2028 Frontrunner Status ‘Kiss of Death’ as He Eyes Run
Rahm Emanuel, a potential 2028 Democratic candidate, says early frontrunner status is a 'kiss of death,' drawing on Clin
John Oliver taunts Buc-ee's with 'Buc-off' merch, dares lawsuit
John Oliver launched a segment daring Buc-ee's to sue him, selling 'Buc-off' merchandise to mock the chain's trademark l
Nearly 6 Million Voters Distrust Democrats Amid Iran Crisis
A stunning poll shows nearly 6 million voters distrust Democrats on Iran, as the party's leftward shift and internal div
Bipartisan paid leave bill advances: A step forward, advocates say
The More Paid Leave for More Americans Act would create federal grants for states to establish paid leave programs. Supp
SmartAsset Ranks Safest U.S. Big Cities: Violent Crime, Auto Deaths, and Disaster Risk Key
SmartAsset's latest safety ranking of large U.S. cities examines violent crime, property crime, auto fatalities, and nat
Return-to-office mandates erode trust, fuel attrition fears
A survey of 1,000 U.S. workers reveals that 72% see return-to-office mandates as a stealth layoff tactic, with 36% job-h
Trump-Appointed Panel Pushes to Overhaul Historic Preservation Rules, Drawing Legal Threats
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, stacked with Trump appointees, voted to propose changes to rules that req
States Target AI Surveillance Pricing as New Form of Poor Tax
States are moving to curb AI surveillance pricing, which critics say could automate the 'poor tax' by charging individua
Humanoid robots could revive US manufacturing, but only with federal action
The U.S. has a narrow window to deploy humanoid robots in manufacturing, but federal policy must shift from invention to
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
7.1 Quake Hits Kyushu: Dozens Injured, Missing as Mall Collapses
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Kyushu, Japan, collapsing part of a shopping mall and a factory chimney, with dozens inju
Trump's PEPFAR Cut in South Africa Opens Door for China and Russia
Ending PEPFAR in South Africa will cause over 600,000 HIV deaths and weaken U.S. soft power, allowing China and Russia t
Waltz Reassures: US Not Sending Enrichment Tech to Saudis in Nuclear Pact
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz clarified Sunday that the new Saudi nuclear deal does not involve exporting enrichment techno
Trump's 2025 Aid Cuts Threaten Decades of HIV Progress, Reports Warn
A 25% drop in global HIV funding in 2025, driven entirely by US cuts under Trump's America First policy, jeopardizes dec
Over 250,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Ravage France and Spain
More than 250,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires driven by extreme heat and winds, with
Houthi Missile and Drone Barrage Targets Saudi Aramco Sites After Hodeida Strikes
Houthi rebels fired dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco sites in Jizan and Yanbu, claiming retaliation for Sau