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GOP Rep. Cammack: Congress Has a 'Culture of Creepiness' Toward Staffers
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) declared Congress has a 'culture of creepiness' regarding members soliciting staffers, saying she wouldn't want her daughter working there. Her remarks backed a new resolution requiring lawmakers to disclose relationships with staff.
Policy
Trump to Expand Ratepayer Protection Pledge as AI Data Centers Drive Up Electricity Costs
President Trump will unveil an expanded voluntary ratepayer protection pledge at EPA headquarters, aiming to shield consumers from electricity cost hikes driven by AI data center growth.
Healthcare
Cassidy Backs CDC Nominee Schwartz After HHS Concession on Vaccine Website
Sen. Bill Cassidy endorsed CDC nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz after HHS updated its vaccine-autism website, but a committee vote was postponed due to attendance issues.
Politics
Thune Fires Back at Leavitt: 'Get on the Phone' for Votes on Trump's Voter ID Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune pushed back Thursday after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump's patience with him is 'running out' over the stalled SAVE America Act voter ID bill.
Politics
Ken Paxton Abruptly Ends Press Conference, Dodges Questions on Finances and Voting
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton cut short a press conference with sheriffs, refusing to address reports on his real estate portfolio and voting address, sparking criticism from opponents.
Politics
GOP Bill Would Give Coast Guard Its Own Cabinet-Level Secretary
A trio of Republican senators introduced the Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act, which would establish a secretary for the U.S. Coast Guard, mirroring other armed forces.
Defense
Trump Nears Decision on Major Escalation of Military Strikes Against Iran
President Trump told Axios he is close to deciding on a massive military escalation against Iran, as U.S. strikes continue for a 12th day. Rubio warned Tehran will face disproportionate force.
Politics
Hasan Piker Displays 9/11 Times Cover, Reviving Criticism of DSA's Anti-American Stance
Hasan Piker hung a framed 9/11 Times cover behind him during a stream, sparking backlash over his past comments and the DSA's alignment with communist figures.
International
Leavitt Dodges Details on Saudi Nuclear Deal After Trump Ties It to Israel Normalization
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt sidestepped questions about the Saudi civilian nuclear deal Thursday after President Trump tied it to Saudi normalization with Israel.
Trump's Patience Wanes as Senate Stalls on Voter ID Bill, Press Secretary Warns
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Trump's patience with Senate Republicans is ru
White House Rules Out Intervention in Tate Brothers Extradition Case
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Thursday that the Trump administration has no plans to intervene
Congress's Inherent Contempt Power: A Historical Challenge to Original Intent
Original intent suggests the framers denied Congress the power to summarily punish third parties, yet courts have upheld
House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution as Leavitt Briefs; Houthis Hit Tankers
The House approved a war powers resolution on Iran with bipartisan support as Houthi rebels attacked oil tankers. Leavit
Homicide Rate Poised to Hit Record Low in 2026, CCJ Data Shows
New data from 30 cities shows reported homicides fell 18% in early 2026 versus 2025, putting the nation on pace for its
Neglect of Asian American Voters Could Sink Democrats in 2026 Midterms
Asian American voters, the fastest-growing electorate, could tip the 2026 midterms if Democrats invest early. Party stra
Flat-Rate COLA Proposal Could Cut Social Security Deficit by Half, Analysis Finds
A flat-rate COLA, proposed decades ago, could slash Social Security's long-term deficit by half, but higher earners woul
House Unanimously Advances Ratepayer Protection Act Targeting Data Center Costs
The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require states to
House Passes Permanent Daylight Saving Time, but Flawed Approach Sparks Debate
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with bipartisan support, but the bill faces hurdles. A 30-minute shift comp
Trump Policy Threatens SNAP Funding in 41 States Over Error Rates
New data reveals 41 states face losing partial federal SNAP funding due to error rates above 6%, forcing states to cover
598,000+ Children's Fruit Pouches Recalled Nationwide Over Plastic Contamination
Over 598,000 children's fruit pouches are being recalled nationwide after plastic was found in the product due to an int
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
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
Beijing Rejects US Claims of AI Tech Theft, Cites Indigenous Innovation
China insists its AI progress stems from greater self-reliance, rejecting White House accusations that startup Moonshot
EU Slaps Google With $1B Fine Over Digital Market Violations
The European Union fined Google roughly $1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act, citing self-preferencing and a
Trump Links Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Normalization via Abraham Accords
President Trump announced that the U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear deal is conditional on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations
Trump Threatens to Hold Tehran Accountable for New Houthi Ship Attacks
President Trump said the U.S. will hold Iran responsible for future Houthi attacks on ships, following militant strikes
Starve Russia's Gas Pumps: A Strategy to End Wars in Ukraine and Iran
Sanctioning Russian gasoline imports and supporting Ukraine's drone campaign could force Putin to negotiate, ending the
Pew Poll: Global Trust in US Plummets as China’s Image Rises
Pew Research finds China now viewed more favorably than the US in most surveyed nations, as Trump’s explicit expansionis