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Shapiro: Trump Has Gathered More Executive Power Than Founders Intended
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Hegseth Fades from Iran Spotlight as Vance Takes Lead on Fragile Deal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, once the public face of military strikes on Iran, has gone silent after Trump's MOU. VP Vance now leads on the fragile deal.
Defense
Congress Urged to Fund $2B AI Reliability Initiative for National Security
Former Pentagon AI director Mark Beall argues that deploying agentic AI at scale requires solving reliability problems, urging Congress to fund a $2 billion research initiative.
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Burgum Declares Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Algae-Free After $14.6M Fix
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced Sunday that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is now algae-free after a $14.6 million renovation, crediting new nanobubbler technology.
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Burgum Invokes First Amendment to Defend White Nationalist July 4 March
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended a white nationalist group's Independence Day march, citing First Amendment protections, even as he disavowed their beliefs.
Technology
Musk and Isaacman Signal Shift Toward Antimatter Propulsion for Space
Elon Musk and Jared Isaacman have publicly backed antimatter propulsion, a technology that could enable interstellar travel but remains decades away due to immense cost and engineering challenges.
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Trump Hails DC Fireworks as 'Best Ever' After Weather-Delayed 250th Bash
President Trump celebrated the July Fourth fireworks in Washington as the 'best ever,' but a thunderstorm delayed the show into July 5, sparking Democratic criticism.
Politics
Trump's 250th Speech Cut Short by Heat, Mixed with Partisan Jabs
Trump's 30-minute speech on the National Mall mixed celebration of American achievements with partisan rhetoric, cut short by extreme heat.
Politics
Trump Systematically Dismantles Post-Watergate Ethics Reforms, Watchdogs Warn
President Trump is dismantling the post-Watergate ethics guardrails that Congress built to prevent corruption and abuse of power, from firing inspectors general to gutting the Justice Department's public integrity office.
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Trump Grumbles About 'Unfair' Legal Treatment in July Fourth Speech
President Trump complained about his legal treatment in a July Fourth speech, suggesting he didn't receive equal justice, and hinted at a 'third term.'
Manchin Blames Democratic 'Void of Leadership' for Socialist Primary Wins
Former Sen. Joe Manchin says Democratic infighting over socialist candidates has created a 'void of leadership,' warning
Democratic Socialist Primary Wins Set Up Showdown With Jeffries Over House Leadership
Democratic socialist primary wins, including Melat Kiros's upset of Rep. Diana DeGette, could force House Minority Leade
Paul Pelosi Faces Possible Misdemeanor After Hit-and-Run in Napa Valley
Paul Pelosi, 86, could be charged with hit-and-run after striking a parked car in Yountville, Calif., and briefly leavin
Trump's Signature to Appear on $100 Bill for 250th Anniversary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previewed a new $100 bill bearing President Trump's signature, set for circulation to m
Atlantic Revives Vance's 2016 'Cultural Heroin' Attack on Trump
The Atlantic republished JD Vance's 2016 essay calling Trump 'cultural heroin' on the Fourth of July, reigniting debate
Trump to Deliver Extended Address on National Mall for America's 250th
President Trump is set to deliver a lengthy address on the National Mall Saturday evening for America's 250th anniversar
DUI Costs Soar in These States: Insurance Premiums Jump 74.5% on Average
A LendingTree study shows DUI convictions raise insurance premiums by 74.5% on average, with costs varying sharply by st
Missed Connections: Why Air Travel Transparency Falls Short for Hub Passengers
More than 60% of travelers at major hub airports are connecting passengers, yet airlines only report flight delays, not
New Evidence Links Grocery Taxes to Rising Hunger in U.S. States
A growing body of research ties state grocery taxes to increased food insecurity, particularly among low-income househol
Trump Accounts for Children Launch July 4: Still Time to Register
Over 6 million Trump accounts for children launch July 4, offering tax-advantaged savings for college, a home, or a busi
DEA Cracks Down on Synthetic Kratom Compounds, Classifies Them as Schedule I Drugs
The DEA is temporarily banning synthetic kratom compounds like 7-hydroxymitragynine, classifying them as Schedule I drug
Biofuel Growth Key to U.S. Farm Prosperity, New S&P Global Study Finds
Expanding biofuel markets could boost U.S. farm productivity and incomes while cutting foreign oil reliance, per a new S
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
Deadline Nears: How Bank of America Customers Can Claim Part of $2.25M ATM Fee Settlement
Bank of America customers who checked balances at 7-Eleven ATMs between 2018 and 2021 may claim part of a $2.25 million
Limited-Edition July 4th Quarters Enter Circulation as U.S. Mint Marks 250th Anniversary
The U.S. Mint is releasing 250,000 special quarters with a 'July 4th' privy mark to celebrate America's 250th anniversar
Elon Musk's Trillionaire Status: Market Hype vs. Economic Reality
Elon Musk's trillionaire status reflects investor expectations, not realized wealth. The gap between market value and ec
Moody's Zandi: Spending Gap Widens as K-Shaped Economy Deepens
Moody's Mark Zandi reports that high earners now drive nearly 60% of personal outlays, widening the K-shaped economy gap
Global Leaders Send Mixed Messages on America's 250th Anniversary
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Pope Leo XIV, and others offered congratulations, while Ukrainian Pr
Iran's Supreme Leader Absent from Father's Funeral Amid Secrecy and Health Concerns
Iran's supreme leader has not been seen at his father's funeral, raising questions about his condition since U.S.-Israel
Irish PM Marks America's 250th: 'Our Revolution Was Inspired by Yours'
Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin reflects on America's 250th Independence Day, noting how the 1776 Declaration inspir
Putin Faces Unprecedented Domestic Backlash as Ukraine War Strains Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin faces rare public criticism at home as fuel shortages, rising inflation, and mounting m
Five US Cities Left Out of 2026 World Cup Economic Windfall
Several major U.S. cities are sidelined from the 2026 World Cup, losing a potential economic bonanza. Washington, D.C.,
Ecuador's Chone Killers Labeled Terrorists by State Department
The State Department officially designated Ecuador's Chone Killers gang as a foreign terrorist organization, citing atta