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House GOP Rebels Derail NDAA Over Voter ID Demands, Stalling Johnson's Agenda
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Heritage President Blasts Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling as 'Betrayal'
Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts condemned the Supreme Court's ruling upholding birthright citizenship as a 'tremendous betrayal,' calling for a constitutional amendment.
Healthcare
FDA Greenlights Zyn Nicotine Pouches for ‘Lower Risk’ Marketing Over Cigarettes
The FDA has allowed Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed with claims they are less harmful than cigarettes, a major victory for Philip Morris amid shifting tobacco regulations.
Politics
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Appeal in Carroll Defamation Case
The Supreme Court refused to review Trump's appeal of the $5 million verdict against him in E. Jean Carroll's defamation case, marking another legal setback for the former president.
Politics
Vought Battles Democrats Over USAID Shutdown and Grant Freeze in Heated Hearing
OMB Director Russell Vought sparred with House Democrats over foreign aid cuts and federal grant freezes, with lawmakers accusing the administration of ignoring Congress's spending powers and causing preventable deaths.
Politics
Putin Concedes No Ukraine Deal with Trump, Contradicting Kremlin Claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged no deal was struck with President Trump to end the Ukraine war, contradicting Kremlin claims of a breakthrough at their Alaska summit.
Politics
Leavitt Targets Chevalier's Pro-Communist Posts as GOP Readies Midterm Attacks
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned newly elected New York City House primary winner Darializa Avila Chevalier for past pro-communist texts, as the GOP sharpens its midterm message against progressive candidates.
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Trump Vows Legislative Push After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
President Trump urged Congress to pass legislation ending birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court ruled his executive order violated the 14th Amendment.
International
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Recovers After US-Iran Strikes as Markets Steady
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rebounded Monday after tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran, with 40 vessels transiting the waterway. Energy markets stabilized as both sides agreed to stand down temporarily.
Energy
Data Centers' Energy Demand Soars, Pitting Builders Against Debaters in Global AI Race
Data centers now consume nearly 2% of global electricity, a share set to triple by 2035. The West's execution gap risks ceding AI leadership to nations that can build infrastructure faster.
GOP Outspends Democrats 4-to-1 in Maine Senate Race, Platner Campaign Warns
A memo from Graham Platner's campaign shows Republicans are outspending Democrats 4-to-1 in the Maine Senate race, with
Democrats Plan Coordinated Oversight Blitz in 2027, Targeting Administration and Business Allies
A Democratic majority in 2027 will prioritize centralized oversight, targeting the administration and its business partn
Supreme Court to Rule on AR-15 Bans in Major Second Amendment Test
The Supreme Court will determine whether AR-15s and similar rifles are protected by the Second Amendment, a ruling that
Thomas Blasts Supreme Court's Birthright Ruling, Warns of Devalued Citizenship
Justice Clarence Thomas dissented from the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's birthright citizenship order, warning
Venezuela’s Earthquake Nightmare Exposes FEMA’s Dangerous Gaps
The twin earthquakes that ravaged Caracas are a stark warning: the US disaster system is so weakened that it cannot resp
Cook's Lawyer: Trump, Pulte Will Fail in Mortgage Fraud Push
Lisa Cook's lawyer Abbe Lowell vowed Monday that Trump and Bill Pulte's efforts to criminally indict the Fed board membe
Student Loan Shake-Up: SAVE Plan Ends, New Borrowing Caps Take Effect July 1
On July 1, the SAVE plan ends, graduate borrowing caps tighten, and a loan program closes. Millions of federal student l
House Approves Child Online Safety Package Amid Senate Standoff Over Key Provision
The House passed a comprehensive kids online safety package Monday, but the bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate
NYC's No-Bid Contracting Plan: $250M in IT Deals Awarded by Race
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Racial Equity Plan expands no-bid contracting to favor minority-owned businesses, with $363 milli
M&M's Drops Artificial Dyes This Summer, but Blue and Brown Candies Temporarily Cut
M&M's is rolling out a dye-free version this summer, but iconic blue and brown candies won't be available until 2028 due
Supreme Court Lets Stand Ruling That Shields Twitter in Child Abuse Case
The Supreme Court declined to review a case that gave Twitter immunity for distributing child sexual abuse material, pro
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling: Science or Politics Behind Move?
The DEA's proposal to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug has sparked debate over whether the move is based on s
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
Alan Greenspan, Architect of Modern Fed, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the longest-serving Federal Reserve chair of the modern era, died Monday at 100. His wife, Andrea Mitche
Trump's Iran Deal Undermines US Credibility with China, Russia, and North Korea
President Trump's ceasefire deal with Iran, which includes billions in payments, damages US credibility with other adver
State Dept: 3 Americans Dead in Venezuela Quakes, Over a Dozen Missing
The State Department confirmed three American deaths in Venezuela's devastating earthquakes, with roughly a dozen more r
World Cup Tourists Spark TSA Warning Over Ranch Dressing Craze
TSA warns World Cup tourists to pack ranch dressing in checked bags after a surge in carry-on confiscations. The condime
Korean War Ceasefire Lessons Echo in Fragile US-Iran Truce
The US-Iran ceasefire mirrors the Korean War truce, with ongoing strikes and negotiations. Tehran's experienced negotiat
Nippon Steel's US Bet Proves Critics Wrong: $2.5B Investment, Union Bonuses Paid
One year after Nippon Steel acquired U.S. Steel, the deal is paying off: workers received $5,000 bonuses, $2.5 billion i
Kushner, Witkoff Head to Qatar for Iran Talks Amid Gulf Stand-Down
President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff are en route to Qatar for high-level talks wi