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Van Hollen sidesteps Schumer leadership question ahead of 2026
Sen. Chris Van Hollen refused to say if Chuck Schumer should stay as Senate Democratic leader, pointing to the 2026 elections. Polls show many Democratic voters want new leadership.
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CBS Puts Tony Romo on Leave After Wisconsin OWI Arrest
CBS Sports has placed Tony Romo on leave following his arrest on suspicion of OWI in Wisconsin. JJ Watt will step in as lead analyst.
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Johns Hopkins Researcher Detained by ICE at BWI in Visa Overstay Case
A Johns Hopkins researcher was detained by ICE at Baltimore Washington International Airport for overstaying her visa, drawing university concern amid heightened enforcement.
Technology
Iran Likely Behind Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems, Expert Says
Morgan Wright says Iran likely attacked Minnesota water facilities, citing a prior federal alert. The attacks hit PLC systems in water and wastewater plants.
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Trump Says Cornyn's Blanche Block Is Payback for Primary Loss
President Trump says Sen. John Cornyn is holding up Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination as payback for Trump endorsing his primary rival, Ken Paxton.
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Trump Claims Israel Backs Hamas Disarmament Deal Amid Skepticism
President Trump insists Israel is 'happy' with the US-brokered Hamas disarmament deal, despite reports of Israeli skepticism about Hamas's commitment.
International
House Report: South Korea's Crackdown on Coupang Tests Alliance
A new House Judiciary Committee report warns that South Korea's aggressive regulatory and political pursuit of U.S. company Coupang threatens the alliance's foundational principles.
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GOP's Fauci hearing devolves into political theater, missing pandemic lessons
Senate Republicans turned Dr. Fauci's testimony into a partisan attack, missing a chance to examine pandemic response lessons.
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Fishback's Populist Gamble: Can He Beat Donalds in Florida?
James Fishback, a populist insurgent, trails Byron Donalds in Florida's GOP primary but claims momentum. His campaign mixes economic nationalism with cultural provocation.
Hasan Piker's Circle Linked to Anti-Data Center Push with China Ties
A new report alleges that some activists opposing data center construction have ties to pro-China figures, with connecti
Federal Inaction Lets Scam Industry Thrive, Experts Warn
Experts urge Washington to prioritize international enforcement, institutional information sharing, and corporate accoun
South Carolina GOP Senate Hopefuls to Face Off in Nexstar-Hosted Debate
Nexstar Media Group will air a live Senate debate on Aug. 4 with GOP candidates for the South Carolina seat left vacant
Trump Cabinet Meets at Camp David as Iran, Ukraine, and Disarmament Loom
President Trump and his Cabinet gathered at Camp David for their 13th meeting, facing crises in Iran, Ukraine, and a Ham
Democrats' Playbook for Taming Costs Without Blowing Up the Deficit
With inflation still biting and Trump calling affordability a hoax, Democrats need a credible plan. They should reverse
New York Sues Prediction Market Kalshi Over Unlicensed Gambling
New York sued Kalshi on Friday, claiming the prediction market is an unlicensed gambling operation that violates state l
Data Center Backlash Threatens US AI Leadership, Economists Warn
Public support for data centers has flipped in six months, with 41% now opposing nearby construction. Experts warn a mor
Lummis bill aims to shield farmers from Clean Water Act permit mandates
Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced legislation to restore congressional exemptions for normal farming activities from Cl
Homebuyers Need a Climate Bill of Rights, Lawmaker and Fire Victim Argue
A California wildfire victim and an Illinois congressman are pushing for a Climate Bill of Rights for Homebuyers and str
Stateless Protection Act Targets Legal Void for 218,000 in US
The Stateless Protection Act would create a formal process for stateless people in the US to gain legal recognition, wor
Delta and United Ban Humanoid and Animal-Like Robots Over Battery Fire Risks
Delta and United Airlines have prohibited humanoid and animal-like robots from passenger cabins and cargo holds, citing
USDA Pours $25 Million into Arizona Facility to Fight Livestock Parasite
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced $25 million for a new sterile fly facility in Arizona to fight New World
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
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,
Trump's Gaza Disarmament Roadmap Faces Israeli Skepticism
The Board of Peace has unveiled a 15-point roadmap for disarming Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza, but Israel remains skept
Hamas Claims Disarmament Pact with US; Israel Cautious
Hamas confirmed a disarmament deal with US negotiators, a major step in Trump's Gaza peace plan, but Israel has yet to c
Egypt Port Attack Signals Iran Conflict Spreading Beyond US-Israel
A drone attack on Egyptian port facilities has heightened concerns that the US-Iran conflict is expanding, threatening k
Trump Announces Phased Hamas Disarmament Deal; Israel Remains Skeptical
Trump announced a phased disarmament deal with Hamas, aiming to resolve a key obstacle in Gaza peace efforts. Israeli of
Zelensky Avoided Russia-Iran Intel in Trump Meeting, Envoy Says
Ukraine's ambassador to the US confirmed Friday that President Zelensky did not discuss intelligence on Russia aiding Ir
Illicit gold mining fuels global crime, US urged to act
Unregulated artisanal gold mining is fueling transnational crime and terrorism, costing governments billions. The World