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Kennedy says Thune too cautious in shutdown talks, warns Schumer won't budge
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Kennedy Backs Daily Iran Strikes, Urges Blockade and Bombing of Mountain Site
Sen. John Kennedy endorsed President Trump's daily strikes on Iran, advocating a blockade and bombing of Pickaxe Mountain, while Sen. Bill Cassidy called for a broader congressional debate on the conflict's goals.
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Sanders Rejects Emanuel’s Warning That Left-Wing Activists Could Harm Democrats in Midterms
Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed back against Rahm Emanuel's Wall Street Journal op-ed, arguing that the Democratic establishment's reliance on big donors is out of step with voters demanding change.
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Permanent Daylight Saving Time Would Push Winter Sunrises After 8 AM in Many US Cities
The Sunshine Protection Act, passed by the House, would lock clocks year-round, creating later winter sunrises—after 8 a.m. in most cities, and after 9 a.m. in many northern locations.
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Thune under siege from Trump as Senate sprint tests GOP unity
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is under intensifying pressure from President Trump and his own party as he juggles government funding, a reconciliation bill, and a tight timeline before the August recess.
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Cassidy Warns Trump’s Iran War Unlikely to End Soon, Urges Congress to Step In
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) stated that President Trump's Iran war ending soon 'seems unlikely' and urged the president to seek congressional approval for a path to peace.
Policy
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 individuals based on predicted willingness to pay.
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Van Hollen Accuses Trump of 'Bait and Switch' on Saudi Nuclear Deal
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) charged that President Trump pulled a 'bait and switch' on Saudi Arabia by tying a nuclear deal to normalization with Israel, a condition added after the pact was struck.
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Western Drought Threatens 'Mini Dust Bowl' as El Niño Looms, Expert Warns
AccuWeather warns that severe drought across the West, already at 'exceptional' levels, could trigger a 'mini Dust Bowl' if a super-strong El Niño materializes, with ripple effects for years.
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Vance Raises Valid Concerns About Mars Colonization's Biological Hurdles
Vice President JD Vance voiced worries about human DNA damage in low gravity during a podcast, underscoring a major obstacle for Elon Musk's Mars colony plans.
How Plea Bargaining Has Gutted the Jury Trial Right the Founders Fought For
The Founders listed jury trials as central to liberty, yet today 95% of criminal cases end in pleas. The Supreme Court e
Trump pushes GOP to kill filibuster as rift with Thune deepens
President Trump renewed his call for Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster to pass voting reform and other priori
Texas Senate Candidates Push for AI Oversight Amid Data Center Boom
Texas U.S. Senate candidates James Talarico and Ken Paxton call for AI safeguards. The PUC moves to curb data center cos
Maine Democrats Rally Behind Troy Jackson in 100-Day Sprint Against Susan Collins
Maine Democrats have chosen progressive former state Senate leader Troy Jackson to face five-term incumbent Susan Collin
Democrats Poised to Flip House but Face Uphill Senate Battle 100 Days Out
Democrats are favored to take the House but remain underdogs in the Senate race, according to DDHQ's latest forecast. Th
Israeli Forces Arrest Over 70 in West Bank After Deadly Clashes
Israeli forces arrested over 70 people across the occupied West Bank after deadly clashes left two Israeli soldiers and
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
Trump Administration Scraps Federal Rule Linking Statistical Disparities to School Discrimination
The Education Department rescinded a decades-old policy that permitted statistical disparities to serve as evidence of d
Two Businesses Challenge Trump's Latest Tariffs Under Section 301
Two small businesses, represented by the legal team that previously overturned Trump's tariffs at the Supreme Court, hav
Both Sides of Drug Debate Need Stronger Treatment Infrastructure
Drug policy debates often pit prohibition against decriminalization, but both depend on effective treatment infrastructu
Amazon Prime Users Face July 27 Deadline for $2.5B FTC Settlement Claims
Amazon Prime users must file claims by July 27 to receive up to $51 from a $2.5B FTC settlement over deceptive subscript
GAO Report: Amazon Workers on Federal Aid Tripled Since 2020
A GAO report shows Amazon workers on food stamps and Medicaid tripled since 2020, and gig economy drivers now lead SNAP
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
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
Quiet Night in Iran After 13 Days of US Strikes, but Tensions Remain
Iran experienced its first night without US strikes in 13 days, breaking a streak of tit-for-tat attacks. Despite the lu
Experts Doubt Intensified US Strikes on Iran Will Force Diplomatic Shift
President Trump is threatening a major escalation in Iran, but experts warn that even intensified air strikes targeting
UK House Speaker Hoyle Highlights U.S.-UK Stability Amid PM Turmoil
House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, visiting Washington amid the UK's fifth prime minister in four years, touted
Trump Denies Being Outmaneuvered on Saudi Nuclear Deal as Abraham Accords Condition Fades
President Trump pushed back on reports he was caught off guard by his energy secretary's announcement of a nuclear deal