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White House Plans Record-Breaking July 4 Fireworks Display for America's 250th Anniversary
The planned show would use 860,754 fireworks over 40 minutes, surpassing the current Guinness record of 810,904 set in the Philippines in 2016.
GOP Senator Floats Stefanik as Possible Replacement for Gabbard as DNI
Rep. Stefanik, who was previously withdrawn from UN ambassador nomination over House voting math concerns, emerges as early frontrunner for intelligence post.
Burchett 'Disappointed' in Senate as Congress Leaves DC: 'We've Wasted a Whole Week'
The Tennessee Republican joined House conservatives in criticizing the upper chamber for leaving town without voting on a $72 million reconciliation package to fund ICE and Border Patrol.
GOP Senators Delay Immigration Enforcement Funding as Internal Divisions Over Trump Priorities Surface
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans were on the verge of passing the three-year immigration funding before disagreements over a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund stalled the effort.
Fox News Poll: Voters See Welfare Fraud as Common but Still Prioritize Protecting Benefits Over Crackdowns
The survey found 71% of voters believe fraud is common, yet 56% say ensuring benefits for eligible recipients should take priority over strict enforcement measures.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Says He Expects to Return to Congress 'In the Next Couple of Weeks' After Missing 100 Votes
The New Jersey Republican's extended absence has tested House Republicans' slim majority as he represents one of the country's most competitive congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Republicans Stall Votes on Partisan ICE Funding Amid Party Infighting Over Trump Administration Fund
The $72 billion immigration enforcement measure faces delays as Senate Republicans push back against a separate $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization' fund proposed by the White House.
Harvard Faculty Vote to Cap A Grades at About 20 Percent per Class
The landmark decision addresses years of grade inflation at elite institutions and represents one of the most significant academic policy changes in recent memory.
RNC Legal Victory Clears North Carolina Voter Roll Purge of Noncitizens Through Jury Responses
Consent judgment requires state elections board to use jury-duty records to identify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls through 2028.
Taxpayer Spending on Exorcisms Derails Senate Testimony as Kennedy Questions Medi-Cal Fraud
California's Medicaid spending has more than doubled since 2019, rising from $100.7 billion to a projected $222 billion in 2026.