Policy & Law

McConnell Says a Fall Led to His Hospitalization, Breaking Weeks of Silence About Health Condition

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican revealed he also suffered mild pneumonia and is currently in a rehabilitation center.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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UN Ambassador Waltz: Cuba's Regime 'Is a National Security Threat'

The administration points to Chinese and Russian intelligence collection near U.S. military bases in the Caribbean as evidence of escalating regional tensions.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Syria's New Parliament Holds First Session Since Ouster of Ex-President Assad

The 210-member body, with two-thirds elected and one-third appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, will serve a 30-month term as Syria rebuilds after decades of Assad family rule.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Graham's Democratic Reelection Challenger Calls for 'Setting Partisanship Aside' After Senator's Death

Annie Andrews, who had been challenging Graham in the South Carolina Senate race, offered condolences and called for unity following the Republican senator's sudden passing Saturday.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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When Managing Your Money, Take a Chatbot's Confidence With a Grain of Salt

A new survey finds 19% of U.S. adults lost more than $100 following AI financial advice, with that figure rising to 27% among Gen Z investors.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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Keystone Pipeline System's Operator Agrees to Pay $26.9M Penalty over Major Kansas Oil Spill

The settlement also requires South Bow to spend approximately $40 million on preventive measures after the 2022 spill released nearly 13,000 barrels of oil into a Kansas creek.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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CDC Reports 145 Cyclospora Cases Since May as Outbreak Grows

Federal health officials continue investigating the parasitic illness linked to fresh produce, with hundreds potentially affected across multiple states.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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Georgia Teen Charged in Apalachee High School Shooting to Appear in Court for Plea and Sentencing

Colt Gray, 16, faces charges including murder for the September 2024 shooting that killed two students and two teachers; his father was previously convicted for providing the rifle.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 5 min read
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Lindsey Graham's 2018 Kavanaugh Defense Resurfaces After Senator's Death

The South Carolina Republican's impassioned committee speech defending Brett Kavanaugh became a defining moment of his career and the confirmation battle.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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Steve Forbes Backs Trump's Mount Rushmore Warning on Communism Threat

The former Republican presidential candidate and media executive says internal leftist ideology poses greater danger than foreign forces, citing Lincoln's 19th-century warning.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4 min read