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Key Panel Advances Johnson's Plan to Merge SAVE America Act with NDAA
The House Rules Committee voted 8-4 along party lines to send the combined package to the floor, but the real test comes Tuesday when conservatives must decide whether to support the procedural rule.
Ramaswamy Trails Acton by 3 Points; Husted Lags Brown by 3 Points in Ohio AARP Poll
The $1.2 trillion package includes $550 billion in new spending on roads, bridges, and broadband.
States and Localities Continue Equity Initiatives Amid Federal Pressure on DEI Programs
New York State updated family law to replace 'mother' and 'father' with gender-neutral terms, while some universities have rebranded diversity programs after cuts.
Six Presumed Drowned After Charter Boat Sinks Near Vancouver
Search suspended after rescue of four survivors; RCMP to deploy sonar in coming days to locate vessel in deep waters off British Columbia coast.
Alaska Supreme Court Rules Man With Same Name as Sen. Dan Sullivan Can Appear on Primary Ballot
The 5-0 ruling orders elections officials to place the challenger, a retired teacher from Petersburg, back on the August primary ballot after his candidacy was challenged.
Homeowners in San Diego County Face Fines Over American Flag Displays as 250th Anniversary Approaches
The Ambiance Owners' Association has threatened $100 fines against residents who display flags on front-facing areas, citing community standards rules that federal law may override.
Education Department Expands Professional Degree List for Student Loans After Judge's Ruling
The temporary change adds nursing, physical therapy, and other health programs to the $200,000 federal loan cap, reversing parts of a Trump administration rule.
FDA Panel on Peptides Will Include Experts Who Promote the Unproven Chemicals Favored by RFK Jr.
The July meeting marks a shift from previous panels composed of academic researchers to include doctors and pharmacists with financial ties to the peptide industry.
Democratic Socialists' Primary Wins Signal Internal Rift as Moderates Sound Alarm
The victories over Reps. Espaillat and Goldman in New York have Republicans eyeing midterm opportunities while Democrats grapple with party direction.
Walz Calls Minnesota State Fair 'America's Real' as Trump Hosts Freedom 250 Event on National Mall
The Minnesota governor and former Harris running mate renewed his criticism of the Trump administration by promoting the state's annual fair over the federal celebration marking America's 250th birthday.