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President Trump on Friday morning fumed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, urging the central bank board to wrest control from him after opting again to not lower interest rates this week. “Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell, a stubborn MORON, must substantially lower interest rates, NOW. IF HE CONTINUES … Trump fumes at Powell, urging Federal Reserve board takeoverRead more

A national discussion is underway on the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service in forecasting the deadly July 4 flash floods in Kerr County, Texas. The record shows that the hard-working meteorologists and other staff at the National Weather Service were successful in … The floods in Texas show why we need to fully fund NOAA labsRead more

Career advice abounds on what to do to get a promotion. For many American workers, especially given the difficulty of the current labor market, staying in their current organisation and moving up the ladder is an appealing prospect. It’s true that you’re more likely to get a bigger … These are the habits that are killing your promotion chancesRead more

On July 21, the Senate Agriculture Committee’s scheduled vote to confirm Brian Quintenz — a financial manager and former commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — as the commission’s new chair, was postponed. On Monday, another committee vote on Quintenz was postponed. Officially, the delays were due to lack … Contract gambling has become a runaway trainRead more

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shocked the world in January 2020 when they announced they were planning to step back as senior members of the British royal family. Their decision, while controversial, wasn’t the first time members of royal families around the world decided to abdicate the throne … Royals who abdicated the throne or stepped backRead more

On the menu: Broad consensus on who to deport and not to deport; A Texas tornado for midterms; Dems bounce back on party affiliation; Mamdani reckons with anti-police past; Monkeying around Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. … Whole Hog Politics: Senate primaries take shape, adding a glimmer of hope for DemsRead more

Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) analyzed the 2022 congressional election results in two words: “candidate quality.” It was a very insightful statement of the obvious that escapes far too many people in the political game. Since 2010, Republicans have kicked away golden opportunities to win Senate … Candidate recruitment failures may haunt Senate Republicans in 2026Read more

Could RFK Jr. prove to be the Trump administration’s secret weapon? Recent polling shows Americans trust Republicans over Democrats on nearly every major issue confronting our country: the economy, immigration, foreign policy and inflation. The two areas where Democrats hold the upper hand is health care and vaccines. … ‘Make America Healthy Again’ is winning young voters — Democrats should worry Read more

In today’s issue: ▪ Sweeping new tariffs unveiled ▪ Trump spars with GOP senators ▪ Harris steps back into spotlight ▪ Witkoff, Huckabee visit Gaza Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up … Trump sets new tariff rates, shifts timeline in latest trade twistRead more

Since 2024, I have received Trump campaign emails at least once or twice a day, emblazoned with provocative MAGA-red meat-headlines. A recent one read, “If Democrats seize power and take back the House, they’ll have one goal in mind: Impeach, Impeach, Impeach!” Visually dominating every email is a … The brilliant and silly Trump emails keeping MAGA engagedRead more

Carrie, a single mother currently between jobs, had a student loan payment of $0 a month under the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan.  After a court ruling against SAVE and pro-student debt forgiveness President Biden was replaced with President Trump, she acted fast to switch to … Student loan borrowers lament system changes as interest accrual restarts for SAVERead more

Pete Buttigieg has been quietly making the rounds on an early 2028 tour after having announced that he would sit out races for governor and senator in 2026.  In October, Buttigieg will speak at the Michigan Democratic Party’s “Best of the West” event, a prime swing-state spot for … Buttigieg faces soft spot with Black voters as White House speculation growsRead more

Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s decision not to run for California governor next year opens the door for her to enter what is already expected to be a crowded field for Democratic presidential candidates in 2028. Democrats — from operatives to donors and lawmakers — were particularly interested … Harris opens door to presidential run by declining California bidRead more

A New York woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday in relation to a multi-year investment scheme, falsely promising investors permanent resident status in the U.S. and selling foreign investors access to American politicians, including President Trump.  Sherry Xue Li, of Oyster Bay, N.Y., pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy … New York woman pleads guilty to $30M investment scheme tied to political campaignsRead more

President Trump on Thursday doubled down on his call for the Senate to stay in session and confirm his nominees before breaking for their annual August recess. “The Senate must stay in Session, taking no recess, until the entire Executive Calendar is CLEAR!!! We have to save our … Trump doubles down on call for Senate nominees before breaking for August recessRead more

Automotive giant Ford posted its first quarterly loss in two years on Wednesday after seeing $800 billion in tariff costs. Ford reported $50.2 billion in second-quarter revenue, a 5 percent increase from the second quarter of last year.  The Dearborn, Mich., company reported a net loss of $36 … Ford posts first quarterly loss in two years after $800 million tariff hitRead more

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the Supreme Court’s handling of emergency appeals brought by President Trump’s administration, rebuffing criticisms from those who argued the court is not offering enough explanations in its decisions.  “There can be a risk, in writing the opinion, of a lock-in effect, … Kavanaugh defends Supreme Court’s handling of emergency appeals from Trump adminRead more

Former President Biden is scheduled to speak at the National Bar Association’s annual gala in Chicago on Thursday night. His visit comes after publicly disclosing he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Biden stepped back into the spotlight following the end of his term … Watch Live: Biden addresses National Bar Association in ChicagoRead more

President Trump on Thursday announced tariff rates for dozens of countries that will take effect on Aug. 7, potentially upending the global trade system. Trump signed an executive order that modified tariff rates for dozens of countries after he had twice delayed plans to implement “reciprocal” tariffs on … Trump announces new ‘reciprocal’ tariff ratesRead more

Around 250 National Guard troops will stay in Los Angeles to help protect federal personnel and buildings after the latest drawdown ordered by the Defense Department (DOD).  Defense Chief Pete Hegseth ordered the release of about 1,350 California National Guardsmen from the federal protection mission on Wednesday. Those … 250 National Guard troops to stay in LA, Pentagon says after latest drawdownRead more

Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday rejected what they described as a “poison pill” amendment that Democrats say is intended to block President Trump from taking the Qatari luxury jet that the Pentagon intends to use as Air Force One with him after his presidency. The … Republicans reject Democrats’ amendment aimed at blocking Trump from taking Qatari jet post-presidencyRead more

President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. would raise tariffs on certain Canadian goods from 25 percent to 35 percent beginning Friday. Goods that are covered under the 2020 U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement will be exempt from the tariff rate, the White House said. The White House announced the increase … Trump raises tariffs on Canada to 35 percentRead more

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(NEXSTAR) – A trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union is expected to impose a 15% tax on pretty much all goods imported from Europe, from fancy French wines to sleek German cars and in-demand pharmaceuticals. Some of the most recognizable brand names that could be … New tariffs could raise prices of Ozempic, WegovyRead more

Vaccinations among kindergarteners declined during the 2024-25 school year compared to the year before, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   Rates dipped to 92.1 percent for the diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) and to 92.5 percent for the … Fewer kindergarteners are being vaccinated, CDC data showRead more

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Communities hit by the deadly Independence Day floods face a desperate and confused recovery bereft of state and federal aid, survivors told a field hearing of the Texas Legislature in Kerrville on Thursday. With no resources to drain Lake Ingram, it “has become a toxic pit,” resident Ann … Texas flood survivors decry lack of aid, ‘toxic pit’ conditions in special sessionRead more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) — Arkansas State Police (ASP) say that DNA matching Andrew James McGann was found at the scene of a fatal double stabbing at Devil’s Den State Park in West Fork. McGann was arrested on Wednesday in connection to the Saturday killings. ASP Col. Mike … DNA from site of ‘random’ Devil’s Den killings matches suspect’s: PoliceRead more

LIVE Video: Trump signs executive order on sports council, fitness test Trade deals are top of mind Thursday for President Trump, the day before his tariffs take effect. Trump announced Mexico would get a 90-day reprieve, punting a 30 percent tariff that was set to go into effect Friday. The … Live updates: Trump delays Mexico tariffs as deadline approachesRead more

(KSWB/KUSI) — Imagine a wall of water taller than the Empire State Building crashing through a quiet fjord in the dead of night. No warning, no time to run — just the rumbles of an earthquake, the thunder of a mountainside collapsing, and then, a wave unlike any … History’s biggest recorded tsunami happened in the US: A look backRead more