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With Congress Stymied, States Step up Push for Campaign Finance Reform
Elections and campaign finance reform were hot topics during a late-July summit of state lawmakers where the message was clear: voters want ‘dark money’ banned.
Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Military Spouse Commission
Military leaders’ spouses are tasked with providing policy recommendations to support families.
Trump Says New Negotiations Are Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ to Make Deal With US
‘I want to give them every last chance before decapitation,’ the president said.
US, Philippine Officials Challenge Beijing’s Maritime Lawfare
Paparo accused China of using lawfare to coerce nations, while Teodoro urged ASEAN to uphold the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award.
Coldcard Attack Drains up to $110 Million in Bitcoin From Thousands of Addresses, Researchers Say
Coinkite, the owners of the device, said it’s working with customers in a bid to help them move funds.
Education Secretary Urges University Leaders to Reform Their Institutions
Schools were asked to publish a plan for transparency in admissions, free speech, affordability, academic standards, and prioritizing American interests.
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Iran Denies US Talks, Says Negotiations With Oman Ongoing
Tehran said it is negotiating only with Oman despite Trump’s announcement that U.S.–Iran talks would begin on Monday.
Sen. Moreno Says Rep. Max Miller Should Not Serve in Congress Over Abuse Allegations
Miller has denied the allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and questioned why the Ohio senator is calling for him to resign now.
How AI Is Changing the Music Industry
Music industry leaders say the technology is complicating things but may boost the value of human-authored songs.
Senate Sets Tuesday Meeting to Consider Blanche’s AG Nomination
A July 29 vote was canceled after Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said they might withhold their votes.
Nancy Guthrie Case Update: Sheriff Releases Ransom Notes, New Details
Investigators ask for help with clues to solve the six-month-old mysterious disappearance of the 84-year-old.
Trump Defends Anti-Weaponization Fund but Says It’s Effectively ‘Dead’
The president gave the remarks at a Cabinet meeting on Friday.
US Homebuying Demand Falls as Mortgage Rates Hit One-Year High
Inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions are contributing to higher mortgage rates.
Prosecutors Say Charlie Kirk Was Targeted for His Conservative Views
Recently filed documents provide a look at the prosecution’s bid to establish the suspect’s motive.
Trump Announces ‘Historic Agreement’ to Disarm Hamas
The agreement will be carried out in phases and the president said Gaza will eventually be run by a new Palestinian government.
Judge Rejects States’ Attempt to Block Medicaid Work Requirements
The case will proceed, and the court will rule later on whether to block the mandate for many recipients to work or volunteer.
Sen. Johnson Requests Transcribed Interviews With Fauci, Former FDA Officials on COVID-19 Vaccines
Former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights a day earlier under questioning from Sen. Rand Paul.
