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Trump Nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to Lead FDA
President Trump called Overton, a top White House aide, a ‘rockstar’ in his administration.
Comey’s ‘86 47’ Post Could Objectively Be Read as Threat Against Trump, DOJ Argues
The former FBI director was previously indicted for allegedly threatening the president online.
US Gas Prices on the Rise, Diesel Sees Higher Increase
Diesel prices have risen around 15 cents over the past week, according to new data.
Moskowitz Defeats Democratic Socialist Challenger in Florida House Primary
The congressman won 63 percent of the vote, and Oliver Larkin conceded, asking Moskowitz to work with the DSA coalition in the general election.
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mRNA Cancer Vaccine Succeeds in Late-Stage Trial, Companies Say
Merck and Moderna plan to file for approval for the shot.
Education Department Investigating Two K–12 Districts for Allegedly Factoring Race Into Student Discipline
The department also sent a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter to schools noting that every student must be treated even-handedly under Civil Rights laws.
Meta Rejects Claims it Tried to Addict Children to Facebook, Instagram as Landmark Trial Starts
Twenty-nine states are suing Meta, seeking civil penalties the company says could run as high as $1.4 trillion, the approximate value of the company.
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Hurricane Lala Strengthens While Moving West Away From Hawaii
A storm system moving west away from Hawaii has quickly strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane.
West Virginia Declares Emergency for All 55 Counties After New Storms Dump Heavy Rain
The declaration runs 30 days as a similar July order still active in 12 counties.
UAE Halts All Iranian Trade After 2 Missiles Launched From Iranian Territory
The ballistic missiles, believed to have been intended to disrupt commercial maritime traffic, landed in the sea.
Minnesota AG Sues Texas to Compel Extradition of ICE Agent
The ICE officer, Christian Castro, faces multiple charges in Minnesota over his alleged shooting of an illegal immigrant in the leg.
House Speaker Says Republicans Will Defy History in Midterms
Speaker Mike Johnson said in a recent interview that he believes the GOP will grow its majority in the House, citing the rise of democratic socialism.
Kushner, Netanyahu Agree Hamas Must Disarm Before Gaza Reconstruction, Israeli Pullout
The U.S. envoy warned that failure to disarm would result in broad American support for Israel to ‘finish the job’ of eliminating Hamas in Gaza.
Wright Says US to Boost Fuel Refinery Output as Hormuz Disruptions Continue
Trump said the increase in fuel prices was a relatively small cost for preventing Iran from having nuclear weapons.
5 Republicans, 2 Democrats Hope to Clinch Party Nominations in Wyoming’s US Senate Primary
The primary election will be held in Wyoming on Aug. 18.
Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in $5 Million Abuse Verdict Against Trump
The justices had previously rejected the president’s petition asking them to reconsider the case.
Maryland Court Strikes Down Nation’s First State Tax on Digital Advertising
The ruling comes after a federal appeals court struck down part of the law in 2025.
Democrats Put Their ‘Big Tent’ Claim to the Test at DNC’s Summer Meeting
Ken Martin asked members in Austin to stop applying litmus tests, and the House Democrats who followed him demonstrated how much room there is inside the party.
US Mortgage Rates Fall for First Time in 6 Weeks
The decline in rates followed data showing a weakening in economic inflation.
