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House GOP Releases Blueprint for $95 Billion Reconciliation Package
The package would fund defense, farm aid, and state measures to implement voter ID requirements in elections.
CDC Director Nominee Says She Will ‘Never Betray the Science’ When Asked About Vaccines
Dr. Erica Schwartz said that she will stand up for what is right.
DNI Nominee Tells Senate He'll Focus on Enhancing Trust in Intel Community
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday after Trump canceled his initial hearing in June.
Lawsuit Claims US Sanctions on ICC Violate Free Speech
The filing comes as the U.S. State Department launched a campaign to ‘dismantle the threat posed by the International Criminal Court to U.S. sovereignty.’
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Public Health Groups Sue FDA Over E-cigarette, Nicotine Pouch Guidance
The lawsuit alleges that FDA is allowing tobacco products to enter the market without the required full review of the items.
Education Department Launches K-12 Initiative to Protect Students From Sexual Predators
Educational institutions that do not comply with legal mandates protecting students from sexual misconduct stand to lose federal funding.
Seattle Seahawks Sell to Khosla Family for $9.6 Billion
The Khosla family most notably contains venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, who has given checks to OpenAI, DoorDash, Stripe, and other notable tech companies.
Taco Bell Confirms Removal of Some Items but Says No Confirmed Link to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
The outbreak has hit more than half the states in the country.
Man Fleeing ICE Agents Struck, Killed by Semi-Truck in Florida
A 28-year-old died after running from federal agents at St. Augustine gas station.
Senate Democrats Block Defense Spending Bill From Advancing
Democrats said the resumption of the war in Iran was a factor behind their opposition to the motion.
Darline Graham Nordone Sworn Into Brother’s Senate Seat
Darline Graham Nordone became the first female to represent South Carolina in the Senate.
Trump Swaps Hormuz Toll Plan for Gulf Trade Deals
The latest announcement is ‘based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership,’ the U.S. president said.
Health Department Releases $10 Billion in Withheld Funds to 5 States
A judge had blocked the Department of Health and Human Services from freezing the money as litigation proceeds.
Department of Interior Disrupts Major Narcotics Operation in California
Officials seized enough fentanyl that could potentially kill more than 1.2 million people.
Man Arrested With Firearm at Capitol Barricade
An officer was fielding a question from the man about directions to the Supreme Court when he noticed the gun.
South Carolina Governor Appoints Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat
Trump called on Henry McMaster to pick Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve in the interim.
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits More Than Half of US States: CDC
Cases are rising quickly in Michigan, and also being recorded in dozens of other states.
US State Department Tells Americans to Avoid Congo Due to Ebola
Congo has been struggling with an outbreak of Ebola for months.
