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Epstein client Leon Black threatened with contempt by House panel chair
The Republican House oversight committee chairman has threatened contempt charges against private equity investor Leon Black if he does not fully cooperate with an investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump nominates abortion opponent Heidi Overton to be head of FDA
President Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, an abortion opponent and vaccine skeptic, to serve as FDA commissioner, positioning her to oversee regulation of medication abortion and drug approvals.
An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again
The Trump administration announced it will more than double U.S. government bond buybacks as the bond market sent alarm signals through summer amid rising yields worldwide.
Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Florida’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary Tuesday, defeating better-funded candidate Alex Vindman and surprising party establishment figures ahead of November’s general election.
Idaho county’s probation office compiles ‘foreign born list’ for ICE
An Idaho county probation office compiled a list of foreign-born people on probation for Immigration and Customs Enforcement without verifying legal immigration status, raising concerns among advocates.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting map aims to deliver five Democratic seats to Republicans, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist or shift back toward 2020 preferences.
The CDC has zombie programs. Congress funds them, but few people are left to do the work
The CDC maintains dozens of federally funded programs with no staff after Trump administration layoffs in 2025, creating what officials call ‘zombie programs’ that receive congressional appropriations but cannot function.
Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
U.S. prescription drug prices fell 3.1% year-over-year, the largest drop since 1963. President Trump credits his policies, but experts cite multiple factors including prior Democratic legislation and market competition.
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
A former Justice Department lawyer alleges a Trump administration task force pressured Ivy League universities into settlements despite investigations that were rushed and lacked evidence of legal violations.
Third person dies at New Jersey immigration detention center
A Guatemalan immigrant is the third person to die connected to a New Jersey ICE detention center that reopened in May 2025, raising questions about agency accountability after policy changes.
Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign
Graham Platner, the former Maine Democratic Senate nominee who withdrew his campaign in July, is scheduled to speak at a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth, marking one of his first public appearances since ending his race.
Kennedy Center board votes again to renovate building and inscribe Trump’s name on it – report
The Kennedy Center board voted to renovate the building and add an inscription crediting Trump, despite a federal judge’s May order to remove his name from the facade.
Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks
President Trump signed a memorandum authorizing private companies to conduct offensive cyber-attacks against foreign criminal organizations under government direction and control.
Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting
A federal judge in Boston blocked an executive order by President Trump that aimed to create a federal voter list and involve the Postal Service in election operations, citing concerns about changing election rules ahead of the midterms.
Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line
President Trump signed an executive order to scale back the childhood immunization schedule, energizing some vaccine-skeptical voters while giving Democrats ammunition for midterm campaign attacks.
Andrew Tate’s extradition fight tests his influence with Trump’s America
Andrew Tate, a polarizing influencer with connections to Trump allies, was arrested in Florida on July 18 and now faces extradition to the U.K. on charges including rape and human trafficking.
Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes
Mike Lindell refused to concede defeat in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary despite trailing Lisa Demuth by over 45,000 votes and a 10.9 percentage point margin.
Unexpected hearing scheduled for Luigi Mangione sparks plea deal speculation
An unexpected hearing has been scheduled in the federal stalking case against Luigi Mangione, sparking speculation about a potential plea deal in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report
The Trump administration has withdrawn federal support for the annual Arctic Report Card, an environmental monitoring report published since 2006 that tracks rapid climate changes in the Arctic region.
Broadband grants paused as critics allege favoritism toward Elon Musk’s Starlink
Texas paused disbursement of billions in federal broadband funds following allegations that the state’s broadband office favored Elon Musk’s Starlink, prompting lawmakers to announce an audit.
Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
Republicans see Minnesota’s government fraud scandal involving hundreds of millions of dollars as an opportunity to gain ground in the traditionally Democratic state ahead of this fall’s elections.
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Six reasons why gun control is not the answer
The gun control argument has been raging in the US for several yeas now. It has become more vociferous since the Parkland High School shooting, and the ensuing demonstrations, hit the headlines. Voices on both sides of the argument have become louder. The truth is...
Younger Adults Are More Involved in Social-Political Activities: A Series of New Trends
The volatility of today’s political landscape, the new social challenges faced by millions across the country, and the economy, in general, have pushed more young adults towards taking more active roles in social and political activities. Recent studies suggest that...
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