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House passes 'Stop Insider Trading Act' in bipartisan vote
Democrats who opposed the legislation argued that the bill does not go far enough because it prohibits members of Congress and their families from buying new individual stocks, but it doesn't prevent them from owning them.
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House Republicans pass $95 billion budget blueprint; includes path to SAVE America Act
The blueprint passed in a slim 216-to-214 split with just two Republicans voting against the bill despite concern about the high price tag for defense spending. The plan would provide up to $73 billion in additional military funding for the conflict with Iran.
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U.S. forces conduct next round of strikes on Iranian military targets
Fighting in the region resumed last week after negotiations failed to end the conflict, which was in a state of nominal ceasefire for months. In June, the countries signed a memorandum of understanding extending the ceasefire by 60 days.
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‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ includes billions for government AI programs
The bill sets landmark goals for the implementation of AI in government agencies, defense preparation and social services tracking.
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Civil rights watchdog threatens to sue USDA for continuing to discriminate against white farmers
“We appreciate the Trump Administration’s strong stance against DEI, but Secretary Rollins must take the discrimination at USDA much more seriously,” WILL’s managing vice president and deputy counsel Dan Lennington said in a statement. “If she doesn’t, we will hold her accountable very soon in federal court. She has received fair warning from WILL and Congress.”
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U.S. poll monitors go to South Korea for presidential election, amid fraud and China meddling fears
The U.S. and China are South Korea’s two largest trading partners.
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In just a few months, ICE makes 1,000+ worksite enforcement actions
Enforcement push marks “the highest rate of arrest in HSI’s history,” top official says.
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Bongino outlines 'important cultural changes' taking place at FBI
"The accountability process is ongoing as we move disciplined, and focused, leaders into critical positions in the field. And, we are removing employees who have violated their oaths, and those who invited partisanship into the workplace. The process is ongoing, and will not stop," Bongino says
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These Texas law enforcement agencies have ICE 287(g) agreements
The Trump administration has called on law enforcement agencies in all counties and states to participate in a federal program through which ICE delegates specific immigration functions to state and local law enforcement under ICE supervision.
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Kentucky state senator leaves Democratic Party, switches to Republican
"Like countless other Kentuckians, [Webb] has recognized that the policies and objectives of today’s Democratic Party are simply not what they once were, and do not align with the vast majority of Kentuckians," Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Robert Benvenuti says
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Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director, calls her 'highly partisan'
She has donated to Democratic politicians
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says U.S. should stockpile weaponry, rare earths instead of Bitcoin
"We know we need to do it. It’s not a mystery,” Dimon says
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Steelers players give Trump custom jersey at steel plant event
Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, safety Miles Killebrew and former running back Rocky Bleier, who won four Super Bowls in Pittsburgh in the 1970s, gave Trump the number 47 jersey.