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August 10, 2023

Biden reaches $6B deal to free Americans in exchange for jailed Iranians

The U.S. agreed to release $6 billion in Iran's assets and return some jailed Iranians in exchange for five Americans in a prisoner swap first reported Thursday.

August 10, 2023

Biden marks first anniversary of PACT Act in Utah

President arrives in Salt Lake City to discuss expanded health benefits for troops suffering chronic illnesses from burn pit exposure. Fox News' Claudia Cowan reports on the visit amid controversy over his son Hunter's business dealings.

August 10, 2023

Biden dispatches top aide to meet with NYC Mayor Eric Adams as migrant crisis reaches boiling point: report

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is to meet with White House aide Tom Perez at City Hall Thursday to discuss the projected $12 billion local migrant crisis.

August 10, 2023

Biden DOJ to fight court order that blocked feds from colluding with Big Tech to censor speech

The Biden Justice Department Thursday will argue in court that it should be allowed to work with social media companies to censor certain speech on their platforms.

August 10, 2023

Biden floats nearly $20M in prizes for AI tools that secure US computer code

The White House announced a competition that will award monetary prizes to teams that develop AI-powered tools to protect critical U.S. computer code.

August 10, 2023

Trump not willing to sign GOP loyalty pledge ahead of debate

Former President Donald Trump told the media Wednesday that he would not be willing to sign a loyalty pledge to back the eventual GOP candidate.

August 10, 2023

Biden touts pro-Native American efforts despite axing oil drilling that sustains tribes

The Biden administration is touting its efforts to support Native American tribal sovereignty just months after it took action curbing key oil and gas drilling rights for tribes.

August 9, 2023

US slaps sanctions on Sinaloa Cartel members, including ‘The Anthrax Monkey,’ as part of anti-fentanyl moves

The U.S. announced on Wednesday that it is sanctioning a number of cartel members involved in fentanyl trafficking and related gang violence.

August 9, 2023

Hunter's text about Biden making him fork over half his salary resurfaces amid new Democrat talking point

Texts from Hunter Biden suggesting he had to fork over half his salary to President Biden have resurfaced following Democrats dismissing the latest Biden bank records.

August 9, 2023

US grid operators warn Biden's power plant crackdown could trigger 'significant power shortages'

A coalition of the nation's largest power grid operators filed comments with the Environmental Protection Agency, highlighting concerns with its proposal to curb power sector emissions.