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July 9

Biden’s doctor arrives for closed-door interview in House health probe

Biden White House Physician Kevin O’Connor arrived for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.

July 9

Senate Republican moves to give US an edge on China in harvesting minerals for weapons systems

A new bill would allow the Pentagon to fast-track the mining of raw materials needed for weapons systems, which proponents hope will loosen China's stranglehold on critical minerals.

July 9

Rep Kevin Kiley reflects on impact of California trans athlete conflict amid state's battle with Trump

Rep. Kevin Kiley spoke out as California faces potential funding loss and DOJ lawsuit after refusing to comply with Title IX regulations.

July 9

How Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will impact K-12 education

President Trump's $3.3 trillion bill established a federal tax-credit scholarship program, allowing taxpayers to support school choice initiatives.

July 8

Hawley rebukes Democrats' heated rhetoric after attacks on ICE, border patrol facilities: 'Knock it off'

White House and Sen. Josh Hawley urge Democrats to tone down rhetoric against ICE and Border Patrol agents after two separate attacks on immigration enforcement facilities in Texas.

July 8

Hawley touts funding for nuclear testing victims in 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., celebrates the passage of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and its provision granting compensation for survivors of nuclear testing. (Fox News Digital)

July 8

'Bait and switch': Schumer warns of bitter funding fight over GOP cuts plan

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the GOP plans to advance a $9.4 billion cuts package targeting USAID and PBS would undermine the bipartisan appropriations process.

July 7

Sen. Steve Daines says regime change is the best long-term plan in Iran

As the Israel-Iran ceasefire holds after recent strikes, Sen. Steve Daines argues that only a new Iranian regime that recognizes Israel's right to exist can bring lasting peace.

July 7

The battle over the 'big, beautiful bill' moves from Capitol Hill to the campaign trail

Democrats and Republicans clash over Trump's newly signed policy package extending tax cuts while restructuring Medicaid, with both parties eyeing 2026 campaign impact.

July 6

Race against time: How Congress barely made July 4 deadline on 'big, beautiful bill'

Slow-moving congressional time management faced a test with President Trump's July 4 deadline for "big, beautiful bill," and lawmakers barely made it.