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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill in protest over SAVE Act

July 10, 2026

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill in protest over SAVE Act

Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan housing bill, using it as leverage to pressure lawmakers into passing the SAVE America Act on noncitizen voting.

Socialists launch radical platform to abolish the US Senate in bid to fundamentally transform America

July 10, 2026

Socialists launch radical platform to abolish the US Senate in bid to fundamentally transform America

The Democratic Socialists of America plans to unveil a platform eliminating the Senate and replacing the president with an executive chosen by Congress.

House Republican Thomas Massie suggests Obamacare could now be labeled 'Trumpcare'

July 9, 2026

House Republican Thomas Massie suggests Obamacare could now be labeled 'Trumpcare'

Rep. Massie of Kentucky said the GOP "has made no serious effort to repeal Obamacare and legalize affordable health insurance after taking control of the House, Senate & White House."

Trump holds Washington hostage over SAVE Act as midterm clock ticks on GOP control

July 9, 2026

Trump holds Washington hostage over SAVE Act as midterm clock ticks on GOP control

Trump ties the SAVE America Act to $350 billion in defense spending, pressuring Senate Republicans to overcome the filibuster before midterms.

A look at what's inside the America 250th time capsule buried in Philadelphia

July 8, 2026

A look at what's inside the America 250th time capsule buried in Philadelphia

Congress buried a time capsule near Independence Hall in Philadelphia to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, sealed until the year 2276.

Former acting DHS secretary warns Chinese criminal organizations are infiltrating America's hemp industry

July 8, 2026

Former acting DHS secretary warns Chinese criminal organizations are infiltrating America's hemp industry

Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf urges Congress to investigate Chinese-linked actors' role in THC hemp products and illegal marijuana operations.

Dem Senate hopeful pocketed massive taxpayer-funded cash while skipping hundreds of votes

July 8, 2026

Dem Senate hopeful pocketed massive taxpayer-funded cash while skipping hundreds of votes

Josh Turek, Paralympic gold medalist and Iowa Senate candidate, allegedly collected over $20,000 in per diem while missing 58.7% of his 2026 votes.

America owes Black women 'everything,' Rep Jasmine Crockett rants over July 4 weekend

July 6, 2026

America owes Black women 'everything,' Rep Jasmine Crockett rants over July 4 weekend

Rep. Jasmine Crockett told the Essence Festival that America owes Black women "everything," sparking fierce online backlash over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Beer, BBQ and America: Lawmakers share their favorite traditions for the nation's birthday

July 5, 2026

Beer, BBQ and America: Lawmakers share their favorite traditions for the nation's birthday

From Hebrew National hot dogs and Miller Lites to calf fries on a Montana ranch, lawmakers share their favorite July 4th family traditions.

Washington rewards failure. It’s time to send career politicians home

July 5, 2026

Washington rewards failure. It’s time to send career politicians home

Career politicians benefit from gridlock on immigration, drug prices, and housing. Term limits would force Congress to deliver on a deadline, one argues.