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Trump takes unusual step, lets bipartisan housing bill become law unsigned amid SAVE pressure campaign

July 11, 2026

Trump takes unusual step, lets bipartisan housing bill become law unsigned amid SAVE pressure campaign

Trump refused to sign the housing bill to pressure Congress on the SAVE America Act, but the measure became law without his signature at midnight.

Former top cop warns of loophole exploited by illicit Chinese vape companies 'targeting our youth'

July 11, 2026

Former top cop warns of loophole exploited by illicit Chinese vape companies 'targeting our youth'

Chinese organized crime groups are replacing nicotine with 6-methyl nicotine in flavored disposable vapes to evade FDA oversight, a former official says.

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.