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Newsom under fire as California gas tax hike sends pump prices even higher

June 29, 2026

Newsom under fire as California gas tax hike sends pump prices even higher

California's gas tax will rise 2.2 cents per gallon Wednesday as GOP lawmakers led by Rep. David Valadao urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend the hike.

AOC puts major tech company on notice amid looming price increases: 'Far too big'

June 28, 2026

AOC puts major tech company on notice amid looming price increases: 'Far too big'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says Congress should break up companies like Apple amid rising tech prices linked to AI chip supply chain strain.

AOC issues warning to her fellow Democratic incumbents in the wake of socialists winning big in NYC

June 27, 2026

AOC issues warning to her fellow Democratic incumbents in the wake of socialists winning big in NYC

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warns incumbent colleagues against creating an antagonistic dynamic with newly nominated democratic socialist members of Congress.

South Korea's proposed platform law could cost US states $525B over the next decade, model estimates

June 27, 2026

South Korea's proposed platform law could cost US states $525B over the next decade, model estimates

A model estimates $525 billion in losses for U.S. states over the next decade if South Korea's trade commission adopts controversial regulations.

Leftist Democrats are being thrown under the bus, and socialists are in the driver’s seat

June 27, 2026

Leftist Democrats are being thrown under the bus, and socialists are in the driver’s seat

Rep. Dan Goldman lost his New York re-election bid as the Democratic Socialists of America gain momentum in Democrat Party primaries across the country.

2028 hopeful fires back at Elon Musk after trillionaire threatened lawsuit: 'Not going to be silenced'

June 27, 2026

2028 hopeful fires back at Elon Musk after trillionaire threatened lawsuit: 'Not going to be silenced'

Rep. Ro Khanna says he won't be intimidated by Elon Musk's threat to sue him over claims that USAID cuts possibly led to millions of children's deaths.

SEE IT: SNAP advocate defends taxpayer-funded Coca-Cola in fiery exchange with GOP lawmaker on waste

June 26, 2026

SEE IT: SNAP advocate defends taxpayer-funded Coca-Cola in fiery exchange with GOP lawmaker on waste

Rep. Brandon Gill sparred with a SNAP policy advocate over whether taxpayer-funded food benefits should pay for sugary sodas like Coca-Cola.

'It's a mess': GOP turns on House conservatives as voter ID blockade stalls Trump's agenda

June 26, 2026

'It's a mess': GOP turns on House conservatives as voter ID blockade stalls Trump's agenda

House conservatives' push to force Senate action on the SAVE America Act has stalled the chamber, drawing sharp backlash from fellow Republicans.

Chinese drone monopoly put on notice amid concerns over CCP spying: 'Strategic mistake'

June 25, 2026

Chinese drone monopoly put on notice amid concerns over CCP spying: 'Strategic mistake'

Rep. Pat Harrigan leads a bill to phase out Chinese-made drones from U.S. law enforcement, with $1.5 billion to fund domestic manufacturing.

Reporter's Notebook: Lawmakers wrestle over whether AI can make the grade in America's classrooms

June 25, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Lawmakers wrestle over whether AI can make the grade in America's classrooms

The Senate is wrestling with how AI should be used in classrooms as lawmakers raise concerns about student learning, privacy, and cognitive impacts.