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GOP senators want Chinese health monitors added to FCC’s banned equipment list
GOP Sens. Rick Scott and Dave McCormick called on the Federal Communications Commission to investigate national security risks posed by Chinese-made health wearables.
Americans for Tax Reform tells Rep. Ro Khanna to pay wealth tax as part of his ‘moral’ mission
Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist is calling on Rep. Ro Khanna to practice what he preaches on wealth taxes, sending the California Democrat a letter urging him to voluntarily write a check to the federal government equal to 5% of his reported $232.7 million net worth.
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Meloni slams Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for photo with him as Italy’s top diplomat cancels U.S. trip
The Italian government closed ranks on Friday to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had "begged" for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested America's longtime European ally had had enough of Trump's boasting and criticism.
Obama Presidential Center opens amid ID policy controversy, questions over public costs
The ID requirement to enter the Obama Presidential Center has drawn pointed criticism from conservative commentators who argue it contradicts years of Democratic opposition to voter identification laws.
Trump administration backs Catholic nuns fighting New York transgender mandate
The Justice Department said it intends to intervene in a lawsuit filed by an order of Catholic nuns fighting a New York law requiring nursing homes to house biological males who identify as female with women.
Twenty-six jurisdictions to hike minimum wage next month
Twenty-six state and local governments will raise their minimum wage on July 1 -- a flurry of legislative action that supporters say is long overdue and critics insist will worsen the nation's affordability crisis.
Blue coating is peeling off bottom of newly renovated Reflecting Pool
Blue material at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is peeling off, less than two weeks after the more than $14 million renovation was completed.
Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections
The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans neared a breaking point this week as he upended their efforts to speedily confirm one of his own nominees and said he would not sign the renewal of a key surveillance law unless they agree to new terms.
First round of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed
Swiss officials announced that the first round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, scheduled to be held at the mountaintop resort of Burgenstock, had been postponed until further notice.
How a congressional redistricting battle could gain new life for the 2028 elections
The ballots remain to be cast for the November midterm elections. Yet Democrats and Republicans in some states already are looking at how they could reshape congressional voting districts to gain an advantage in the 2028 elections.
Trump approval on Iran low even as tentative deal to end fighting emerged: poll
Most Americans continue to disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, while his overall presidential approval holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted as Trump suggested a deal with Iran had been reached.
Weekend negotiations are on hold, Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump
The U.S. push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag just two days after the signing of an agreement that opens a 60-day window for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and getting oil traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz back to prewar levels.
Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for U.S. House
Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles will compete this fall to become Maine's next governor.
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, killing three people, as the Trump administration wages a monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.
Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises
As Janeese Lewis George paves a path to the mayor's office in Washington, D.C., she's told voters they could have it all.
Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term
Democratic candidates have secured the two slots for a special general election to serve out the remaining term of former California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress after sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
Joe Rogan claims ex-presidents spent ‘a lot of money’ to oust him from Spotify over COVID views
JOE ROGAN says ex-presidents tried to boot him off Spotify during COVID era: "I can't even talk about it, but there [were] presidents involved, and former presidents involved, that were contacting Spotify. Trying to get me removed for vaccine misinformation. And it turned out to be right. All of it. Not a single [person] apologized."
Democrats say money from Trump’s tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project
More than $350 million from President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has been quietly directed to White House security, an allotment that Democrats warn appears to be helping fund his new ballroom project - despite the president's insistence that no taxpayer dollars would be used.
