Divisive Israel vote to be discussed on Sunday House Democrats call
The caucus is expected to be divided over how to approach an amendment cutting off U.S. aid.
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US military stumped by UFO sightings over bases: Ex-defense official
He estimates hundreds of incidents occur annually that baffle military leaders.
The beautiful shame
While European tourists marvel at ranch dressing, Buc-ee's, and other wonders of Middle America, would-be World Cup attendees from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East have experienced a different American pastime: exclusion. President Donald Trump's nakedly racist immigration
Disabled veterans might qualify for free PreCheck from TSA: Here's how
Veterans of the U.S. Military who meet a set of requirements outlined in the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act now qualify for free TSA PreCheck enrollment.
OpenAI slow rolls new model release at 'request' of government
OpenAI announced Friday it will preview its newest GPT-5.6 model series with only a group of partners before a public rollout, at the behest of the U.S. government. The ChatGPT maker said it previewed the plans and capabilities of GPT-5.6's Sol, Terra and Luna with the
Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on any country that imposes tax on US tech firms
President Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on any country that implements a digital services tax on American technology companies. He pointed to Europe, where he said countries have “been discussing the imminent implementation” or are “close to
This MAGA Ohio Town Could Soon Face the Mother of All ICE Raids
Stephen Miller is very, very excited about the Supreme Court’s big ruling Thursday allowing Donald Trump to summarily end protections from deportation for hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the United States. After the decision came down, Miller enthused : “We can
Iran reasserts its authority over Strait of Hormuz
Iran on Friday asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that safe passage can only be guaranteed for ships that coordinate with Tehran. The statement comes after President Trump accused Iran of hitting a commercial vessel sailing close to the coast of Oman
Democrats are about to make a big mistake on organized retail theft bill
Senate Democrats must now decide whether to pass the Combating Organized Crime Act, which would expand the Department of Homeland Security's surveillance powers, or to listen to voters and reject the bill.
Newsom calls for national billionaire tax
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday called for a national tax on the country’s wealthiest Americans, unveiling his plan to address growing wealth inequality a day after a proposed billionaire tax — to which he objected — secured a spot on California’s November ballot.
Vance: Watergate would be ‘12-hour news story’ today
Vice President Vance quipped on Thursday that the Watergate scandal that led to former President Richard Nixon’s resignation would have been a “12-hour news story” in the current media landscape. “The idea that it would have taken down a presidency is crazy,” Vance said during
House panel subpoenas Leon Black, escalating tactics in Epstein investigation
The Oversight Committee subpoenaed Black midway through a transcribed interview when he refused to divulge details of non-disclosure agreements.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 amid US AI regulatory drama
Less than 24 hours after news broke that OpenAI would stagger its next model release at the request of the Trump administration, that model, GPT-5.6, is here. On Friday, the company unveiled the limited preview of its new GPT 5.6 model suite: Sol, the flagship; Terra, a
Our double standards on athletes and politics are on display
Colin Kaepernick was blackballed by the NFL for kneeling during the National Anthem to protest police brutality, while San Francisco Giants players were warned by MLB for wearing a Biblical verse on their caps during Pride Night, highlighting the double standards of both
Democrats demand Trump remove East Wing debris 'recklessly' dumped at East Potomac Park
Several Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for dumping tons of debris from construction for President Trump’s ballroom project, some of which tested positive for toxic chemicals, at Hains Point on land overseen by the National Park Service that is near three
Trump says Iran violated ceasefire with drone strike on ship in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Friday said Iran carried out an attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation" of a ceasefire, signed last week, that was meant to ensure safe passage through the waterway and kick off negotiations over Iran's nuclear
Texas Republicans Set to Force Kids to Study Bible in Schools
Texas is poised to make the Bible required reading for five million public school students. The Texas State Board of Education is expected to vote Friday to approve legislation to scrap teaching about “World Cultures” and make Bible stories and verses a permanent part of the
We cut MBA prices because America needs more professionals, not fewer
America is running short on educated workers at the exact moment when they matter the most.
Trump takes center stage at GOP conference amid internal rifts
Plus: Hegseth’s firing of a top Army rising star irks Republicans {beacon} Happy Friday! That was a bummer of a loss last night for the U.S. men’s national soccer team. But at least it doesn’t matter — it has made it to the knockout round! So, I’m thinking we need our own
Settlement reached in ‘Star Wars’ detention lawsuit over National Guard protester in DC
The District of Columbia has agreed to a settlement with a resident who sued the city and four police officers after he was detained last year for following National Guard troops while playing music from the “Star Wars” franchise. Sam O’Hara alleged in a complaint in October
Stephen Miller Insists Haiti is Safe “for Haitians.” It Isn’t.
The Supreme Court’s Thursday decision to allow President Trump to end Temporary Protected Status protections for Haitian immigrants in the U.S. is being celebrated across the Trump administration, despite continued violence plaguing Haiti. White House adviser Stephen Miller was
Kelsey Grammer says he's considering a run for political office
Grammer, who met with Trump on Thursday, has hinted that his political aspirations may manifest “in some way” in the coming years.
Investing in America: Why automatic retirement savings are the future
Between one-third and one-half of the U.S. private-sector workforce are not covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
Republican State Senator Charged With Felonies for Election Fraud
A South Dakota Republican state senator has been hit with two felony charges for falsifying party nomination forms, reports the South Dakota Searchlight . Tom Pischke, 44, allegedly submitted 16 forged forms to try to put candidates on the ballot for county party leadership,
The Texas screwworm cases are a wake-up call for US biosecurity
The next agricultural biosecurity crisis probably won’t announce itself years in advance like the screwworm did.
Shapiro: 'Profound differences' with Mamdani-backed Avila Chevalier
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said Thursday that he has “profound differences” with a democratic socialist who won a House primary in New York this week, as intraparty tensions grow heading into the midterms. Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated five-term Rep. Adriano
Online safety coalition urges House to reject KIDS Act compromise
Children’s online safety groups are pressing House lawmakers to oppose the bipartisan measure, arguing that it weakens safeguards.
Dems Must Talk Seriously About Supreme Court Expansion
Was Thursday among the darkest days in the history of the Supreme Court? You could make a case. First, a majority cleared the way for a pesticide manufacturer to get thousands of lawsuits off its books from farmers who’d used its product and gotten cancer. Next, it ruled that
You Won’t Believe the Food Prices at Trump’s American State Fair
President Donald Trump has made it clear he doesn’t care about high prices—even at his own Great American State Fair. Attendees at the first day of the president’s festival were disappointed to discover that what few food options were actually open were far from cheap. USA
TSA expects to screen nearly 19M air travelers over July 4 weekend
TSA says it's prepared to screen 18.7 million air travelers between Tuesday, June 30, and Monday, July 6.
Leon Black tells House Oversight he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes
Lawmakers hope the billionaire investor will aid the committee’s ongoing Epstein investigation.
Small plane apparently strikes tallest building in Beijing
A small aircraft reportedly crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper on Friday night, triggering an emergency response in the Chinese capital’s central business district. Two witnesses confirmed the crash to Reuters, and images and videos shared on social media show debris
Trump must sign the housing bill. Cities must be ready for what comes next.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has passed Congress with bipartisan support and is awaiting the president's signature, which would provide a significant boost to housing supply and affordability.
High Ranking GOP Representative Goes on Anti-Somali Rant
A Republican congressman went on a racist tirade Thursday at a conservative town hall on Capitol Hill. Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the U.S. House majority whip, went on an anti-immigrant rant, complaining that “Minnesotans are so afraid that you’re gonna call us a
Ex-Trump Adviser John Bolton Pleads Guilty in Classified Docs Case
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty Friday to charges that he unlawfully kept and transmitted classified national security information. The case is a big win for President Donald Trump, who went after Bolton after he exposed embarrassing
Zelensky should learn from Netanyahu's mistakes
By actively influencing the negotiations, Zelensky can avoid losing the peace, even as he has successfully avoided losing the war.
John Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents prosecution
John Bolton, a prominent critic of President Trump who once served as his national security adviser, pleaded guilty Friday to improperly retaining sensitive materials in “diary-like” entries after leaving the White House. Bolton, 77, admitted to one count of retaining national
Cassidy says he accomplished ‘mission’ by yelling at Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said Thursday that his shouting match with President Trump during the GOP luncheon at the Capitol on Wednesday achieved his “mission” of securing more information on the Iran war. Cassidy backed a successful war powers resolution on Tuesday, but he
Chuck Todd: Schumer, Jeffries couldn't win a primary in New York City right now
Former “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd argued on Thursday that the two highest-ranking congressional Democrats would struggle to win a primary in New York City amid the rise of democratic socialist candidates. Two democratic socialists backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) won
Anthropic’s Mythos mess is only getting worse
It's been two weeks since Anthropic took its Mythos-class models offline after a Friday evening ultimatum from the Trump administration. The company sprang into action immediately, sending a barrage of executives to Washington, DC. But updates have been suspiciously lacking,
AI leaders would like to stop racing. Let's make that possible.
In other words, we need an “off switch” for AI.
What’s Going on With the Big Housing Bill, Exactly?
As President Trump holds a popular bipartisan bill hostage, Democrats say that the issue is out of their hands, and that the onus is on Republicans to stand up to the president and get the legislation signed. On Wednesday Trump was set to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing
Kansas sued over in-state tuition law for undocumented students
Officials argue the policy discriminates against U.S. citizens and violates federal law.
Wokeness is still alive and well in our school libraries
The American Library Association has told us what it prioritizes and what it is promoting to schoolchildren.
Trump’s America 250 Fair Running Into Major Issues After Just One Day
Somehow President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair keeps getting worse. As temperatures topped 80 degrees Thursday, the festival’s food hall lost power , causing all the ice cream to melt, according to Fox 5 DC reporter Homa Bash. Food hall at Great American State Fair
JD Vance Accidentally Admits the Truth With His Thoughts on Watergate
Watergate wasn’t even that bad, according to JD Vance. The vice president spoke at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in California Thursday, and expressed his admiration for Nixon. “I joked … backstage if Watergate happened tomorrow, it would be like a 12-hour
Live updates: Trump addresses Faith & Freedom event
President Trump said Friday afternoon that Iran had broken the terms of its ceasefire with the U.S. by shooting "at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz." He called it a "foolish violation" of the pact. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s
Pennsylvania skipping Trump state fair celebration
Pennsylvania is the latest Democratic-led state to say it is skipping “The Great American State Fair” happening on the National Mall. "Unfortunately, due to the high cost to taxpayers and not being able to secure PA businesses to sponsor the booth, Pennsylvania will not be a
Massie: Republicans need to 'wake up' to avoid 'absolute shellacking' in midterms
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) warned Thursday that Republicans could suffer major losses in November if the party doesn’t “wake up,” predicting an “absolute shellacking” for the GOP in the midterm elections. “I think it’s ironic that we control the House, the Senate, the Supreme
Trump's North Dakota trip will be first on new Qatari-gifted Air Force One
President Trump’s visit to North Dakota for an event next week will mark the inaugural trip of the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, according to the White House. Bloomberg was the first to report on the flight on the new Boeing 747-8, which Trump unveiled last week at Joint