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Report: Sen. Fetterman Says He'd Quit Dems Over Israel
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said he has no plans to leave the Democratic Party, but he would be forced to if the party turns its back on U.S. support for Israel, The Hill reported.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:08:02 EDTVance Says Admin 'Screwed Up' Epstein Files, Hits Israel
Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Wednesday that the Trump administration mishandled its public communications surrounding the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:16:36 EDTIran Depicts Trump in Coffin on Massive Billboard
A large billboard unveiled in central Tehran depicting President Donald Trump dead in a coffin has intensified concerns over escalating rhetoric from Iran.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:02:28 EDTNY Times Files to Quash Reporters' Subpoenas
The N.Y. Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the DOJ served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:43:14 EDTNextEra, Dominion Seek Approval for Mega Utility Merger
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have formally asked state and federal regulators to approve their proposed merger, a deal that would create the nation's largest electric utility and power company with roughly 10 million retail customers across the Southeast, according to...
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:38:31 EDTSen. Tim Scott: Leaders' Schedules Delay Graham Funeral
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., said Wednesday that funeral arrangements for Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., have been complicated by scheduling involving world leaders who are interested in attending.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:59:47 EDTReport: 103 House Dems Back Failed Bid to End Israel Aid
The House overwhelmingly rejected a proposal Wednesday to eliminate $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, defeating the measure 314-104 even as nearly half of House Democrats voted in favor of ending the funding.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:26:15 EDTUS Science Body Readies Climate Report Amid GOP Scrutiny
A leading US science body will launch a major report Thursday on how precisely specific extreme weather events can be tied to climate change, a growing research field underpinning billion-dollar lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:19:01 EDTFourth Lawsuit Targets Paramount Media Merger
A fourth lawsuit has been filed seeking to block Paramount's proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with shareholders alleging controlling shareholders Larry Ellison and David Ellison secured regulatory approval through improper promises to President ...
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:36:36 EDTFBI Probes Air Force One Security Leak
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and FBI Director Kash Patel supervised an investigation into leaks about safety concerns involving the Qatari-donated Air Force One jet, during which some officials' cellphones were confiscated.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:54:50 EDTUS Weighs Bond of $100K for Some Green-Card Applicants Abroad: WSJ
The Trump administration is considering placing a bond of $100,000 on some green-card seekers applying at U.S. consulates abroad, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The State Department is developing the plan as...
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:05:45 EDTMaine Dems Divided Over Platner Replacement
A week after Graham Platner dropped out of Maine's U.S. Senate race, his progressive supporters remain divided over which candidate to back.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:14:33 EDTGeorge Santos' Next Gig? Reality TV Show Contestant
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:50:53 EDTTech Fears N.Y. Data Center Ban Sets US Precedent
New York's new moratorium on large data center construction is emerging as a potential turning point in the debate over artificial intelligence infrastructure, with Democratic leaders and industry officials warning it could inspire similar actions across the country.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:34:34 EDTVance: Senate Procedural Rules Block SAVE America Act
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Senate procedural rules are preventing Republicans from advancing the SAVE America Act's proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration, arguing that some GOP lawmakers are prioritizing chamber traditions over passing...
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:42:09 EDTIsrael's Knesset, Speaker Honor Lindsey Graham in Moment of Silence
Israel's Knesset paused proceedings Wednesday to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., with a solemn moment of silence, as lawmakers from across the political spectrum paid tribute to one of Israel's strongest and most consistent allies in the U.S. Congress.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:16:45 EDTTrump Touts $10 Billion Pa. Defense Investment
President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted his administration’s efforts at removing regulatory and infrastructure barriers that have hindered the nation’s defense industrial base, as he promoted nearly $10 billion in new defense investments across Pennsylvania.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:57:02 EDTChina's Economy Misses Growth Expectations
China's economy grew at a weaker-than-expected pace in the second quarter, underscoring mounting concerns that the world's second-largest economy remains heavily dependent on exports as sluggish consumer spending and declining investment continue to drag on domestic growth ...
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:24:06 EDTSenators Grill Health Agency Nominees on Vaccines
Two candidates to lead major public health positions in the U.S. were questioned by senators Wednesday on whether they share the same views on vaccines as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:19:57 EDTDOJ: Suspect Faces Death Penalty in Marshal Killing
A Louisiana man charged in Monday's fatal shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal during an attempted arrest could face the death penalty if convicted.
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