Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as New CDC Director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote, making her the agency's first permanent leader in nearly a year.
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Man Arrested With Loaded Gun at Trump's LA Golf Club
A man was arrested with a loaded pistol and prohibited ammunition at Trump's LA-area golf club days before Trump's scheduled visit for a fundraiser.
Progressive Challengers Topple Two Incumbents in Michigan Primaries
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, while progressive challengers unseated Democratic incumbents in two key House races.
Max Miller's Lawyer Admits Fault After Sharing Private Images of the Congressman's Daughter
Rep. Max Miller's attorney says he accidentally shared a sensitive image of Miller's toddler daughter in a document release meant to rebut abuse claims.
Capital One Denies "Woke" Bias in Trump Account Closures
Capital One is asking a judge to dismiss the Trump Organization's lawsuit, saying account closures stemmed from an anti-money laundering review.
Todd Blanche Rescinds $1.8 Billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund"
Todd Blanche rescinded Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," clearing the way for two GOP senators to back his attorney general nomination.
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Aug 3, 2026 3 min readState Department Advises Against Middle East Travel Amid Tensions
The State Department is warning Americans to use heightened caution across the Middle East, citing possible flight cancellations and airspace closures.
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Aug 3, 2026 4 min readTrump's $5 Million Golden Horse Statues Spark Mixed Reactions
Trump's $5 million regilding of four bronze horse statues near the Lincoln Memorial has split public opinion between "tacky" and "shiny."
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Aug 2, 2026 4 min readCouple Found Fatally Shot in Guatemala Weeks After Deportation
A Guatemalan couple was found fatally shot weeks after reuniting following the husband's ICE deportation, leaving their three children behind.