Legislation on Russia and Iran sanctions approved by House, giving Trump authority over tariffs

Russia Sanctions Bill Stalls Over Trump Tariff Concerns A recently passed sanctions bill targeting Russia is facing challenges in the House. Democrats are voicing their apprehensions about giving President Trump expanded tariff authority, while supporters claim that stronger economic measures could potentially push Moscow toward the negotiation table. On Wednesday, a sweeping sanctions package aimed […]
DeSantis: ‘Almost No’ chance for SAVE America Act to be approved by the Senate before the August break

DeSantis Doubts Election Integrity Act’s Chances Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has shared significant skepticism regarding the federal government. He indicated that the likelihood of the Election Integrity Act passing in the U.S. Senate before the scheduled August recess is “basically zero.” I think the chances of the Senate actually passing the SAVE Act before recessing […]
Trump and three GOP Senators urge John Thune to keep the Senate in session until the SAVE Act is approved.

Trump and Senators Push to Cancel Senate Recess Former President Donald Trump, along with Republican Senators Mike Lee, Rick Scott, and Ashley Moody, is urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to halt the House of Representatives’ summer recess until the Protection of American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) is approved. The group believes that the Senate’s […]
Doctors report Mitch McConnell has not yet been approved to exit rehab following his fall.

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Recovery Update Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, is currently recuperating from a fall he suffered last month. As of now, he hasn’t been “medically cleared” to return to his duties in the Senate. On Monday, his office provided an update, mentioning that McConnell is still in recovery following his June […]
Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement of the authors’ AI copyright case is approved

Federal Judge Approves $1.5 Billion Settlement for Anthropic A federal judge in San Francisco has given the green light to a significant $1.5 billion settlement involving Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company. This class-action lawsuit was initiated by a group of authors who accused the company of improperly utilizing their books to train its AI chatbot, […]
Major reparations strategy for black residents approved in Alameda County, despite significant budget challenges

California Counties Approve Reparations Plan Amid Budget Shortfall In light of a $91 million budget shortfall this year, officials in California counties have endorsed a significant reparations strategy aimed at benefiting Black residents. This plan outlines extensive reforms across housing, education, healthcare, and criminal justice, while still leaving open the possibility of cash payments to […]
Legislation Approved to Stop Credit Card Companies from Monitoring Gun Purchases

U.S. House Passes Bill to Block Credit Card Tracking of Gun Sales On July 14, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a new bill designed to stop credit card companies from monitoring purchases related to firearms and ammunition. The measure, known as HR 1181, was passed by a vote of 221 to 201. The […]
BILL APPROVED: Maher cautions his Democratic colleagues about a potential disaster due to wokeness

The Shift in Minions and Monsters Well, it finally happened. Those persistent minions have worn us down—at least, to some degree. Mr. Walz granted a pardon to an illegal immigrant who had previously assaulted a 10-year-old. It’s believed this was done to keep him from being deported. “Minions & Monsters” is hitting theaters nationwide this […]
New Senate bill aims to address restrictions on online speech if it is approved

New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat Online Censorship The First Amendment has faced significant challenges from the left over the past ten years. This trend has involved marginalizing those with different views, especially regarding discussions about COVID-19’s origins, climate change, gender norms, and, notably, the contentious topic of voter fraud. In response, a bipartisan initiative, […]
Florida and Texas may attract billionaires if California’s wealth tax is approved.

California Billionaire Tax Faces Legal Challenge Amid Opposition from Newsom In California, a new wealth tax aimed at billionaires is stirring controversy and legal scrutiny. The proposed legislation, a one-time 5% tax aimed at residents with over $1 billion in assets, would take effect retroactively from January 1, 2026. Governor Gavin Newsom, however, has voiced […]