Most Democrats Go Against Schumer In Unsuccessful Vote To Limit Weapons Sales To Israel
Senate Rejects Resolution on Arms Sales to Israel Late Wednesday night, the Senate decisively turned down a resolution aimed at banning the sale of specific arms to Israel, highlighting a significant divide among Democrats concerning support for Israel amid its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The final vote showed 27 in favor and 70 against, […]
Democrats introduce legislation to limit the use of military drones by the White House for monitoring protests
House Democrats are attempting to prohibit the Trump administration from utilizing military-grade drones to surveil protests within the United States. Representative Jimmy Gomez from California introduced this bill following reports of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deploying an MQ-9 Reaper drone during a protest earlier this year. “The U.S. government should not employ military […]
Army helicopter involved in fatal midair collision with plane in DC exceeded altitude limit, NTSB discovers
NTSB Hearing on Fatal DC Helicopter Crash Reveals Alarming Details A recently conducted survey by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) highlighted that the Army helicopter involved in a deadly collision with a commercial aircraft in Washington, D.C., back in January had inaccurate altitude readings. The NTSB commenced its hearing on Wednesday, delving into the […]
The SALT income tax deduction limit was raised to $40,000 in Trump’s legislation. Is it worth claiming?
Changes in the SALT Tax Deduction Limit For the last seven years, taxpayers have faced a cap of $10,000 on the deduction for state and local taxes, a significant drop from the previous limit of $40,000. This cap was introduced by Congress during the first Trump administration as part of a substantial tax reform package. […]
Golf enthusiast achieves ‘miracle’ hole-in-one to celebrate 90th birthday, proving age is no limit.
A 90-year-old amateur golfer is celebrating a remarkable achievement, marking his first hole-in-one just a day after his birthday. John Payne, who has been playing golf for around 30 years, pulled off this impressive feat on July 18 at a golf course in the UK. He successfully hit a hole-in-one on the sixth hole, a […]
The battle to stop HIV can’t be won if we reduce funding and limit access to medication.
The pursuit of eradicating HIV has seen some transformative innovations. In June, the FDA greenlit Yeztugo (Renacapavir), a revolutionary HIV prevention treatment requiring just two injections annually. Remarkably, it achieved a 99% success rate in trials. This significant advancement could change the game for individuals who struggle to maintain daily oral prevention methods, offering a […]
USD/JPY pulls back as Trump-Powell tensions limit increases
The US dollar has weakened against the Japanese yen, amid focus on the relationship between Trump and Powell. Expectations around interest rates are bolstering USD strength, while political uncertainty creates some fluctuations in USD/JPY. The USD/JPY currency pair has dropped, facing resistance around 149.00. The Japanese yen (JPY) is attempting to regain some of its […]
Trump’s ‘one big beautiful’ bill surpasses the $40,000 limit on the ‘SALT’ deduction. Here’s who gains.
House Republicans Approve Trump’s Tax Bill with SALT Changes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was seen talking with Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) after a procedural vote on the extensive tax bill in Washington, D.C., on July 2, 2025. Recently, House Republicans passed what President Trump refers to as his “one big beautiful” bill, which notably […]
Family in North Carolina worried that Medicaid reductions will make them limit treatments for their 6-year-old.
Kennedy Bieber’s Treatment and Medicaid Concerns Kennedy Bieber, a 6-year-old from North Carolina, attends treatment sessions at least twice a week after being diagnosed with Noonan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects development. He is one of approximately 600,000 individuals in the state who could potentially lose healthcare access due to proposed cuts to Medicaid […]
Republicans hinder Democrats’ attempts to limit Trump’s military authority following attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Senate Rejects Effort to Limit Trump’s Military Actions Against Iran In Washington, attempts by Senate Democrats to inhibit President Donald Trump’s potential escalation of military actions in Iran were few on Friday. A resolution aimed at reaffirming Congress’s authority regarding war powers was blocked by Republicans following recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Virginia […]