Thom Tillis retirement, Trump’s primary threat shakes North Carolina GOP
Key Points Senator Thom Tillis has announced he will not seek re-election, ending his tenure in the U.S. Senate. The decision follows mounting pressure and threats of a primary challenge from President Donald Trump. Tillis has frequently clashed with…
Trump, GOP Congress target medicaid in One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Key Points Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump are advancing the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which would roll back health coverage for millions of Americans for the first time in modern U.S. history. The Congressional Budget Office…
Trump won’t extend Tariff pause beyond July 9
Key Points President Donald Trump announced he will not extend the 90-day pause on tariffs on most countries beyond the July 9 deadline. The administration plans to send letters to countries detailing tariff penalties that will take…
Arizona education budget signed, Supreme Court ruling impacts schools
Key Points Arizona Governor signs the state education budget, setting new funding and policy directions for schools. The U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling with direct implications for Arizona’s education system. The budget and ruling together affect…
Russia Masses 110,000 Troops near Ukraine: Kyiv Warns
Key Points Ukrainian officials report that Russia has concentrated approximately 110,000 troops near a key Ukrainian city, raising alarm over a potential new offensive. The troop buildup comes as peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have failed…
Trump calls Zohran Mamdani ‘Communist’ after NYC Poll win
Key Points U.S. President Donald Trump labeled New York Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as “a communist” and “a 100% Communist Lunatic” in public statements and social media posts, warning that Mamdani’s leadership would turn New York City…
Pam Bondi fires January 6 prosecutors: DOJ shakeup
Key Points At least three federal prosecutors involved in January 6 Capitol riot cases were abruptly fired by the Department of Justice on Friday. The dismissals included two supervisory attorneys from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington and one…
Don Bacon retires, opens Nebraska US House Seat
Key Points Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican representing Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, will not seek reelection and plans to retire in 2026. Bacon’s formal announcement is expected next week, likely on Monday, coinciding with a major House…
USNS Harvey Milk renamed Oscar V. Peterson by Pete Hegseth
Key Points Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the USNS Harvey Milk will be renamed the USNS Oscar V. Peterson, honoring a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Hegseth stated the move is to “take the politics out of ship naming,” criticizing the…
US Senate rejects bid to limit Trump Iran War powers
Key Points The US Senate, led by Republicans, voted 53-47 to reject a Democratic resolution requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before further military action against Iran. The vote followed recent US airstrikes on Iranian…