WV’s Capito readies Senate campaign with $3M fundraising
Summary Incumbent Sen. Shelley Moore Capito raised over $700K in Q2 2025, with $3.4M cash on hand. State Senator Tom Willis challenges Capito, loaned $100K but raised no funds yet. Alex Gaaserud is another GOP challenger but has no reported fundraising.…
GOP megabill adds $3.4T deficit & cuts 10M from health care
Summary Trump’s July 4 megabill will add $3.4 trillion to the federal deficit over 10 years according to Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper. The bill cuts over $1 trillion in federal health spending, mostly from Medicaid. It causes an estimated 10…
U.S., Philippines trade deal finalized with 19% tariff
Summary The Philippines will eliminate tariffs on U.S. goods (“zero tariffs” on American imports). Conversely, goods imported from the Philippines to the U.S. will face a 19% tariff, slightly lower than the 20% originally threatened and higher than the…
Doug Burgum must approve all wind and solar projects
Summary Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will personally approve all wind and solar projects. This policy marks a major shift in federal renewable energy approvals. The change could slow project timelines and increase scrutiny. It impacts developers,…
Texas floods missing persons drop to 3 in Kerr country
Summary The number of missing persons in Kerr County, Texas, has dropped sharply from over 160 to just three as the search enters its third week. The official death toll in Kerr County is 107, including 70 adults and 37 children. Statewide, Texas has…
Scott Bessent calls for federal reserve review
Summary US Treasury official Bessent calls for institutional examination of the Federal Reserve. The call emphasizes potential reforms to the Federal Reserve’s structure and operations. This statement reflects ongoing debates within US economic…
Off-Duty border patrol agent shot in Manhattan park
Summary An off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer was shot in the face and arm during an attempted robbery at Fort Washington Park in Manhattan. The officer, age 42, was sitting near the Hudson River with a female companion when…
Mike Rigas tapped by Trump to lead GSA amid leadership shift
Summary Trump appointed Mike Rigas as acting administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA). Rigas, a Trump veteran, assumes the role to oversee GSA and control agency leadership. Move seen as effort to rein in Musk-aligned officials Stephen…
Congressional Republicans facing cuts while battling shutdown risk
Summary Congressional Republicans face challenges cutting spending while avoiding government shutdown. Passing all 12 appropriations bills before the September 30 deadline remains unlikely. House GOP aims for deep non-defense spending cuts; Senate less…
Alan Wilson attends HALT Fentanyl act signing at White House
Summary Alan Wilson participated in the White House signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act. His office acknowledged the event via social media and press releases. The HALT Fentanyl Act is a significant legislative measure targeting fentanyl trafficking and…