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Senate Advances Trump’s $9 Billion Spending Cut Bill, Vance Casts Tie-Breaking Vote
Vice President JD Vance cast a vote to break the 50–50 tie on the package.
California Bill Aims to Spur Low-Income Housing in LA Burn Areas
A Senate bill scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly empowers special districts in a bid to boost affordable housing in the burn zones.
MAHA Advocate Jeffrey Rose Emphasizes Importance of Sleep for Teenagers
Chronic sleep deprivation among high school students is a contributing factor to the chronic disease epidemic, Rose said.
Assaults Against ICE Officers Up 830 Percent From Last Year
Violence has escalated, according to federal officials, who add that media and politicians have escalated their anti-ICE rhetoric.
Trump Touts $92 Billion in Energy, AI Investments at Pennsylvania Summit
Industry leaders discussed how to power and develop the future of the AI industry.
Back-to-School Shoppers Are Stocking up Well Ahead of Time: National Retail Federation Survey
Shoppers are using sales like Prime Day and Walmart Deals, but many still have over half their shopping left as they wait for better deals.
California Community Colleges Consider New Application Fee to Deter Scammers
The plan includes potential waivers for students who have financial hardship.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Could Rise More in 2026, Group Forecasts
An influential group says that the cost-of-living adjustment will likely increase 0.1 percent over last month’s prediction.
Arizona Primary for House Seat Pits Late Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s Daughter Against Progressive Insurgent
Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s daughter, 54, is running with establishment backing, while a 25-year-old abortion activist and social media figure is gaining ground.
Pentagon Awards Contracts to 4 Artificial Intelligence Developers
The contracts with Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI come with a ceiling of $200 million each, to accelerate the military’s adoption of AI systems.
DOGE Announces Billions of Dollars in Federal Contracts Terminated
DOGE says that so far, its activities have helped save an estimated $190 billion.
Why We Teach Our First Graders Shakespeare: Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald is the principal of a private elementary school in New York focused on classics, immersion in nature, and nurturing strong moral character.
Trump Looking Into Firing Powell, Kevin Hassett Says
The president has criticized Powell for not bringing down interest rates, arguing lowering rates would save ‘trillions of dollars in interest cost’ on debts.
Trump Says He Spoke to Bongino Amid Reports of Infighting Over Epstein Files
‘I spoke to him today. Dan Bongino is a very good guy,’ Trump said of the deputy FBI director on July 13.
Behind US Exit From WHO, a Battle Over Direction of Global Public Health
One direction advocates pandemic response and vaccines, the other focuses on health promotion such as nutrition, sanitation, and economic development.
Social Security Checks May Be Smaller This Month, but Some Seniors Have Options
An expert told The Epoch Times that seniors impacted by overpayment clawbacks can appeal or apply for a waiver.
Trump Defends Bondi, Urges Supporters to Move On From Epstein Files
Trump said his supporters are playing into the hands of his political rivals by focusing on the circumstances surrounding Epstein.
Trump Announces 30 Percent Tariffs on EU, Mexico
The tariffs aim to correct America’s long-running trade imbalances with the two trading partners, the U.S. president said.
500 Visitors Evacuated From Grand Canyon Due to Nearby Wildfire
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, 260 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado, is also closed until further notice due to wildfires.
