Senate Referee Strikes Out Key Medicaid Reform Provision From GOP Megabill
The Senate parliamentarian has rejected a key Medicaid reform provision in the GOP’s megabill—called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a major setback for Republicans...
Chinese ship conducts survey off Vietnam but Hanoi’s state media stays silent
A Chinese survey ship has been repeatedly circling within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea since mid-June, raising concerns of...
Department of State Holds Press Briefing (June 26)
The Department of State holds a press briefing led by principal deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott at 2 p.m. ET on June 26. …
Pentagon Chief Says No Known Intelligence Shows Iran Moved Uranium
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on June 26 said he’s not aware of intelligence that shows that Iran moved its uranium away to prevent it...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to Run for Reelection Against Rival Mamdani
New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially launched his reelection campaign on Thursday with a rally on the steps of New York City Hall....
At Least 6 Dead in Southern China Floods
Extreme flooding in southwestern China has killed at least six people, state media reported on June 26, the latest such disaster amid heavy downpours...
Vought Pushes for Adoption of Budget Rescissions as Key Senators Remain Unconvinced
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought on June 25 appeared before a skeptical Senate Appropriations Committee to make the administration’s...
Senate Appropriations Committee Reviews 2026 Budget Request for Air Force and Space Force
The Senate Appropriations Committee holds a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Air Force and Space Force at...
US Helsinki Commission Examines the Cost of a Bad Deal in Ukraine
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) holds a hearing to examine the cost of a bad deal in Ukraine,...