US Special Envoy Urges Hamas to ‘Take the Deal’ With Israel on Hostages
The Trump administration’s special envoy for hostage affairs said in a July 20 interview that the Hamas terrorist group should “take the deal” laid...
As Congress Slashes Funding to NPR and PBS, the Real Losers May Be Far Downstream, Say Experts
A major part of the $9 billion rescissions package Congress passed this week is cutting $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which...
Commerce Secretary Says US Still Eyeing 10 Percent Baseline Tariff
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on July 20 that the United States is still aiming to leave a 10 percent baseline tariff on many...
US Revokes Visas for Brazilian Judge, His Allies Over Bolsonaro Prosecution
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced late on July 18 that he has revoked the visas of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de...
Texas GOP Set to Redraw State’s Congressional Map During Special Session
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for a July 21 special session of the state Legislature to discuss efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map...
EPA Slashes 23 Percent of Its Workforce, Eliminating Scientific Research Arm
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 18 that it will cut about 23 percent of its workforce and eliminate its research and...
DOJ Proposes Restoration of 2nd Amendment Rights for Some Convicted Felons
The Department of Justice has proposed a rule to restore the Second Amendment rights of people who have been convicted of certain crimes but...
US Orders New Restrictions on Flights From Mexico Amid Aviation Dispute
The U.S. Department of Transportation imposed new restrictions on flight operations from Mexico to the United States on July 19 in response to flight...
Florida Rep. Joe Casello Dies While in Office
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.—Florida Democratic lawmaker Joe Casello has died while in office following a heart attack, according to state House officials. He was 73....