Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown before leaving for August recess
The Senate has adjourned and will return in September.
Joe Biden's cancer is spreading, son Hunter says
"It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects," says Hunter Biden about his father
Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general
The final vote was 50-49, with Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine joining the Democrats in opposition.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal is near, but waterway may not reopen immediately
The uncertainty surrounding the reopening has continued to concern shipping companies and energy markets, particularly because of the volume of oil and other petroleum products that normally pass through the waterway.
DOJ audits find about $2 million in questionable costs from crime victims grants
One audit involving Nevada's Division of Child and Family Services identified more than $365,000 in questioned costs at Miracle Minds Therapy, also known as United Citizens Foundation
Senate Democrats vote against bill requiring photo ID to cast ballots
Under the bill, the Help America Vote Act of 2002 would be amended to require voters to show photo identification to vote.
The Anti-Faucist: Pending NIAID director pioneered COVID lab-leak theory before it was cool
Steven Quay has testified and spoken to the media repeatedly about the telltale signs of COVID-19's unnatural origin. Funder of Wuhan lab's gain-of-function research, now debarred by U.S., writes him off as "conspiracist."
FCC scraps 22-year-old rule limiting broadcast television ownership
The 39% limit was implemented in 2004, when Congress boosted a previous 35% limit that was passed in the 1990s. The rule remained unchanged for more than two decades.
Trump administration reimburses company for offshore wind lease in $1.22 billion settlement
RWE U.S. Offshore will use the settlement money to redirect resources into "energy projects that can be advanced with certainty," which includes LNG infrastructure and natural gas-peaking power plants.
Judge lets Utah enforce state anti-gambling laws on Kalshi
Utah bans gambling under its state constitution.
Hasan Piker balks at moderate Dems seeking unity with El-Sayed
Piker has featured regularly at El-Sayed events, drawing national attention to the campaign and prompting outlets to question El-Sayed's stances in light of Piker's own contentious views.
McConnell discharged from rehab facility, will continue physical therapy
The Kentucky Republican appears unlikely to return to Congress before the August recess begins, though he is expected to return to the upper chamber to complete his final term.
- Ohio's Jon Husted calls for Rep. Max Miller to resign as senator seeks reelection
- State Department expands social media vetting in visa applications to foreign media representatives
- Watch Live: President Trump holds signing time event at the White House
- Trump urges GOP to end filibuster, says 'communist' El-Sayed will do it for Dems
