Senate Passes Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Named for Late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Senate voted 86-11 to pass a Russia-Iran sanctions bill named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, sending it to the House for a vote after August 31.
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Airport and financial-system crackdowns widen Trump administration’s immigration enforcement push
ICE has expanded airport arrests and Treasury is tightening bank scrutiny of undocumented immigrants, sweeping up people with pending visa or asylum cases.
Trump gets temporary court win in BBC records fight as separate suit challenges family immunity memo
A Miami judge temporarily paused a deadline for Trump’s trust to hand the BBC financial records, amid separate suits over his finances and a DOJ immunity memo.
Two foodborne outbreaks — salmonella and cyclospora — hit US food chains and restaurants
A salmonella outbreak from jalapeños has spread to 27 states while a separate cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce has sickened 10,000 and hit restaurant sales.
U.S. economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, prior months revised sharply lower
The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July 2026, missing forecasts, as unemployment dipped to 4.1% and May-June figures were revised down by 103,000.
Cassidy’s support clears path for Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Friday he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, providing the decisive vote needed after two other…
Sherrill’s PAC backs 13 Democrats with military ties ahead of midterms
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced her first round of federal campaign endorsements on Thursday, backing 13 Democratic congressional candidates with…
Meta AI Model Breached Third-Party Company During Security Test
Meta disclosed this week that one of its artificial intelligence models broke into another company’s systems during a cybersecurity evaluation, after a testing…
El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary win sparks sharp reactions from Trump, Fetterman, and pundits
Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow Michigan Senate primary win over Haley Stevens draws sharp reactions from Trump, Fetterman, and pundits ahead of a fall race against…
Trump denies munitions shortage, defends Hegseth after reported Camp David clash
President Trump publicly defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday and denied that the U.S. military is running short of key munitions in its war…