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Axios

U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes in Iran

The U.S. military has begun airstrikes in Iran, marking a resumption of military action following a brief pause for negotiations. The strikes were in retaliation for an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. President Trump indicated that the U.S. would respond strongly to the Iranian actions.

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Fox News — Politics

Confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Delayed Amid Republican Demands

The confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has been postponed due to demands from Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis for written proposals from the DOJ regarding a settlement deal with President Trump. The DOJ failed to meet the deadline for these documents, prompting Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley to delay the hearing. Both Cornyn and Tillis expressed their concerns over the settlement's provisions.

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The Hill

Florida Attorney General initiates investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci after he invoked the Fifth Amendment multiple times during a Senate hearing regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Uthmeier criticized Fauci's lack of transparency in his social media comments.

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New York Post

Mayor and Finance Commissioner Address Concerns Over Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Finance Commissioner Richard Lee addressed issues related to the rollout of the new pied-à-terre tax for wealthy homeowners. They faced questions about incorrect tax bills that were sent to everyday New Yorkers but did not clarify the reasons behind the errors.

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New York Times — Politics

Federal Agencies Lag in Processing FOIA Requests, Analysis Shows

A recent analysis reveals that federal agencies are struggling to keep up with requests for government records, leading to a significant number of requests remaining unfulfilled. The findings are based on 16 years of federal data.

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Axios

Thune and Trump Disagree on Senate Votes for Budget Reconciliation

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has communicated to White House officials that he does not believe there are enough votes for a budget reconciliation bill. President Trump has challenged this view, leading to tensions between the two as they navigate upcoming legislative priorities and midterm election pressures.

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Washington Examiner

xAI Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota Over AI Nudification Law

xAI has initiated a lawsuit against Minnesota's new law banning nudification technology, claiming it infringes on First Amendment rights. The law, effective July 30, 2026, prohibits the creation of non-consensual sexualized images, and xAI argues it is overly broad and could impose significant financial liabilities on companies.

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Fox News — Latest

Abdul El-Sayed Discloses Financial Details Ahead of Michigan Senate Primary

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, disclosed financial details revealing assets worth between $870,000 and $2.1 million, including a rental property in Dubai. His opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens, has questioned his transparency regarding tax returns and highlighted their differing financial backgrounds during the campaign.

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Fox News — Politics

Abdul El-Sayed Discloses Financial Details Ahead of Michigan Senate Primary

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan, disclosed financial details revealing assets up to $2.1 million, including a rental property in Dubai. The disclosure has sparked discussions about his wealth in the context of a primary debate against Rep. Haley Stevens, who has criticized him for not being transparent about his financial background.

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Al Jazeera English

Canada Criticizes West Bank Settlement Expansion

Canada has expressed concerns regarding illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, stating they undermine peace and security. Israeli officials have responded critically to Canada's statement.

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Fox News — Latest

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong addresses past comments on police abolition

Francesca Hong, a leading candidate in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, was questioned about her past support for police abolition during a recent event. While she did not confirm her previous stance, she emphasized her commitment to public safety and the need for alternative crime prevention strategies. A recent poll shows her support among Democratic voters has risen significantly.

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Fox News — Politics

Senate Advances Sanctions Against Russia and Iran

The Senate is moving forward with a sanctions package aimed at Russia and Iran, originally supported by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The legislation includes significant tariffs on Russian imports and energy purchases from countries like China and India, with the goal of pressuring Putin to cease military actions in Ukraine.

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PBS NewsHour

Dr. Anthony Fauci Appears Before Congress, Invokes Fifth Amendment Rights

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former leader of the White House pandemic response, testified before Congress under subpoena, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights more than 100 times. The hearing was discussed by Amna Nawaz and Katherine Wu, author of a related article in The Atlantic.

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nbcnews.com

Trump's advisors divided on strategy regarding Iran

President Donald Trump is evaluating his approach to Iran amid disagreements among his top aides and allies about the best course of action. Sources indicate that there is no unified strategy at this time.

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