Nation and World
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Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war
Jul 14, 2026 7:52 pm - WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill Tuesday, refusing to advance the bipartisan package that would substantially increase Pentagon spe...
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House GOP races to advance party-line bill to fund Pentagon, encourage voting restrictions
Jul 14, 2026 7:46 pm - House Republicans are scrambling to launch a party-line spending bill that would send funding to the Pentagon and incentivize states to tighten voting rules for the fall midterm elections, but they face an array of hurdles, including demands from conservatives to pay for the legislation.
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House passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent
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Senators rally to Russia sanctions bill, one of Graham’s top priorities
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Supreme Court justices tell Congress their safety is at risk and more must be spent on security
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E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.6 million in Trump sex abuse and defamation case
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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings
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US military restores blockade in response to Iran’s attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz
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Many questions remain after an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Maine driver
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Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as ‘unprecedented’ threat to press freedom