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Today: July 22, 2026
Today: July 22, 2026

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Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts

Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts

Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Kalshi to collect employment info from customers trading in some high-risk markets

Kalshi will start collecting customer employment information for trading in certain high-risk markets

Kalshi to collect employment info from customers trading in some high-risk markets
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US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol

A longstanding political stalemate in the U.S.

US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol
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SEC's Sankey says superleague idea 'not consistent with the truth'

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey said there’s no talk of a merger with the Big Ten and called the notion that the SEC wants to form a super league as “not consistent with the truth.”

SEC's Sankey says superleague idea 'not consistent with the truth'
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Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead

Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead

Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead
Economy|Political|US|World

US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump

The U.S.

US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump
Economy|Europe|Political|World

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

The House has passed a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion

Supporters of a long-stalled push to expand nationwide sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline are pursuing an uphill

US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion
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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
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Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi

Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi

Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi
Business|Education|Political|Sports

Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill

The two biggest conferences in college sports say they do not support the current version of a bipartisan bill designed to regulate an industry struggling for answers in a quickly changing era in which some players make millions

Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill
Crime|Political

Exclusive: House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations, sources say

Exclusive: House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations, sources say

Exclusive: House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations, sources say
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Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been invited to testify before Congress as the league faces increasing federal scrutiny about its broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services

Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services
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How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Republicans' recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda

Republicans' stumble on an immigration funding bill is raising questions about other parts of their legislative agenda

Republicans' recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling

Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, despite a lower court's ruling the map intentionally discriminates against Black people

Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
MidEast|Political|US|World

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

Republican leaders of the U.S.

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
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House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban
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The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
Political|US|World

Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security

President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he's building

Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security
Political

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he has no regrets about his “momentous” vote to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges five years ago

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat
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US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud

Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and her legal team

US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud
Economy|Political|US

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns
Election

Denise Powell will win razor-thin Democratic primary for ‘blue dot’ House district in Nebraska, CNN projects

Denise Powell will win razor-thin Democratic primary for ‘blue dot’ House district in Nebraska, CNN projects

Denise Powell will win razor-thin Democratic primary for ‘blue dot’ House district in Nebraska, CNN projects
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips

Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips
Technology|World

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

U.S. legislation that would require social media companies to take more responsibility for how their apps affect children and teens overcame a key

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

Biofuel advocates are making a last-minute push to convince House lawmakers to approve year-round sales of gasoline blended with

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|World

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC

President Donald Trump is making significant changes to the nation's capital as he focuses on renovations and new projects

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC
Election

Fact check: Hegseth twice made a false claim to Congress about troops being sent to voting places under Biden

Fact check: Hegseth twice made a false claim to Congress about troops being sent to voting places under Biden

Fact check: Hegseth twice made a false claim to Congress about troops being sent to voting places under Biden
Economy|Political|World

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is
Political|World

Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict

U.S.

Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Senate bans its members, staff from betting in prediction markets

The U.S.

US Senate bans its members, staff from betting in prediction markets
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Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration

Congress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to prevent its members from using prediction markets

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
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US House approves outline for $70 billion more for immigration enforcement

The U.S.

US House approves outline for $70 billion more for immigration enforcement
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire

U.S.

Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire
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House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will 'soon run out'

The House has taken a crucial step toward funding the Department of Homeland Security

House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will 'soon run out'
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In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom

In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom

In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom
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Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading

A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela’s leader

Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading
Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation

Exclusive: Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation

Exclusive: Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation
Business|Economy|Environment

API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise

Groups representing ethanol producers, farmers, and fuel retailers urged Congress on Thursday to allow gas stations to sell higher-ethanol gasoline blends year-round to

API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise
Business|Economy|Food|Health

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that
Election|Political|US

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

US low-cost airlines seek temporary tax relief to address soaring fuel costs

The CEOs of major low-cost airlines are set to meet on Tuesday with U.S.

US low-cost airlines seek temporary tax relief to address soaring fuel costs
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Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts
Opinion|Political

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend

Congress has refused to exercise oversight of the Iran war, with Republicans nixing Democrats’ attempts to exercise legislators’ power over military engagements. That’s nothing new.

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend
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Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed
Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
Business|Economy

Brazil government to propose bill cutting working hours this week, says Lula

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that the government will submit a bill to Congress this week aimed at reducing working hours.

Brazil government to propose bill cutting working hours this week, says Lula