Ocasio-Cortez hasn’t ‘ruled out’ running for president or Senate in 2028
The congresswoman, who has emerged as a polling favorite to be the Democratic nominee, said she also has not ruled out a run for the Senate in 2028.
Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess
The move suggests Senate Republican leaders believe they may yet be able to get the 60 votes needed to pass, despite continued opposition by many Democrats.
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Netanyahu is caught between far-right ministers angered by concessions in Gaza and Trump, who wants progress toward ending the conflict.
Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
A Pentagon spokesman said it was focused on boosting munitions acquisitions to provide “the weapons our warfighters need at the pace the threat demands.”
ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
ICE defended its policy amid questions about provisions allowing it to withhold or indefinitely delay footage after serious injuries or deaths in custody.
Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote.
Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win House, sources say
Senior Democrats have discussed using hearings, subpoenas and document requests to obtain records from entities tied to Trump’s orbit, the sources said.
Cyclospora fears lead consumers to lose their appetite for salads
Traffic to salad chains has fallen as consumers avoid greens due to the ongoing cyclospora outbreaks across the U.S.
Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer has spread further and is ‘very painful’
“The cancer has spread, is metastasized into his bones and further. It’s very painful. It’s very debilitating in many respects,” Hunter Biden said.
Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to House
A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.