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Business declares war on Pentagon stock buyback, dividend restrictions moving in Senate
The provision was pushed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and was included in the National Defense Authorization Act on a bipartisan basis.
U.S. completes latest round of strikes against Iran, while Tehran targets Gulf neighbors
The U.S. has completed a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as Tehran targets U.S. military facilities in the region.
Trump to claim declassified intel reveals 2020 election interference: MS NOW
Trump said he will make a “Speech to the Nation on Thursday evening, at 9 P.M. Eastern,” without providing further details.
Judge says Trump sued IRS for ‘improper purpose’; refers his lawyer to bar
A Florida federal judge in a blistering order on Monday said that President Donald Trump had sued the Internal Revenue Service “for an improper purpose” — to gain the appearance of “judicial legitimacy” for a controversial settlement with the Justice Department, which the president effectively controls. Read more Trump calls for Congress to pass Clarity […]
Trump calls for Congress to pass Clarity Act crypto bill to honor Lindsey Graham
The Senate Banking Committee approved the bill 15-9 in May, with two Democrats joining Republicans to advance the legislation.
Trump recommends Lindsey Graham’s sister serve as interim senator for South Carolina
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham ignited a scramble among South Carolina Republicans to prepare for a special primary election to replace him on the GOP ticket.
Trump: U.S. should be reimbursed for guarding Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a major oil-shipping route and the epicenter of the U.S. and Israel’s ongoing war with Iran.
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
Iran responded to a fresh wave of strikes by U.S. forces by launching an attack on American military bases in several Gulf states.
McConnell provides health update after long unexplained absence; says he suffered fall
McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history.
Graham’s death scrambles troves of policy in Washington
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly at 71.