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Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico teams with Mark Cuban on plan to break up healthcare
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan to bust what he says are healthcare monopolies in an effort to lower costs.
U.S. considers fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors, report says
As tech giants race to beat China in the AI infrastructure buildout, the U.S. is reportedly considering enforcing tariffs on semiconductors.
CIA chief John Ratcliffe reportedly made secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO
Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.
Tanker attack tests Trump’s claim that Hormuz is a ‘functioning strait’
An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping alive risks deterring vessesl from the vital energy corridor.
Fed Gov Lisa Cook’s lawyer fires back at Trump’s renewed threat to oust her
The Supreme Court in late June blocked Trump from firing Cook from the Federal Reserve, but left the president with a path to try again to remove her.
Republicans are dismissing affordability. That could be a problem in November
President Donald Trump quipped that affordability was “devised” by Democrats, while Vice President JD Vance said groceries “cost what they cost.”
States sue to block Trump-backed USPS mail-ballot rule after Supreme Court setback
The rule in question would require election officials to give USPS voter information and use federally reviewed, uniquely barcoded ballot envelopes.
Fed, NASA and DOJ among victims of China hacker group: Court documents
Hackers targeted networks “operated by hospitals, telecommunications providers, power companies, financial institutions, and defense contractors,” a filing said.
Mark Walter’s TWG Global blasts ‘attacks,’ insists ‘no fraud’ amid federal probe
The empire of billionaire Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter has faced media scrutiny since he said he would sell his majority share of the LA Lakers.
Iran and Oman prepare Hormuz deal as U.S. holds back on secondary sanctions
Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.