Tuesday

07-04-2026 Vol 19

Year: 2026

Krishnamoorthi steps down as top Democrat on House China panel

Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is stepping down as the top Democrat on the select House committee on competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, according to...

Maduro’s fall puts US cyber power in the spotlight

The U.S. appears to have used its cyber capabilities to capture Venezuela’s leader over the weekend — revealing how the U.S. could wield cyber power in future geopolitical showdowns.

Sen. Mark Kelly facing cut in military pension over ‘illegal orders’ video after Pentagon probe

"The department has initiated retirement grade determination proceedings ... with reduction in his retired grade resulting in a corresponding reduction in retired pay." "The department has initiated retirement grade...

Trump’s HHS rescinds Biden rule that gave child care centers funding without verifying attendance

Tens of billions of dollars flowed to child care centers between 2021 and 2024. Tens of billions of dollars flowed to child care centers between 2021 and 2024.

Trump rejects Putin claim Ukraine attacked his residence: ‘We don’t believe that happened’

President Trump refuted the Kremlin's accusations that Ukraine targeted a residence of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, doubting such an attack ever took place. President Trump refuted the Kremlin's accusations...

Tim Walz abruptly drops out of Minnesota governor’s race in wake of alleged billion-dollar fraud scandal

"But as I reflected on this moment with my family and my team over the holidays, I came to the conclusion that I can't give a political campaign my...

Capitol agenda: Congress confronts Venezuela fallout

Venezuela will dominate the congressional agenda this week, with Republicans lacking a unified vision on what happens next after the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the Senate poised to...

One person arrested after windows broken at JD Vance’s Cincinnati home

The incident took place hours after JD Vance and his family left the residence to return to Washington. WLWT-TV reported that the vice president had spent the past week...

Old headaches will plague Mike Johnson in the new year

The speaker is working to refocus Republicans on cost-of-living matters. But he will find it hard to escape nasty internal clashes.

Gov. Tim Walz expected to drop reelection bid amid Minnesota Somali fraud probe: report

The failed veep candidate has come under national scrutiny over his handling of alleged Medicaid and day care fraud in Minnesota, with losses that could reach into the multi-billions....