Grassley postpones vote in US Senate panel on Blanche nomination for AG
Sens. Cornyn and Tillis demand written proof the Trump-IRS tax settlement was changed before backing Blanche, with a party-line panel vote hanging in balance.
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Washington says goodbye to South Carolina US Sen. Lindsey Graham
Zelenskyy and Netanyahu attended as colleagues pushed a Russia sanctions bill now named for Graham, whose sister was sworn in to finish his term.
Trump imposes new host of tariffs on trading partners, alleging they use forced labor
Critics call the forced-labor justification predetermined, as Yale researchers estimate the new tariffs could cost households about $1,100 a year.
US House and Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise
The Senate resolution failed 47-49 as two Republicans skipped the vote, while Hegseth put the war's cost so far at $37.5 billion with $67 billion more requested.
US Senate Judiciary holds over vote on Blanche nomination for AG as Grassley slams Dems
New Sen. Darline Graham's arrival restores a 12-10 GOP edge on the panel, as swing votes Tillis and Cornyn, both sidelined by Trump, remain undecided.
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As vote on Blanche for attorney general nears, ex-DOJ staffers warn against confirmation
Epstein survivors say Blanche's committee vote hinges on Sens. Tillis and Cornyn, both spurned by Trump, after a private meeting they called deflection and gaslighting.
US House approves joint measure to curb Congress’ stock trading, require voter ID
Democrats call it a fake stock ban that could still let lawmakers trade, while the ID rules would require mail voters to attach photocopies of ID.
Canadian hockey sticks, wine and cement subject to new Trump tariffs
Trump invoked a dormant 1930 tariff law never before enforced, after his prior Canada tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court and $166 billion had to be refunded.
US senators grill Blanche over ‘slush fund’ deal as he seeks attorney general confirmation
GOP Sens. Cornyn and Tillis pressed Blanche to formally kill the $1.776 billion fund, while Democrats challenged his refusal to meet Epstein survivors himself.
Judge blasts Trump for using the presidency to ‘manipulate’ courts in IRS case
Judge Kathleen Williams bars the Trumps from citing the settlement anywhere and refers his attorney to the Florida Bar for discipline.
America’s 250th birthday celebrated, despite extreme heat, canceled events
Washington's National Independence Day Parade was canceled due to extreme heat, though other events proceeded, and Patriot Front members marched through the capital.
Protesters in D.C. rally for priorities to counter Trump’s 250th anniversary programming
Hundreds of activists rallied Saturday to counter Trump's 250th anniversary programming, pushing a $25 minimum wage, gun control, voting rights, and Palestinian statehood.
