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Republicans Blame Canada for Wildfire Smoke ‘Suffocating’ the U.S.

Six members of Congress from Wisconsin and Minnesota have asked Canada to say how it plans to tackle the blazes and reduce the haze billowing south.

July 11, 2025

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Judge Signals She Will Protect Abrego Garcia From Hasty Second Deportation

The judge, Paula Xinis, said some legal safeguard was needed because the Trump administration had already shown in this and other deportation cases that it could not be trusted.

July 11, 2025

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Trump eyes China visit for tariff talks, Rubio says after Malaysia meeting

Trump has threatened to restore 145% duties on Beijing if a trade deal can’t be worked out by Aug. 10.

July 11, 2025

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S.E.C. Accuses Prominent Georgia Republican of Running Ponzi Scheme

Edwin Brant Frost IV, a well-known Republican, is accused of defrauding 300 investors of $140 million, and using some funds for political donations. He said he took “full responsibility.”

July 11, 2025

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Sen. Joni Ernst tucks ban on Chinese, Russian lab research into national defense bill

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has added to a key military spending bill making its way through Congress a pair of provisions to prevent taxpayer dollars from flowing to research benefiting foreign adversaries, including China and Russia.

July 11, 2025

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‘Head Start’ education program will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump admin says

Trump administration bars undocumented immigrants from Head Start and federal programs.

July 11, 2025

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Trump teases ‘major statement’ on Russia after latest Ukraine attack: ‘You’ll be seeing things happen’

A bill co-sponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) would force Trump to impose a 500% tariff on any country that buys Russian oil, walloping nations such as India, a US defense partner.

July 11, 2025

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Sen. Bill Cassidy’s campaign touts record-setting $9M war chest as he leads primary challengers

The Louisiana Republican has a total of $9 million cash on hand — a record for state Senate candidates at this point in the 2026 cycle — in his total war chest, according to his campaign.

July 11, 2025

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Trumps to Visit Texas Flood Sites, Where Search for Missing and Dead Continues

The president and the first lady were set to tour areas devastated by flooding in Central Texas, as the Trump administration has faced scrutiny over its level of preparedness and its disaster response.

July 11, 2025

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