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Losing the Edge: How a Long‑Time Leader Fell to a New Party Style

July 16, 2026

The story begins with a former ally of the author, Senator Lindsey Graham, who once shared a vision of America as a guiding power. Their partnership was rooted in a belief that history could be steered by strong will and decisive action, a view common among early 2000s conservatives. The author reme

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Celebrities from Lower Merion and Narberth That People Love to Look Up

July 16, 2026

Kylie Kelce, a local talent from Narberth, tops the list of people people search on Wikipedia. She reached this spot after her podcast “Not Gonna Lie” came out late last year, giving her a boost in popularity. The next spot goes to James Julien “Pug” Southerland II, also from Narberth. He was a N

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Blanche’s Role in the Justice Department: A Question of Loyalty and Law

July 16, 2026

The U. S. attorney general is meant to protect the public’s legal interests, yet some argue that Todd Blanche has put his allegiance to President Trump above this duty. Blanche, who stepped in as acting attorney general after Pam Bondi’s resignation, has been accused of advancing the president’s

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Future of Defense Depends on Hands‑On Jobs

July 16, 2026

The way wars are fought is changing fast, and experts say the U. S. must prepare its factories and labs as well as its soldiers to stay ahead. A recent summit in Pennsylvania brought together leaders from defense, unions, business and finance to discuss how the nation can build a new industrial base

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Progressive Upset: What Maine’s Senate Race Teaches All Politicians

July 16, 2026

A former state senator was knocked out of a race after a string of scandals, but the way he moved through the primary shows something useful. He started as a nobody and became a headline‑making challenger, beating the sitting governor in the Democratic primary. The trick was that he wasn’t a textboo

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Trump’s New Plane: A Costly Gamble

July 16, 2026

The president swapped a $400 million gift for an older aircraft after a NATO trip. The new plane was not fully equipped with the required security upgrades before it flew. This left the president, his staff, reporters and crew at risk. Senators from Oregon asked why taxpayer money was used for a lux

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New York Hosts Sports & Entertainment Talks with Jalen Brunson

July 16, 2026

Variety is opening a new interview studio in New York City on July 16, bringing together people who shape the future of sports and entertainment. The studio will host six conversations that look at how stories are told, how fans engage, and the cultural impact of sports. The event will feature Ja

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Nevada’s Next Big Hit: Space Tourism and the Silver State’s New Vision

July 16, 2026

Nevada’s lieutenant governor, a former police chief and long‑time city councilman, has set his sights on turning the state into a launchpad for space travel. He sees the vast open land and the presence of tech moguls as a perfect recipe for a new industry that could rival Las Vegas’s gaming fame. ...

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Trump Talks Tech, Not Tactics

July 16, 2026

President Donald Trump spoke at a defense conference held by the U. S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He sat beside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Republican Senator David McCormick at a roundtable. The event focused on new defense technologies rather than current battlefield strate

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Traffic Stops and Tragedy: A Closer Look at the ICE Debate

July 16, 2026

The conversation around immigration enforcement has gotten hotter after a series of deadly incidents involving federal officers. In early July, two ICE agents shot and killed motorists in Maine and Texas, sparking a push from some officials to pause most vehicle stops. But the former president