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Trump’s Crypto Earnings Upset Senate Talks on Digital Asset Bill

July 3, 2026

The Senate is racing to vote on a digital‑asset law, but new numbers about President Trump’s crypto profits have thrown the debate into turmoil. A recent financial disclosure shows that Trump earned more than $1. 4 billion from family crypto projects last year, a chunk of his total $2. 2 billion

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Democrats divided as Supreme Court backs state bans on trans girls in girls' sports

July 3, 2026

The Supreme Court recently decided states can stop biological males from joining girls’ school sports teams. This supports laws already in place in Idaho, West Virginia, and 25 other states. But it doesn’t touch the states that allow biological males to compete in girls’ teams. Not all Democrats ar

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Scientists Back Democratic Candidates with Big Money Boost

July 2, 2026

A new political group has just raised a record $12 million for the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to support Democratic candidates who have science or medical backgrounds. The money is split between advertising and direct aid to hopefuls such as Ohio’s gubernatorial contender Amy Acton and South Car

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Senate Ethics Clears Gallego of Misconduct and Campaign Violation Claims

June 30, 2026

A recent Senate Ethics Committee review found no proof that Senator Ruben Gallego from Arizona broke any rules. The complaint came from a Republican colleague who claimed Gallego had engaged in misconduct and possibly violated campaign finance laws. The committee looked at statements, financial repo

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Alaska's long-awaited gas pipeline faces last-minute hurdles

June 30, 2026

For half a century, Alaskans have heard promises about a natural gas pipeline that never materialized. Countless studies, proposals, and false starts came and went, often because the project seemed too complex or too costly. Then came a private developer willing to put real money on the table, sign

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Birthdays worth remembering: June 28th celebrates legends, artists, and pioneers

June 29, 2026

June 28th stands out more than most birthdays—not because it’s rare, but because it’s shared by people who’ve left deep marks on culture, leadership, and creativity. Some spent their lives making others laugh, like Mel Brooks, who’s still chasing new projects even as he approaches his century mark.

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Alibaba Allegedly Steals AI Knowledge from Claude

June 25, 2026

Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, claims that between April 22 and June 5, 2026, a group linked to Alibaba used fake accounts—about 25, 000 in total—to chat with Claude over 28. 8 million times. The company says this was an effort to copy Claude’s abilities so that Alibaba could build a co

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Zimbabwe’s Senate Gives Green Light to Longer Presidential Terms

June 25, 2026

Zimbabwe’s Senate made a bold move this week by voting overwhelmingly to extend presidential terms from five to seven years. With 75 senators in favor and just four against, the change clears the way for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030—if he signs the bill. The new rule als

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Law Enforcement and Catholic Groups Raise Alarm Over Crypto Bill

June 25, 2026

Law enforcement agencies and Catholic organizations recently sent warnings to the U. S. government about a bill that could weaken efforts to fight financial crime, particularly involving cryptocurrency. A coalition of four law enforcement groups—representing over 70, 000 police officers, prosecutors

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Luxury Trips, Campaign Cash: A Closer Look

June 24, 2026

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona has spent a notable amount of campaign money on family vacations and childcare, according to recent filings. The leader’s PAC paid for trips to Saint Barthélemy, Disney parks, Miami and Chicago, as well as a Super Bowl event that cost more than $37, 000. In many case