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Tougher Citizenship Test From 1st Trump Admin to Be Restored
President Donald Trump's administration is moving to reinstate a more rigorous version of the U.S. citizenship test, with officials stating that the current version is too easy and fails to reflect the significance of American naturalization adequately, The Hill reported.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:28:35 EDTBessent: OBBB Has Path to Privatizing Social Security
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the "Trump Accounts" proposal in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4 could be a "back door" to privatizing Social Security.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:42:19 EDTFed Holds Rates Steady as Trump Appointees Vote for Cuts
Resisting tremendous pressure from the Trump administration, the Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as two of President Donald Trump's appointees dissented from the decision and voted for cuts.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:19:45 EDTTrump Admin Blocks $108M in Duke University Funding
On the heels of announcing a discrimination investigation of Duke University, the Trump administration has blocked a scheduled distribution of $108 million to the school.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:15:35 EDTEquities Retreat as Powell Chills Fed Sept Cut Hopes
U.S. stocks closed well off earlier highs after a choppy session Wednesday, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell chilled expectations the central bank might be poised to cut rates at its September meeting.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:06:15 EDTWarner Bros Discovery to Lay Off 10% of Film Group: Source
Warner Bros Discovery will lay off roughly 10% of its motion picture group employees as part of a restructuring before the company splits in two, a source with knowledge of the matter said Wednesday.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:00:13 EDTSen. Paul: Tariffs Are a Tax, Raise Costs
The tariffs that President Donald Trump is imposing on goods brought into the United States from abroad are a tax that will raise the cost for Americans buying these products, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., told MSNBC's "11th Hour."
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:45:40 EDTHoman: Trump Immigration Rating Dipped on False Reporting
President Donald Trump's approval rating on immigration has dipped because of "false media" reporting, says border czar Tom Homan.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:51:41 EDTTrump: Investigate Pelosi for Insider Trading
President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., should be investigated for insider trading.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:48:17 EDTLas Vegas Casino Supervisor Sold Gunman the Rifle Used in NYC Shooting Spree
A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought the rifle he used in the attack and the car he drove across country from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, authorities said Wednesday.Shane Tamura, 27, fatally shot three people in the lobby of the...
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:46:17 EDTKamala Harris: Will Not Run for Calif. Governor in 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:31:12 EDTCalif. City Hit by Deadly Tsunami in 1964 Warns People to Avoid Beaches
Officials warned people to stay away from beaches and waterways Wednesday in a small California coastal city near the border with Oregon that has been hit by dozens of tsunamis, including one that turned deadly more than 60 years ago.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:05:00 EDTTrump: I Hear Fed Will Slash Interest Rates in September
President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September after the central bank earlier in the day decided to maintain its baseline rate from 4.25% to 4.5%.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:17:49 EDTArmy Secretary Drops Ex-Biden Staffer From West Point Job
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has dropped a former Biden administration official from a leadership slot at West Point.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:13:15 EDTSen. Grassley 'Offended,' 'Disappointed' by Trump Attacks
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said on Wednesday that he was "offended" and "disappointed" by President Donald Trump's attacks against him on social media this week.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:36:48 EDTGOP AGs Push Congress for Ban on Abortion Shield Laws
Attorneys general in 15 Republican states are calling on Congress to ban abortion shield laws in states where abortion is legal.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:48:43 EDTVirginia Councilman Attacked, Set on Fire
Virginia councilman Lee Vogler was set on fire Wednesday by a man who forced his way into his office, according to media reports. The man, identified as 29-year-old Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes by WBTM, is currently in police custody.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:36:50 EDTRep. Luna Will Force Vote on Stock Trading Ban
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., said she plans to file a discharge petition in an attempt to force Congress to vote on a congressional stock trading ban when the House returns from its summer recess, Politico said.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:31:12 EDTVictims to WH: Adopt Migrant Marriage Fraud Reporting Process
A firm representing 140 individuals, including marriage fraud victims, their families, and others, has petitioned the Trump administration to adopt a formal process that would ensure that post-approval marriage fraud can be reported and reviewed, reports the Daily Caller.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:08:02 EDTFBI Director Patel Finds Russiagate 'Burn Bags'
FBI Director Kash Patel found sensitive documents related to the origins of the Trump-Russia probe in a secret room at the bureau, a source told Newsmax. The Newsmax source confirmed a report that thousands of documents...
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