Number of U.S. Troop Deaths Suddenly Appears Lower on Pentagon Website  —  Three military officials and a Pentagon spokesman gave conflicting explanations for why the number of Americans killed in the Iran war had changed.  —  On Wednesday, the Pentagon reported on its casualties website …

U.S. Withdraws Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Journalists  —  A federal judge raised questions about the government's handling of the subpoenas, which The Times called an attempt to intimidate the free press.  —  The Justice Department on Thursday withdrew the subpoenas that sought phone records …

Trump Administration Imposed New Tariffs of Around 10% on Over 80 Nations  —  The administration launched new duties tied to countries' imports of goods made with forced labor, replacing a 10 percent tariff immediately after it expired.  — 1.1k  —  Leer en español阅 …

‘A head for an eye’  —  WAR REPORT: President Donald Trump's Iran war was dealt fresh setbacks today by the House and oil markets — just as he threatens to escalate it to heretofore unseen levels.  —  For the second time, four House Republicans joined with Democrats to approve …

Trump's patience with Thune ‘is running out’  —  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing Thursday that President Donald Trump's patience with Senate Minority Leader John Thune is wearing thin, as Republicans struggle to advance his voting overhaul legislation …

F.D.A. Announces New Cyclosporiasis Outbreak with 72 Cases  —  Health officials did not identify the location of the outbreak, or what they believed was causing it.  —  The Food and Drug Administration has identified a new outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened at least 72 people …

Vega Breaks Her Silence … On Thursday evening, Cecilia Vega, the first Latina correspondent on “60 Minutes” who was inexplicably fired by CBS News boss Bari Weiss, took the stage in New Orleans at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference & Expo.

Elon Musk says he got ‘carried away’ with Trump - but still holds on to contentious political views  —  In interview, billionaire says instead of running ‘Doge’ he should've ‘worked on my companies’ and shares extreme predictions  —  Elon Musk has admitted he became too consumed by politics during …

Next stop, Trump Station?  Administration wants to rename New York's Penn Station  —  Will President Donald Trump 's name grace one of the most famous — and sometimes maligned — landmarks in his hometown of New York City?  The Republican administration this week urged leading U.S. Senators …

McConnell's Absence is Grinding Some Senate Business to a Halt  —  Sen. Mitch McConnell's extended absence has thrown a number of the Senate's top priorities into limbo.  —  McConnell has not voted since he was hospitalized following a fall on June 14, and it's still unclear …

University of Wyoming to Drop Philosophy Major  —  As for Fall 2027, incoming students at the University of Wyoming will no longer be allowed to major in philosophy.  —  The news was shared by philosophy professor Bradley Rettler in posts on social media.  —  He says that students …

Meet the man whose groundbreaking book is being devoured by the left  —  Anton Jäger has been lauded for his exceptional ability to make sense of these strange political times - and he's only 32.  The writer and academic explains why we're living in an age of hyperpolitics  —  Prefer the Guardian on Google

Trump Administration Live Updates: President's Demand for Saudis to Recognize Israel Puts Nuclear Deal in Doubt  —  Trump Adds New Condition to Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia  —  What we're covering:  — Middle East: President Trump said on Thursday that a nuclear agreement already signed …

Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war  —  Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday after a dramatic turnaround …

Federal agency drops subpoena seeking list of Jews at Penn  —  This story is developing and will continue to be updated.  —  The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission withdrew its subpoena seeking the disclosure of personal contact information and lists of Jewish employees …

Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive  —  She paces the side of the darkened highway in central Nepal, just enough light from the trucks roaring past to illuminate her painted face to the men rolling in on rickshaws and motorbikes.

The DSA Is a Gift to MAGA  —  SHOULD THOSE OF US WHO WANT to defeat the proto-fascists in charge of the Republican party be worried about a few blue districts that have recently indulged their ids and voted for members of the Democratic Socialists of America?  Yes.

Wu Shaoping escaped China's repression, only to get busted by ICE in Pa.  —  Seven years ago, the walls were closing in on Wu Shaoping in his native China.  —  Like a firefighter who rushes into a burning building, attorney Wu had watched China's repressive Communist Party arrest scores …

From the dugout to the White House: LA Dodgers celebrate World Series glory with Trump  —  President Donald Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Thursday to celebrate the team's back-to-back World Series, praising the players and organization for their historic run.

Cassidy shifts on CDC nominee, citing change to disputed autism page  —  But the page's core claim still suggests a long debunked link between vaccines and autism.  —  During a tense confirmation hearing last week, senators expressed visible frustration with President Donald Trump's nominee …

A nuclear deal for the Saudis.  A media blackout for Kushner's corruption.  —  On Wednesday, the Trump administration signed a 30-year nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that paves the way for the kingdom to enrich its own uranium.  The Saudi government has been aggressively seeking such a deal for years …

Satellite Images Show Iran Is Rebuilding.  Fast.  —  Tehran's speedy recovery from damage done by the U.S. and Israeli air campaign raises concerns about its effectiveness  —  Iran has quickly rebuilt infrastructure damaged during the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign over recent months …

Tension between Mullin and White House appears to be growing, sources say  —  President Donald Trump brought in Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to lead a department at the forefront of his signature domestic policy.  —  Only four months into his role heading the Department of Homeland Security …

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections  —  The state has sent more than 3,000 letters to Alaska voters asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, a number a top state elections official said is unusually high.

‘Explosive Diarrhea’: Company Tied to Outbreak Donated to Trump as He Delayed Food Safety Rule  —  Taylor Farms contributed $2 million to Trump and Republicans as they postponed a rule to help the government limit the spread of foodborne illnesses.  —  ∙ Paid

Man Who Killed Dem Lawmaker and Her Husband Sentenced to Two Life Terms Plus 40 Years  —  A federal judge said it was the longest sentence he's ever handed down, for a man who posed as a police officer to gun down elected officials in their own homes.  —  Co-Founder of MeidasTouch  —  Add us on