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Joe Manchin Launches New Independent Campaign

July 24, 2026

Manchin, now 78, is stepping back into politics after a break. He has started the Independent Leadership Council to help people run as independents across America. The council’s goal is not to form a new party. Instead it wants candidates who can vote with Democrats or Republicans when it m

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A Shift in the House: How U. S. Views on Israel Are Changing

July 24, 2026

The debate over cutting $3. 3 billion in aid to Israel reached the House floor, but the vote never materialized. A proposal led by Republican Thomas Massie and backed by progressive Democrats such as Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez was meant to force lawmakers to publicly reveal their stance on foreign aid

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Learning About Islam in Connecticut Schools: A Debate

July 24, 2026

Connecticut recently signed a law that lets school districts add lessons about Islam and Arab culture to their curriculum. The rule does not force schools to teach it, but the state will supply ready‑made lesson plans for those who want them. Some lawmakers worry that including a religion in publ

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Money, War, and Michigan: A Senate Battle in the Shadows

July 21, 2026

The U. S. Senate race in Michigan is shaping up to be more than a simple left‑vs‑center fight. It has become a proxy for how much influence outside groups can wield over a state’s politics. The two candidates are Abdul El‑Sayed, a former public health official who supports progressive policies li

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Trump Family Sues Capital One Again Over Account Closures

July 21, 2026

The Trump family has filed a fresh lawsuit against Capital One, claiming the bank shut down hundreds of accounts linked to the president’s businesses after the January 6 events. The new complaint, submitted by Eric Trump for the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, says the bank acted because of the pol

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Shifting Party Lines: The New Challenge for Democrats

July 21, 2026

Democrats face a test that Republicans avoided last decade. Recent wins by democratic socialists in New York and Colorado show the party can no longer ignore its far‑left wing. If they don’t act, voters may see the party as a leftist platform. The party’s leaders are repeating old mistakes. Repu

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Crypto Rules Near Final Stage: Senate Moves Closer to Decision

July 21, 2026

The U. S. Senate is inching toward a final vote on the Clarity Act, a bill that would shape how digital currencies are regulated. Senators from both parties have added new language on ethics and enforcement, hoping to satisfy concerns about how the law will be applied. The key debate centers on w

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Crypto Cash Boosts Alabama Senatorial Hopeful

July 21, 2026

Barry Moore, the Republican candidate for Alabama’s open U. S. Senate seat, has received more campaign contributions from a major cryptocurrency‑backed super PAC than any other congressional contender. Since 2025, federal filings show he has collected over $12 million from a PAC linked to big crypto

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Trump Calls Climate Guide “Fraud” in Judges Manual

July 21, 2026

President Trump took to Truth Social after watching the World Cup final, criticizing a 1, 700‑page manual that teaches federal judges about science. The guide, produced by the Federal Judicial Center and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, contains a chapter on climate chan

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Science Group Shifts Gears, Picks New Senate Candidate

July 21, 2026

A science‑focused political group has chosen a new candidate for the U. S. Senate in Michigan. The organization, known for backing educated doctors and nurses who run for office, is now supporting Dr. Abdul El‑Sayed, a progressive who wants to bring science into policy. The group was started in 201