Scandals Heat Up Washington As Congress Begins To Simmer

As Congress heads into August, conflicts and scandals are poised to derail a seemingly quiet end to the summer in Washington, with the investigations into and debates about former President Joe Biden’s mental decline, Jeffrey Epstein and Russiagate just heating up.

HHS Removes Mercury-Based Preservative from All U.S. Flu Vaccines

In a landmark decision hailed by health advocates and parents alike, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. signed a formal policy Tuesday adopting new CDC recommendations to remove the mercury-based preservative thimerosal from all influenza vaccines distributed in the United States.

U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Again, But Signs Point to a Softening Labor Market

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week, underscoring the continued resilience of the U.S. labor market. Yet behind the encouraging headline, economists warn that the broader employment picture is showing signs of softening.

New York Settles with Christian Photographer in Free Speech Victory

New York State has agreed to settle a years-long legal battle with Emilee Carpenter, a Christian wedding photographer, by paying $225,000 in legal fees and pledging not to enforce laws that would compel her to photograph same-sex weddings against her religious convictions. The settlement, finalized Tuesday, ends four years of litigation and marks a major victory for free speech and religious liberty.

Federal Judge Partially Blocks Trump-Era Defunding of Planned Parenthood

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction partially blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a congressional measure that strips Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood, marking a significant twist in the ongoing legal battle over the pro-life “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

Johnson Shuts Down House Early Amid Epstein Pushback

The U.S. House of Representatives is sending lawmakers home early for the August recess after Democrats forced legislative business to a standstill Monday when demanding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

President Trump Celebrates Historic Achievements in First Six Months of Second Term

The White House released a press statment celebrating what President Donald J. Trump described as “the most successful first six months in modern American history.” The report outlined a wide range of accomplishments across domestic policy, the economy, foreign affairs, and national security, which the administration says have fundamentally reshaped the nation’s direction.

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