Trump appears open to extending ‘beautiful’ bill beyond July 4 deadline
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3459214/trump-big-beautiful-bill-july-4-deadline/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3459214/trump-big-beautiful-bill-july-4-deadline/
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Trump appears open to extending ‘beautiful’ bill beyond July 4 deadline
President Donald Trump pushed for Congress to pass his major domestic policy bill by July Fourth, but later said the deadline could be pushed back.
California rolls back strict environmental law to address housing shortage
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/3459289/ceqa-reform-housing-shortage-california-gavin-newsom/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/3459289/ceqa-reform-housing-shortage-california-gavin-newsom/
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California rolls back strict environmental law to address housing shortage - Washington Examiner
CEQA, one of the country’s strictest state-level regulatory frameworks affecting housing projects and other development, was signed into law by Ronald Reagan.
New concern raised about Education Freedom Scholarships
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3459447/new-concern-raised-about-education-freedom-scholarships/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3459447/new-concern-raised-about-education-freedom-scholarships/
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New concern raised about Education Freedom Scholarships - Washington Examiner
The 20,000 scholarships, which Barrett and Democrats call "vouchers," give families $7,295 to attend the private school of their choice.
NOAA to end key weather program used by military
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/3459371/noaa-military-weather-program-ending/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/3459371/noaa-military-weather-program-ending/
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NOAA to end key weather program used by military
The Defense Department has used the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program for over five decades to provide weather data for its military operations.
Social Security Administration to cut checks in half to recoup overpayments this month
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3459240/social-security-cut-checks-in-half-recoup-overpayments/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3459240/social-security-cut-checks-in-half-recoup-overpayments/
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Social Security to cut checks in half to recoup overpayments
The SSA paid nearly $72 billion in improper payments between fiscal years 2015 and 2022, the agency's Office of the Inspector General concluded in a report.
Kim Jong Un honors soldiers killed fighting for Russia in rare public display
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3459313/kim-jong-un-honors-soldiers-killed-fighting-for-russia-rare-public-display/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3459313/kim-jong-un-honors-soldiers-killed-fighting-for-russia-rare-public-display/
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Kim Jong Un honors soldiers killed fighting for Russia
Kim's daughter, Jim Ju Ae, was visible alongside her father during the event; there is speculation she could ultimately be his successor.
Omaha Republican launches bid for Bacon’s swing district seat
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/3459386/brinker-harding-don-bacon-house-seat-bid-swing-district-nebraska/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/3459386/brinker-harding-don-bacon-house-seat-bid-swing-district-nebraska/
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Omaha Republican launches bid for Bacon’s swing district seat
Omaha City Council Vice President Brinker Harding is running to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) in one of the most competitive 2026 House seats.
DC ends kindergarten redshirting practice with no exceptions
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3459375/dc-ends-kindergarten-redshirting-no-exceptions/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3459375/dc-ends-kindergarten-redshirting-no-exceptions/
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DC ends kindergarten redshirting practice with no exceptions - Washington Examiner
Mayor Muriel Bowser stood by Washington, D.C.’s strict regulatory crackdown last month, arguing that redshirting provides children unfair advantages over their peers.
Hochul leads early field in New York gubernatorial race despite majority wanting ‘someone else’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3459358/hochul-leads-new-york-gubernatorial-race-majority-wants-someone-else/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3459358/hochul-leads-new-york-gubernatorial-race-majority-wants-someone-else/
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Hochul leads early field in New York gubernatorial race
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman are all at least 20 points behind the Democratic incumbent.
RFK Jr. says Fauci is likely liable for COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3459466/rfk-jr-anthony-fauci-covid-19-pandemic-likely-liable/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3459466/rfk-jr-anthony-fauci-covid-19-pandemic-likely-liable/
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RFK Jr. says Fauci is likely liable for COVID-19 pandemic
HHS Sec. RFK Jr. says Dr. Anthony Fauci is likely liable for the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for a nationwide investigation to uncover the truth.
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill clears Senate after GOP rebellion forces Vance tiebreaker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3458684/trump-one-big-beautiful-bill-senate-vote/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3458684/trump-one-big-beautiful-bill-senate-vote/
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act clears Senate despite GOP defections
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which advances Trump’s second-term priorities on tax cuts, energy, and the border, now heads back to the GOP-led House.
Obama, Bush criticize Trump administration for ‘gutting USAID’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3459482/barack-obama-george-w-bush-criticize-trump-administration-gutting-usaid/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3459482/barack-obama-george-w-bush-criticize-trump-administration-gutting-usaid/
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Obama, Bush criticize Trump administration for ‘gutting USAID’
Monday was the last day the organization was an independent agency, as it is now being absorbed into the State Department.
How Thune and Trump got behind ‘one, big beautiful bill’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3458968/how-thune-trump-got-behind-one-big-beautiful-bill/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3458968/how-thune-trump-got-behind-one-big-beautiful-bill/
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How Thune and Trump got behind ‘big, beautiful bill’ - Washington Examiner
Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s (R-SD) budding relationship with President Donald Trump survived its biggest stress test.
Jerome Powell blames Trump tariffs for Fed not cutting interest rates
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3459416/jerome-powell-interest-rates-blames-trump-tariffs/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3459416/jerome-powell-interest-rates-blames-trump-tariffs/
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Jerome Powell blames Trump tariffs for Fed not cutting interest rates
Powell was asked if he believes the Federal Reserve would have lowered interest rates if Trump hadn't announced his "Liberation Day" tariffs in April.
Rudy Giuliani blasts Zohran Mamdani as ‘enemy of America’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3459244/rudy-giuliani-zohran-mamdani-enemy-of-america/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3459244/rudy-giuliani-zohran-mamdani-enemy-of-america/
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Rudy Giuliani blasts Zohran Mamdani as ‘enemy of America’ - Washington Examiner
Giuliani, a Republican who won a second term as mayor, reacted to Mamdani’s nomination on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
WATCH LIVE: House Rules Committee debates Senate version of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3459669/watch-live-house-rules-committee-debates-senate-version-of-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3459669/watch-live-house-rules-committee-debates-senate-version-of-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/
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WATCH LIVE: House Rules Committee debates Senate version of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
The meeting comes after the Senate approved the bill on Tuesday, sending it to the lower chamber, where GOP leaders are corralling votes to pass it by July 4.
Trump to visit Iowa to begin US’s 250th anniversary celebrations: What to know
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3458317/trump-iowa-visit-us-250-birthday-celebrations-july-4-2026/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3458317/trump-iowa-visit-us-250-birthday-celebrations-july-4-2026/
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Trump to visit Iowa to begin US's 250th birthday celebrations: What to know
President Donald Trump will visit Iowa to kick off a year of celebrations culminating in the United States's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
DOJ tells prosecutors to seek denaturalization for certain criminals
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3459452/doj-tells-prosecutors-seek-denaturalization-certain-criminals/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3459452/doj-tells-prosecutors-seek-denaturalization-certain-criminals/
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DOJ tells prosecutors to seek denaturalization for certain criminals
The Trump DOJ escalated denaturalization in a June 11 memo, ordering civil cases against naturalized citizens tied to crime, terrorism, and human rights abuse.
Iranian hackers threaten to release Trump associates’ emails in ‘calculated smear campaign’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3459501/iran-hackers-threaten-trump-emails/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3459501/iran-hackers-threaten-trump-emails/
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Iranian hackers threaten to release Trump aides' emails
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency called the threatened cyberattack a "calculated smear campaign" designed to undermine Trump.
Trump administration working to prosecute CNN for promoting ICE tracker, ‘false reports’ about Iran
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3459630/trump-administration-doj-cnn-ice-tracker-false-reports-iran-prosecute/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3459630/trump-administration-doj-cnn-ice-tracker-false-reports-iran-prosecute/
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Trump admin working to prosecute CNN for promoting ICE tracker
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made the announcement on Tuesday during remarks to the press alongside Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.