Jason Smith calls for ‘reforms’ to the CBO amid recent ‘big, beautiful bill’ analysis
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3463719/jason-smith-calls-for-reforms-cbo-big-beautiful-bill-analysis/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3463719/jason-smith-calls-for-reforms-cbo-big-beautiful-bill-analysis/
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Jason Smith calls for CBO 'reforms' amid recent 'big, beautiful bill' analysis
The Congressional Budget Office reported the House’s version of the "big, beautiful bill" would add $6 trillion to the debt, then the Senate version was projected to add $3.3 trillion.
Trump signs major disaster order in wake of ‘unimaginable’ Texas floods
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3463738/trump-major-disaster-declaration-aid-texas-floods-response/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3463738/trump-major-disaster-declaration-aid-texas-floods-response/
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Trump signs major disaster order in wake of ‘unimaginable’ Texas floods - Washington Examiner
"These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives lost, and many still missing," Trump said.
Texas Democrat seeks answers on ‘missing key’ weather personnel as flood deaths rise
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3463724/joaquin-castro-answers-missing-key-weather-personnel-texas-floods/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3463724/joaquin-castro-answers-missing-key-weather-personnel-texas-floods/
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Texas Democrat seeks answers on ‘missing key’ weather personnel as flood deaths rise - Washington Examiner
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration office in Houston remains without its top three management positions due to federal layoffs.
Ex-Obama adviser warns of ‘2,000 days of death’ in criticism of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/3463766/larry-summers-2000-days-of-death-trump-big-beautiful-bill/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/3463766/larry-summers-2000-days-of-death-trump-big-beautiful-bill/
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Ex-Obama adviser warns of ‘2,000 days of death’ in criticism of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ - Washington Examiner
Summers called the legislation a "shameful act by our Congress and by our president that is going to set our country back.”
Joy Reid sounds alarm for 2026 election integrity: ‘It’s insane to assume’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3463733/joy-reid-sounds-alarm-2026-election-integrity/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3463733/joy-reid-sounds-alarm-2026-election-integrity/
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Joy Reid sounds alarm for 2026 election integrity: ‘It’s insane to assume’ - Washington Examiner
Reid said she believes Trump plans to stay in office until his death — “like Putin," adding that Republicans will set “enough restrictions” to prevent being voted out.
Two reasons the US and Iran look set to fight again
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3458235/two-reasons-the-us-and-iran-look-set-to-fight-again/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3458235/two-reasons-the-us-and-iran-look-set-to-fight-again/
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Two reasons the US and Iran look set to fight again - Washington Examiner
Iranian terrorist plots, and Iran's threat to break out towards deploying a nuclear weapon make likely new US-Israeli military action against Iran
Division over One Big Beautiful Bill Act is case of ‘chicken little’: Documentary historian Ken Burns
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3463775/division-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-case-of-chicken-little-ken-burns/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3463775/division-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-case-of-chicken-little-ken-burns/
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Division over One Big Beautiful Bill Act is case of 'chicken little': Ken Burns
Documentary historian Ken Burns contended that major events and legislative efforts throughout U.S. history have always experienced a level a pushback.
Tariff rates to return to April levels if August trade deal deadline unmet, Bessent says
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/3463825/tariff-rates-return-april-levels-august-trade-deal-deadline-bessent/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/3463825/tariff-rates-return-april-levels-august-trade-deal-deadline-bessent/
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Tariff rates to return to April levels if August trade deal deadline unmet, Bessent says - Washington Examiner
President Donald Trump had said several countries would receive a letter Monday outlining their tariff rate, noting he preferred this route after negotiations.
Markwayne Mullin credits Trump for military recruitment and retention
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3463815/markwayne-mullin-credits-trump-military-recruitment-retention/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3463815/markwayne-mullin-credits-trump-military-recruitment-retention/
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Markwayne Mullin credits Trump for military recruitment and retention - Washington Examiner
Each military branch met its respective recruitment goal for the previous fiscal year. The Army reached its recruitment goal for 2025 early.
Tim Scott rejects ‘hogwash’ criticism of Trump’s handling of Ukraine war
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/3463812/tim-scott-rejects-hogwash-criticism-trump-ukraine-war/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/3463812/tim-scott-rejects-hogwash-criticism-trump-ukraine-war/
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Tim Scott rejects ‘hogwash’ criticism of Trump’s handling of Ukraine war - Washington Examiner
Scott's argument comes after the U.S. Department of Defense paused shipments of military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about depleted stockpiles.
Bessent says DOGE, not Musk, was popular in taunt of ex-Trump adviser’s new ‘America Party’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3463846/bessent-doge-popular-musk-not-new-america-party-trump-bill/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3463846/bessent-doge-popular-musk-not-new-america-party-trump-bill/
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Bessent says DOGE, not Musk, was popular in taunt of ex-Trump adviser’s new ‘America Party’ - Washington Examiner
“Look, the principles of DOGE were very popular. I think if you looked at the polling, Elon was not,” the treasury secretary said.
Kevin Hassett claims roulette wheel has ‘better history’ than CBO
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3463856/kevin-hassett-roulette-wheel-better-history-than-cbo/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3463856/kevin-hassett-roulette-wheel-better-history-than-cbo/
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Kevin Hassett claims roulette wheel has ‘better history’ than CBO - Washington Examiner
The CBO issued its latest report on the "big, beautiful bill" in the days before the Senate passed it and was eventually signed into law.
Khanna says Democrats should learn from Mamdani’s focus on ‘affordability’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3463851/khanna-democrats-learn-from-mamdani-focus-on-affordability/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3463851/khanna-democrats-learn-from-mamdani-focus-on-affordability/
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Khanna says Democrats should learn from Mamdani’s focus on ‘affordability’ - Washington Examiner
Khanna suggested the Democratic Party is “very capable” of delivering “a strong economic message” to voters in the future.
Trump trashes Musk’s ‘America Party’ as ‘ridiculous’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3463892/trump-trashes-musk-america-party-as-ridiculous/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3463892/trump-trashes-musk-america-party-as-ridiculous/
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Trump trashes Musk’s ‘America Party’ as ‘ridiculous’ - Washington Examiner
Elon Musk announced he would be starting the "America Party" on Saturday after an X poll showed a majority of respondents in favor of it.
‘Liberation Day’ tariffs take effect in August if trade talks fail, Lutnick says
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3463902/liberation-day-tariffs-take-effect-august-lutnick/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3463902/liberation-day-tariffs-take-effect-august-lutnick/
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‘Liberation Day’ tariffs take effect in August if trade talks fail, Lutnick says - Washington Examiner
Lutnick told reporters the increased levies would take effect on Aug. 1, nearly a month after the pause expires on Wednesday.
Suozzi says Mamdani ‘tapped into’ Trump’s messaging on the economy
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3463887/suozzi-mamdani-tapped-into-trump-messaging-on-economy/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3463887/suozzi-mamdani-tapped-into-trump-messaging-on-economy/
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Suozzi says Mamdani ‘tapped into’ Trump’s messaging on the economy - Washington Examiner
Suozzi also argued the Democratic Party needs to recognize how media infrastructure works, saying social media and podcasts are both very popular with voters.
Israel strikes Houthi ports and power plant in Yemen
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3463920/israel-strikes-houthi-ports-power-plant-yemen/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3463920/israel-strikes-houthi-ports-power-plant-yemen/
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Israel strikes Houthi ports and power plant in Yemen - Washington Examiner
As part of a military operation dubbed "Black Flag," IAF jets targeted the ports of Al Hudaydah, Ras Isa, and Salif, as well as the Ras Kanatib Power Plant.
Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide, had no ‘client list,’ FBI and DOJ find: Report
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3463927/jeffrey-epstein-suicide-no-client-list-fbi-doj-find-report/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3463927/jeffrey-epstein-suicide-no-client-list-fbi-doj-find-report/
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Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide, had no ‘client list,’ FBI and DOJ find: Report - Washington Examiner
An Axios report detailed a memo that found no evidence Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a "client list," or was murdered.
Crew abandons Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship attacked in the Red Sea, UK military says
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3463889/crew-abandons-ship-attacked-red-sea-uk-military-says/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3463889/crew-abandons-ship-attacked-red-sea-uk-military-says/
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Crew abandons Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship attacked in the Red Sea, UK military says - Washington Examiner
A renewed Houthi campaign against shipping could again draw in U.S. and Western forces to the area.
Democrats have a Hispanic voter problem
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3462674/democrats-hispanic-voters-problem/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3462674/democrats-hispanic-voters-problem/
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Democrats have a Hispanic voter problem - Washington Examiner
A new study from the Pew Research Center shows that President Donald Trump won nearly half of the Hispanic vote in 2024, building on a 12-year trend.