Senate GOP includes steeper cuts to clean energy credits in updated tax bill
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/3457181/senate-gop-steeper-cuts-clean-energy-credits-tax-bill/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/3457181/senate-gop-steeper-cuts-clean-energy-credits-tax-bill/
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Senate GOP includes steeper cuts to clean energy credits in tax bill
Several provisions in the new text remain the same, including support for the nuclear and geothermal industries.
NASDAQ and S&P 500 hit record highs, completing comeback from ‘Liberation Day’ tariff correction
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3457190/nasdaq-s-and-p-500-stock-market-record-highs/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3457190/nasdaq-s-and-p-500-stock-market-record-highs/
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NASDAQ and S&P 500 hit record highs
The main motivators include Trump's pause of the "Liberation Day" tariffs, which expires July 9, the trade deals he brokered, and the peace deals he negotiated.
Rollins backs North Carolina, nation’s pork producers in California tiff
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3457224/brooke-rollins-backs-north-carolina-pork-producers-california-tiff/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3457224/brooke-rollins-backs-north-carolina-pork-producers-california-tiff/
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Rollins backs North Carolina, pork producers in California tiff
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins determined that California can enforce its Proposition 12, the colloquial term for the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative.
GOP challenger: ‘Definition of insanity electing’ Pritzker again
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3457230/james-mendrick-insanity-electing-jb-pritzker-again/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3457230/james-mendrick-insanity-electing-jb-pritzker-again/
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GOP challenger: ‘Definition of insanity electing’ Pritzker again
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick, who is campaigning for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, said Pritzker's policies have gone too far.
What’s next for birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court’s ruling
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3457232/birthright-citizenship-supreme-court-ruling/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3457232/birthright-citizenship-supreme-court-ruling/
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What’s next for birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
Immigrant advocates are vowing to fight to ensure birthright citizenship remains the law as Donald Trump tries to do away with more than a century of precedent.
Bespoke bash for a billionaire: Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sánchez in lavish Venice ceremony
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3457233/jeff-bezos-wedding-lauren-sanchez-lavish-venice/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3457233/jeff-bezos-wedding-lauren-sanchez-lavish-venice/
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Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sánchez in lavish Venice ceremony
In 2019, Bezos announced he was divorcing his first wife, MacKenzie Scott, just before the National Enquirer published a story about an affair with Sánchez.
Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3457234/summer-heat-risk-child-deaths-hot-cars/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3457234/summer-heat-risk-child-deaths-hot-cars/
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Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
So far this year, nine children have died after being left in vehicles in California, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Biden, Harris, and Walz attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3457250/biden-harris-walz-attend-melissa-hortman-funeral/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3457250/biden-harris-walz-attend-melissa-hortman-funeral/
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Biden, Harris, and Walz attend funeral for Melissa Hortman
The former Minnesota House speaker was shot to death in a pair of attacks two weeks earlier by a man posing as a police officer.
Faith group provides tools for parents to opt out of LGBT curriculum after Supreme Court ruling
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3457269/faith-group-provides-tools-parents-opt-out-lgbt-curriculum/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3457269/faith-group-provides-tools-parents-opt-out-lgbt-curriculum/
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Faith group provides tools for parents to opt out of LGBT curriculum
Advocates for Faith & Freedom, which has long been embroiled in lawsuits over parental rights and religious freedom, created a free, legal opt-out form.
Anti-abortion activists to protest at nearly 200 Planned Parenthood locations demanding group be defunded
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3457208/anti-abortion-protests-planned-parenthood/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3457208/anti-abortion-protests-planned-parenthood/
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Anti-abortion activists to protest at nearly 200 Planned Parenthood locations
One demonstration will be at a Planned Parenthood facility in Washington, and organizers are expecting thousands of people to protest across the country.
‘Not something to celebrate’: As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3457257/can-united-nations-survive-80th-anniversary/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3457257/can-united-nations-survive-80th-anniversary/
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As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive?
Facing major funding cuts from the United States and others, the United Nations has been forced to shed jobs and start tackling long-delayed reforms.
If Energy Star goes away, finding energy-efficient appliances will be harder. Here are some tips
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/3457258/energy-star-appliances-tips/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/3457258/energy-star-appliances-tips/
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Tips for finding energy-efficient appliances if Energy Star goes away
The U.S.-based program claims that its blue seal of approval on efficient appliances saves households an average of $450 on their bills per year.
Conservative leaders on what role faith plays in politics
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/videos/3457259/conservative-leaders-role-faith-politics-road-to-majority-conference/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/videos/3457259/conservative-leaders-role-faith-politics-road-to-majority-conference/
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Conservative leaders on what role faith plays in politics
What role does faith play in politics? The Washington Examiner asked several leaders at the Road to Majority Conference that question this past weekend.
WATCH LIVE: Senate debates Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3457287/watch-live-senate-vote-one-big-beautiful-bill-act/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3457287/watch-live-senate-vote-one-big-beautiful-bill-act/
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WATCH LIVE: Senate debates Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
The Senate is aiming to vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act this weekend.
More than 2,700 foreign terrorist organization members arrested nationwide
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3457305/2700-foreign-terrorist-organization-members-arrested/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3457305/2700-foreign-terrorist-organization-members-arrested/
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Over 2,700 foreign terrorist organization members arrested nationwide
Among them are members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua, which the Trump administration designated as an FTO in February.
Newsom backtracks on healthcare vow for illegal immigrants and signs budget with cuts
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3457263/gavin-newsom-illegal-immigrants-healthcare-backtrack-budget/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3457263/gavin-newsom-illegal-immigrants-healthcare-backtrack-budget/
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Gavin Newsom backtracks on healthcare vow for illegal immigrants
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed California's budget, which included cuts to migrant healthcare that he previously promised he would not instate.
Early Iran bomb damage spin falls apart
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/3457340/early-iran-bomb-damage-spin-falls-apart/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/3457340/early-iran-bomb-damage-spin-falls-apart/
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Early Iran bomb damage spin falls apart - Washington Examiner
Was the Iranian program "obliterated"? Argue about the word if you like. But the damage inflicted by the U.S. attacks appears to have been devastating.
GOP leaders rally evangelicals: 2026 is ‘most important midterm of our lifetime’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3457296/gop-rally-evangelicals-2026-most-important-midterm-lifewww.tg-me.com/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3457296/gop-rally-evangelicals-2026-most-important-midterm-lifewww.tg-me.com/
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GOP leaders rally evangelicals: 2026 is ‘most important midterm of our lifetime’ - Washington Examiner
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley didn’t mince words as he rallied the crowd, warning that the stakes in 2026 couldn’t be higher.
Senate restores key SALT cap workaround for service businesses in GOP tax bill
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3457345/senate-restores-salt-cap-workaround-service-businesses-tax-bill/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3457345/senate-restores-salt-cap-workaround-service-businesses-tax-bill/
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Senate restores key SALT cap workaround for service businesses in GOP tax bill - Washington Examiner
Notably, by changing the bill, the total Senate bill will cost $37 billion more than it would have, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation.
Stefanik hits back at Hochul as she mulls gubernatorial bid: ‘Welcome to the fight’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3457322/stefanik-hits-back-at-hochul-mulls-gubernatorial-bid/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3457322/stefanik-hits-back-at-hochul-mulls-gubernatorial-bid/
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Stefanik hits back at Hochul as she mulls gubernatorial bid - Washington Examiner
Elise Stefanik and Kathy Hochul exchanged shots on Friday in a potential preview of the hostilities in the 2026 New York gubernatorial race.