Bipartisan ‘Bunker Buster Act’ would arm Israel with B-2 bombers if Iran continues nuclear ambitions
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3461191/bunker-buster-bill-arm-israel-b2-bombers-iran-nuclear/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3461191/bunker-buster-bill-arm-israel-b2-bombers-iran-nuclear/
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'Bunker Buster Act' would arm Israel with B-2 bombers
Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced the bill to the House on Wednesday.
Daily on Energy, presented by Built for America: GOP clashes over clean tax credits, European heatwave, and oil prices jump
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-on-energy/3461252/daily-on-energy-gop-clashes-clean-tax-credits-european-heatwave-oil-prices-jump/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-on-energy/3461252/daily-on-energy-gop-clashes-clean-tax-credits-european-heatwave-oil-prices-jump/
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Daily on Energy: GOP clashes over clean tax credits
Republicans like Utah Sen. John Curtis have since said this will ensure the market and planned investments don’t experience massive disruptions.
Former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer launches Senate bid to replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3461098/andre-bauer-senate-bid-replace-lindsey-graham-south-carolina-2026/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3461098/andre-bauer-senate-bid-replace-lindsey-graham-south-carolina-2026/
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Former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer launches Senate bid to replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina - Washington Examiner
Bauer is running as a MAGA candidate to Graham's right, saying the longtime senator has "lost his way."
LA legal groups accuse ICE of discriminating against people with ‘brown skin’ in lawsuit
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3461053/los-angeles-lawsuit-ice-discriminating-brown-skin-people/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3461053/los-angeles-lawsuit-ice-discriminating-brown-skin-people/
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LA legal groups accuse ICE of targeting people with 'brown skin'
The plaintiffs accused ICE officers of carrying out "brazen, midday kidnappings” rather than "lawful arrests."
Medicaid reductions will affect seniors despite no cuts to Medicare
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3461227/medicaid-reductions-affect-seniors/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3461227/medicaid-reductions-affect-seniors/
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Medicaid reductions will affect seniors despite no cuts to Medicare
The GOP spending bill is supposed to reduce Medicaid spending by roughly $1 trillion over the next 10 years compared to the current spending trajectory.
Iran nuclear program set back one to two years: Pentagon
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3461215/iran-nuclear-program-set-back-one-to-two-years-pentagon/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3461215/iran-nuclear-program-set-back-one-to-two-years-pentagon/
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Iran nuclear program set back one to two years: Pentagon
The U.S. military's unprecedented strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities last month set back its overall nuclear program by one to two years.
Gavin Newsom signs $750M tax credit for film and TV made in California
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/entertainment/3461180/gavin-newsom-tax-credit-trump-film-tariffs/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/entertainment/3461180/gavin-newsom-tax-credit-trump-film-tariffs/
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Gavin Newsom signs $750M tax credit for film and TV made in California - Washington Examiner
Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday he wants to see President Donald Trump “match the ambition” that California is enacting with this tax credit.
‘Big, beautiful bill’ stalls in House as leadership works to persuade holdouts
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3461343/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-house-stalled-amendment-vote-as-leadership-persuades-holdouts/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3461343/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-house-stalled-amendment-vote-as-leadership-persuades-holdouts/
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OBBB stalls in House as leadership works to persuade holdouts
House Republicans are keeping a vote open on an amendment to the procedural rule while they sway holdouts and wait for members affected by weather.
Colorado announces $3 million for overdose reversal drug
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3461377/colorado-3-million-overdose-reversal-drug-naloxone/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3461377/colorado-3-million-overdose-reversal-drug-naloxone/
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Colorado announces $3 million for overdose reversal drug - Washington Examiner
Naloxone, which is known by its brand name Narcan, is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses.
Top FDA official rejects COVID-19 vaccines, citing unknown risks
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3461331/top-fda-official-rejects-covid-vaccines-fda-unknown-risks/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3461331/top-fda-official-rejects-covid-vaccines-fda-unknown-risks/
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Top FDA official rejects COVID-19 vaccines
The reversal is part of a larger effort at the FDA to limit vaccinations to people 65 and older.
DOJ considers criminal charges for state officials over election integrity policies: ‘No option off the table’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3461203/voting-security-doj-criminal-charge-state-officials-election-integrity/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3461203/voting-security-doj-criminal-charge-state-officials-election-integrity/
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DOJ considers criminal charges for state officials over election integrity policies: ‘No option off the table’
The Trump administration is reportedly driving the effort forward based on its skepticism about the security of the nation's elections.
WA leading states suing Trump admin over K-12 mental health cuts
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3461418/wa-leading-states-suing-trump-mental-health-cuts/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3461418/wa-leading-states-suing-trump-mental-health-cuts/
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WA leading states suing Trump admin over K-12 mental health cuts - Washington Examiner
The Department of Education cut $1 billion in mental health funding, citing concerns about DEI initiatives embedded in the contracts.
Republicans question DeWine’s property tax relief vetos
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3461454/republican-question-dewines-veto/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3461454/republican-question-dewines-veto/
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Republicans question DeWine’s property tax relief vetos - Washington Examiner
DeWine, also a Republican, whittled out several provisions lawmakers have said would reduce property tax burdens across the state.
‘This trial was botched’: New York prosecutors face heat over Diddy failures
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3461142/this-trial-was-botched-new-york-prosecutors-face-heat-over-diddy-failures/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3461142/this-trial-was-botched-new-york-prosecutors-face-heat-over-diddy-failures/
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New York prosecutors 'botched' over Diddy trial, experts say- Washington Examiner
SDNY faced backlash after a jury acquitted Sean 'Diddy' Combs on major charges in what one expert called “the most expensive prostitution trial' in US history.
Rotten tomatoes: Arizona lawmakers call on Trump to kill key tariff on Mexico
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3461279/arizona-lawmakers-call-to-kill-trump-tomato-tariffs-mexico/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3461279/arizona-lawmakers-call-to-kill-trump-tomato-tariffs-mexico/
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Arizona lawmakers call on Trump to kill key tariff on Mexico
President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs on Mexican tomatoes have Republicans divided.
Sanders rips Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump: ‘Dark day for freedom of the press’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3461242/bernie-sanders-paramount-16-million-settlement-trump/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3461242/bernie-sanders-paramount-16-million-settlement-trump/
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Sanders rips Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump
The $16 million sum covers plaintiffs' fees and costs and will be allocated to Trump’s future presidential library instead of being paid to Trump directly.
Judge blocks Trump order suspending asylum access at southern border
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3461429/judge-blocks-trump-order-suspending-asylum-access-southern-border/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3461429/judge-blocks-trump-order-suspending-asylum-access-southern-border/
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Judge blocks Trump order suspending asylum access at southern border - Washington Examiner
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss in Washington said his order blocking the policy will take effect on July 16, giving the Trump administration time to appeal.
Marc Elias loses lawsuit over allowing foreign funding in Kansas ballot campaigns
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3460567/marc-elias-loses-lawsuit-foreign-funding-kansas-ballot-campaigns/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3460567/marc-elias-loses-lawsuit-foreign-funding-kansas-ballot-campaigns/
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Marc Elias loses election lawsuit against Kansas foreign funding ban
Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias has lost his bid to thwart a Kansas law banning foreign actors from funneling money into state-level ballot initiatives.
Intern for House Republican Ron Estes fatally shot in DC
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3461476/intern-house-republican-ron-estes-killed-dc-shooting/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3461476/intern-house-republican-ron-estes-killed-dc-shooting/
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Intern for House Republican Ron Estes fatally shot in DC - Washington Examiner
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was attending college at UMass Amherst and would have been a senior this fall.
SALT caucus likely to keep gains despite leaving sour taste in Freedom Caucus mouths
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3461494/salt-caucus-likely-to-keep-gains-despite-leaving-sour-taste-in-freedom-caucus-mouths/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3461494/salt-caucus-likely-to-keep-gains-despite-leaving-sour-taste-in-freedom-caucus-mouths/
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SALT caucus likely to keep gains in revised big beautiful bill
The current $40,000 SALT cap that was brokered appears likely to stay as any changes would undoubtedly cost votes from the SALT Republicans.