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The Trump administration is rolling back the majority of Biden-era limits on greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to remove "red tape" that drives up energy costs, agency officials said. LA Times
VOA VIEW: It will be costly.
The justices turned down an emergency appeal from Trump's lawyers, who argued the government needed a new and untested system of unique bar codes to track millions of mailed ballots. LA Times
Top executives from three of the country's leading AI companies issued exceptional calls for collaboration on a path forward that could "pace the frontier" of AI development. LA Times
VOA VIEW: AI is making everybody nervous.
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The best time to buy a home in 2026 is almost here, bringing lower prices, more listings and less competition for house hunters. New York Post
A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It depends where they came from.
California voters passed Prop. 98 to establish a minimum public school funding guarantee in the state constitution. New York Post
The push for touch-screen kiosks, mobile app deals, and digital ordering has been sweeping across favorite fast-food chains for years. New York Post
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Iran is causing problems.
A federal judge said he would not approve a plan to inscribe President Trump’s name on the building. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The Supreme Court may have different opinion.
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The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Dems would hurt a wet dream.
The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The cost are too high.
This year has become the deadliest year for measles in the United States in decades. New York Times
An “anonymous donor” reportedly paid for the cremation of President Donald Trump’s would-be assassin, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, according to federal records reviewed by The New York Post. OANN
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United States Central Command (CENTCOM) pushed back against the Iranian claim that an oil tanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. OANN
California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed that he will not run in the 2028 presidential election if former Vice President Kamala Harris makes another bid for the White House. OANN
VOA VIEW: Newsom is full of crap.
The Pentagon's Inspector General said Operation Epic Fury has resulted in "strategic inventory shortfalls" and industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It sounds bad for Trump.
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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation, a move that would put the central bank at odds with President Donald Trump's support for a cut. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It's a double edge sword.
President Trump on Tuesday scolded the Supreme Court as a letdown that's done "irreparable and unrecoverable harm" with a series of decisions that went against his wishes. Washington Times
Several news outlets "interviewed" an AI-generated "actress" this week, and people just aren't having it. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: AI should not be making decisions.
The University of Maryland, College Park, has replaced diversity, equity and inclusion language with "belonging and community" in its bylaws, reflecting a broader shift amid pressure from the Trump administration. Washington Times
In parts of the Northeast, Sunday was one of the rainiest days in years, and on Monday, more dangerous storms rolled through the Central U.S. Tornado watches are also posted in Iowa. CBS
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Gas prices are running about 15 cents per gallon more than they were just a week ago, and diesel fuel for trucks is now at an all-time high, topping $6 a gallon. The war with Iran is the biggest factor, but President Trump is instead blaming Ukraine. CBS
VOA VIEW: It is going higher.
The Senate returned to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail. CBS
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. CBS
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A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. CBS
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants. CBS
Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that applying the U.S. Postal Service rule in the 2026 midterm elections "would be arbitrary and capricious." CNBC
President Donald Trump has systemically dismantled regulations implemented by the Obama and Biden administrations that sought to fight climate change. CNBC
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is back in Washington after a fall, hospitalization, pneumonia and weeks of rehabilitation kept him away from the Senate. CNBC
VOA VIEW: He should resign.
The cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It's getting costlyer.
"The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran," Trump said in a social media post. CNBC
A dramatic scene unfolded in Miami's popular Brickell neighborhood after heavy equipment crashed onto vehicles and a construction container, sending four people to the hospital. FOX News
A trio of Luigi Mangione supporters flaunted city-issued press passes at his trial, prompting a New York City Council bill to overhaul credentials. FOX News
A Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisted Craig Berg to safety after he went missing for a week while hiking in Michigan’s remote Isle Royale National Park. FOX News
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote this week on a bill to establish a framework for regulating the cryptocurrency industry. UPI
The John F. Kennedy Center is facing bankruptcy and closure as officials selected by President Donald Trump seek to place his name on the building. UPI
North Korea conducted a "joint firepower attack drill" involving long-range artillery, missiles and drones over the weekend, state-run media reported Monday. UPI
A government watchdog office found that Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" facility regularly shackled detainees in small outdoor cages for hours. UPI
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Speaking in Sacramento, California, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she was unaware of former President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline during his 2024 reelection campaign, adding that those who were aware of his condition should have spoken out. She is a lier.
At POLITICO’s “The California Agenda: Sacramento Summit” event, the 86-year-old said she “didn’t really know” about Biden’s health struggles before the infamous June 27, 2024, debate against President Donald Trump, where his halting and shaky performance heightened concerns about his age and ultimately contributed to his decision to end his reelection campaign. “I do think that those who did know should have acted upon that information. Whoever knew,” she claimed. “There was staff saying the family knew. The family said the staff.”
“I only said to President Biden, ‘I’ve come to question the polling that you have and how your campaign is being conducted,” Pelosi said. “Because, at that point, 72 percent of the American people didn’t think he should run.” The former speaker noted that during a private White House meeting, she also encouraged Biden to publish a physician’s diagnostic evaluation to assure the public he was fit for a second term. “We’re Catholic, we’re prayerful, we had our rosaries and all of that,” Pelosi said. “We had a lovely meeting. It was only the two of us.”
At the summit, Pelosi recounted her reaction to his difficult performance during the June 2024 televised debate against Trump. “When you think of the debate and how sad that was, that’s really when we learned,” she said. “I didn’t know, and I think he had his sort of ups and downs.” Ultimately, Pelosi’s reflections underscore the lingering frustration and debate surrounding the final months of Biden’s campaign, while offering new insight into the political developments of 2024—a pivotal period in U.S. politics.
