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Johnson shuts down House early amid Epstein pushback

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

The U.S. House of Representatives is sending lawmakers home early for the August recess after Democrats forced legislative business to a standstill Monday when demanding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. ... Read More.

Obama responds to Trump accusing him of ‘treason’

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric against former President Barack Obama as more questions arise regarding the latter’s alleged role in fabricating evidence that suggested Russia helped Trump win the 2016 presidential election. ... Read More.

House panel warns of CCP’s exploitation of U.S. courts

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

Members of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee sounded the alarm about how the Chinese Communist Party is using U.S. courts to breach national security during a bipartisan hearing Tuesday. ... Read More.

Republicans include major deregulatory provision in 2026 funding bill

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

Republicans are using the high-stakes annual appropriations process to push through legislation that would overhaul the U.S. regulatory system. Tucked inside the 204-page Financial Services and General Government... Read More.

AstraZeneca to build largest U.S. plant in Virginia

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will build its largest single manufacturing facility in Virginia as part of a $50 billion investment in U.S. operations. The... Read More.

Trump reaches trade deal with Philippines, imports face 19% tariff

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with the Philippines on Tuesday that will see imports from the Southeast Asian country face a 19% tariff while U.S. imports will be tariff-free. ... Read More.

Denver mayor calls Trump presidency ‘chaos’ during address

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston gave the State of the City address Monday night, calling on the city to be the “capitol of the New West” even amid the “political crisis” of a Donald Trump presidency. ... Read More.

WATCH: Trump says he’s considering ‘no tax on home sales’ proposal

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's considering allowing homeowners to sell their homes without paying federal capital gains tax on the profits. The president's comments on Tuesday came... Read More.

Gabbard’s report questions intelligence community’s conclusions

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s accusations that former President Barack Obama conspired to “usurp” President Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory has drawn criticism to years-long conclusions in the investigative community. ... Read More.

Guetlein to head Trump’s ‘Golden Done’ missile defense office

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

Gen. Mike Guetlein will be the inaugural Golden Dome for America Direct Reporting Program Manager as President Donald Trump looks to quickly set up a multi-layered missile defense system that protects Americans from a range of foreign threats. ... Read More.