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Trump Administration Seeks $10 Million Funding Increase Following National Mall Fair Deficit
Washington, Thursday, 30 July 2026.
The White House requested $10 million from Congress following low turnout and extreme weather at the Great American State Fair, raising fiscal oversight concerns after prior funding commitments.
Washington Dulles Airport Set for 22.5 Billion Dollar Modernization Plan
Washington, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
President Donald Trump announced a $22.5 billion overhaul for Washington Dulles International Airport on July 29, 2026, funded via tax-free bonds to replace legacy transit and expand total capacity.
New Senate Proposal Aims to Guarantee Free Healthcare Coverage for All Americans Under 26
Washington, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Senator Andy Kim introduced the MediKids Act, proposing fully federally funded Medicaid coverage for all Americans from birth through age 25 to eliminate uninsured youth nationwide.
Private Notes Reveal Early Covid Messaging Ahead of Senate Hearing
Washington, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Newly released private diaries show Dr. Anthony Fauci acknowledged in early 2020 that Wuhan’s market amplified rather than originated COVID-19, intensifying congressional scrutiny ahead of his Senate testimony.
Democratic Senate Candidate Handcycles Across Iowa to Reach Rural Voters
Des Moines, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Paralympic gold medalist Josh Turek is handcycling a 96.56-kilometer route across conservative western Iowa, launching an unconventional grassroots campaign to flip a crucial, Republican-leaning U.S. Senate seat.
US Immigration Agency Plans Four Large New Detention Facilities
Washington, Thursday, 30 July 2026.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is expanding capacity for 5,500 detainees across four major metropolitan hubs, featuring embedded courtrooms to accelerate deportation proceedings while attempting to bypass state oversight.
