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Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face Higher Payments as Popular Plan Ends

Washington, Monday, 29 June 2026.
Starting July 1, 2026, a federal overhaul eliminates the SAVE program, forcing over seven million student loan borrowers to transition to new, potentially much more expensive repayment plans.

Postal Service Threatens to Halt Mail-In Ballot Deliveries Over State Voter Data Disputes

Washington, Sunday, 28 June 2026.
The Postal Service plans to block mail-in ballot deliveries in states refusing to share voter registries with the federal government, triggering a major constitutional clash over election authority.

A Republican Senator's Warning on the Decline of Congressional Power

Washington, Monday, 29 June 2026.
Senator Bill Cassidy warned that Donald Trump treats Congress as a mere tool, following their heated, face-to-face shouting match over secret military strategy in the Iran war.

Federal Government to Handpick Who Can Use the Next ChatGPT Upgrade

Washington, Friday, 26 June 2026.
In an unprecedented shift, the U.S. government is vetting individual users of OpenAI’s upcoming GPT-5.6, signaling a major crackdown on commercial artificial intelligence access.

President Trump Threatens 100 Percent Tariffs on Countries Taxing American Tech Firms

Washington, Friday, 26 June 2026.
President Trump threatened immediate 100 percent tariffs on nations taxing U.S. tech giants on June 26, 2026, warning the penalties will override all active trade agreements.

Voting Machine Giant Ends Massive Defamation Lawsuit Against MyPillow CEO

Denver, Friday, 26 June 2026.
Liberty Vote, formerly Dominion, has settled its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell, ending a major legal battle over 2020 election conspiracy claims.

Supreme Court Allows End to Legal Protections for Haitian and Syrian Migrants

Washington, Thursday, 25 June 2026.
The Supreme Court’s June 25, 2026, ruling eliminates judicial review for ending migrant protections, immediately exposing over 330,000 Haitians and Syrians to deportation and disrupting local workforces.

Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing to Pressure Senate Republicans on Voting Law

Washington, D.C., Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
On June 24, 2026, President Trump abruptly canceled a bipartisan housing bill signing, demanding Senate Republicans first eliminate the filibuster to pass his stalled voting security legislation.

Economic Worries Drive Latino Voters Ahead of the 2026 Midterms

Washington, Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
Driven by rising inflation, Latino voters are shifting away from 2024 Republican alignments, making pocketbook issues the deciding factor in the upcoming November 2026 midterm elections.

2026 U.S. Midterms: Why Political Ads Are Breaking the Bank

Washington D.C., Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are set to shatter records with a staggering $11.6 billion in ad spending—surpassing even the 2024 presidential race. This unprecedented surge, driven by digital campaigns and AI-powered marketing, reveals how political advertising has become a high-stakes battleground for tech firms and media giants. With FullPAC leading the charge, the race for voter attention is reshaping the financial landscape of democracy.