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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.

Senate Confirms Former Financial Regulator Jay Clayton to Lead National Intelligence

Washington, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
The Senate confirmed former financial regulator Jay Clayton as intelligence director in a strict party-line vote, ending a tense standoff over his stance on the 2020 election.

Federal Filings Reveal Civics Charity Paid Millions to Founder and Family

Washington, D.C., Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
A ProPublica probe reveals Nick Adams’ civics charity paid over half its 2024 revenue to him and his mother, while offering a million-dollar sweepstakes with no recorded payouts.

Why Federal Judges Are Refusing to Trust the Justice Department

Washington, Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Citing over 40 cases of government misconduct, including AI-generated fake case law, federal judges are stripping the Justice Department of its traditional presumption of good faith.

Republican Senators Delay Todd Blanche’s Nomination Over Trump Audit Deal

Washington, D.C., Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Republican senators are withholding support for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, demanding written proof that a controversial fund granting Donald Trump IRS audit immunity has been dismantled.

Ten Republican Candidates File to Run for the Vacant South Carolina Senate Seat

Columbia, Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
As world leaders gather for Lindsey Graham’s funeral today, ten Republican candidates—including his sister—have filed for the special primary to succeed him in the Senate.

New Policy Bypasses Asylum Interviews for Hundreds of Thousands of Migrants

Washington, Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
A sweeping U.S. policy change bypasses initial asylum interviews, sending up to 444,000 applicants straight to backlogged immigration courts to accelerate deportations and restrict workforce availability.

Democratic Candidates Clash Over Michigan's Economic Future in Final Senate Debate

Detroit, Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Moderate Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed clashed over economic policies, highlighting a deep party divide just days before Michigan’s critical August 4 Senate primary.

Donald Trump Appeals $83.3 Million Defamation Penalty to the Supreme Court

Washington, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Donald Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn his $83.3 million defamation judgment, arguing his presidential immunity shields him from liability for statements made while in office.