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Excluded Cannabis Developer Claims Vindication After Federal Scientist Highlights Research Gaps

Excluded Cannabis Developer Claims Vindication After Federal Scientist Highlights Research Gaps

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
After the DEA barred cannabis developer MMJ from rescheduling hearings for lacking evidence, the agency’s own scientific witness testified to the exact research gaps MMJ sought to address.

President Trump Orders Warning Signs Installed Outside the National Museum of American History

President Trump Orders Warning Signs Installed Outside the National Museum of American History

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
On July 24, 2026, President Trump ordered warning signs installed outside the Smithsonian history museum, directing visitors to alternative, government-approved sources to correct alleged historical inaccuracies.

President Trump Speaks at Rescheduled White House Press Dinner

President Trump Speaks at Rescheduled White House Press Dinner

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
President Trump attended a heavily downsized press dinner Friday, rescheduled after an April assassination attempt at the original venue forced a chaotic evacuation.

New Lawsuit Challenges President Trump's Latest Global Tariffs

New Lawsuit Challenges President Trump's Latest Global Tariffs

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
Hours after taking effect, President Trump’s new global tariffs faced a federal lawsuit by the legal team that successfully overturned his previous tariff regime in February.

White House Admits Withholding Billions in Grants Based on How States Voted

White House Admits Withholding Billions in Grants Based on How States Voted

Washington, Friday, 24 July 2026.
Federal officials admitted in court that the administration withheld billions in grants solely because recipient states did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Can the Government Prosecute You for Wiping Your Phone at the Border?

Can the Government Prosecute You for Wiping Your Phone at the Border?

Washington, Friday, 24 July 2026.
A landmark federal case charges a U.S. citizen for allegedly using a “duress password” to wipe his phone during a border search, testing the limits of digital privacy.

Why the Plan for Permanent Daylight Saving Time Faces a Tough Fight in the Senate

Why the Plan for Permanent Daylight Saving Time Faces a Tough Fight in the Senate

Washington, Friday, 24 July 2026.
The House approved permanent daylight saving time, but the bill faces Senate resistance over concerns that northern states will experience dark winter mornings with sunrises near 9:00 a.m.

Texas Policymakers Use Conservation Rules to Block Clean Energy

Texas Policymakers Use Conservation Rules to Block Clean Energy

Austin, Friday, 24 July 2026.
Texas Republicans are using environmental conservation arguments to block renewable projects, despite clean energy recently meeting a record seventy-nine percent of the state’s power demand.

Former Senator Joe Manchin Launches New Group to Back Independent Candidates

Former Senator Joe Manchin Launches New Group to Back Independent Candidates

Washington, Friday, 24 July 2026.
Former Senator Joe Manchin launched the Independent Leadership Council to fund centrist candidates, aiming to disrupt two-party dominance and reduce legislative gridlock in Congress.

New York Halts Large AI Data Center Approvals for One Year

New York Halts Large AI Data Center Approvals for One Year

Albany, Friday, 24 July 2026.
New York has become the first state to issue a one-year freeze on massive AI data centers, aiming to establish regulatory rules for their immense power demands.