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Washington Dulles Airport Set for 22.5 Billion Dollar Modernization Plan

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

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

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

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

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.

US Immigration Agency Plans Four Large New Detention Facilities

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.

Federal Filings Reveal Civics Charity Paid Millions to Founder and Family

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

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

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

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.