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Senate To Vote On Massive Package Of Bills Before Heading For Exits
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— Aug 7, 2026
The Senate released a plan Friday to debate and vote on a massive package of bills before exiting for August recess.
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ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93 in Florida
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— Aug 18, 2026
Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, died at 93 on August 18, 2026, from Parkinson's disease. Tributes from ESPN leadership and former colleagues emphasize his visionary idea of a 24/7 sports network and his role in launching ESPN in 1979, which transformed sports broadcasting.
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House Approves Bill Blocking Future Presidents From Starting A ‘War On Energy’
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— Feb 7, 2025
Republican Texas Rep. August Pfluger’s bill that would prohibit the president from banning fracking without the consent of Congress passed the House Friday morning 226 to 188. Pfluger’s bill, known as the Protecting…
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Oil Rises as Hormuz Tensions Broaden Conflicts
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— Aug 31, 2026
Investors are watching the August Treasury refunding preview for potential future coupon upsizing while the Treasury leans on bill issuance for now, with a possible shift to larger coupon auctions expected as financing needs evolve. At the same time, renewed U.S.-Iran tensions push oil prices higher and spark volatility in equities and yields, as markets price in a higher likelihood of a September Fed rate hike.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
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Gavin Newsom Greenlights Bill Banning Legacy Admissions For Private Universities
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— Sep 30, 2024
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Monday banning legacy and donor preferences in admissions for private colleges and universities. After passing the Senate in August, Gov. Newsom signed the…
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EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Unveils Bill To Protect Fracking From Future Presidential Crackdowns
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— Jan 8, 2025
Republican Rep. August Pfluger introduced a new bill Friday that would prevent the president from banning fracking nationally without the consent of Congress. Pfluger’s “Protecting American Energy Production Act” would…
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EXCLUSIVE: GOP Reps Unveil Bill Rolling Back Biden Admin Attack On Oil And Gas
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— Jul 11, 2024
Two GOP lawmakers introduced a new bill Thursday designed to walk back a Biden administration policy that disadvantaged oil and gas production on public lands. Republican Reps. Andy Ogles of Tennessee and August Pfluger…
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NEWT GINGRICH: Beyond The August Recess
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— Jul 26, 2025
When Congress recesses for summer, Republican members and senators have an opportunity to really shift the national dialogue about spending, savings, deficits, and taxes. This is their first post-One Big Beautiful Bill…
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J.D. FOSTER: Can Republicans Save America’s Budget Before It’s Too Late?
Opinion
— Jul 31, 2024
Republicans gained the House majority promising to pass all 12 annual appropriations bills on time. Then the House left for the August recess having passed only five . A month will remain before the next fiscal year…
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BTS RM Jokes Group Is "Done with the Military" Ahead of iHeartRadio Music Festival Set
Fan account shares RM casually joking “We’re done with the military by the way,” sparking enthusiastic celebratory reactions and hype for BTS’s 2026 iHeartRadio performance after military service completion. Engagement is overwhelmingly positive within the ARMY community.
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De Blasio Suggests New York City Could Be Shut Down Until July or August
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— Apr 17, 2020
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) is offering a realistic look at the possibility of the Big Apple not reopening until sometime this summer. Shortly after President Donald Trump’s White House Coronavirus press…
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EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Looks To Take Politics Out Of Approving Key Energy Projects After Biden Admin Held Them Hostage
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— Mar 6, 2025
Republican Texas Rep. August Pfluger introduced a new bill Thursday that would shift responsibility for approving liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects out of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) hands after the department…
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Clarity Act Senate September Vote
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— Aug 6, 2026
A bipartisan ethics provision tied to a major crypto bill would force President Trump to divest from crypto-related businesses, potentially unlocking a large tax windfall by allowing deferral of capital gains on those holdings as the Clarity Act moves through Congress. Negotiations continue with votes anticipated before a August recess, and the measure seeks to empower state enforcement while allowing the possibility of permanent deferment under certain reinvestment scenarios.
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Democrats allege SSA overstated 35M seniors tax relief
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— Jul 22, 2026
Democratic senators say a July 2 Social Security email praising improvements and a claimed $7,500 average tax relief for 35 million seniors was politicized and misleading about the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, overstating benefits that Treasury data show were not an elimination of taxes but a deduction biased toward higher earners, and they demanded answers by August 11 while reiterating Bisignano’s pledge to run the SSA independently.
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Clarity Act Faces Sunset, DOJ Enforcement Debates
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— Jul 18, 2026
The CLARITY Act faces a tight Senate fight as Democrats push for explicit ethics rules barring federal officials from profiting in crypto, with Senator Warner indicating openness to a vote and Senator Warren pressing Trump’s cryptocurrency disclosures to shape the timeline. The bill’s fate hinges on securing 60 votes before the August recess amid Trump’s reported $1.4 billion in crypto earnings and ongoing political obstacles, even as some Republicans express optimism about passage.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.
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Patriots, Colts Hold Joint Practices Ahead of Preseason
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— Aug 9, 2026
The Colts visit the Patriots for a preseason opener highlighted by betting trends showing high-scoring August games under Colts coach Shane Steichen and a favorable Over history for Patriots coach Bill Vrabel, while the week also features joint practices and roster notes such as Hunter Henry’s contract extension and Drake Maye’s impact. Off-field prep includes Gillette Stadium switching to artificial turf, prompting field-availability considerations, and media previews outlining four key storylines for the Week 1 matchup.
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NDA Mangal Milan strengthens unity Monsoon Session unfolds
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
In the Monsoon Session of 2026, the NDA held a 'Mangal Milan' meeting to project unity as Prime Minister Modi highlighted national achievements, while the opening day saw repeated adjournments amid opposition protests over paper leaks, student issues, and Ram Mandir donation allegations. Opposition floor leaders plan strategy meetings as Parliament proceeds with key bills under a session running until August 13, with Modi also noted as the longest-serving elected PM as NDA partners prepare to pass a congratulatory motion.
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Homeowner Gets Strange Water Bill, Soon Realizes His Nightmare Is Just Beginning
Opinion
— Jan 27, 2024
St. Thomas Aquinas — as did St. Augustine and Martin Luther King Jr. — maintained that an unjust law is no law at all. It makes sense. Law and justice are supposed to go together like sweetness and honey. Liberals —…
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