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Astronaut crew launches to ISS after being sidelined by Boeing’s troubled Starliner
The U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four rocketed from NASAβs Kennedy Space Center. Theyβll replace colleagues who launched to the space station in March as fill-ins for NASAβs twostuck astronauts.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:
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Comer agrees to postpone Maxwell's testimony to House on Epstein
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) agreed Friday to a request from Ghislaine Maxwell to delay deposing her until after the Supreme Court considers her petition to overturn her conviction for sex trafficking. Comer, however, declined requests from an attorney for Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, to grant her...
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Labor secretary hails Trump move to fire BLS chief
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer praised President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after the Friday release of the July jobs report. In a statement on social media, Chavez-DeRemer hailed Trump's decision to fire BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the agency, which is housed in the Labor Department, released...
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Smithsonian removes Trump from an exhibit’s impeachment display, but says it’s temporary
The Smithsonian Institutionhas removed from an exhibit a reference toPresident Donald Trump'stwo impeachments, a decision that comes as the White House exerts pressure to offer a more positive β and selective β view of American history. A spokesperson said the exhibit eventually βwill include all impeachments.β
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to minimum-security prison camp in Texas
The federal Bureau of Prisons said Friday that Maxwell had been transferred to Bryan, Texas, but did not explain the circumstances. Maxwell was convicted in 2021of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:CPB says it is shutting down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Friday it would take steps toward its own closure after being defunded by Congress β marking the end of a nearly six-decade era in which it fueled the production of renowned educational programming, cultural content and even emergency alerts.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner after dismal employment report
President Donald Trump on Friday removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Thailand returns 2 wounded soldiers to Cambodia keeps holding 18 others prisoner
The rest of a 20-member group of Cambodian soldiers captured on Tuesday in one of the disputed pockets of land over which the two sides were fighting remain in Thai hands, and Cambodian officials are demanding their release.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:What consumers can expect from import taxes as the U.S. sets new tariff rates
Tariffs are a tax, and U.S. consumers are likely to foot at least part of that bill.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Scientists in South Africa make rhino horns radioactive to help anti-poaching effort
A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign Thursday to inject the horns of rhinos with radioactive isotopes that it says are harmless for the animals but can be detected by customs agents.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Teacher who authorities say admitted to killing couple on a hike with their kids to appear in court
Officials said the husband was stabbed first, about half a mile into the park, then the mother ushered her children to safety before returning to help her husband. She was also stabbed to death.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Watch Live: Biden addresses National Bar Association in Chicago
Former President Biden is scheduled to speak at the National Bar Associationβs annual gala in Chicago on Thursday night. His visit comes after publicly disclosing he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Biden stepped back into the spotlight following the end of his term earlier this year and gave his first...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Funeral held for NYPD officer killed in shooting at NFL headquarters building
Mourners packed a New York mosque on Thursday to honor a Bangladesh-born police officer who embraced the job of protecting his adopted city and gave his life for it when a gunman opened fire in anoffice buildingthis week.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Trump raises tariffs on Canada to 35 percent
President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. would raise tariffs on certain Canadian goods from 25 percent to 35 percent beginning Friday. Goods that are covered under the 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be exempt from the tariff rate, the White House said. The White House announced the increase hours before higher tariff rates on several...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Republicans reject Democrats' amendment to block Trump from taking Qatari jet after presidency
Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday rejected what they described as a βpoison pillβ amendment that Democrats say is intended to block President Trump from taking the Qatari luxury jet that the Pentagon intends to use as Air Force One with him after his presidency. The committee voted 15-14 against adopting the amendment...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:The facts and timeline of Trump and Epstein’s falling out
Before Trumpβs presidency and Epsteinβs conviction as a sex offender, the two socialized at soirΓ©es with Victoriaβs Secret models, parties in Palm Beach, Florida, and trips between New York and Florida on Epsteinβs private jet.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Florida carries out record 9th execution of year on man convicted of killing his family
A man convicted of the 1994 machete killings of his wife and their two children became the ninth person put to death in Florida this year. His death Thursday marks a state record for a single-year execution total since the restoration of the death penalty in the U.S. decades ago.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Pentagon says 250 National Guard troops to stay in LA after latest drawdown
Around 250 National Guard troops will stay in Los Angeles to help protect federal personnel and buildings after the latest drawdown ordered by the Department of Defense (DOD). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the release of about 1,350 California National Guard members from the federal protection mission on Wednesday. Those troops were initially deployed to...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:These key US allies are set to recognize Palestinian state
About three-quarters of the countries in the United Nations recognize the Palestinian state, which holds a βPermanent Observer Stateβ status within the intergovernmental body β allowing it to be part of the proceedings but unable to vote on resolutions. Three more countries β close U.S. allies β have joined the tally in the last week. ...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Economist analyzes Trump’s trade deals as tariff deadline approaches
With hours to go before President Trumpβs deadline, dozens of countries are facing the possibility of significant tariffs that could go into effect. But thereβs uncertainty around the deadline as Trump announced a 90-day extension for Mexico. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jason Furman, an economics professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the former head of the Council of Economic Advisers.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Senate panel rejects Trump budget health cuts
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Senate panel rejects Trump budget health cuts The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday rejected the Trump administrationβs massive proposed funding cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), advancing a measure that would increase the agencyβs budget by...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: White House sending 2 officials to inspect Gaza food distribution
In our news wrap Thursday, the White House says President Trump is sending two officials to inspect food distribution in Gaza after dozens of Palestinians have been killed while trying to get aid, Ukraine says Russian drone and missile attacks overnight killed at least 13 and Delta is investigating an incident of 'significant turbulence' that sent dozens of people to the hospital.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Charlamagne tha God lauds book reveal, shares skepticism about Harris in 2028
Charlamagne tha God shared skepticism Thursday on the possibility of another White House bid from former Vice President Kamala Harris but encouraged her to connect with people by publishing a book. βI donβt know if she should run again, but I definitely would like to see her write a book. I definitely would like to...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Sen. Shaheen on why more Dems voted to block weapons to Israel: ‘Things need to change’
A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and was one of those yes votes. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:FCC chairman says network oversight offers a needed ‘course correction’
We continue our look at the FCCβs decision to allow Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to merge with the Hollywood studio Skydance. The scrutinized media deal was approved in a 2-1 vote after Paramount agreed to a settlement with President Trump and Skydance agreed to other concessions. Geoff Bennett discussed more with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who voted in favor of the merger.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:How Trump’s answers about his fallout with Epstein have evolved
As pressure continues for President Trump to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the presidentβs evolving answers about his relationship with Epstein, and why it ended, have raised more questions. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Julie Brown of the Miami Herald. Brownβs reporting in 2017 and 2018 led to sex trafficking charges against Epstein and identified nearly 80 of his victims.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Ex-CIA analyst challenges Trump’s attempt to discredit Russian election interference probe
The Trump administration is trying to discredit the intelligence assessment that concluded Russian President Putin ordered a campaign to interfere in the 2016 election with the intent of helping elect Trump. Contrary to almost all intelligence findings, Trump and his aides allege a conspiracy by the Obama White House. Geoff Bennett discussed more with former CIA analyst Michael Van Landingham.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:The Texas redistricting battle and its impact on next year’s midterms
Texas lawmakers are revisiting their congressional maps in a rare mid-decade review to redraw their lines in favor of Republicans. President Trump urged leaders in the state to restructure their maps in an attempt to maintain GOP control of the House. Ali Rogin discussed the Lone Star Stateβs redistricting battle with Abby Livingston of Puck.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Fewer kindergarteners are being vaccinated, CDC data show
Vaccinations among kindergarteners declined during the 2024-25 school year compared to the year before, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rates dipped to 92.1 percent for the diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) and to 92.5 percent for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) and...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:New tariffs could raise prices of Ozempic, Wegovy
Some of the most recognizable brand names that could be impacted by new tariffs include Ozempic and Wegovy, two injectable drugs that have grown popular in recent years for their abilities to treat diabetes and promote weight loss. Both are made by Novo Nordisk, a Danish company.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs spur inflation ahead of deadline
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Prices pop as Trump tariff deadline looms The White House is racing to finish trade deals ahead of its Aug. 1 deadline, just as prices in the economy are starting to take off from tariffs. ...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Jamie Dimon changes tune on Trump tariffs: 'So far, so good'
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he was less skeptical of tariffs in a Thursday interview after months of criticism of the Trump administrationβs efforts to rewire global trade policy. "We started tariffs. We didn't know what they're going to be. And now we kind of know. And they're more moderate and thoughtful and, you...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Senate panel rejects Trump cuts to NIH, other health agencies
The Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the Trump administrationβs massive proposed funding cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), advancing a measure that would increase the agencyβs budget by $400 million. The White House budget called for slashing NIH funding by $18 billion, a decrease of 40 percent. Instead, the committee advanced the bill on...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Military walks back plan to axe forecast data
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Military retaining weather data The military announced it is walking back plans to discontinue some weather forecast data after public pushback. NOAA A new statement says that the Navyβs Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center will still distribute data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Bipartisan pair of senators seek billions in new Ukraine aid
A bipartisan pair of senators introducedlegislationThursday calling for tens of billions of dollars in aid for Ukraine to be spent over the next two years, as Russian President Vladimir Putin rebuffs calls from President Trump to halt the war. The bill was introduced by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations...
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