Vice President JD Vance said he and Usha Vance will discuss a possible 2028 presidential campaign after the 2026 midterms. He said President Donald Trump would be “very supportive” of whatever he decides.
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President Donald Trump backs temporarily suspending the federal gas tax to ease high fuel prices, but experts say the relief for drivers would be modest. Congressional approval is needed, and the move could cost billions in government revenue.
President Trump faces a Friday deadline under the War Powers Resolution limiting U.S. military action in Iran without congressional approval. The administration argues the conflict is paused under a ceasefire, while lawmakers debate the legality of continued hostilities.
The Senate narrowly rejects a resolution to limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran, with Democrats pledging to continue efforts to rein in the conflict. Some Republicans express concerns as the 60-day War Powers deadline approaches.
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee on crime and terrorism convened to examine Meta's operations in China, featuring testimony from former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams, who criticized the company's collaboration with the Chinese government. Wynn-Williams alleged that Meta developed censorship tools for the Chinese Communist Party and allowed access to user data, including American users, by Chinese authorities, raising bipartisan concerns about data security and censorship. Senators expressed disapproval of Meta's practices, with plans to further investigate and potentially seek testimony from CEO Mark Zuckerberg, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of the company's ethical practices.
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is facing criticism for a Fourth of July tweet that falsely attributed a quote to Founding Father Patrick Henry. The tweet sparked a wave of criticism from both sides of the political aisle, with critics accusing Hawley of attempting to rewrite American history and push a religious agenda. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fact-checking and accuracy when it comes to sharing information on social media, as well as the need for a better understanding of the Founding Fathers and the principles upon which the United States was founded.
A bipartisan group of 27 attorneys general from states across the country are urging the Supreme Court to restrict the reach of Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. The Biden administration and prominent Republicans, such as Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, are in agreement on this issue. The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases that could decide the future of the internet, and the attorneys general are hoping to influence the court’s decision.