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Report says CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iran threat as Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey

Secret plane swap in Turkey amid CIA’s ‘low confidence’ on Iran threat

A decoy plane left officials and reporters behind during wartime travel while the CIA had low confidence in an Iran threat, raising questions about security and officials’ safety.

Trump plan would split childhood combo shots

Separating combo vaccines like MMR could complicate pediatric visits, require many individual shots last used decades ago, and raise the chance kids miss recommended doses.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave at month’s end

Karoline Leavitt is leaving at the end of August; the chief spokesperson role controls daily messaging and press access — affects how the administration communicates to the public.
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Shippers pass tariff refunds as credits after court voids 2025 duties

Carriers are issuing credits as refunds from voided 2025 tariffs flow back, possibly producing unexpected credits for shoppers and affecting shipping bills.
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Groups sue to block paid early access to the president’s posts

Watchdogs sued to stop Trump Media selling paid early access to the president’s posts; outcome could determine whether people must pay to see official statements first and who gets priority.
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Forbes editor fired after $6 million payment found

A top editor’s ouster over a secret $6 million payment spotlights pay-to-play risks in media rankings readers and companies rely on.

Former SPLC official charged in DOJ probe

A former SPLC official has been charged in the DOJ’s larger probe into donor funds and paid informants; legal outcomes could affect the group’s operations and funding.
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Leaked plans show massive price tag for Kennedy Center overhaul

Leaked floorplans and price estimates show massive renovation costs that could force offsite moves, altering event schedules and public spending in Washington.

Student wounded, suspect held after Georgia high school shooting

A student was wounded at Warner Robins High School; suspect is in custody. Parents should expect attention to school safety, possible class disruptions and community concern as term starts.

Crowley narrowly wins Wisconsin Democratic primary

David Crowley narrowly beat Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary and will face a Trump-backed Republican, shaping state decisions on taxes, jobs and local services.
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Higher-income families far likelier to sign kids up for sports

Household income strongly predicts youth sports participation, affecting access to teams, coaching and scholarship opportunities while pricing lower-income kids out.
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Oil spill from grounded tanker reaches Oman’s mainland beaches

Oil has reached mainland beaches after a tanker grounding in a key shipping lane, threatening fisheries, desalination plants and potentially affecting global shipping and energy prices.
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Single Illinois ticket wins $1 billion Powerball

A lone $1 billion jackpot will change one winner’s life; massive jackpots draw large national interest and boost ticket sales.

Miami hearing on Andrew and Tristan Tate custody postponed

A federal court delay leaves unresolved whether the influencers remain in U.S. custody, a case watched closely by millions of followers and critics.

Stingray stings surge on SoCal beaches amid heat wave

Stingray encounters are spiking during a marine heat wave—Huntington Beach recorded over 2,000 stings—so beachgoers should take precautions to avoid painful injuries.
Earlier on PoliticalDad
Yesterday
11 charged in massive green-card sham marriage scheme8:05 PM AP
Law firm turns down $150M deal to represent migrant children8:05 PM AP
Cristobal forms; Hawaii eyes separate Pacific threat2:06 PM AP News
Groups sue over sanctions they say chill ICC advocacy2:06 PM AP News
Kushner and Iger agree to buy Lakers for record $12.5 billion12:04 PM Axios
Inflation eases in July as gas prices fall9:41 AM Axios
Doctors say new vaccine order could confuse parents and providers9:41 AM AP
F-16s intercept plane near restricted airspace in Geneva, Ohio9:41 AM DVIDS/NORAD
Medicaid to cut some gender-affirming care for minors7:20 AM Axios
Rod Stewart cancels U.S. tour dates after heart procedure7:20 AM People
Graham seat heads to South Carolina GOP runoff5:27 AM Axios
ICE plans to arm officers with shock-delivering gloves5:27 AM Daily Beast
Crowley narrowly wins Wisconsin Democratic governor primary5:27 AM AP
Fact check: vaccine claims tied to proposed schedule changes5:27 AM Axios
Reacher returns with three-episode season 4 premiere5:27 AM Daily Beast
Tuesday
Court blocks White House mail-vote rules nationwide8:14 PM Axios
White House asked DOJ about reviving Reflecting Pool case5:22 PM CBS News
Hobbs picks ex-Mesa mayor John Giles as running mate5:22 PM Axios
UPDATE: Toyota recalls about 655,000 Camrys for display glitch affecting signals5:22 PM AP
Severe storms halt flights, knock out power across Chicago area2:12 PM Federal
Russia frees former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman; he's headed home2:12 PM Daily Beast
Hydrogen-powered car sets speed record at Bonneville2:12 PM AP
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