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Inflation eases in July as gas prices fall and core pressures cool

Inflation cools in July as gas prices fall

July’s slower inflation — helped by lower gas and easing core pressures — could affect everyday prices, borrowing costs and the Federal Reserve‘s interest-rate decisions.
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Doctors say new vaccine order could confuse parents, providers

New federal vaccine guidance could change school vaccination rules, complicate pediatricians’ recommendations and raise risks of preventable diseases for children and families.
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Court blocks White House mail-vote rules nationwide

A federal injunction bars enforcement of new federal mail-voting restrictions through the Nov. 3, 2026 midterms, affecting how mail ballots are handled across the country.
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Medicaid to cut some gender-affirming care for minors

HHS outlined changes to Medicaid coverage for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors, potentially affecting families and clinicians and altering public insurance coverage for minors.
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Graham seat heads to South Carolina GOP runoff

Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman advance to an Aug. 25 runoff to determine who likely fills the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat in a deeply Republican state.
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ICE plans to arm officers with shock-delivering gloves

Homeland security documents show ICE intends to equip officers with gloves that deliver painful electric shocks, raising questions about use of force and civil liberties as enforcement increases.

Crowley narrowly wins Wisconsin Democratic governor primary

David Crowley edged Francesca Hong after delayed absentee uploads, setting up a fall contest in a swing state that could decide control of state government.
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White House asked DOJ about reviving Reflecting Pool case

Officials contacted the Justice Department about reviving a dropped vandalism case; House Democrats requested related records, prompting scrutiny of potential political involvement in prosecutions.

Hobbs picks ex-Mesa mayor John Giles as running mate

Katie Hobbs chose John Giles, a bipartisan pick creating Arizona’s first joint governor–lieutenant ticket and reshaping a closely watched governor’s race.
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Russia frees former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman; he’s headed home

Robert Gilman was released after more than four years in Russian custody and is en route to a U.S. military hospital for evaluation, ending a high-profile detention case.

Fact check: vaccine claims tied to proposed schedule changes

A fact check examined repeated false statements urging changes to childhood vaccine schedules—information parents may hear directly from the president.
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Severe storms halt flights, knock out power across Chicago area

Damaging winds and weather warnings halted flights at O’Hare and Midway and caused large-scale outages across Illinois and Indiana, disrupting travel and leaving many without power.

Toyota recalls about 655,000 Camrys for display glitch affecting signals

A display error can disable warnings and turn signals at startup in roughly 655,000 Camrys; owners will need dealer repairs to restore those safety functions.
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Trump Media posts big loss, sells paid faster access to Trump’s posts

Trump Media reported a roughly $238 million Q2 loss and began selling a paid ‘Truth API’ that gives firms priority access to the president’s posts, affecting investors and traders.

Russian strikes kill at least 10 in Ukraine; Zelenskyy cites North Korean missiles

Russian strikes killed at least 10 people, and Ukraine’s president said Moscow is getting more missiles from North Korea, factors shaping aid debates and security planning.
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Hydrogen-powered car sets speed record at Bonneville

Andy Green set the fastest run in a hydrogen-powered car at the Bonneville Salt Flats, a milestone for hydrogen combustion tech that could influence cleaner-fuel vehicle development.
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F-16s intercept plane near restricted airspace in Geneva, Ohio

Military jets scrambled to steer a small plane out of temporary restricted airspace near a public event, showing how flights and local safety can be affected during high-security gatherings.

Houthis renew strikes near Bab el-Mandeb after deadly vessel attack

Houthis launched missile and drone strikes near Bab el-Mandeb; Yemeni officials reported four killed on a vessel, threatening shipping routes and global trade.
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Rod Stewart cancels U.S. tour dates after heart procedure

After a coronary stent procedure, he canceled current U.S. tour dates, affecting tens of thousands of ticket holders who face cancellations and rescheduling.

Reacher returns with three-episode season 4 premiere

Prime Video released the first three episodes of season 4 of the popular Reacher action series, a major new pick for summer streaming.
Earlier on PoliticalDad
Yesterday
San Francisco Castro bars pause use of face‑scanning ID system after privacy backlash8:14 PM SFGATE
Federal charges after deadly boat capsize near Statue of Liberty12:12 PM AP
South Carolina GOP picks a nominee to replace Lindsey Graham12:12 PM CBS News
Boebert's son arrested on child exploitation charges12:12 PM Axios
Syria sentences Bashar Assad to death in absentia10:11 AM AP
White House extends Jones Act waiver to free up fuel shipments7:17 AM AP News
Prosecutors ask judge to keep Andrew and Tristan Tate jailed7:17 AM AP News
Report: Trump used decoy Air Force One and catering truck in Turkey5:39 AM The Guardian
Replacement deadline passes; Max Miller stays on Ohio ballot5:39 AM Axios
Minnesota Senate primary tests Democrats and Trump-backed challengers5:39 AM Axios
Former Air Force secretary says he'll sue to restore security clearance5:39 AM AP
White House briefing spotlights sanctions, cease-fire claims5:39 AM Axios
Monday
Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general after tight Senate vote5:22 PM AP
White House orders spacing of childhood vaccines5:22 PM Axios
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products over salmonella risk12:04 PM AP
7.4 quake slams western Colombia, kills over 10012:04 PM El País –
Democrats open probe into immigration actions affecting military families10:12 AM AP
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