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Senate Judiciary advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after he kills $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Judiciary panel advances Blanche after he rescinded $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Moves Blanche’s nomination to the full Senate, deciding who would run the Justice Department and resolving a dispute over $1.8B in payouts tied to Trump-era grievances.

Trump’s social feed now for sale to traders

Wall Street firms can buy an ultra-fast Truth Social feed; clients pay up to six figures, which could affect trading speed, market fairness and prompt ethics and securities scrutiny.

Michigan primaries shape key 2026 matchups

Today’s primaries will shape Senate and governor matchups in a presidential battleground, affecting voters’ choices and local policy stakes ahead of November.

Arson arrest as Spokane wildfires force thousands out

Large wildfires are displacing families, threatening homes and infrastructure, and worsening regional air quality that affects health and travel across the West.

SpaceX reports first earnings as a public company; lockup expires in two days

SpaceX reports first public-company earnings after the market close; a major investor lockup ends two days later, potentially moving retail portfolios and retirement accounts.

Michigan reports first U.S. cyclospora deaths

Two deaths linked to a widespread cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands may prompt stricter food-safety guidance and recalls, affecting grocery choices and public health precautions.

25 states sue to block new tariffs

States are challenging new import tariffs; if upheld, higher duties could raise consumer prices and disrupt supply chains, affecting household and business costs.

Trump rebukes D.C. U.S. attorney over dropped case

The president’s on-camera criticism of the U.S. attorney after a dropped vandalism case raises questions about Justice Department independence that could affect high-profile prosecutions.

Eight students detained after entering Osan Air Base

Eight students were detained after entering a major U.S. base in South Korea; base security lapses can directly affect the safety of American personnel and U.S.-ROK diplomatic ties.

House Ethics panel recommends censure for Rep. Edwards

A recommended censure is a formal rebuke that could affect his standing in the House and your district’s representation.

Dollar drops after reported U.S.-Japan intervention

A sharp dollar move can affect mortgage rates, car prices and corporate profits, potentially changing borrowing costs and retail prices for households.
AP Axios

UPDATE: Idaho In‑N‑Out shooting kills 3, wounds 7

A mass shooting at a busy restaurant left three dead and seven injured; the gunman killed himself, raising urgent local public‑safety questions.

Spider-Man opens to a record $360 million weekend

The new Spider-Man opened to a record $360 million weekend, driving big audience demand and boosting movie-theater revenue during late-summer box-office season.
Earlier on PoliticalDad
Yesterday
Dow hits record as oil falls, easing inflation worries5:14 PM AP
Kay Granger, former appropriations chair, dies at 8310:06 AM Roll Call
California Democrats endorse one-time billionaire tax10:06 AM LA Times
Capital One closed Trump Organization accounts after AML review7:51 AM Daily Beast
Cuba suffers new nationwide blackout, hospitals strained7:51 AM AP News
Acting AG rescinds $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund7:34 AM AP
Trump pauses planned strikes, says talks with Iran will begin7:34 AM AP
Dodgers add ace Tarik Skubal7:34 AM AP
Sunday
Senate leaders roll out bipartisan stopgap to avert shutdown8:11 PM AP News
Senator says Rep. Miller should step down; Miller refuses8:11 PM ABC News
Rep. Kaptur hospitalized after Toledo hit-and-run crash5:19 PM AP
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