Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ liner is now closer to gray
The pool was drained and debris removed after Independence Day fireworks.
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CDC nominee says she won’t betray science — and also backs Kennedy’s actions
Dr. Erica Schwartz, nominee for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is appearing before a Senate committee.
Human rights groups sue over Trump administration’s sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel
Rights groups sue over Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court for investigations of Israel’s war in Gaza
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops.
US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
The world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for years, but those opinions now have flipped in Beijing’s favor. The findings of a Pew Research Center poll released Wednesday are a significant shift, especially among U.S. allies like Canada.
Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday sought to evade a range of questions from senators on issues such as the impact of AI on inflation, what contacts he has had with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank will determine the persistence of inflation.
Federal government installs reworked panels about slavery at George Washington’s Philadelphia home
The Trump Administration followed through on its pledge to rework and reinstall panels about slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia. Critics warn that the new panels whitewash the history of slavery.
Biden will publish ‘Promise Me, America’ memoir after the November midterm elections
Former President Joe Biden plans to publish his memoir, “Promise Me, America,” this fall, after the November midterm elections.
US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis
A lead US negotiator for the release of hostages captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall