Trump will address a defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks
Associated Press reports that President Donald Trump is headlining a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College on Wednesday...
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Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing
Sources from Associated Press say that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confronted skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday about the creation of a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump and a tax immunity deal for the president as he aimed to lock down the Republican support needed to advance his nomination...
Donald Trump endorses ‘Pillow Man’ Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
Associated Press reports that President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, praising him as “one of America’s greatest and most hard-working Patriots” and giving formal backing to a fellow election denier a day before the Republican president delivers a national address he says will focus on election security...
House Republicans unveil $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
According to Associated Press, House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion package focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers, and enacting stricter voter registration rules...
ICE should do traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says, seeming to oppose new suspension
Sources from Associated Press say that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency should continue vehicle stops after recent fatal shootings, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, seeming to oppose a new suspension of the practice used as part of his immigration crackdown...
Governor Tate Reeves calls a special session to address potential reform in youth court system
Mississippi lawmakers will be doing a little catch-up Summer work this week. Governor Tate Reeves has called a special session for Wednesday, July 15...
Senate Democrats block must-pass defense policy bill over Iran war objections
Sources from CBS News say that Senate Democrats blocked a must-pass annual defense policy bill from moving forward on Tuesday as they voiced opposition to the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran...
Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
According to CBS, a growing scam relies on Apple's popular FaceTime video calling app, with fraudsters using the service to impersonate bank representatives and drain consumers' bank accounts...
Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Lindsey Graham championed
CBS News reports that a bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill championed by Sen. Lindsey Graham that would impose sanctions on top Russian figures and heavy tariffs on the biggest buyers of Russian oil...
United's newest premium upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat in economy
Sources from CBS News say that United Airlines will soon let travelers pay for one of air travel's biggest luxuries: an empty middle seat...
Supreme Court justices push Congress to boost security funding: "Threats have come very close"
According to CBS, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress on Tuesday to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats...
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
CBS News reports that a giant Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton sold for $50.1 million at an auction in New York on Tuesday, marking a new record price for a dinosaur fossil...
Blanche set to face harsh questioning at Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general
Sources from CBS News say that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear on Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis...
Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger, "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
According to Associated Press, Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, shared Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease...
House GOP leaders break logjam on the floor after conservative revolt
According to CBS News, the House on Tuesday finally broke an impasse that had stalled most legislative action on the floor as GOP holdouts sought to leverage their votes to force the Senate to act on President Trump's top priority, the SAVE America Act...
Trump says FBI is "wasting their time" if they're investigating "conspiracy theories" about Lindsey Graham's death
CBS News reports that President Trump said the FBI is "wasting their time" if they're looking into "conspiracy theories" about Sen. Lindsey Graham's death...
June's inflation data showed a big drop. How will that impact the 2027 Social Security COLA?
Sources from CBS News say that Social Security recipients are still on track for one of the biggest cost-of-living increases in recent years...
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, sworn in to serve the remainder of Senate term
According to CBS News, Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in Tuesday to serve out the remainder of his term in the Senate, following his sudden death over the weekend...
Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead
Associated Press reports that it’s already been a deadly year for firefighters, and authorities have been putting resources where they can more quickly pounce on wildfires before they get out of hand and increase the possibility of additional loss of life and property...
Warsh says Fed has ‘no tolerance’ for high inflation but provides no hints on next move
Sources from Associated Press say that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Tuesday that the Fed will make high inflation “a thing of the past,” yet he provided no signal about the central bank’s next steps...
Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a ‘public-private’ conspiracy to target Israel’s critics
Sources from Associated Press say that Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel by doxing, jailing, and attempting to deport supporters of the pro-Palestinian movement...
Battery bank or generator? How to choose the best backup power for your home during an outage
According to Associated Press, from portable battery banks and generators to whole-house systems, there are many backup power choices to consider as extreme weather ramps up and outages happen more often and last longer...
Organic production increasing in the state
According to an MSU Press Release, organic production represents a small but rapidly growing segment of Mississippi agriculture, and a growing number of farmers are doing what it takes to meet this consumer demand for quality products...
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
Sources from CBS say that millions of Americans are borrowing money or draining their savings to buy groceries, highlighting the financial strain many households face as the cost of living rises, new research has found...
Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths
According to Associated Press, the Trump administration has turned over evidence long sought by Minnesota investigators in their ongoing probe into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during pitched protests against an immigration enforcement crackdown earlier this year...