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North Carolina's new budget retains funding for Khan Academy's AI platform Khanmigo but reduces the appropriation from $10 million to $500,000 over two years. The budget also includes broader AI initiatives for schools, such as policy development and educator training, while lawmakers previously faced criticism over the lack of competitive bidding and unproven educational value of Khanmigo.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to redefine the constitutional right. A majority of justices, led by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, ruled the order violated the 14th Amendment, while conservative justices dissented. Trump urged Congress to codify his policy, but the decision emphasized that any change to birthright citizenship would require a constitutional amendment.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order to redefine constitutional rights. A majority of justices, led by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., ruled the order violated the 14th Amendment, while three conservative justices dissented. Trump called on Congress to codify his proposal into law.

Republicans face challenges in advancing a budget reconciliation bill due to divisions over a voter identification measure prioritized by President Donald Trump. GOP leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, seek consensus on using reconciliation to fund immigration enforcement and defense, but Trump rejects compromises on the elections bill.

Republicans face challenges in advancing a new budget bill due to divisions over a voter identification act prioritized by President Trump. The reconciliation process, which allows bypassing Senate bipartisan requirements, is complicated by Trump's insistence on the non-reconciliation-eligible SAVE America Act. GOP leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson seek compromise but face resistance from far-right Republicans advocating for the voter ID bill.

Republicans face challenges in passing a new budget bill due to divisions over a voter identification bill, with President Trump prioritizing the SAVE America Act. GOP leaders like Mike Johnson seek compromise through reconciliation, but Trump rejects concessions, creating tension within the party.

Republicans attempt to pass a budget reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement, but divisions over Trump's voter identification demands complicate efforts. Trump insists on prioritizing the SAVE America Act, which cannot use reconciliation, while GOP leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson seek compromises.

Republicans face challenges in passing a major budget bill due to divisions over a voter identification measure prioritized by President Donald Trump. GOP leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, seek to use the reconciliation process for a narrower package, but Trump insists on advancing the SAVE America Act, which cannot pass through reconciliation. Tensions rise as far-right Republicans push for the bill despite potential delays to other priorities.

Republicans face challenges in advancing another major budget bill due to divisions over a voter identification measure, with President Donald Trump prioritizing the SAVE America Act over reconciliation efforts. House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a compromise through reconciliation, but Trump rejected compromises, intensifying internal GOP conflicts.

Republicans face challenges in passing another budget bill due to divisions over a voter identification bill, with President Donald Trump prioritizing the SAVE America Act. House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed using reconciliation to create a grant program for states implementing voter ID requirements, but Trump rejected compromise on the elections bill.

Republicans attempt to pass a budget reconciliation bill for immigration enforcement funding but face obstacles due to divisions over a voter identification bill championed by President Donald Trump. The party struggles to balance Trump's demands for the SAVE America Act with efforts to use reconciliation to advance other priorities like defense spending.

President Donald Trump stated the administration is working on national right-to-carry legislation during a Pennsylvania event, potentially expanding firearm carry rights nationwide. The proposal aligns with the National Rifle Association's stance and follows Sen. Mike Lee's introduction of the National Constitutional Carry Act, which seeks to eliminate concealed-carry permit requirements for eligible Americans.

President Donald Trump announced the administration is working on national right-to-carry legislation at a Pennsylvania event, citing support from the National Rifle Association. The proposed National Constitutional Carry Act, introduced by Sen. Mike Lee, would eliminate concealed-carry permit requirements nationwide for eligible Americans, with 29 states currently allowing some form of constitutional carry.

Republicans face internal conflict over the SAVE America Act, with Senators Mike Lee and Rick Scott pressuring Senate leadership to push the bill despite doubts about its viability. President Trump will attend a meeting with Senate Republicans, intensifying tensions as leaders like John Thune argue the legislation lacks sufficient support to pass.

Sen. Mike Lee urged Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill promoted by President Trump. Lee stated the bill makes 'it easy to vote, hard…' during an interview with Fox News Sunday.

Los Angeles City Council advanced a proposal to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, facing backlash from Elon Musk, GOP senators, and conservative commentators. The measure, introduced by Councilman Hugo Soto-Martínez and Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, would be decided by voters in November 2026 as part of a charter reform. Critics accused the council of empowering noncitizens against immigration enforcement.

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer criticized the controversial design of the Global War on Terror Memorial during an interview, calling it unrepresentative of military sacrifice. He also discussed a patriotic UFC event at the White House and his heroic actions during service. Meyer emphasized the importance of understanding the sacrifices made by service members.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faced online backlash for a post criticizing Elon Musk's status as the world's first trillionaire. Conservatives mocked Platner's remarks and highlighted controversies in his campaign, including allegations of infidelity, a Nazi tattoo, and abuse. Musk's wealth stems from SpaceX's IPO, which valued the company at $1.8 trillion.

U.S. Senator Mike Lee warned Arizona, California, and Nevada that they risk losing $354 million in conservation aid if they pursue litigation over Colorado River water management. The funds, from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, expire in September, and Lee urged states to resolve disputes over water allocation instead of engaging in legal battles.

The Pentagon revised its list of recognized Christian religions, reigniting debate over whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon church) is classified as Christian. Utah Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis, both Latter-day Saints, challenged the exclusion, arguing the church is unequivocally Christian, while the Pentagon removed the Christian label from 20 groups including Latter-day Saints, stating the change aims to streamline chaplaincy resources without endorsing theological legitimacy.

Senate Republicans attempted to attach Donald Trump's SAVE America Act to an immigration funding bill but failed twice. While one attempt secured 50 votes, the filibuster blocked passage. Conservatives continue pushing for a talking filibuster to pass the legislation, though Senate Majority Leader John Thune has hesitated due to concerns about Democratic amendments.

Senate Republicans attempted to attach Trump's SAVE America Act to an immigration funding bill but failed twice due to internal divisions. A late-night vote showed progress when one version of the bill reached 50 votes, though it still required overcoming the filibuster. Conservatives are pushing to use a talking filibuster to pass the legislation, but Senate leaders remain cautious.

The Pentagon has revised its religious categories for military personnel. Senator Mike Lee of Utah objected to a policy memo that excluded Mormons from the Christian category.

The Pentagon revised a list of recognized religious denominations after Utah Republicans, including Sen. Mike Lee, criticized the exclusion of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as non-Christian. The department reversed the policy following backlash, stating it does not adjudicate theological disputes.

The Pentagon revised a list of recognized religious denominations after Utah Republicans criticized its exclusion of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Christian. The change followed backlash from lawmakers like Sen. Mike Lee, who called the policy offensive, and the updated list removed the 'Christian' label from all denominations to avoid theological disputes.

The Pentagon removed the label 'Christian' from a list of recognized religious denominations after Utah Republicans criticized the exclusion of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The policy change, reversed following backlash, drew accusations of offending religious principles and disregarding theological disputes over LDS classification. The Pentagon clarified its role is not to adjudicate faith debates but to respect sincerely-held beliefs.

The Pentagon revised a list of recognized religious denominations after criticism from Utah Republicans over the exclusion of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Christian denomination. U.S. Sen. Mike Lee called the policy 'offensive' and demanded a reversal, which the Pentagon implemented by removing the word 'Christian' from the list.

The Pentagon revised its list of recognized religious denominations after criticism from Utah Republicans, including Sen. Mike Lee, who argued the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) should be classified as Christian. The Pentagon initially excluded LDS from the Christian list, leading to backlash, and later updated the list to remove the 'Christian' label from denominations.

The Pentagon reversed a policy removing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from a recognized Christian denominations list after criticism from Utah Republicans. Senator Mike Lee called the policy 'offensive' and demanded changes, leading to an updated list without the 'Christian' label for denominations.

The Pentagon revised its list of recognized religious denominations after Utah Republicans criticized the exclusion of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Christian category. U.S. Sen. Mike Lee called the policy offensive and pressured the department to reverse the decision, which it did, removing the word 'Christian' from the list to avoid theological disputes.

President Donald Trump dismissed claims that military actions with Iran contradicted his 'no new wars' campaign message, as Israel and Iran exchanged fire. The Pentagon updated its religious affiliations list after LDS senators objected to categorizations, and the U.S. imposed travel bans on over 100 Nicaraguan officials. U.S. stocks partially recovered from a prior drop.

The Pentagon revised its list of recognized religious denominations after criticism from Utah Republicans over the exclusion of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from a 'Christian' category. The change followed complaints that the policy could prevent Latter-day Saints service members from receiving Christian chaplain services.

Six Republican senators joined Democrats to vote against advancing the extension of warrantless spy powers, which failed 47 to 52. The procedural vote aims to keep the powers alive before they expire next week.

Police responded to a swatting call at Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Virginia residence, which was later determined to be fictitious. The incident is part of ongoing security concerns for conservative public figures following past threats and protests linked to the Dobbs draft opinion and other cases.

Gas prices have risen from under $3 to nearly $4.50 since February, prompting Congress to consider suspending the federal gas tax for the first time. Proposals from Democrats Mark Kelly and Richard Blumenthal, Republican Josh Hawley, and others face opposition, highlighting the gas tax's declining relevance despite its role in funding infrastructure. Experts argue pausing the tax would worsen infrastructure funding crises without significantly lowering prices.

Key Senate negotiators from both parties met Monday night to discuss a bipartisan deal on federal permitting reform for energy projects. The dinner was organized by Sen. John Hickenlooper and included committee leaders expressing optimism about progress, with hopes to reach agreement before August recess.

A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing discussed immigration and deportation policies, with testimony from Cato Institute expert David Bier, who argued against mass deportation. Senator Mike Lee countered that 20% of Fairfax residents being illegal immigrants justifies increased deportation efforts. The debate centered on the potential harm to Americans and communities.

A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing examined allegedly lax prosecutions by Fairfax County prosecutor Stephen Descano involving illegal immigrants, prompting Senator Mike Lee to demand increased deportations. David Bier, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute, argued that mass deportation would harm Americans and is impractical. The debate highlights the ongoing controversy over immigration policies in the US.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed the American Revolution was fought against the 'billionaires of their time' and that billionaires didn't 'earn' their fortunes. She responded to criticism from conservatives, including Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. Ocasio-Cortez argued that income inequality is immoral and that the American ethos is not about becoming a billionaire.

The Pentagon has requested congressional approval to permanently rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, estimating the rebranding will cost $52 million. The cost is lower than the Congressional Budget Office's $125 million projection, and the change includes renaming the Secretary of Defense to Secretary of War. The proposal faces bipartisan criticism, with Democrats condemning the expense amid economic challenges, while some Republicans support the move.