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Trump administration not in a rush to replace Powell, Treasury chief Bessent says

Bessent said he continues to have regular meetings with Powell and that Powell had not told him whether he would leave his board seat.

US considering removing tax on capital gains on home sales, Trump says

“If the Fed would lower the rates, we wouldn’t even have to do that,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “But we are thinking about no tax on capital gains on houses.”

Trump may travel to China to meet Xi in ‘not-too-distant future’

Trump and Xi’s aides have discussed a potential meeting between the leaders during a trip by the U.S. president to Asia later this year.

Trump Rehashes Years-old Grievances on Russia Investigation After New Intelligence Report

President Donald Trump is rehashing longstanding grievances over the Russia investigation that shadowed much of his first term. The Republican president lashed out Tuesday following a report from his intelligence director aimed at casting doubt on long-established findings about Moscow’s interference in the 2016 election. Trump was not making his claims for the first time but delivered them when administration officials are harnessing the machinery of the federal government to investigate the targets of Trump’s derision. A representative for former President Barack Obama, who Trump accused of treason, said the "bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.”

Hydrocarbons: Friend Or Foe

We have been lied to. Repeatedly.

Is New York Becoming Islamist London?

Simon Hankinson & Kevin McCullough take on the very real comparison.

Inflation and wage growth

inflation and wage growth

What are colleges doing now? Bethany Mandel joined Hugh to discuss “The disagreement question”

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Hugh Hewitt: What can Trump follow his first six months with?

Byron York joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss how President Trump can top his first six months.

Hunter Biden claims Nancy Pelosi ran the country, not Joe Biden

Hunter Biden Claims Nancy Pelosi Ran The Country, Not Joe Biden

VDH joins Hugh for a comprehensive review of all that President Trump has done or begun

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Drone Sightings Surge Near Airports and Stadiums, Prompting Safety Concerns

U.S. officials told a Senate committee on Tuesday that there have been more than 3,000 drone events near American airports since 2021, including 11 aircraft this year that reported taking evasive action to avoid collisions. Those drone incidents have caused significant flight delays at times near major airports, said Steven Willoughby, a counter drone official with the Homeland Security Department, who told the Senate Judiciary Committee that in two instances drones collided with aircraft conducting critical response operations during emergencies in California and Texas this year. Officials also raised concerns about the intentional use of drones for attacks, and also at major sporting events. They also point to major upcoming events like the 2026 World Cup. Of around 90,000 special events annually where the FBI could have had counter drone protection, it was only used in about 0.05% of events, according to testimony from the Department of Justice and the FBI. “We cover the Super Bowl, right? What about the other 200-plus NFL games that are happening?” Willoughby said. “We can’t be everywhere all the time.” Sports leagues have also urged Congress to take action. Some tethered drones are used by broadcasters to provide aerial coverage. Senators and administrative officials said Congress needs to change laws to toughen penalties for drone use and to give federal agencies new expanded authority to address drones that may be used to threaten the public or events. Congress in 2018 expanded authority of the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security to disable or destroy threatening drones and that has been repeatedly temporarily extended. New legislation would expand federal coverage for airports and critical infrastructure like power plants, oil refineries or chemical facilities and high-risk prisoner transports. It would also allow state and local law enforcement to directly take down drones without waiting for federal authorities. Senator John Cornyn said “it just strikes me we are woefully unprepared.” Senator Ted Cruz added “drones pose an immediate and growing threat to our national security.” Willoughby noted that since 2018, the Secret Service has tracked hundreds of drones violating temporary flight restrictions that protect the president and others, while the FBI and Justice Department said drones used as espionage technology within the United States is also increasing. Willoughby added that in the last six months of 2024, over 27,000 drones were detected within 500 meters of the U.S. southern border. A man pleaded guilty in June after he was charged with violating defense airspace after he flew a drone over the NFL AFC Championship game in Baltimore in January; in September, a Boston man was charged with unlawfully flying a drone near the finish line of the April 2024 Boston Marathon, which prompted law enforcement to seize it mid-air and land it.

An Illegal Shot An Off-Duty CBP Officer in NYC

Coca-Cola Confirms U.S. Is Getting Cane-Sugar Version

Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump. Trump said in a social media post last week that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship product in the U.S., which has been sweetened with high fructose corn syrup since the 1980s. Coke confirmed the new product Tuesday when it announced its second-quarter financial results. Coca-Cola reported better-than-expected earnings as higher prices overcame weaker sales volumes. Case volumes fell 1% globally and 1% in North America, but Coke said pricing was up 6% for the April-June period.

Trump administration withdraws from UNESCO again

The Trump administration has announced that it will once again withdraw from the United Nations cultural agency UNESCO.

Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, Sky News reports

Trump Shuts Down LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide And Crisis Hotline

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has modified its suicide hotline under orders from President Trump. Under President Biden, the agency added an extension where young people could call to discuss their gender identities and how they might carry out a gender transition. The controversial hotline cost taxpayers more than 33 million dollars in just three years. Trump has ordered it to shut down.

Hunter Says Joe Biden Took Ambien Ahead Of June 2024 Debate

Hunter Biden has criticized prominent Democrats and party advisers in a recent interview. In a podcast published Monday, he expressed frustration over George Clooney’s call for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. Hunter Biden questioned Clooney’s authority to undermine his father, who later exited the race after a poor debate performance. He also accused longtime Democratic strategists of profiting from the party without helping its current efforts. As for the disastrous June 2024 debate, Hunter Biden said his father had taken the sleep aide Ambien and was still affected by it.