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Latest news
Last updated July 2, 2026
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The asset that built America: How federal employees are using physical gold to protect their retirement
As you prepare for your own long-term retirement, ensure your life savings share that same unshakeable foundation.
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Iran set to bury Supreme Leader Khamenei after days of funeral ceremonies
Millions of mourners are expected to turn out for the week-long funeral ceremonies recognizing Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei helmed the Islamic Republic for 37 years before being killed in U.S. and Israeli…
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CDC leaders vow hiring surge is coming, echoing promise made months ago
CDC leaders say they're planning to resume hiring after a 25% staffing cut last year, but employees say they've heard this months ago without results.
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Trump: Gas prices not falling fast enough
President Trump on Wednesday acknowledged that while oil costs are dropping, gas prices are not following suit fast enough ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. "Just as I promised, Oil Prices are plummeting FAST, and Gas Prices at the pump…
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Iran warns of 'forceful response' if tankers don't use approved Strait of Hormuz routes
Iran's joint military command on Thursday warned of a "forceful response" if all the oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz do not follow the approved routes. "Any failure to comply, deviation from the designated route, or…
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Russia launches major attack on Kyiv after Zelensky warning
Russia launched a barrage of drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight Thursday, killing more than a dozen civilians. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said 18 people were killed and more than 90 others were injured in…
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Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group
Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X has entered schism.
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Trump raked in more than $1B through crypto ventures, federal filing shows
President Trump and his family took in more than $1 billion last year through crypto businesses, a federal filing released Wednesday revealed.
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Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it would be a violation."
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Bipartisan members push for Syria removal from state sponsor of terrorism list
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking the Trump administration to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism (SST), arguing that the country has made massive strides since the ousting of Bashar Assad at the end of 2024,…
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Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops
The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicating its bishops and priests.
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Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach
A string of high-profile victories by democratic socialists is posing a challenge for Democrats as they look ahead to midterms and seek a path back to the majority in Congress.
Congress — bills & votes
Last updated July 2, 2026
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| HR 8595 | National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884. | |
| HRES 1398 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes. | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. | |
| HRES 1377 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82. | |
| HR 8056 | Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | |
| HR 8800 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884. | |
| HR 8686 | To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. | |
| HR 8769 | Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
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Source: Congress.gov — a work of the U.S. Government (public domain).
Economic indicators
Last updated July 2, 2026
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Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index
120.8866 Index Jan 2006=100
▼ -0.17
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Trade Balance: Goods and Services, Balance of Payments Basis
-55881 Millions of Dollars
▲ +704.00
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Crude Oil Prices: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) - Cushing, Oklahoma
71.87 Dollars per Barrel
▲ +1.57
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Imports of Goods and Services
4328.659 Billions of Dollars
▲ +193.08
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Exports of Goods and Services
3508.703 Billions of Dollars
▲ +158.10
Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. FRED does not endorse this site.