Thursday, July 16, 2026 11:43 PM ET
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U.S. News -- Vets bill shelved after backlash against sleep apnea, tinnitus cuts -- House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday unexpectedly pulled a major veterans' funding bill from the floor amid backlash to its proposed cuts.1 hour ago
U.S. News -- FDA approves first pill to significantly lower 'bad' cholesterol -- The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Merck's Lipfendra, which some have hailed as a breakthrough in cholesterol management.3 hours ago
U.S. News -- June retail sales weaker than expected despite World Cup, Prime Day -- U.S. Retail spending was weaker than expected as tourists from came to the country for the World Cup and Amazon Prime Day boosted sales.4 hours ago
U.S. News -- Man breaches 'Today' show security, lunges at anchor Craig Melvin -- A man allegedly breached the Today show set Thursday, lunged at anchor Craig Melvin and shouted a racial slur.6 hours ago
This week in Washington2 days ago
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo win big11 days ago
Washington marks Fourth of July with America 250 celebration11 days ago
Rodeo 250 event comes to Great American State Fair14 days ago
National Air and Space Museum celebrates 50th anniversary14 days ago
U.S. News -- Trump's teleprompter operator investigated for betting on speeches -- A White House staffer is under investigation for allegedly placing bets on prediction markets related to President Donald Trump's speeches.7 hours ago
U.S. News -- Former Fed advisor gets 38 months for lying about ties to China -- An economist who advised the U.S. Federal Reserve was sentenced to 38 months for lying to investigators about connections and activities with China.8 hours ago
U.S. News -- Trump expected discuss election security in evening address -- President Donald Trump will give a primetime speech on Thursday evening to discuss election security as he teases a "big announcement."8 hours ago
U.S. News -- Senate report: Trump's CFPB overhaul cost consumers $26.5 billion -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren said that the Trump administration's overhaul of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cost consumers $26.5 billion.8 hours ago
U.S. News -- TSMC invests additional $100 billion in Arizona facilities -- The Trump administration announced Thursday that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is investing an additional $100 billion in Arizona facilities.10 hours ago
U.S. News -- U.S. imposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods amid Trump-Lula feud -- The United States late Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports, accusing Brasilia's government of unfair trade practices.11 hours ago
World News -- U.S., Iran trade attacks for fifth straight day in fight for Hormuz -- The United States attacked Iran on Wednesday, and Iran struck U.S. assets across the region into Thursday morning, as their fighting intensified.13 hours ago
U.S. News -- Coast Guard to end San Francisco Bay search for 3 at sunset -- A search for three people missing in the San Francisco Bay after their pontoon boat sank a day prior will end when the sun sets on Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.14 hours ago
U.S. News -- Trump: Iran releases wrongfully detained U.S. citizen -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that Iran has freed a U.S. citizen detained in the country since 2024 as a "gesture of goodwill."18 hours ago
U.S. News -- House defeats cut to Israel military aid despite Democrat support -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to defeat a measure cutting military aid to Israel, although more than 100 Democrats voted for it.19 hours ago
Trump fires U.S. attorney less than an hour after he was sworn in12 hours ago
Chile declares emergency as extreme weather threatens country9 hours ago
Argentine court strikes down Javier Milei citizenship decree6 hours ago
Hegseth: All soldiers 30 and older to have testosterone screened14 hours ago
Hong Kong authorities arrest 5 booksellers on suspicion of 'sedition'13 hours ago
Fourth of July celebrations around the U.S.11 days ago