Pritzker: Trump 'suffering from dementia'

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) on Tuesday accused President Trump of “suffering from dementia.” Pritzker appeared on CNN, where anchor Kaitlyn Collins asked the governor about recent comments made by the President, such as claiming that communism is a greater threat to America than both world wars, the attack on Pearl Harbor, and September 11……

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German FIFA World Cup tourist to visit White House

A viral FIFA World Cup fan who deleted his social media account after Germany’s defeat received a public invitation to the White House on Wednesday from Nick Adams, a controversial MAGA influencer who currently serves as the Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism and Values. The tourist, who goes online by freddyla7, said he…

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Mamdani to give speech marking America 250 on Friday

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is expected to deliver a speech Friday marking America’s 250th birthday that will include recently naturalized citizens, according to a new report. Sources say Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and later gained citizenship in the US, will speak hours before President Trump addresses the nation in the…

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California bans ‘sell by’ food labels

A new California law goes into effect Wednesday that bans “sell” on food labels as part of a statewide effort to reduce food waste. Food manufacturers must now use one or both of two labels that indicate best quality and product safety, indicated by “best if used by” and “use by” respectively. “Use… Source link

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The Memo: Left’s winning streak extends in Colorado despite Trump, centrist attacks

The leftward tide flowing through Democratic politics reached Colorado on Tuesday, sweeping away longtime Representative Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) and dashing the gubernatorial hopes of Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.). After all, Democrats are asking urgent questions about what direction their party should take. Voices on the left say rebel candidates are meeting… Source link

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EPA approves pesticides that may be considered 'forever chemicals,' though it disputes that label

The Trump administration has approved three new pesticides that could be considered “forever chemicals” under the international definition, although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is disputing this characterization. This week, the EPA approved pesticides that contain molecules with carbon-fluorine bonds, which can be very strong and therefore difficult to break over time. “They are all……

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Melat Kiros: 'I’m not supporting anyone for leadership who takes corporate PAC money'

Melat Kiros, the Democratic primary winner in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, is vowing to oppose any politician accepting campaign donations from corporate PACs. The 29-year-old Democratic Socialist is one of a growing number of Democrats pushing for institutional change within the party. She defeated longtime Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette in the state primary election on…

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Energy Department issues emergency orders for mid-Atlantic power grid amid heat wave

As an electric grid operator warns of potential power shortages amid this week’s heat, the Trump administration is issuing emergency orders with the goal of maximizing output. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued a directive to grid operator PJM to dispatch more power generation from various fossil fuel plants as needed despite environmental restrictions that normally…

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