Rogers tries for a tricky ‘change’ election

As Michigan Democrats fracture over their Senate primary, the presumptive Republican nominee hopes to run against a state government he won’t be joining.
Mike Rogers, with supporters in Grand Haven, Mich.
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Thune hopes to confirm Blanche this week

Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general is set to clear the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow and could get through the full Senate by week’s end.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
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AI exacerbates ‘class divide,’ progressive poll shows

Black workers are also more likely than white workers to predict AI will replace their job.
AI billboards
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Avila Chevalier plans to join Congressional Black Caucus

The democratic socialist, who ousted New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a June primary upset, also plans to join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Darializa Avila Chevalier
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Trump faces growing pressure to intervene in Miller scandal

The president describes the Ohio Republican facing domestic abuse allegations as “a very good person,” but some of his allies feel differently.
Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio
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US and Japan vow further yen action

Japan’s top currency diplomat called the joint action the “culmination” of the US-Japan alliance, while President Donald Trump said it was a “signal of friendship.”
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
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US yen intervention supports Trump trade stance

The Trump administration’s decision to help Japan strengthen its yen doesn’t just hedge against higher US borrowing costs; it also aligns with the president’s trade agenda.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
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Thune hopes to confirm Blanche this week

Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general is set to clear the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow and could get through the full Senate by week’s end.

Rogers tries for a tricky ‘change’ election

As Michigan Democrats fracture over their Senate primary, the presumptive Republican nominee hopes to run against a state government he won’t be joining.

AI exacerbates ‘class divide,’ progressive poll shows

Black workers are also more likely than white workers to predict AI will replace their job.

Avila Chevalier plans to join Congressional Black Caucus

The democratic socialist, who ousted New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a June primary upset, also plans to join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Crypto industry poll touts benefits of its top Hill priority

More than half of Americans say they would feel more protected if Congress passes the cryptocurrency industry’s top legislative priority, per the poll.

The deal, and call, behind Trump’s climbdown on Iran strikes

The president said Iran and other Middle East countries asked him to hold off on more attacks.

Trump’s Gaza deal faces resistance

US President Donald Trump’s diplomatic push to disarm Hamas has run into headwinds as political resistance in Israel and disagreements with Hamas over implementation cast doubt on the US-backed plan.

US, Japan coordinate yen purchases

The US and Japanese governments coordinated to stabilize the yen after the currency plummeted last week, a historic intervention aimed at preventing wider economic destabilization.
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