NEWSNATIONNOW (Julia Manchester and The Hill) - Trump fires election board Democrats
President Donald Trump fired the remaining Democratic members of the independent Election Assistance Commission on Thursday, the White House confirmed to The Hill.
DAILYCALLER (Ashley Brasfield) - New Footage Allegedly Shows Senator Mitch McConnell Loaded Into Ambulance
'He's in a stretcher'
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Strait of Hormuz Traffic Plummets Amid Renewed Iran Strikes.
Shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz has been cut in half following escalating military strikes between the U.S. and Iran, threatening global energy supplies and economic stability.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for Middle Eastern oil, natural gas, and fertilizer exports, has drastically reduced following a series of strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Only 23 cargo ships passed through the critical waterway on Wednesday, against a prior daily average of 138. DETAIL: The escalation began after Iran attacked three commercial vessels near Oman, which lies across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, prompting two days of heavy retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iranian fast boats, drone facilities, and other infrastructure. In response, Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. military bases and U.S. allies across the Middle East, further destabilizing the…Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Windy City Smokeout brings top pitmasters and country stars to Chicago
The Windy City Smokeout returns for its 13th year, bringing together 22 of the country’s top pitmasters to serve up award-winning barbecue alongside a star-studded country music lineup. NewsNation’s Nick Smith is outside the United Center with a preview of this year’s Smokeout. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Why home prices keep climbing while sales keep falling
Home sales are down, but prices are at an all-time high. The median home price reached a high of $440,000 in June. NewsNation's Marcus Espinoza reports. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Advocates call for National Guard from Democrat-led states to leave DC for good | Sunrise
There are more National Guard members in Washington, D.C., than at any point over the last year. For the first time, hundreds of members are coming from states led by Democratic governors. Jermaine Collins, Lead Organizer at Common Defense, shares his thoughts on Sunrise on The Hill. #Nationalguard #DC #Trump
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - College professor allegedly turned his lesson plans into a drug network | Wake Up America
A Texas Tech University assistant professor of supply chain management allegedly put his classroom expertise to work by running a massive fentanyl distribution network. NEWSMAX Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera has more on a case that sounds like it was ripped straight from a Hollywood script.
AXIOS (Maria Curi) - Inside the alternative playbook to AI regulation
AI regulation in the U.S. over the last few months has been a frenzy. Some experts say it didn't have to be this way. Why it matters: AI companies and the government are praising each other for successful collaboration on rules for cutting-edge AI, but that view hides a scramble behind the scenes that could have been avoided. Driving the news: OpenAI and Anthropic's latest, most powerful models both ended up getting nods from the government before wide release. That would have been unthinkable just months ago. The big picture: The two companies now know first-hand what it's like to release powerful models under the Trump administration's approach to regulation. - That's featured export control threats, licensing requirements and…
AI regulation in the U.S. over the last few months has been a frenzy. Some experts say it didn't have to be this way. Why it matters: AI companies and the government are praising each other for successful collaboration on rules for cutting-edge AI, but that view hides a scramble behind the scenes that could have been avoided. Driving the news: OpenAI and Anthropic's latest, most powerful models both ended up getting nods from the government before wide release. That would have been unthinkable just months ago. The big picture: The two companies now know first-hand what it's like to release powerful models under the Trump administration's approach to regulation. - That's featured export control threats, licensing requirements and…Open
AXIOS (Ina Fried) - Meta's new AI image maker draws fire over consent
Meta's move to allow user to create AI images using the likenesses of people with public Instagram accounts is drawing criticism from several camps, including privacy advocates and those who represent celebrities. Why it matters: The backlash highlights a core AI-era fight: whether people should have to opt out of having their faces used in AI-generated content, or whether companies should get affirmative consent first. Catch-up quick: Earlier this week, Meta debuted its Muse Image model and a feature within Meta AI that allowed people to tag any adult's public Instagram account and include that person's likeness in their creations. - Users aren't notified when someone creates an AI image with their likeness and Instagram account holders…
Meta's move to allow user to create AI images using the likenesses of people with public Instagram accounts is drawing criticism from several camps, including privacy advocates and those who represent celebrities. Why it matters: The backlash highlights a core AI-era fight: whether people should have to opt out of having their faces used in AI-generated content, or whether companies should get affirmative consent first. Catch-up quick: Earlier this week, Meta debuted its Muse Image model and a feature within Meta AI that allowed people to tag any adult's public Instagram account and include that person's likeness in their creations. - Users aren't notified when someone creates an AI image with their likeness and Instagram account holders…Open
STONEZONE (American Greatness) - Analysis: Higher Electricity Rates in Blue States Linked to Renewable Energy Policies
A new analysis by Always On Energy Research and the Institute for Energy Research concludes that renewable energy mandates and net-zero policies have contributed to higher electricity prices in states that adopted them, while states with fewer climate-related mandates generally have lower electricity costs. The analysis examined electricity pricing data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration […] The post Analysis: Higher Electricity Rates in Blue States Linked to Renewable Energy Policies appeared first on StoneZone .
A new analysis by Always On Energy Research and the Institute for Energy Research concludes that renewable energy mandates and net-zero policies have contributed to higher electricity prices in states that adopted them, while states with fewer climate-related mandates generally have lower electricity costs. The analysis examined electricity pricing data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and found that most states with electricity rates above the national average voted for the Democratic presidential nominee in the 2020 and 2024 elections. According to the report, 86 percent of states with above-average electricity prices supported the Democratic nominee in both elections. By comparison, 80 percent of the 10 states with…Open