Politics
Political Turmoil in U.S. Over Iran and Israel Policies
President Trump has resumed his aggressive stance on Iran, while Senator John Fetterman warned he might leave the Democratic Party if it abandons its support for Israel. A federal judge also ruled against a Biden-era internet grant program that prioritized racial minorities.
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The Hill
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced it will convene a panel to study the “decisions, coordination, planning, and execution” of the military’s 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a rule that led to the dismissal or departure of more than 8,700 service members. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the n
2026-07-15 22:04 UTC
The Hill
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a high-speed internet grant program signed into law by President Biden unconstitutionally used race as a factor in deciding where to dole out the funds. U.S. District Judge John Bates heavily cited the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating affirmative action in
2026-07-15 22:23 UTC
The Hill
Maverick Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has said he has “no plans” to leave the Democratic Party but he warned on Wednesday that if Democrats completely turn their backs on U.S. support for Israel that would cross a red line that could push him out of the party. “If our party ever becomes — and just...
2026-07-15 22:26 UTC
The Hill
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2026-07-15 22:28 UTC