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Makary’s time atop FDA over, Diamantas named acting commissioner - Politico

The gastrointestinal surgeon’s tenure was marked by mass layoffs, persistent churn among senior leaders and policy fights.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Trump shares post calling for Obama’s arrest - The Washington Post

The repost on social media was among a flurry of late-night posts in which President Donald Trump railed against his political opponents.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Trump wants to pause the federal gas tax. Here’s what that could mean. - The Washington Post

The idea, which requires congressional approval, has previously been dismissed by some as a gimmick. But some Republicans and Democrats have expressed support.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save new House maps - The Washington Post

Some top Virginia Democrats express little hope that the appeal will affect this November’s congressional elections and instead will focus on running in existing districts.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Clarity Act, in the flesh, unveiled by U.S. Senate Banking Committee before hearing - CoinDesk

The crypto market structure bill had already been making the industry rounds behind closed doors, but the lawmakers have released the text before their vote.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Colbert, Kimmel, Oliver, Meyers and Fallon Discuss Trump and Late-Night - Variety

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver discussed Donald Trump the struggles of late-night on 'The Late Show.'

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Andrew Morse to step down, Paul Curran named AJC president and publisher - AJC.com

Cox Enterprises names Paul Curran president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to sustain its journalism and continue digital transformation.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

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Trump calls on Congress to pass Senate’s housing bill - Live Updates - Politico

The president had previously stayed out of a cross-chamber dispute over housing affordability legislation.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Paul: $1 billion for White House ballroom likely coming out of budget reconciliation bill - The Hill

Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul (R-Ky.), whose committee will mark up a portion of the Senate budget reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement operations, says there’s...

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

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Trump's gas tax holiday pitch faces some early Capitol Hill headwinds - Politico

President Donald Trump’s push for a temporary suspension of the gasoline tax has a list of bipartisan backers. But it’s far from a sure thing.

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty in federal court - NBC News

The man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last month pleaded not guilty at a Monday arraignment in federal court

Staff • Sep 06, 2026

Live Updates: Iran vows to fight on, oil prices surge as Trump rejects peace proposal as "unacceptable" - CBS News

Oil prices spike and the Strait of Hormuz stays paralyzed as Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal and Tehran vows to "fight whenever it is necessary."

Staff • Sep 06, 2026