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As the Cato Institute Romina Boccia

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Social Security Faces 22% Benefit Cut as Trust Fund Nears Depletion

With Social Security’s retirement trust fund expected to run dry by early 2033, a 22 percent cut in benefits looms for all recipients, raising urgent questions for the incoming Senate.

Jul 16, 2026, 6:34 PM Reason

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Legal Challenges Mount Against EPA's Rescission of Endangerment Finding

Environmental groups and blue states have filed lawsuits challenging the EPA's recent rollback of a key climate regulation, raising questions about the agency's legal authority and the future of climate policy enforcement.

Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 8:46 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Donald Trump will unveil an expanded pledge to protect U.S. households from rising electricity costs linked to data center growth driven by artificial intelligence demand.

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Trump to Expand Power Cost Pledge for Data Centers Amid AI Boom

President Donald Trump will unveil an expanded pledge to protect U.S. households from rising electricity costs linked to data center growth driven by artificial intelligence demand.

CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 5:38 PM

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Trump Administration Enacts Restrictive Rules on Foreign Students at US Universities

New policies limit foreign students' educational flexibility and may harm the US economy and educational opportunities.

Reason | Jul 19, 2026, 12:12 AM

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Homeland Security Halts ICE Vehicle Stops Amid Fatal Shootings, Sparks Debate

Temporary pause ordered after two fatal shootings prompts mixed reactions from officials and critics over immigration enforcement tactics and accountability.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 PM

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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Fast-Tracks First-Term MPs in Cabinet Reshuffle

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong accelerates the political advancement of first-term Members of Parliament, signaling a strategic renewal of Singapore’s leadership team.

CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 11:09 PM

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Government Struggles to Balance Foreign Farmworker Protections and Farm Profitability

Efforts to protect H-2A visa workers have clashed with policies aimed at reducing costs for U.S. farmers, leading to significant wage cuts for foreign laborers.

ProPublica | Jul 22, 2026, 1:11 PM

politics

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Against Warrantless Searches of Private Land

The court rejected the "open fields" doctrine, affirming stronger privacy protections under the Pennsylvania Constitution than the federal Fourth Amendment.

Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 3:56 AM

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California Developer Challenges Menlo Park’s $127,000 Park Fee as Unconstitutional

The lawsuit highlights tensions between state housing laws and local impact fees, while San Francisco adjusts affordable housing mandates amid concerns over development slowdowns.

Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 12:49 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Newly disclosed Slack messages reveal key authors of the 2020 'Proximal Origin' paper privately considered a lab leak possibility while publicly dismissing it, amid FBI blocking of questioning EcoHealth Alliance’s Peter Daszak.

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Rand Paul Releases Slack Messages Showing COVID-19 Origin Paper Authors Held Private Doubts on Lab Leak Theory

Newly disclosed Slack messages reveal key authors of the 2020 'Proximal Origin' paper privately considered a lab leak possibility while publicly dismissing it, amid FBI blocking of questioning EcoHealth Alliance’s Peter Daszak.

Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 12:10 AM

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Elite U.S. Universities Face Federal Scrutiny Over Millions from China-Linked Entities

Dozens of top American universities accepted $27.6 million from foreign entities on federal watchlists in late 2025, raising national security concerns and potential federal funding restrictions.

Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 11:03 PM

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Supreme Court to Hear Alaska Pilot’s Challenge Over $95,000 Plane Seizure for Six-Pack of Beer

Ken Jouppi argues the seizure of his Cessna is an excessive fine under the Eighth Amendment, raising questions about proportionality in asset forfeiture.

Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 10:21 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The amount of land burned in the Amazon rainforest in 2025 was the smallest since records began in 1985, marking a significant drop from the previous year.

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Brazil's Amazon Sees Sharp Decline in Area Burned in 2025

The amount of land burned in the Amazon rainforest in 2025 was the smallest since records began in 1985, marking a significant drop from the previous year.

BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 9:59 PM

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US Senator Urges Wall Street to Reject Paid Early Access to Trump’s Truth Social Posts

Senator Mark Warner warns that a new paid data feed offering early access to President Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social creates a troubling information imbalance and could allow personal profit from government communications.

CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:17 PM

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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Citing Unfair Trade Practices

The Trump administration announced new tariffs targeting Canadian cultural imports, invoking a rarely used 1930 tariff law amid ongoing trade tensions.

Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 7:47 PM

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Trump Economy Shows Gains Amid Public Pessimism, Reports Highlight Rising Wages and Narrowing Inequality

Despite widespread public pessimism, economic indicators under President Donald Trump reveal rising real wages, reduced income inequality, and increased consumer spending, according to recent reports and expert commentary.

Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 10:11 AM

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US Expands Global Restrictions on Abortion Funding Amid Rising Health Risks for Women in Africa

Vice President JD Vance announced a major expansion of US funding restrictions on international organizations promoting abortion, impacting billions in aid and raising concerns over maternal health in Africa.

Africanews | Jul 20, 2026, 6:36 AM

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Experts and Lawmakers Reflect on Challenges Facing Congress in 2026

Congress faces criticism for gridlock and diminished authority amid a polarized political climate, with experts and politicians calling for renewed cooperation.

CBS Politics | Jul 19, 2026, 10:31 PM

business

Global Energy and Food Security at Risk Amid Hormuz Crisis, Experts Urge Resilience Measures

The recent crisis around the Strait of Hormuz highlights the urgent need for enhanced resilience in energy, food, infrastructure, logistics, and data systems to shield the world from future global shocks.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 8:50 PM

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Speaker Mike Johnson Warns of Student Indoctrination at ADF Summit Celebrating 250th Anniversary of US Founding

House Speaker Mike Johnson cautions that younger generations view America through 'wrong lenses,' amid concerns over political imbalance in higher education faculty.

Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 2:36 PM

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Hundreds Gather in Alice Springs for Protest Against Pine Gap Military Base

Activists and traditional owners convene to oppose the expansion and operations of the joint Australian-US intelligence facility near Alice Springs.

ABC Australia News | Jul 19, 2026, 7:00 AM

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Experts Explore Health Effects of Kimchi, Yoghurt, and Other Fermented Foods

New dietary guidelines in the US recommend fermented foods for gut health, while research highlights both benefits and potential risks.

CNA Latest News | Jul 19, 2026, 12:37 AM

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Ousted Squad Democrat Cori Bush Campaigns with Maoist Activist Linked to Controversial Rhetoric

Cori Bush, seeking to return to Congress, is campaigning alongside activist Christopher Winston, known for his Maoist views and controversial statements supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, and political violence.

Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 6:56 PM

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Far-Left Activist Conference at Chicago Teachers Union HQ Sparks Classroom Concerns

A two-day gathering of socialist, anti-war, and pro-Palestinian groups at the Chicago Teachers Union headquarters has drawn criticism from education advocates over its focus away from classroom empowerment.

Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 2:13 PM