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FDA clears the first daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor for high cholesterol

Lipfendra gives adults a pill-based way to block PCSK9, with trials showing large LDL reductions when added to existing care.

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ICE vehicle-stop policy shifts again after Trump rejects the pause

President Trump publicly opposed the suspension of most ICE vehicle stops, and field offices were told the tactic remains available, leaving the earlier restriction effectively reversed but still poorly documented.

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A NASA-led study challenges a presumed ceiling on solar-storm effects

Measurements closer to Earth suggest geomagnetic currents may keep strengthening as solar-wind forcing rises, with implications for satellites and navigation systems.

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The Fed sees broad but restrained growth across the U.S.

Eleven of twelve Federal Reserve districts reported slight-to-moderate growth, while higher fuel and input costs continued to pressure households and businesses.

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Wholesale prices fell in June, but the yearly rate stayed elevated

The producer-price index declined 0.3 percent from May as energy costs dropped, while prices remained 5.5 percent higher than a year earlier.

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House committee advances a bipartisan water-infrastructure bill

The 2026 Water Resources Development Act cleared committee unanimously, authorizing studies and projects for ports, waterways, flood control and dam safety.

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A western heat dome breaks long-standing temperature records

NASA reports all-time highs in Montana, Wyoming and Utah as dangerous heat expands into other parts of the country.

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Bipartisan senators propose a forced-vote path for Social Security

The PROMISE Act would create a structured process for Congress to consider a long-term solvency plan, but it does not itself choose benefit or tax changes.

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House Republicans outline a $95 billion war, farm and election package

The new budget framework would open a fast-track process for Iran-war funding, agricultural aid and election-policy changes, but it is still several votes from becoming law.

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Subaru recalls more than 541,000 SUVs over incorrect weight labels

The recall covers certain Crosstrek Hybrid, Forester, Forester Hybrid, and Ascent vehicles; owners will receive a corrected certification label.

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The House votes to make daylight saving time permanent

A bipartisan 308–117 vote advances a plan to end the twice-yearly clock change, but Senate approval is still required.

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The U.S. defense secretary welcomes the Iraqi prime minister at the Pentagon
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U.S. and Iraq set September 30 for the remaining troop departure

Iraq's prime minister and the Pentagon say the remaining U.S. military presence in Iraq will end by September 30 under an agreement first announced in 2024.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens during a Pentagon meeting in Washington
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Senate blocks defense bill as the Iran war reshapes the debate

A 50–46 procedural vote stopped the Senate from opening debate on the annual defense policy bill after Democrats demanded a larger role for Congress in the Iran conflict.

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