Duckworth bill targets Pentagon's confusing accounting of Iran war casualties The Democratic senator said she's lost confidence in Hegseth being transparent. Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., are set to introduce legislation Thursday that aims to prevent the Pentagon from resetting a war's casualty count by reclassifying the dead and wounded under new operational labels. The move comes after the Pentagon revised how it accounts for U.S. casualties in the ongoing war with Ira
The FDA has approved the nation's first flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the manufacturer, Moderna, announced on Thursday. The vaccine, which is based on the same messenger RNA platform used in COVID-19 shots, has been fully approved for adults ages 50-64 ahead of the 2026-2027 flu season. For adults 65 and older, the vaccine received accelerated approval, which allows the vaccine to be used while Moderna completes an additional study to confirm its effectiveness in seniors . PANCREATIC CA
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday he has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility after a fall at his Kentucky home in mid-June that left him hospitalized. "Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I’ve received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff," he said, referring t
Sweeping changes to horse racing may change the way the Triple Crown will be viewed forever. Last week , Churchill Downs Incorporated and the New York Racing Association announced a six-race championship series that includes the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes, the Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs in Louisville in July, and the Jim Dandy and the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course later in the summer. It is also scheduled to have a championship race at Churchill Downs in September ah
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he has been released from a rehabilitation center where he was recovering from a fall.
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Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down' President Donald Trump has denied reports that the US is suffering a munitions shortage and vowed in a social media post that his administration would seek "long term jail sentences" for those suspected of leaking information. "The U.S. has massive amounts of 'munitions,' especially of certain types," Trump posted on Thursday morning. "Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the US as ne
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FIRST ON FOX: Just as the Trump administration has refunded billions in tariffs to companies in the U.S., a push is growing in the Senate to give the president sharper, more focused tariff powers across the globe. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is leading the charge to give President Donald Trump congressional approval for his tariffs, specifically against countries that have longstanding trade deficits with the U.S. after his universal duties were nixed by the Supreme Court. "Previous generations of
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It may be summer. But fall is consuming the United States Senate. Bipartisan lawmakers are trying to avoid a government shutdown . "The fiscal year begins October 1st each year," said Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. "This resolution keeps the government open for business." The House approved an interim spending bill in July to keep the government funded through December 4. But bipartisan senators are trying to duck yet another protracted government shutdown odyssey, like last year’s 43-day exercise
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Welcome to the latest edition of True Romance . It's the first Thursday of August and the Hall of Fame game takes place later today. If that doesn't sound romantic to you, seek medical attention. I know it's not going to be a great game, but it's more about what the game represents. Football is back , and we're still in the beginning stages of the season. The butterflies are there, and we haven’t been crushed by the team we love yet. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD.
