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4,813 stories Updated Jul 23, 2025 Related desks: Elections National Security

The lead Jul 23, 2025 30

Trump Terminates Paper Straw Mandate

The Trump administration moves to repeal Biden’s federal paper straw mandate, citing health risks, cost, and inconvenience—returning to plastic straws.

Alan Jamison

Jul 23, 2025 6

The One Big Beautiful Bill Is an Opportunity to Renew Federalism

The One Big Beautiful Bill gives states the power to reform Medicaid and SNAP, reviving federalism and restoring integrity to America’s safety net.

Outside Contributor

Jul 23, 2025 27

Here’s How Much Taxpayer Cash the Groups Now Suing Trump Received Under Biden

Over a dozen nonprofits that sued the Trump administration in its first month received over $1.7 billion in federal grants under the Biden administration.

Outside Contributor

Jul 23, 2025 148

California Democrats Take Advantage of LA Fires to Push Radical Housing Agenda

After devastating LA wildfires, California Democrats pushed a low-income housing scheme that outraged residents, exposing political corruption and sparking fierce backlash.

Matt Lamb

Jul 23, 2025 82

Democrats Demagogue Medicaid Reforms

Democrats and media claim OBBB slashes Medicaid, but facts reveal it reforms the program to prioritize the truly needy and reduce abuse by able-bodied adults.

David Catron

Jul 23, 2025 21

One Big Beautiful Bill Brings Back Common Sense for Retirees Like Me

A Marine Corps veteran shares why the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is a rare win for retirees, boosting Social Security relief, HSAs, and border security.

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