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House Adopts GOP's $95 Billion Budget Plan for Iran War, Trump Priorities
The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:18:50 EDTHegseth Taps UNC, Va. Tech to Replace Ivy League Ties
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Virginia Tech are the first universities approved for the War Department's Senior Service College Fellowship program since Secretary Pete Hegseth ended military education partnerships with several Ivy League schools.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:11 EDTTexas Instruments Forecasts Q3 Revenue to Beat
Texas Instruments forecast quarterly revenue above analysts' estimate Wednesday, signaling a recovery in industrial chip demand and growing momentum for its AI data ​center chips.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:05:44 EDTTesla Posts Cash Burn on Surging AI, Robotaxi Capex
Tesla reported negative free cash flow in the second quarter for the first time in more than two years as the Elon Musk-led EV maker accelerated spending on AI infrastructure, battery capacity, robotaxis, and next-generation manufacturing.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:56:24 EDTSenate Crypto Bill Would Bar Officials' Tokens
The Senate has unveiled a sweeping rewrite of the House-passed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act that would expand federal regulation of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets while also prohibiting presidents and other federal officials from issuing or sponsoring digital ...
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:01:40 EDTUS, Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Nuclear Cooperation Deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement Wednesday that clears the way for American companies to participate in the kingdom's planned nuclear energy program while strengthening economic and strategic ties between the allies.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:55:00 EDTIBM Cuts Outlook as Customers Prioritize AI Spending
IBM cut its annual revenue growth forecast Wednesday, days after shocking Wall Street with a warning that corporate spending was shifting toward AI-focused data-center gear at the expense of its software and mainframe computers.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:49:01 EDTAlphabet Books $99 Billion Windfall as AI Cloud Revenue Soars 82%
Alphabet reported $99 billion in equity gains tied partly to its stakes in Anthropic and SpaceX as second-quarter revenue topped Wall Street estimates, CNBC reported.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:46:08 EDTBig Tech's $5 Trillion AI Debt: Big Enough to Fail?
Massive artificial intelligence data-center projects could stall as Big Tech's opaque financing commitments collide with falling technology shares, Wall Street analysts warn.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:22:04 EDTS&P, Nasdaq End Lower Ahead of Key Earnings
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed lower Wednesday with a mixed performance from technology stocks, as investors waited for key earnings reports to gauge the health of a market rally fed by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:20:01 EDTRepublican Jewish Coalition Backs Darline Graham
The Republican Jewish Coalition on Wednesday endorsed Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's special Senate race, backing the newly appointed senator as she seeks a full six-year term after the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Politico reported.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:47:57 EDTTrade Rep. Greer on Canada Tariffs: 'This Is Business'
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday he's confident fresh U.S. tariff threats on Canada won't jeopardize the two countries' trade relationship.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:58:48 EDTSecret Service: Threats Up 40% in 2026
The U.S. Secret Service is facing the most dangerous threat environment in its history, with investigations into threats against government officials up 40% this year, agency leaders said Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:14:40 EDTTrump Administration Eyes Offshore Nuclear Power in Federal Waters
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would evaluate putting nuclear energy projects in federal waters as part of its agenda to expand domestic energy production and speed deployment of advanced nuclear technologies.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:49:15 EDTTropical Storm Bertha Makes Louisiana Landfall
Tropical Storm Bertha crawled onto the southern tip of Louisiana on Wednesday, making landfall and packing strong winds far from its center after closing beaches from the Florida Panhandle to Mississippi.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:32:38 EDTHouse GOP Farm Bill Draws Conservative Amnesty Fury
A House Republican proposal to address labor shortages on America's farms is coming under heavy fire from conservatives, who warn the measure would amount to amnesty for illegal aliens and conflict with President Donald Trump's immigration agenda.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:11:24 EDTTrump Wants FIFA Chief Infantino to Lead UN
President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, according to a source close to the U.S. president.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:34:47 EDTWorld Cup Final Sets US Soccer Ratings Record
Sunday's FIFA World Cup final shattered U.S. television records, drawing more than 62.8 million viewers in the largest audience ever for a soccer telecast in the United States.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:01:42 EDTSen. Marshall: Kansans 'on Fire' Over Data Centers
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., said his constituents are "on fire" against artificial intelligence data centers, offering support for the growing number of local moratoriums in the Sunflower State.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:36:35 EDTRatcliffe, Mossad Chief Meet on Iran, Nuclear Talks
CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently met with the new head of Israel's Mossad spy agency in Washington to discuss the war in Iran and negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program, according to two sources familiar with the talks...
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