- President Trump cleans house at the bipartisan Election Assistance Commissionby Benjamin Swasey on July 10, 2026 at 2:52 am
With just months until the midterms, President Trump relieved the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a move condemned by Democrats and voting rights advocates.
- In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocatesby Jonaki Mehta on July 10, 2026 at 1:03 am
The disability community has long worried about what would happen if special education oversight moved from the Education Department to another agency. Now, those moves are becoming more real.
- Trump's arch clears another hurdle, setting up a big debate: Do height limits apply?by Rachel Treisman on July 10, 2026 at 12:44 am
The Interior Department is arguing D.C. height limits don't apply to federal projects, bucking a century of precedent. If the panel reviewing Trump's arch agrees, experts say it could change the city.
- France downs Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinalby Russell Lewis on July 9, 2026 at 10:01 pm
Morocco was no match for France, which lost 2-0. The French, one of the pre-tournament favorites, move on to the World Cup semifinals against either Spain or Belgium.
- Smithsonian chief emphasizes 'accuracy and integrity' after White House reportby Anastasia Tsioulcas on July 9, 2026 at 7:46 pm
The memo from the Smithsonian's secretary, Lonnie Bunch, responded to a White House report that calls the National Museum of American History driven by "a radical, activist ideology."
- How to deal with seesawing gas pricesby Joe Hernandez on July 9, 2026 at 7:10 pm
Gas prices have fluctuated since the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Iran, which disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and left consumers unsure of what they'll pay at the pump.
- EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rulesby Camila Domonoske on July 9, 2026 at 7:03 pm
The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks "unworkable." The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups and denounced by environmental groups.
