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This afternoon, President Donald Trump addressed what he described as illegal immigrants endangering Americans on U.S. highways. Trump was joined at the White House by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins - as he announced "the Freedom Haulers initiative." The program is designed to create more opportunities for military veterans to become commercial truck drivers, with the administration saying it aims to replace unqualified migrant truck drivers with qualified American veterans.

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CAIRO (AP) — The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for a quick end to the five-month conflict. Following a few days of respite, fears of a wider war have grown, with renewed fighting threatening to engulf even more countries. Jordan said Thursday it intercepted Iranian missiles for the second consecutive day, while Kuwait said a strike in the northern part of the country killed one person. Also this week, drones caused fires on ships at an Egyptian port, and Saudi Arabia said it came under fire from Iran-backed militias in Iraq.

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WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate health committee voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick for CDC director Dr. Erica Schwartz, handing his administration a rare win after repeated failed attempts to fill top health posts. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee sent Schwartz, Trump's third pick to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to the full Senate on a 13-10 vote, with Democratic Senator Tim Kaine the lone member to cross party lines. Trump withdrew his first CDC pick, Dave Weldon, and his first surgeon general nominee, Janette Nesheiwat, in 2025 before either reached a hearing. He withdrew a second surgeon general pick, Casey Means, in April when it became apparent she lacked enough votes. If confirmed, Schwartz would be the first permanent CDC director since Susan Monarez, Trump's second pick, was fired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last year after less than a month over a clash on vaccine policy. The upheaval extends across the Department of Health and Human Services. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned in May, with no replacement nominated. The deputy health secretary's post has been vacant since Jim O'Neill left in February, and a dozen of the National Institutes of Health's 27 institutes and centers lack permanent directors. Schwartz is set to inherit an agency confronting the worst U.S. measles resurgence in three decades, driven by falling childhood immunization rates, an international Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, and the largest ?U.S. foodborne illness outbreak in recent years. Her chances improved last week when Senator Bill Cassidy, the committee's Republican ?chairman, signaled support, reversing course after earlier questioning whether she would stand up to Kennedy on vaccine policy. Trump nominated Schwartz, his first-term deputy surgeon general, in April. The CDC has lacked a permanent leader for all but a month of his second term. The committee also voted 12-11 along party lines to advance Sean Kaufman, Trump's pick for Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. The full Senate is unlikely to confirm either nominee before its August recess, meaning a final vote may not come until September.

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A growing core of MAGA-aligned senators push to stay in session until the SAVE America Act advances—fueling base rage that “tough talk is cheap” and the public’s 80% support for the bill is being ignored.

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From the Townhall article “Fauci Is a Falsie” by Ashley Evdokimo, Americans lost irreplaceable family moments under rigid COVID rules driven by incomplete public claims, while a border patrol caller described being threatened with firing amid uncontrolled crossings—both episodes of demanded trust that delivered lasting personal harm and eroded faith in authority.

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The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday as policymakers continued to weigh persistent inflation against signs of continued economic growth. The central bank kept its target rate between 3.5% and 3.75%. The decision was approved by a 9-3 vote, with three policymakers favoring a quarter-point increase. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh described the disagreement as evidence of a healthy policymaking process, saying robust debate helps officials reach better decisions. “There was a large majority support for the decision that we made in the room,” Warsh said. The three dissenting votes were the largest group of officials opposing a Fed decision in the same direction in nearly a decade. Policymakers supporting an increase cited concerns about inflation remaining above the central bank’s 2% target. Warsh did not signal what action the Fed may take at its next meeting. Officials are expected to closely monitor upcoming inflation, employment and economic growth data before deciding whether rates should remain unchanged or move higher.

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A Montana hiker is recovering after walking nearly 10 miles with a trekking pole lodged in his body following a freak accident on Granite Peak. David Cifaldi, a nurse, determined the pole had missed his vital organs and chose to hike out with two friends instead of waiting for a helicopter rescue. After a six-hour trek, he reached a hospital where doctors safely removed the pole. Cifaldi has since recovered and returned to work.

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A New Jersey man has been sentenced to just over six months in federal prison for repeatedly ramming his car into the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn earlier this year. A federal judge sentenced 36-year-old Dan Sohail to six months and one week behind bars, a term that will allow him to be released in about a week after receiving credit for time already served. Prosecutors had requested a longer sentence, arguing it would serve as a deterrent amid a rise in antisemitic incidents nationwide. The judge declined that request, saying the evidence did not support treating the January attack as a hate crime. Instead, the court pointed to psychiatric evaluations indicating Sohail's mental health struggles played a significant role in the incident. Authorities said Sohail drove his vehicle into a side entrance of the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters on Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway five times, knocking the door off its hinges and severely damaging his vehicle. No one was injured. The judge also ordered Sohail to pay $20,000 in restitution for the damage. Defense attorneys said Sohail had been battling depression and post-traumatic stress disorder and described the crash as an irrational cry for help while he was seeking acceptance within the Jewish community.

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President Donald Trump promoted his tariff agenda during a visit to a General Motors facility in Michigan, saying the policies are helping revive American manufacturing and encouraging companies to expand production in the United States. Trump argued the tariffs are strengthening domestic industry, reducing reliance on foreign imports, and creating more manufacturing jobs. While some businesses have expressed concerns about higher costs during the transition, the administration says the long-term benefits will outweigh the short-term economic challenges.

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The United States and Iran exchanged another round of missile strikes overnight, marking a sharp escalation in a conflict that has now stretched into its fifth month with no immediate signs of easing. Jordan said it intercepted multiple Iranian missiles for the second consecutive day as projectiles crossed its airspace. Meanwhile, officials in Kuwait reported that an Iranian strike in the country's north killed one person, highlighting the growing regional impact of the fighting. The latest exchange comes as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled. The continued violence has raised concerns that neighboring countries could become increasingly drawn into the hostilities. The prolonged conflict is also affecting global energy markets, with renewed fears over oil supplies contributing to higher fuel prices and increasing economic uncertainty. Military officials continue to monitor the situation as regional tensions remain elevated and the risk of further escalation persists.

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Former FBI Director James Comey is asking a federal judge to dismiss the criminal case accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump on social media. In new court filings, Comey's attorneys allege federal investigators misled judges, submitted false statements, and withheld key evidence during the investigation. The defense also claims Comey was subjected to unlawful Secret Service surveillance and is seeking access to grand jury transcripts, arguing the indictment was the result of a vindictive and selective prosecution. The Justice Department has not yet responded to the latest allegations.

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Larry Elder discusses the stringent COVID-19 measures implemented by California Governor Gavin Newsom, which included severe lockdowns, business closures, and vaccine mandates. Elder highlights the surprising compliance of the public despite the restrictive measures, contrasting it with his expectation of widespread defiance. He criticizes the governor's hypocrisy, pointing out his attendance at a high-profile restaurant without adhering to the same social distancing rules he imposed on others. Elder also addresses the negative consequences of these mandates, such as learning losses among children due to virtual schooling, increased depression, business failures, and the financial burden on property owners with non-paying tenants. He argues that these measures were not based on sound science, citing the downplaying of alternative treatments to justify vaccine approval.

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Our pal Joey Hudson joins us live at the Washington National Cathedral, where dignitaries from around the world have gathered to pay their respects to the late Senator Lindsey Graham . As Senator Graham is laid to rest, we're already speculating on who will be in the running to fill his Senate seat for the long haul. Among those campaigning is Interim Senator Darline Graham Nordone, the Senator's sister—who was appointed to finish his term by Governor McMaster with President Trump's blessing, but whose campaign has sparked controversy as voters have yet to learn where she actually stands on the issues ------ M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place.

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Senator Rand Paul exposed Dr. Anthony Fauci by releasing his personal journals, which indicated that not only did he mislead the public about the source of the COVID virus, but Fauci was also obsessed with the media attention. At today's Senate hearing, Fauci was accused of hiding the true origin of the COVID virus and getting rich off the pandemic. Maybe that's why Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right more than one hundred times. ---- M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place.

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Hugh Hewitt interviews Noah Rothman about the Iran War.

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