Day: July 29, 2026
Graham Platner has ended his U.S. Senate campaign in Maine, citing fundraising challenges and shifting political priorities, his team confirmed, marking a key change in the 2024 race.
Donald Trump may cancel planned 250th U.S. anniversary concerts after multiple artists withdrew, with reports suggesting he could replace the performances with a speech instead, CBC reports.
The U.S. government has threatened to cut federal funding to two school districts over policies affecting transgender students, Reuters reports, escalating a national clash over school civil rights.
U.S. Marshals arrested a Keizer woman accused of fatally shooting her husband in Washington, authorities said. She faces extradition as investigators examine interstate ties.
Business Insider ranks every US state’s economy from weakest to strongest, revealing surprising leaders and laggards based on jobs, income, and overall growth trends.
The Washington Nationals face the Oakland Athletics on July 17. Here’s how to watch the interleague matchup, including TV channel details, start time, and streaming options for fans.
Washington has been ranked among the nation’s top 10 states by U.S. News & World Report, with high marks in health care, education and the economy, the Kitsap Sun reports.
Canadian travel to the U.S. is dropping sharply as Trump’s tariffs and talk of Canada as a potential “51st state” strain cross‑border ties, raising economic and political concerns.
Sen. Marco Rubio said U.S. counterterrorism efforts will increasingly target left-wing groups, Reuters reports, signaling a potential shift in domestic security priorities.
As 2026 nears, alternative plans for America’s 250th celebration are taking shape in D.C., with new civic groups and cultural institutions vying to redefine the nation’s big birthday.