Trump claimed the fallen US service members believed Iran could not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. Their personal views have not been confirmed.
The House voted 214-208 to direct Trump to halt unauthorized military action against Iran, but the Senate blocked a similar measure.
Mitch McConnell, 84, remains in rehabilitation after a fall and mild pneumonia.
If Sen. McConnell’s seat becomes vacant on or before August 3, Kentucky law requires a special election. After August 3, any vacancy would remain unfilled until January.
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.58%, its highest in nearly a year.
Jim Jordan referred Jack Smith to DOJ, alleging false congressional testimony. A referral does not require prosecution.
More than 11,500 Cyclospora cases have been reported nationwide. A new separate 72-case outbreak has no identified source.
Trump says the new US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement depends on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and establishing relations with Israel.
Declassified US intelligence said Russia worked to damage Joe Biden politically during the 2020 election.
The Miami Heat accidentally posted, then deleted, a July 27 YouTube event titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference.”
A member of JD Vance’s Secret Service detail is under internal and possible criminal investigation over a suspected leak of sensitive information.
Staff shortages are forcing many nursing homes to reject prospective residents, increasing concerns about access to long-term care.
The name “Donald” fell to its lowest recorded popularity among US baby names in 2025.
The Democratic Republic of Congo says its Ebola outbreak is continuing to spread.
Today’s Facts are off to a very late start today after a dress rehearsal last night for “The Woman in the Mirror” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. https://tickets.zoofestival.co.uk/event/124:2027/
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