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Full list: The 25 states suing Trump administration over new tariffs

The states contend that the president’s tariffs are a mere pretext to reinstate import taxes previously struck down by the Supreme Court

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Chuck Edwards Faces House Censure Recommendation Over 'Persistent' Conduct Toward Young Female Staffers

The House Ethics Committee recommends censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards for inappropriate conduct towards staffers, highlighting power imbalances and reigniting debates on workplace standards in Congress.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

US House ethics panel recommends censure for Republican Chuck Edwards

North Carolina congressman’s campaign rejects committee finding that Edwards ‘engaged in sexual harassment’

The Guardian - US · Aug 3

Ethics panel recommends House censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct with two aides

The House Ethics Committee has recommended the House censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina after finding that he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Trump Issues Ultimatum To Iranian Leadership, Says Talks Are Their Last Chance Before 'Decapitation'

President Donald Trump said ongoing talks with Iran are the last chance for the country's leadership to reach an agreement before "decapitation."

International Business Times · Aug 3

States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits

More than 20 states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Average Gas Prices Remain Above $4. Trump Is Again Calling On Major Gas Companies To Lower Prices

Average gas prices continue above $4 a gallon in the U.S., according to AAA.

International Business Times · Aug 3

‘Shall have no force or effect’: Acting AG Blanche defies Trump to protect his nomination and gives in to GOP demands over Anti-Weaponization fund

He has won over the veteran lawmakers.

We Got This Covered · Aug 3

As Max Miller allegations intensify, Republicans keep their distance

As Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, faces allegations of domestic abuse, his fellow House Republicans have mostly stayed on the sidelines and avoided weighing in.  Miller has been accused by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, of pouring hot water on her and pushing her against a wall, among other allegations. Miller denied…

Roll Call · Aug 3

Thune doesn’t guarantee NIL bill votes this week even with SEC, Big Ten backing

Senate Commerce Committee aides said Monday the full chamber could begin voting on a sweeping college sports bill before starting a monthlong summer break, but Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., stopped short of penciling it onto his packed pre-recess calendar. Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking Democrat Maria Cantwell…

Roll Call · Aug 3