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House Passes Permanent Daylight Saving Time

NPR News: 07-15-2026 6AM EDT · Jul 15, 2026 Government

The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act on Tuesday, voting to lock the US into daylight saving time year-round. States with existing exemptions can still opt for standard time, but for most Americans, the seasonal clock change could soon be history — if the Senate agrees.

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Of over 6 million Epstein-related records identified under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the DOJ handed New Mexico 31 pages — most already public, all substantially redacted. The New Mexico AG called it functionally nonresponsive and set a July 31 deadline before filing suit.

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Democratic Senators Confront Blanche: Two Months of Silence After Promising to Meet Survivors

Trump's Past Returns to Haunt Him Before AG Hearing · Jul 15, 2026 Government

At a May 2026 Senate hearing, Blanche promised to meet with Epstein survivors. Senators Murray and Van Hollen provided the contacts, followed up repeatedly — and got nothing. Their letter to Blanche before his confirmation hearing reveals a White House more focused on protecting Trump's reputation than delivering justice.