Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"

CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.

Feds Announce Pipeline Steps, BC Advances Protected Areas

Alberta’s path to the coast won’t threaten the northern tanker ban. But the new oil pipeline will land near Vancouver.

Millions expected at delayed Khamenei funeral as Iran seeks to project strength

Four months after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran is preparing for a massive multi-day funeral. It’s a calculated move by the regime to project strength and unity during a shaky peace deal with the U.S.

Pirro announces charges against David Hearn for allegedly vandalizing Reflecting Pool

The U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced charges against Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn in connection with the alleged vandalism at the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.

Costco announces all California stores to shut on Fourth of July — here’s where to go instead

The membership-only retailer will shut all its U.S. warehouses on Saturday, July 4, including its 142 California location.

Germany Just Announced a Major Change for Its Entire Workforce

Trump drops historic announcement for midterm elections

The president has made a major announcement regarding the upcoming midterms.President Donald Trump says he will be heading up a Republican midterm convention, the first ever, in September.'THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN!'The midterm convention will be held in Dallas, Texas, according to President Trump's post on social media. He previously pitched the idea in Aug. 2025."It will be fantastic! It has never been done before, and will be a truly Historic Event. We are going to celebrate the GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK, and the incredible successes of the American People who transformed our Country through the America First Agenda," he wrote Tuesday.He lauded a list of his accomplishments that included the shutdown at the border, lowering crime, and increasing the nation's energy dominance.Trump went on to say the convention will prepare the country for another 250 years of success."At the Event, we will have hardworking Americans, our Great Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Manufacturers, First Responders, and Job Creators who are powering our Nation's Golden Age, and proving that America's best days are still ahead of us," he added. "We will also have lots of Great Entertainment — It will be a RALLY like none other!"Richard Hudson, the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, praised the president in a statement on social media. "President Trump has united Republicans behind a winning agenda that's delivering results for the American people," he wrote. "The Midterm Convention will showcase our strong Republican candidates, energize supporters across the country, and ensure House Republicans have the resources to protect and grow our majority in November."The midterm convention will run from Sept. 9 to 10. Democrats considered returning their midterm convention but decided against it. Some suspect that their dwindling cash donations forced them to abandon the idea. RELATED: 'Blue wave' expected for midterms looks more like a tiny ripple, says CNN's Harry Enten The convention should help galvanize Republican voters to show up at the ballot box for the midterm elections, which will determine whether Democrats will take over Congress for the rest of Trump's second term. "THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN!" the president concluded.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

DeGette loses reelection bid to DSA challenger in major upset for Denver-based House seat

Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) lost her reelection bid to former attorney and current Ph.D. student Melat Kiros, marking the third time a democratic socialist has scored an upset in a competitive House primary this cycle, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Kiros, who studies at the University of Denver, defeated DeGette, who’s served in Congress since 1997 — delivering a major blow to the Democratic establishment despite…