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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is urging Speaker Mike Johnson to keep Congress in session until all of President Trump’s nominees are confirmed, fueling debate over recess appointments and the administration’s agenda.

California’s proposed one-time billionaire wealth tax is losing momentum as a well-funded opposition campaign gains steam.

California’s 2026 budget adds a new software sales tax and extends the Medi-Cal health care tax. Critics call it the largest tax increase in state history, with higher costs expected for consumers and businesses.

One day after Americans celebrated Independence Day, Angel Studios announced it is developing a sequel to its historical drama Young Washington, titled 1776, following the film’s estimated $20.8 million domestic box office opening. The sequel is expected to continue George Washington’s story, shifting from his early military career to the Revolutionary War and the birth of the United States. The announcement comes as the nation begins its yearlong commemoration of America’s 2