Retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis calls his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth his “biggest regret” and says Hegseth should resign. cbsn.ws/4yBTN1w

If Republicans win the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 Midterm Elections, I’m going to give all adult citizens in the United States of America, $5,000! Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to signing those checks!

🚨 THE WORLD COULD BE DAYS AWAY FROM A GLOBAL OIL SHORTAGE. Countries around the world are rapidly burning through their remaining oil inventories as supplies from the Middle East remain severely disrupted. And the biggest risk is no longer just about oil prices - it’s whether enough physical oil can actually reach refineries. The pressure is already visible with Brent closing around $104 on Friday. US diesel has hit record levels, while Middle East supply disruptions are affecting global flows. This could trigger fuel shortages worldwide, driving up transport, shipping and food costs while pushing inflation sharply higher. If Hormuz doesn’t reopen soon, this could shift from an oil price crisis to a global oil shortage.

81 days. That's how many days the House of Representatives has worked in DC this year while being paid $174,000, along with $79 a day for food and incidentals, up to $258 per day to pay for their DC housing, a full staff, and gold-level healthcare, of which taxpayers cover 75% of the cost. The House is on recess right now, won't return until September 14th, and then they'll work just four days before leaving again until November 9th. These are the people telling everyone who is struggling to work harder, that affordability is a hoax, and causing millions to lose their healthcare despite having their own coverage subsidized.

Price Increases, July 2025 to July 2026 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 1. Fuel oil — +39.1% 2. Other motor fuels — +30.7% 3. Airline fares — +25.5% 4. Regular gasoline — +25.3% 5. Midgrade gasoline — +23.0% 6. Premium gasoline — +21.5% 7. Computer software and accessories — +21.2% 8. Instant coffee — +15.8% 9. Jewelry — +15.2% 10. Uncooked beef roasts — +13.5% 11. Video/video-game subscriptions and rentals — +13.4% 12. Postage — +13.3% 13. Sewing machines, fabric and supplies — +12.9% 14. Tomatoes — +12.8% 15. Delivery services — +12.6% 16. Gardening and lawncare services — +12.3% 17. Apples — +11.1% 18. Watches — +10.6% 19. Dishes and flatware — +10.4% 20. Other video equipment — +10.0% 21. Home health care — +9.7% 22. Candy and chewing gum — +9.6% 23. Uncooked beef steaks — +9.6% 24. Roasted coffee — +9.4% 25. Video discs and other media — +9.2% 26. Ground beef — +9.0% 27. Turkey and other uncooked poultry — +8.4% 28. Recorded music and music subscriptions — +8.0% 29. Fresh fish and seafood — +7.8% 30. Frozen fish and seafood — +7.8% 31. Lettuce — +7.5% 32. Cigarettes — +7.3% 33. Motor vehicle maintenance/servicing — +7.3% 34. Intracity transportation — +7.0% 35. Apparel services other than dry cleaning — +6.6% 36. Vehicle parts/equipment other than tires — +6.6% 37. Nonelectric cookware/tableware — +6.4% 38. Frankfurters — +6.3% 39. Rice — +6.2% 40. Men’s underwear/nightwear/swimwear/accessories — +6.2% 41. Motor vehicle repair — +6.2% 42. Shelf-stable fish and seafood — +6.1% 43. Fresh whole milk — +6.0% 44. Newspapers and magazines — +6.0% 45. Outpatient hospital services — +5.8% 46. Other uncooked beef and veal — +5.6% 47. Sports vehicles including bicycles — +5.6% 48. Vehicle accessories other than tires — +5.5% 49. Salt, seasonings and spices — +5.4% 50. Girls’ apparel — +5.3% 51. Laundry and dry-cleaning services — +5.3% 52. Women’s suits and separates — +5.2% 53. Inpatient hospital services — +5.2% 54. Dental services — +5.1% 55. Pet services — +5.1% 56. Other fresh vegetables — +5.0% 57. Water and sewerage maintenance — +5.0% 58. Other fresh fruits — +4.8% 59. Fresh milk other than whole — +4.8% 60. Renters/household insurance — +4.8% 61. Indoor plants and flowers — +4.7% 62. Other condiments — +4.7% 63. Other tobacco products — +4.7% 64. Veterinarian services — +4.7% 65. Window coverings — +4.6% 66. Women’s footwear — +4.5% 67. Crackers and related bread products — +4.5% 68. Fresh cakes and cupcakes — +4.4% 69. Haircuts and other personal-care services — +4.4% 70. Motor oil, coolant and fluids — +4.3% 71. Utility piped gas — +4.3% 72. Electricity — +4.2% 73. Men’s pants and shorts — +4.2% 74. Nursing homes/adult day services — +4.2% 75. Breakfast cereal — +4.1% 76. Tax preparation/accounting fees — +4.1% 77. Canned fruit — +4.0% 78. Toys — +4.0% 79. White bread — +4.0% 80. Computers, peripherals and smart-home assistants — +3.9% 81. Garbage/trash collection — +3.9% 82. Citrus fruit — +3.8% 83. Musical instruments and accessories — +3.8% 84. Women’s underwear/nightwear/swimwear/accessories — +3.8% 85. Men’s shirts and sweaters — +3.6% 86. Motor vehicle body work — +3.6% 87. Distilled spirits away from home — +3.6% 88. Internet service — +3.5% 89. Parking fees and tolls — +3.5% 90. Vehicle registration/license fees — +3.5% 91. Tools, hardware and supplies — +3.5% 92. Potatoes — +3.4% 93. Elementary/high-school tuition and fees — +3.4% 94. Day care and preschool — +3.4% 95. Hair/dental/shaving personal-care products — +3.4% 96. Limited-service meals — +3.3% 97. Beer away from home — +3.2% 98. Canned vegetables — +3.2% 99. Household cleaning products — +3.2% 100. Nonfrozen juices and drinks — +3.2% 101. Rent of primary residence — +2.9% 102. Sports equipment — +2.9% 103. Men’s footwear — +2.8% 104. Soups — +2.8% 105. Beer at home — +2.8% 106. Cable/satellite/live-streaming TV — +2.8% 107. Food from vending machines/mobile vendors — +2.6% 108. Fresh sweet rolls, coffeecakes and doughnuts — +2.6%