U.S.
Top News
Trump Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Push to Pass SAVE America Act
The discussion comes amid disagreements over the elections bill and the Iran war, among other issues.
Senator Criticizes CCP for Engaging in ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ Over Detention of American Scholar
Beijing will use anyone as ‘a bargaining chip to keep its supply chains open’ and Americans working or traveling in China should take note, a researcher warns.
FBI Adds 2 Accused Medicare Fraudsters to New Most Wanted List
Combined, the two fugitives are accused of defrauding the government out of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Slate Auto’s $24,950 Minimalist EV Truck Set to Hit Market in 4th Quarter
The average new EV price was $54,532 in May, Cox Automotive reported.
Massachusetts Court Throws Out Ballot Question on Reviving Rent Control
The measure would have repealed the state’s decades-old rent control ban and created the nation’s strictest statewide rent caps.
4
5
Federal Judge Blocks Trump From Implementing Proof of Citizenship Requirement to Vote
The ruling converts a preliminary injunction that the judge had issued a year ago into a permanent ban
3 Michigan School Districts Face Federal Probes Into Alleged Title IX Violations
One district let a male athlete use the female locker room, which parents said raised the risk of ‘inappropriate, unsafe situations.’
California Senate Passes Pro-Taiwan Resolution for 3rd Consecutive Year
The measure calls for expanded California-Taiwan cooperation and supports Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.
LATEST
US New Home Sales Drop for 2nd Straight Month in May: Report
May sales were down 7.3 percent from April and 6.8 percent from a year earlier, according to the Census Bureau.
Chinese National Sentenced to 27 Months for Defrauding Elderly Floridians
The Senate Special Committee on Aging said the case ‘is a prime example of China targeting older Americans and exploiting vulnerable victims.’
Inspections of Iran’s Nuclear Sites ‘Going to Happen,’ IAEA Chief Says
The United Nations nuclear watchdog head’s remarks align with Trump’s insistence that the inspections will take place.
Mamdani-Backed Candidates Win New York House Primaries
All three Mamdani-endorsed candidates—a progressive and two democratic socialists—won their primaries against more-established Democrats.
DHS Proposes to Increase Citizenship Application Fees by 80 Percent
The Department of Homeland Security will be accepting public comments until Aug. 24, 2026.
2 US Aircraft Carriers Remain in Middle East After Iran Memo Signed
The military command also said that two U.S. Air Force A-10 attack airplanes were flying ‘over the Middle East during a routine patrol.’
Judge Dismisses Federal Government’s Lawsuit Challenging Los Angeles Sanctuary City Policy
The judge said he would allow the administration to file an amended complaint.
2 Hackers Plead Guilty to Scattered Spider Attacks in UK, US
The number of reported ransomware attacks worldwide in 2024 was 5,289, up by 15 percent from 2023.
Top Supreme Court Decisions to Watch as Term Ends
Birthright citizenship, transgender sports, turning back asylum seekers, and a sweeping Hawaii gun law are on the docket.
Trump Signs Orders to Boost Development in Quantum Computing
The plan is to develop the world’s first quantum computer capable of powering advanced scientific research by 2028.
Man With Ties to Iranian Military Tried to Enter US With Soccer Team
Mullin also said he has engaged in ’multiple conversations’ with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the matter.
California Billionaire Tax Qualifies for November Ballot
The measure, opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is a proposed one-time tax of up to 5 percent on individuals with a net worth of more than $1 billion.
