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Murders on Pace to Drop to a 126-Year Low Following Illegal Immigrant Deportations: DHS
Federal officials attributed the crime decline in the first half of the year to the administration’s policies.
Operation Blackout Takes Down 4 of the ‘Largest Scam Compounds on Earth’: FBI
Americans are estimated to have lost at least $10 billion to scams operating from Southeast Asia in 2024.
US to Make Visa Bond Program Permanent for Citizens From 50 Countries
The State Department said the visa bond program is intended to prevent immigrants from overstaying their visits.
Fourth Circuit Rules Vanity Plate Cussing out Police Is Protected Speech
This is the first time a federal appeals court has ruled that personalized license plate messages are constitutionally protected private speech.
Sandwich Chain Jersey Mike’s Goes Public, Falls 6 Percent in Debut
The company raised around $1 billion in its IPO at a valuation of approximately $6.7 billion.
Trump Imposes 4-Year Tariff-Rate Quota on Quartz Surface Imports
The tariffs aim to help U.S. producers adjust after the International Trade Commission found they suffered serious injury.
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Father of Boy Rescued From Pounding California Surf Says He Is Beyond Grateful to Teen Lifeguard
The father of a 10-year-old rescued from pounding surf off the California coast in a dramatic scene captured on video.
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1 in 8 People in Orange County Are Food Insecure: Food Bank
Food bank representatives gathered at a historically black church in Newburgh to show new findings on Hudson Valley.
Trump Appeals Judge’s Ruling That His IRS Lawsuit Was Collusive Self-Dealing
The president filed a joint notice of appeal over the lawsuit involving leaked tax returns after it was settled and voluntarily dismissed in May.
Asian Soccer Body Backs Europe After World Cup Boycott Threat Over FIFA Plans
Three out of six of the sport’s regional bodies have rejected commercial proposals, while a senior adviser to FIFA chief Infantino resigned in protest.
Senate Schedules Contempt Vote for Fauci
The doctor declined to answer questions under subpoena.
Trump Orders to Restrict Export of Critical Mineral Scrap
The president said critical minerals and materials are necessary for U.S. national defense and security.
US Unfreezes $600 Million to Gavi After Commitments on Mercury-Free Vaccines
The Trump administration released the congressionally appropriated funds following reforms sought by HHS Secretary Kennedy and the State Department.
Trump Floats Temporarily Pulling Blanche’s Nomination
The president was relying on votes from two key Republican senators to push the nomination through.
DOJ Seeks Removal of Afghan Woman Accused of Aiding Terror Plot
The mother of a man sentenced in a 2024 terrorist plot faces an Alien Terrorist Removal Court hearing.
Republican States Ask Supreme Court to Restore Trump’s Election Integrity Order
Florida and 11 other states say the challenge to the order by Democrat-led states is premature and lacks legal standing.
Vote on Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Delayed Amid GOP Opposition
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) told reporters he was not ready to support the president’s nominee for attorney general.
Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Children Across Border
Some children were given cannabis-laced candy to sedate them.
DOJ and Trump Ask Supreme Court to Review $83.3 Million Carroll Verdict
In the new petition, the Justice Department argues Trump’s 2019 White House statements denying the allegations were official acts protected by federal law.
