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Trump Says US Will Allow Ukraine to Produce Patriot Missiles
The Patriot air defense system has been in high demand throughout the Russia–Ukraine war, and other recent global conflicts.
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Risk Raised to ‘Severe’ After Tankers Attacked, Center Says
It is unclear whether Iranian attacks and the U.S. military response will lead to another full-scale interruption of shipping traffic through the strait.
Europe Unveils $50 Billion Long-Range Missile Initiative as NATO Pushes for Stronger Deterrence
The UK-led project aims to bolster NATO’s strike capabilities as Washington pushes Europe to shoulder a greater share of NATO’s defense burden.
Senate Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for Trump Nominee for CDC Director
Dr. Erica Schwartz was selected in April.
Hackers Using Prominent Company Brands for Fake Job Interviews to Steal Google Accounts
The scammers pose as recruiters from companies like American Airlines, Netflix, PepsiCo, and FIFA.
Kagan and Barrett to Testify to Congress on Court’s Budget
No sitting justice has appeared before a congressional panel since 2019.
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Southern Poverty Law Center Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
The indictment alleges $4.1 million in donor funds were funneled to individuals associated with extremist groups.
Appeals Court Blocks Florida’s ‘Stop Woke’ Teaching Law
The majority held that professors’ speech is legally protected, but a dissenter said states should control their own classrooms.
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Big Pharma and Big Medical Locked in Standoff Over Drug Discounts: What to Know
Lawmakers have urged Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to end the dispute between Eli Lilly and major hospital systems over prescription drug discounts and rebates.
US Revokes Authorization for Iran to Sell Oil After Tanker Attacks
Several commercial ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
Trump Says US Lifting Sanctions to Allow F-35 Sales to Turkey
The U.S. president said, ‘It’s time to do that,’ following a meeting with the Turkish president.
Severe Weather Cuts Power to More Than 373,000 Residents Across US
Pennsylvania was the hardest-hit state, with more than 50,000 customers without power.
Pritzker Signs Bipartisan, First-in-Nation Sweeping AI Safety Audit Law
The Illinois governor signed a law requiring the largest AI companies to undergo annual outside safety audits, a first in the United States.
West Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency After Fire Erupts at Parkersburg Warehouse
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said efforts to extinguish the blaze are still ongoing at the Peoples Cartage warehouse.
Netanyahu Denies Rift Between Israel and US on Iran
The Israeli prime minister said Sunday that President Donald Trump is acting in the interests of the United States, and he is doing the same for Israel.
States Take the Lead on Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Prior Authorization Reform
Florida tightens pharmacy benefit managers rules. Iowa bars insurer interference in physician referrals and restricts insurer pre-approval denials.
Vance Celebrates American Ingenuity, Unity, Accomplishment in July 4th Speech
Rejecting the narrative of a struggle between rich and poor, Vance said America’s success was accomplished together by people from all stations of life.
How the Longest-Living Constitution in History Sustains America
The Founding Fathers drew from Western political philosophies to create a republic that would stand the test of time.
Trump Pardons 6 Prosecuted for ‘Fixing Their Car’ Under Biden-Era Emissions Rules
The pardoned individuals allegedly disabled or tampered with vehicle emissions control systems.
