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Judge Orders Pause of New York Mayor Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax After Homeowners Sue
Mamdani said that the measure is expected to generate $500 million per year for the largest US city.
Executive Privilege Can Apply to Trump’s Private Advisers, DOJ Office of Legal Counsel Says
The office also outlined circumstances in which presidential communications do not fall under executive privilege.
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FBI Director Vows to ‘Annihilate’ Scam Compounds Targeting Americans
For Americans suspecting a scam, Patel said to call the FBI ‘often and early.’
Trump Says Replacing Infantino Would Be ‘Terrible Mistake’
Trump said FIFA President Gianni Infantino was ‘fantastic’ and had just presided over the most successful World Cup ever.
Judge Largely Rejects Minnesota Bid to Block Trump Admin Title IX Rules on Transgender Students
The ruling leaves the state’s claim to $2.9 billion in federal funding intact.
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Todd Blanche Sworn In as Attorney General
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer in a pre-dawn vote Saturday.
DOJ Sues 3 States for Allegedly Unlawfully Providing In-state Tuition Rates to Illegal Immigrants
A 1996 federal law mandates that public universities cannot charge out-of-state tuition to U.S. citizens if illegal immigrants are getting in-state rates.
San Francisco Faces Emerging Challenges From Rapid Growth of E-Scooter Use, SFMTA Says
The number of injury-causing collisions involving stand-up powered devices rose from 36 in 2018 to 315 in 2025, according to the agency.
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Australian Shipbuilder Gets $1.7 Billion Offer for US Operations
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has made a tentative US$1.05 billion to US$1.2 billion offer for Austal’s US business.
Trump Signs Executive Order Calling for Spacing Out Childhood Vaccines
The order recommended administering the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine in three separate shots.
Pentagon Asks Industry Leaders to Report Plans to Boost Weapons Production
The deputy defense secretary is working hard to fix the department’s ‘broken, antiquated, and immensely complex acquisitions system,’ a Pentagon spokesman said.
If They Were Human, They’d Be Arrested. Experts Respond to Rogue AI Breach.
One expert compared the OpenAI model hack to a dystopian thought experiment in which a machine eventually destroys humanity.
Trump Says US ‘Only Semi-Negotiating’ With Iran
The U.S. president said that Iran’s economy is in poor shape and the regime has no funds to pay its soldiers.
FBI Task Force Targeting Transnational Repression Across US: Patel
Transnational repression tactics include stalking, cyberhacking, assault, attempted kidnapping, and threats against targets’ family members and friends.
US Partially Resumes Avocado Inspections in Mexico
Officials ease a security-related suspension after Mexico deploys additional forces to protect inspectors and producers.
Across New York City, Sidewalk Sheds That Have Overstayed Their Welcome Will Face Fines
New rules shorten shed permits from 12 months to 90 days. If repairs stall for six months, owners face fines.
Lake Mead Hits Lowest Level on Record Amid Decade-Long Western Drought
The Colorado River reservoir supplies water and power to millions of Southwestern residents.
Senate Passes Bill to Impose New Sanctions on Russia and Iran
The bill must next go to a vote in the House of Representatives before the president can sign it into action.
US Home Sales Rise, but Higher Mortgage Rates Cloud Outlook
The average weekly rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained above 6.4 percent every week since mid-May.
Cereal Killer: Why America’s Breakfast Needs a Healthy Overhaul
Ultra-processed cereals have ruled the breakfast table for decades. The MAHA movement hopes to return the meal to its traditional staples.
