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GOP House Members Introduce Legislation to Bar Entry, Deport Employees of Chinese Military Companies
‘The Chinese Communist Party is working tirelessly to make the PLA the world’s leading military force by 2050,’ Rep. John Moolenaar said.
Iran Oil Output Plunges in May While Venezuela Climbs, OPEC Says
Oil cartel expects lower demand this year amid Middle East tensions.
Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Minnesota Lawmaker and Spouse
Vance Boelter’s June 2025 crime spree terrorized the North Star State, officials said.
GM Follows Tesla, Ford Into Large-Scale Battery Storage Manufacturing Space
Automakers are piling into the battery storage space to offset sagging electric vehicle (EV) sales.
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26 Gang Members Charged in Case Tied to 5 Murders
An additional seven illegal immigrants arrested during the crackdown have been deported or are undergoing deportation proceedings.
DOJ Says UC Davis Medical School Used Race-Based Admissions
The DOJ made its conclusion after a six-month investigation into the medical school’s admissions practices. The school refuted the DOJ’s findings.
Defendant in Deadly LA Wildfires Wanted ‘Revenge Against Society,’ Prosecutor Says
In opening statements, attorneys sparred over the cause of the catastrophic Palisades Fire and the defendant’s alleged motive.
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US Analysts Flag $312 Billion in Suspicious Activity Tied to Suspected Chinese Money Laundering Networks
A specialist told House lawmakers during a hearing that cartel-linked networks exploit banks, shell firms, real estate, cryptocurrency, and trade channels.
Ford Recalls Over 540,000 Vehicles for Peeling Center Console Causing Sharp Edges
Globally, 65 injuries and one accident have been reported.
Taiwan Test-Fires Mobile US-Made HIMARS Rocket System
HIMARS have a range of around 190 miles and capability of hitting coastal targets in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian.
Emails Show Senior DOJ Officials Questioned Biden-Era Memo to Probe School Board Threats
Critics said the DOJ memo gave a green light for federal law enforcement to intimidate parents and others protesting policies.
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Block 2026 Republican Congressional Map
The high court cited a lack of jurisdiction in the bid to prevent the congressional map from going into effect.
DC Homicides Down 46 Percent in 2026 as Crime Keeps Dropping in Nation’s Capital
Overall, there has been a broad decline in the major crime categories, except for assault with a dangerous weapon.
Trump Asks Congress for Short-Term Extension of FISA Surveillance Program as Deadline Nears
The president called for a temporary extension of Section 702 as Democrats block renewal over his pick of Bill Pulte to lead U.S. intelligence.
Interior Announces $461 Million for Parks, Playgrounds, Trails
The investments will support projects that improve the quality of life for local people, the department said.
Trump-Tapped Flippo Poised to Take GOP Nod in Deep Red Nevada House Primary
The retired Air Force officer holds a double-digit percentage point lead over James Settelmeyer in the GOP race to succeed retiring eight-term Rep. Mark Amodei.
Nevada AG to Challenge Lombardo for Governor in November
Nevada has undergone a shift in voter registration since 2021, with Democrats losing more than 60,000 registered voters and the GOP gaining 20,000.
Republican Steve Hilton Advances in California Governor’s Race
Voters will decide between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton in November.
Doctor Appointed to Lead NIH’s Infectious Disease Institute
Dr. John Powers III is serving as acting director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
US Launches Strikes on Iran in Response to Downing of Helicopter
Trump had earlier vowed to retaliate, hours after he announced negotiations with Tehran were in their ‘final throes.’
NIH Researchers Facing Charges Had Brought Viral Samples on Planes Before: Emails
‘Numbnuts lost the first shipment,’ one wrote.