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United States Retains Spot as World’s Top Oil Producer
In April, U.S. exports of crude oil hit a record 5.6 million barrels per day.
Federal Judge Rejects Transgender Health Nonprofit’s Bid to Halt FTC Lawsuit
Chief Judge Boasberg denied a temporary restraining order, allowing the Federal Trade Commission’s deceptive practices case to proceed.
Trump Threatens to Strike Iran After Calls for His Killing at Khamenei’s Funeral
The U.S. Central Command said on July 9 that it struck 90 Iranian military targets to degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Willing to Pay More for Homes in Walkable Communities: NAR
Americans largely favor community design choices that emphasize small-lot, single-family homes, the National Association of Realtors said.
US Treasury Sanctions Financier Linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Shadow Currency Networks
The sanctions come days after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
National Endowment for Humanities, Freedom 250 Celebrate Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
The competition was ‘a beautiful celebration of America’s past by the very young people who will be responsible for its future,’ said Second Lady Usha Vance.
California City Used Drones to Help Locate 1,300 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks on Fourth of July Weekend
Santa Ana police said it seized hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks and handed out almost 200 citations.
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DHS Deports Illegal Immigrant Pardoned By Minnesota of Child Sex Crimes
Minnesota’s Board of Pardons had granted the man’s clemency application last month, but Homeland Security deported him despite the pardon.
Hearing for Suspected Kirk Assassin Adjourned Until September
Earlier in the week, the court heard testimony from Tyler Robinson’s partner that alleged he’d confessed to the crime.
Trump Says He Left Instructions to Bomb Iran If He Is Assassinated
The U.S. president said Friday that he has been the top target of Iran for a long time.
Trump Says He Won’t Sign Major Housing Bill in Protest Against Inaction on Elections Law
The bipartisan bill is set to automatically become law at midnight even if Trump doesn’t sign the bill, as long it’s not vetoed before then.
Fed Chair Warsh Rolls Out Names for New Task Forces
A mix of business leaders, academics, and monetary policymakers will join the panels.
Victor Marx Wins Republican Nomination for Governor in Colorado Primary
The Marine Corps veteran and ministry leader narrowly defeated his closest Republican opponent in a race too close to call on election night.
These Democrats Could Replace Graham Platner in US Senate Race
The Maine Democrat suspended his Senate campaign on July 8 after sexual assault allegations garnered new scrutiny ahead of a key deadline.
Labor Department Launches ‘Major Investigation’ Into H-1B Visa Fraud
The department said it ‘uncovered widespread schemes in which employers and labor brokers submitted fraudulent applications’ for the visas.
Federal Judge Orders DHS Not to Obey Order From Another Judge
It’s not clear with which order the Department of Homeland Security will comply.
Judge Approves Musk Trust Settlement With SEC Over Tardy Twitter Disclosures
The trust is to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty as the SEC drops personal claims against the billionaire.
Jack Smith’s Team Exposed Classified Materials, Senator Finds
The messages ‘indicate hypocritical [and] careless behavior’ and ‘merit further investigation,’ Sen. Chuck Grassley said.
Iran Issues Renewed Threats to US After Recent Military Strikes
Iranian military officials said that allies in the Middle East will become a ‘legitimate target of the armed forces.’
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.
