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Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air-Quality Warnings Across Northern US
From Minneapolis to New York, people are urged to stay inside amid hazardous conditions.
Trump Says China Illicitly Obtained 220 Million US Voter Files Since 2020 Election
China carried out what is believed to be the ‘largest compromise of election data in history,’ the president said in a primetime address.
DC Circuit Court Allows Pentagon Policy Requiring Escorts for Journalists for Time Being
The temporary stay centered around a 2025 press policy by the Pentagon that The New York Times argued is unconstitutional.
Pentagon Chief Backs Blue Angels Pilots Following Low-Altitude Pass Over Florida Beach Crowd
‘The flyovers will continue until morale improves,’ Hegseth posted on social media.
New York City Council Members Approve Their Own $27,000 Pay Raise
Members of the City Council now earn as much as U.S. congressmen.
Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Put on Leave for Allegedly Betting on Speeches
Kalshi, a betting exchange for real-world events, reported suspicious activity to a federal regulator.
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Rubio Leads Push for Global Effort Against Violent Left-Wing Groups
‘We will either cooperate across our borders, or the terrorists will continue to exploit the gaps between them,’ the U.S. secretary of state said.
Kelsey Grammer Working on Project to Shore Up History Education That He Says Has Been Lacking
The Emmy Award-winning actor says brilliant founding fathers have not been recognized for the work they did in starting the United States of America.
Lucid Denies Report It Weighed Bankruptcy or Going Private After Shares Crash Over 50 Percent
Shares of the automaker plunged on Tuesday following a report that its adviser was reviewing take-private and bankruptcy options. Lucid denies the claims.
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NY Times Asks Court to Throw Out Subpoena of Its Reporters
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the Justice Department needs to know who leaked ‘classified national security information.’
13 Democrats File to Replace Platner on Maine Senate Ballot
The party will pick its nominee to face Sen. Susan Collins at a delegate convention on July 25, two days before the state filing deadline.
Watchdog Uncovers More Than $750 Million in Improper Unemployment Insurance Payments in New York
New York is among the ‘worst states’ when it comes to unemployment insurance fraud, according to the watchdog.
Average Price Paid for New Car Increased Modestly in June: Report
Prospective buyers are ‘adjusting their budget and vehicle choice’ when looking for new vehicles, said a market expert. Others are taking out 84-month loans.
Day in Photos: Air Quality Alert in Toronto, Defense and Innovation Summit, and Spain–Gibraltar Border Opens
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Endorses MyPillow’s Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor
The MyPillow CEO is part of a GOP field competing in an Aug. 11 primary in a bid to replace outgoing Gov. Tim Walz.
DNI Nominee Tells Senate He'll Focus on Enhancing Trust in Intel Community
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday after Trump canceled his initial hearing in June.
Public Health Groups Sue FDA Over E-cigarette, Nicotine Pouch Guidance
The lawsuit alleges that FDA is allowing tobacco products to enter the market without the required full review of the items.
Legionnaires’ Cases Rise in Manhattan’s Upper East Side as Dozens of Cooling Towers Test Positive
Health officials ordered urgent cleaning of rooftop systems in Yorkville and Carnegie Hill, as cases rose to 63 as of Tuesday.
ICE Pauses Vehicle Stops Nationwide Following Deadly Maine Shooting: Homan
Border czar Tom Homan said he believes it will be a short pause and that he is confident in ICE agents’ ability to conduct traffic stops.
Jack Smith’s Team Read Text Messages From 44 Lawmakers, Senate Panel Says
The Senate Judiciary Committee accused the former special counsel of violating ‘protocols and potentially infringing on constitutional guardrails.’
Senate GOP Looks to Navigate Gap Left by Lindsey Graham’s Passing
The longtime South Carolina senator was known as a hawkish dealmaker close to President Donald Trump. His passing matters to the GOP-led upper chamber.
