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US Imposes Forced Labor Tariffs, Drawing Pushback From Trading Partners
The new levies drew criticism from trading partners, who defended their labor records and outlined their next steps.
Top NIH Official Wanted to Shut Down Research Into COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries: Emails
Researchers with the institute were studying people who experienced neurological problems following COVID-19 vaccination.
Trump Says Chinese Leader Xi Will Visit US in September
The two leaders last met during Trump’s visit to Beijing in May.
Appeals Court Creates Circuit Split Allowing District Courts to Block Deportations
A dissenting judge warned the ruling defies congressional intent and will grind immigration removals to a halt.
Former South Carolina Governor Running for Lindsey Graham’s Seat
The fiscal conservative said it was time to get spending under control in Washington.
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What to Know About Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain and Possible US Efforts to Attack It
President Donald Trump said, ‘We’ll be hitting that area pretty soon, and very heavily.’
Education Department No Longer Requiring Race to Be Considered in K-12 Student Discipline
An agency official said this gives teachers more control over their classrooms.
Chinese Consulate Floodlights Illuminate Falun Gong Vigil in San Francisco
The purpose behind the consulate’s floodlights remains unclear, but protesters said the bright lights highlighted their banners and raised public awareness.
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US Sanctions Cuban Energy Sector, Overseas Medical Missions
Other recent rounds of U.S. sanctions have targeted Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel, as well as Cuba’s military and its maritime trade sector.
Senate to Add Iran to Russia Sanctions Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the legislation could be passed by the Senate before the August recess.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labor
The administration accused 60 trading partners of failing to enforce bans on forced labor. It comes as a global 10 percent tariff is set to expire.
Secret Service Agent in Vance’s Detail Under Investigation Over Leaks, Spokesperson Says
The unnamed agent also faces a ‘potential criminal inquiry,’ a Secret Service spokesman said.
House Judiciary Chair Refers Jack Smith to DOJ for Possible Prosecution
Jim Jordan said that new information received on July 14 showed that Smith’s team likely violated the DOJ’s own internal policy.
US Forces Strike Iranian Military Infrastructure in 12th Consecutive Night of Attacks
‘The mission will continue to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters,’ CENTCOM stated.
House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban
It now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain.
Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an emergency declaration and held a mid-afternoon press conference to address storm preparations.
Authors Who Dismissed COVID-19 Lab-Leak Theory in Paper Privately Said They Weren’t Sure
‘Our paper was pretty strong in saying “there’s no way,” but I have less confidence in that statement at this stage,’ one wrote.
Oil Prices Rise to 6-Week High Amid US–Iran Escalation
Threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb deepened concerns about disruptions to global energy flows.
DOJ Urges New Jersey to Give Data on 6,600 Noncitizens Mistakenly Registered to Vote
Roughly 400 of these noncitizens were found to have cast votes.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Advisor Navarro’s Appeal of Jan. 6 Contempt Conviction
DC Circuit upholds Navarro’s conviction, finding Trump never formally invoked executive privilege.
Trump Says US Will ‘Take Care of Business’ If Houthis Impose Blockade
The Iran-backed terrorist group announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia on July 20, threatening access to a key waterway in the Red Sea.
