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Former Fauci Aide Pleads Guilty to Federal Crime
Dr. David Morens faces up to five years in prison.
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Immigration Arrests in Some Churches
The policy, if allowed, would likely result in a decline in attendance at these churches, judges said.
Rubio Announces Sanctions Against International Criminal Court President
Sanctions were also imposed against an ICC senior trial lawyer, said the U.S. secretary of state.
Top World Health Organization Official Stepping Down
Dr. Jeremy Farrar is reaching retirement age, an organization spokesperson said.
Cash Home Buying Slips but Remains Strong in Luxury and Lower-End Markets
Miami led the nation’s major metro areas in the share of cash purchases.
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US Strategic Petroleum Reserve at Lowest Level Since 1982
The Trump administration allowed the withdrawal of 172 million barrels from the reserve in March due to the Iran war.
Battle Over Ten Commandments Arrives at Supreme Court
The petition was filed after the Fifth Circuit allowed permanent displays in classrooms.
Florida, Alaska, Wyoming Hold Primaries: What to Watch
In Alaska, two candidates of the same name are running for the U.S. Senate seat, while in Florida there are multiple competitive races.
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Minnesota Gov. Walz Blocks Boundary Waters Mining That Congress Voted to Allow
Rep. Pete Stauber, who led the repeal of a Biden-era mining ban there this year, called the order a job-killing attack on the northern part of the state.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz to Remain Shut Until US Meets Deal Conditions
A top Iranian official made the comments on Tuesday as a U.S. blockade of Iran continues.
Kushner, Netanyahu Agree Hamas Must Disarm Before Gaza Reconstruction, Israeli Pullout
The U.S. envoy warned that failure to disarm would result in broad American support for Israel to ‘finish the job’ of eliminating Hamas in Gaza.
Petition Drive Seeks to Corral Runaway Data Center Development in Cheyenne
An ad hoc assembly of local residents joined the ranks of opponents nationwide.
Vaccination Rates Largely Unchanged Among Kindergartners: CDC
Coverage of key vaccines stayed the same, or dipped slightly, among kindergartners.
Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level on Record Amid Decades-Long Western Drought
The megadrought has been accompanied by persistent overuse of the Colorado River water, exacerbated by population pressures.
Trump Says American Missionary Pilot Kidnapped in Niger Ready to Return to US
Trump said Kevin Rideout is the 110th American captive freed since the start of his second administration.
Kushner Meets Egypt’s President El-Sisi as US Pushes to Advance Gaza Peace Plan
Trump’s Board of Peace envoy for Gaza and Kushner are scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Aug. 17.
Massachusetts Mayor Charged With Using COVID Loan for Election Campaign, Debt Payments
DePeña has served as mayor since 2021. He was reelected in November 2025 and previously served on the Lawrence City Council.
DOJ Responds to Washington Council’s Request to Remove National Guard Troops From DC
The department accused the council of sending ‘politically-motivated’ letters to various governors.
Wyoming Republicans Jockey for Nomination in Gubernatorial Primary on Tuesday
The winner of the Republican primary on Aug. 18 will advance to the general election this fall.
District Judge Orders Loosening of Idaho Abortion Ban
‘A pregnant woman’s health is not a state resource to be allocated at the legislature’s whim,’ the judge ruled.
Trump Highlights Record Drop in Violent Crime in Visit to NY Police Academy
The president also supported New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman at the rally with police officers at Nassau.
