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Senior Citizens League Projects Cost-of-Living Adjustment to Be 3.8 Percent in 2027
The 12-month inflation rate was 3.8 percent in April, which then jumped to 4.2 percent in May.
US Sanctions Networks Based in China, Hong Kong, Belarus for Helping Iran Obtain Weapons
The measures target procurement networks accused of assisting Iran in acquiring weapons and military-related equipment.
‘I Normally Work Until 11 PM’: RFK Jr. Refutes Report He’s Disengaged
‘Had you read my calendar, you would have seen that I have back-to-back meetings all day, every day,’ the health secretary said.
Pentagon’s Latest China Blacklist Reflects Growing Doubts About Private Firms’ Independence
The Department of War’s expanded list underscores concerns that Chinese firms may be required to support state objectives.
16 Academics Sign Letter Calling for Public Inquest Into Epstein Accuser’s Suicide
Sixteen academics say there are established links between suicide and victims of domestic violence and that an inquest is appropriate and necessary.
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Court Grants Preliminary Approval of $38 Billion Visa, Mastercard ‘Swipe Fee’ Settlement
The decision follows a 2024 rejection of a proposed $30 billion settlement deemed insufficient.
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.
FBI Searches California Aerospace Plant Where Chemical Tank Overheated
Investigators planned to seize evidence, paperwork, and other items related to last month’s incident.
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Taiwan Opposition Leader Faces Heated Challenge From Audience Member at New York Event
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang, is visiting the United States.
Nearly Half of US Firms Surveyed Hold Back on China Investment Despite Profits
A survey says tariffs, export controls, weak demand, Chinese competition, and procurement barriers continue to weigh on expansion plans.
ActBlue CEO Pleads the Fifth During House Panel Hearing
House Republicans subpoenaed CEO Regina Wallace-Jones concerning ActBlue’s vetting process for foreign contributions.
CBP Chief Says Border Wall Should Be Finished by Late 2027
Commissioner Rodney Scott said that the primary border wall will stretch from San Diego to the Gulf of Mexico.
Why a Key Immigration Detention Policy Might Hit Supreme Court
Federal appeals courts have issued conflicting rulings on the Trump administration policy of denying detention review for illegal immigrants.
Mexico Suspends Certain Live Animal Imports From US Over Flesh-Eating Screwworm Concerns
The decision was made in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to Mexico’s agriculture ministry.
Longtime Incumbent Rep. Matsui to Face Progressive Challenger in November
Two Democrats, one half the age of the other, will vie for the Sacramento-area U.S. House seat.
Merck Settles Lawsuit Alleging HPV Vaccine Caused Devastating Syndrome
Jennifer Robi had been seeking damages for alleged vaccine injuries.
FBI to Crack Down on ‘Laser Pointing’ Crimes : Director
Last year, authorities received over 11,000 complaints related to laser strikes, the director said.
Texas Governor Activates Emergency Center to Battle Flesh-Eating Screwworm
Cases of screwworm, a type of fly that has parasitic larvae, had not been reported in Texas since the 1960s.
Key Primaries in Maine, Nevada, Other States: What to Know
The Maine Senate race has attracted the most attention, with Democratic candidate Graham Platner, an oysterman by trade, facing several controversies.
Nithya Raman Advances, Will Face Bass for Los Angeles Mayor in November
The city councilmember surged on a wave of mail-in ballots after placing third in early returns behind Bass and reality TV Star Spencer Pratt.
