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Trump Announces Pause on 50 Percent Tariff as US, Canada Reach Last Minute Deal
In July, the White House announced the tariff on certain Canadian goods in retaliation for discrimination against U.S. goods. That’s been put on hold.
UAE Halts All Iranian Trade After 2 Missiles Launched From Iranian Territory
The ballistic missiles, believed to have been intended to disrupt commercial maritime traffic, landed in the sea.
Federal Judge in Texas Strikes Down ATF Rule Previously Upheld by Supreme Court on Different Legal Grounds
The ATF’s Frame and Receiver rule required partially completed gun parts to be assigned serial numbers as if they were functioning guns.
SEC Proposes New Rules to Let Crypto Companies Raise Capital More Easily
The new framework would let the companies sidestep the traditional registration requirements of a stock offering.
For These Martial Artists, Winning Starts With Mastering Yourself
Competitors and judges at an international tournament in New York described ‘wude,’ or martial virtue, as discipline, humility, restraint, and respect.
USS Benfold Lost Power for Days in South China Sea
An engineering failure caused disruptions to the guided-missile destroyer’s potable water, air conditioning, galley services, and toilets.
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Former Fauci Aide Pleads Guilty to Federal Crime
Dr. David Morens faces up to five years in prison.
Education Department Investigating Two K–12 Districts for Allegedly Factoring Race Into Student Discipline
The department also sent a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter to schools noting that every student must be treated even-handedly under Civil Rights laws.
Polling Company Says It Faked Survey Data in Los Angeles and Wisconsin Races
Median Strategies said the viral polls, which showed Karen Bass and Francesca Hong with big leads, were a social experiment.
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Man Sentenced to 73 Months in Prison for Planning to Assassinate Bessent
The Massachusetts resident arrived at the Capitol armed with Molotov cocktails and a knife, but turned himself in.
Judge Lifts Block on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy lifted his administrative stay, but said plaintiffs can still challenge the termination as ‘racist.’
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.
US Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syrian Airbase as ‘Unnecessary Escalation’
Syria said the strikes were a violation of its sovereignty, while Washington warned that further military action could undermine regional stability.
Fungi Fever: Hunting Mushrooms in the Grand Canyon State
When it rains, it spores in Arizona’s high country.
Building Near White House Bought by Shanghai CCP-Linked Figure’s Foundation
Public records do not disclose how the foundation financed the purchase or what it plans to do with the property.
Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in $5 Million Abuse Verdict Against Trump
The justices had previously rejected the president’s petition asking them to reconsider the case.
Maryland Court Strikes Down Nation’s First State Tax on Digital Advertising
The ruling comes after a federal appeals court struck down part of the law in 2025.
Democrats Put Their ‘Big Tent’ Claim to the Test at DNC’s Summer Meeting
Ken Martin asked members in Austin to stop applying litmus tests, and the House Democrats who followed him demonstrated how much room there is inside the party.
US Mortgage Rates Fall for First Time in 6 Weeks
The decline in rates followed data showing a weakening in economic inflation.
US Tells EU ‘Now It’s Time to Deliver’ on Trade Commitments
Washington stated that it may take further action unless Brussels addresses what it calls unreasonable burdens on U.S. commerce.
US Restarts Mexican Avocado Checks as Security Measures Increase
The United States has resumed inspections after Mexico pledged patrols and escorts to protect USDA personnel from cartel violence and extortion in Michoacan.
Ninth Circuit Rules Trump Admin May Direct DOJ to Investigate ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Providers
A divided panel reinstates a DOJ subpoena seeking records from telehealth provider QueerDoc.
