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Week in Photos: Volcano Eruption, Earthquakes, and Extreme Summer Heat
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Restarts Effort to Fire Fed’s Lisa Cook
The president had earlier attempted to fire Cook but was blocked by the Supreme Court.
US DOGE Service ‘Could Continue to Do Work’ After Formal Shutdown, Watchdog Says
DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency, announced last month that it was officially shut down on July 4.
FDA Elevates Risk of Recalled Antihistamine to Its Highest Level
Thousands of bottles of cetirizine hydrochloride are under recall due to cross-contamination, according to a notice.
US Home Sales Rise, but Higher Mortgage Rates Cloud Outlook
The average weekly rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained above 6.4 percent every week since mid-May.
DOJ: Duke University Law School Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
The school used essay questions about race to identify minority candidates and tag those applications for special consideration, according to the DOJ.
Utility’s Idle Transmission Tower Caused 2025 Eaton Fire That Killed 19, Los Angeles Officials Say
The Eaton fire was caused by electrical arcing on the utility’s out-of-service tower atop a ridge covered with dry fuel.
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Democratic Senators Tell Their Party That Running Against Trump Isn’t Enough
Sens. Chris Murphy, Adam Schiff, Tina Smith, and Elizabeth Warren want colleagues to promote an economic populist agenda instead of focusing on Trump.
US Appeals Court Blocks Trump White House Ballroom Construction
In a 2–1 ruling, the court said that Congress is responsible for appropriating funds for construction at the White House.
FBI Intensifies Fight Against Foreign Espionage Under Trump: Director Patel
‘Our adversaries are always looking to steal our secrets, to co-opt our citizens, and have them steal our secrets,’ Patel said.
Trump-Backed Rep. Ogles Loses to Primary Challenger in Tennessee
Rep. Andy Ogles, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, lost in an upset to Tennessee’s former agricultural commissioner, Charlie Hatcher.
Sen. McConnell Discharged From Rehab Facility
The 84-year-old Republican lawmaker has been absent from the Senate since June.
Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Approved by FDA
The agency requires more data to prove efficacy for over 65s, but has licensed the first mRNA-based flu shot in the United States for those aged 50–64.
US Immigration Agency Asks Public to Report Fraud, Anti-Government Activities
Tips that can be reported include ‘expressing hatred for American values,’ election fraud, and supporting terrorist ideologies.
Feds to Decertify Kentucky Organ Transplant Group
The decision follows an investigation officials said uncovered multiple safety concerns that persisted after repeated warnings and corrective action plans.
Vance: Federal Government Has Identified $230 Billion in Fraud Since March
The vice president urged Congress to codify the Trump administration’s anti-fraud measures to prevent future administrations from reversing them.
Texas Governor Orders Pause on New Data Centers Pending Audits
The governor cited concerns with the centers’ power and water usage.
In Race for AI Dominance, China Fans Disinformation in America
As cities and towns across America reckon with power-hungry data centers, the Chinese Communist Party is sowing division.
Judge Dismisses Oath Keepers Jan. 6 Case, Saying He Must Defer to Executive Branch
At DOJ’s request, a federal judge dismissed the criminal case against eight members of the Oath Keepers for their parts in the Jan. 6 riots.
SpaceX Booster Crashes Into Moon, a Reminder of Enduring Space Junk Dilemma
Properly disposing of spacecraft and hardware continues to be a challenge as human space exploration expands.
