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Projectile Hits Tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Says Vessel Ignored Transit Warning
It comes amid a fragile shipping recovery in Hormuz, where traffic remains subdued and security threats continue despite the ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Trump Says Sikorsky Will Finance New Granite Helipad on White House South Lawn
The $5 million-$6 million project is designed to handle more powerful Marine One helicopters.
Severe Weather Cuts Power to More Than 373,000 Residents Across US
Pennsylvania was the hardest-hit state, with more than 50,000 customers without power.
ICE Lodges Detainer for Haitian Illegal Alien Charged in Crash That Killed Pennsylvania State Trooper
DHS said the man obtained a commercial driver’s license from Massachusetts after the Biden administration released him into the United States in 2024.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Sex Offenders Have a Constitutional Right to Live With Their Children
The ruling could open the door to challenges against state laws governing the conduct of released sex offenders.
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Pritzker Signs Bipartisan, First-in-Nation Sweeping AI Safety Audit Law
The Illinois governor signed a law requiring the largest AI companies to undergo annual outside safety audits, a first in the United States.
National Security Group Urges Congress to Examine Environmental Law Institute’s China Ties
The advocacy group says ELI’s past work with Chinese government-linked institutions deserves scrutiny alongside an existing House Judiciary inquiry.
Texas Man Charged With Manslaughter After Overriding Tesla’s Self-Driving Mode in Fatal Crash
The man allegedly floored the accelerator, crashing into a home and killing an elderly woman.
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Supreme Court Declines to Block Texas App Store Age Verification Law
A federal appeals court previously allowed the state to enforce the law that requires parental consent and proof of age.
New Jersey Fines Large Employers With Workers on Medicaid
The new budget provision levies a fee on companies with 50 or more full-timers receiving Medicaid benefits.
SBA, USDA to Combat ‘Regulatory Abuse’ Lawfare Aimed at Farmers and Ranchers
Farmers will be able to submit lawfare complaints involving federal agencies on a portal run by the USDA.
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Campaign
Democrat Mallory McMorrow was polling lower than her opponents ahead of the primary.
Trump Again Offers to Help End Russia–Ukraine War, Kremlin Adviser Says
Trump held separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy during the Fourth of July weekend.
In Photos: Vance Participates in International Naval Review 250
The International Naval Review 250 and Sail 4th 250, the largest fleet of U.S. and international ships and aircraft, as seen aboard the USS Kearsarge.
US-Led Coalition Seizes 20,334 Pounds of Cocaine Shipments at Sea
Authorities said coordinated maritime surveillance continues disrupting trafficking corridors linking South America to North American markets.
Mount Rushmore: More Than Just a Pretty Sight, Visitors Say
Coming from as far away as Germany to see Mount Rushmore, people described why the monument is so meaningful as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday.
DOJ Urges States to Investigate Oil Companies Over High Gas Prices
The move follows comments made by President Donald Trump urging companies to lower their prices.
Greenland Still a Priority for Trump, Special Envoy Says
The governor of Louisiana, who also serves as special envoy to Greenland, said the U.S. president has ‘not forgotten about it.’
DHS Investigates Breach in Its Information-Sharing Network
The attack did not compromise classified information.
Treasury Establishes Path for Stock Donations to Trump Accounts
Officials unveiled the mechanism for private equity gifts to the child accounts, which launch on July Fourth.
Lobbyists Drop Clients the Pentagon Has Linked to Chinese Military Activity
A 2025 law prohibits the Pentagon from contracting with companies that share lobbying representation with companies linked to the Chinese military.
