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‘Operation Summer Heat 2.0’: FBI Director Launches New Anti-Crime Initiative
The director, Kash Patel, also confirmed that 1,139 suspects were arrested, 984 firearms were seized, and 615 indictments were served in another operation.
Trump Says Iran’s Top Leader Is Engaged in Peace Talks
‘He’s involved, absolutely. Yeah, I think they have a lot of respect for him,’ the president said of Mojtaba Khamenei.
Key Takeaways From Primaries in California, Iowa, Other States
In California, votes are still being counted in the tight primary race for governor.
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Republican Underdog to Challenge Haaland in New Mexico Governor’s Race
Three-term mayor Gregg Hull wins the three-way GOP primary and will take on the former Interior Secretary in November.
Make the SAT, ACT Required Again, STEM Professors Urge University of California Leaders
An open letter says many UC Berkeley students aren’t prepared for calculus, while some University of San Diego students can’t even do middle school math.
Bass Advances to Runoff in LA Mayor’s Race; Pratt, Naman Vie for Remaining Spot
Votes to determine the runner up, who will advance alongside incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to the general election, are still coming in.
The Legal Drug That’s Destroying Lives, and the Community That’s Providing Hope
Unpaid volunteers who have been addicted to kratom, an opioid-like substance, are providing data that could help federal regulators set policies.
Adam Hamawy Wins Democratic Primary in Deep Blue New Jersey District
Given the seat is a solid Democratic district, the veteran is poised to win the general election in November.
Trump Disputes Media Reports Iran Negotiations Were Cut Off
‘The conversations between us have been going on continuously,’ including on Tuesday, the president said.
Most Legal Immigrants Won’t Need to Leave US to Get Green Card: DHS
The policy will not prevent aliens ‘from obtaining a green card who legitimately and properly qualify,’ a Department of Homeland Security official said.
California, Iowa, 4 Other States Hold Primaries: Key Races to Watch
The California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral primaries are among the most closely watched races today.
OpenAI Sued by Florida Over Claims Company Put Profit Over Safety
The Sunshine State is the first to sue the ChatGPT developer over its alleged lack of safety protections.
Appeals Court Rules Government Can’t Kick Out Servicemembers With Gender Dysphoria
In a 2–1 vote, the judges ruled the government could not remove such individuals but also said the government can forbid them from joining the military.
US Awards SpaceX $4.16 Billion for Golden Dome Satellites
The deal follows another contract worth more than $2 billion signed with SpaceX a few days earlier.
America in Photos: Big Boy Locomotive Journey, Queen Mary Anniversary Celebration, and 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe
Notable moments from the past week in America.
DOJ Seeks Removal of Judge in Georgia Voting Records Case
The DOJ filed a motion seeking the recusal of U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross from a federal election records case involving the Georgia secretary of state.
What Spencer Pratt’s AI Videos Tell Us About Future of Election Campaigns
The underdog Republican is staying in the public eye with his viral film-like artificial intelligence videos and his debate performance.
