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Trump Administration to Require $250,000 Visa Bonds for Some Immigrants
The pilot program will begin with certain applicants from the Dominican Republic who had been previously denied on public charge grounds.
DOJ Reaches 3rd Hospital Deal Over Gender-Related Treatments for Minors
The DOJ said it reached a deal with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center to stop providing ‘gender-affirming care’ to minors.
Judge Says Updated National Firearms Act Violates Constitution
Registration and approval requirements for suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns exceed Congress’s authority, a federal judge in Texas ruled.
New Mexico Sues DOJ for Unredacted Epstein Files
The lawsuit claims the federal agency broke earlier promises of cooperation.
Chinese State-Owned Carriers Retained US Infrastructure After FCC Actions: House Report
The companies retained equipment, data center arrangements, and network links across the U.S. after the FCC denied or revoked their telecom service licenses.
Senate Confirms Trump Pick for CDC Director
Dr. Erica Schwartz will become the top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Brown University President to Step Down
After nearly 15 years leading the Ivy League school, Paxson cited the need for new leadership to oversee the next planning phase.
Visa to Buy Cybersecurity Company BioCatch for $2.4 Billion
Buying the fraud-detection firm helps Visa beef up its cybersecurity offerings.
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US Imposes 1‑Year Ban on Tungsten Waste, Black Mass Exports
The administration cited increasing risks to America’s national defense and security for the restriction.
Israel to Scale Back Gaza Strikes to Give Trump’s Hamas Disarmament Plan a Chance
Senior Israeli officials said that any new strikes must be approved by the nation’s political leaders.
Supreme Court to Hear Immigration Detention, Climate Lawsuits in October
One case tests whether federal law bars some state climate lawsuits; the other, whether prolonged immigration detention requires a bond hearing.
Perez, Braun Advance to General Election in Competitive Washington District
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.), a Blue Dog Democrat, has faced challengers to her left and her right.
Sen. Collins Will Not Back Blanche for Attorney General
Assuming all Democratic senators vote no, Blanche can only afford to lose two Republicans.
Chipotle Removes Jalapeños at Some Locations Over Salmonella Concerns
‘The health and safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority,’ the company said.
New York Cannot Ban Federal Agents From Wearing Masks, Judge Rules
The federal government argued that New York’s law goes against the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution.
States Sue Over Federal Policy Allowing Benefits Program to Share Data
A coalition of 23 states and Washington aim to block the new data-sharing rule from being implemented on Aug. 11.
Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Military Spouse Commission
Military leaders’ spouses are tasked with providing policy recommendations to support families.
Trump Calls Iran ‘Unbelievably Duplicitous,’ Confirms Ongoing US Blockade of Ports
The comment came after the U.S. president said he would call off major strikes against the country in favor of negotiations.
Children’s Hospitals to Begin Offering Restorative Care for Detransitioners
Detransition services include medical, surgical, psychological support.
Savannah Guthrie Marks 6 Months Since Mother’s Disappearance, Asks for Help
The ‘TODAY’ host said her family is ‘begging for help’ in an Instagram post asking for clues to the whereabouts of her mother.
