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US Sanctions Cuban Energy Sector, Overseas Medical Missions
Other recent rounds of U.S. sanctions have targeted Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel, as well as Cuba’s military and its maritime trade sector.
Senate to Add Iran to Russia Sanctions Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the legislation could be passed by the Senate before the August recess.
What to Know About Troy Jackson, Democrats’ Likely Pick to Take on Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
The former Maine state Senate president quickly garnered support in the critical Senate race after the previous nominee dropped out.
Warren Demands Records Over Possible Gap in China AI Chip Controls
The senator questioned whether foreign chipmakers must obtain U.S. approval before filling advanced chip orders from unvetted middlemen outside China.
Education Department No Longer Requiring Race to Be Considered in K-12 Student Discipline
An agency official said this gives teachers more control over their classrooms.
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Man Gets Life for Killing Minnesota Lawmaker and Her Husband
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to the murders in June, avoiding the death penalty.
House Republicans Say ABA Is Pushing DEI on Law Schools
Lawmakers criticized the American Bar Association for pursuing policies that they say are discriminatory and undermine the legal profession.
Chinese Consulate Floodlights Illuminate Falun Gong Vigil in San Francisco
The purpose behind the consulate’s floodlights remains unclear, but protesters said the bright lights highlighted their banners and raised public awareness.
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Rubio Signals No Changes in Hong Kong Policy After Beijing Raises Sanctions
Rubio says the expiration of 2020 emergency declaration was because ’the circumstances had changed in the President’s judgment.’
Vulnerable House Democrats Break With Party on Defense Bill
Four of the six cited local defense projects and troop pay in statements, while none mentioned the Iran strikes Senate Democrats cited in blocking the bill.
Congressman Says ‘Unbroken’ Documentary Highlights Threat of Communism
Rep. Marlin Stutzman said the U.S. needs to push back against Chinese influence, and that starts with educating the public.
Authorities Arrest Fugitive Behind Alleged $547 Million Medicare Fraud
The person is the third individual on the Most Wanted Fraudsters list to be captured in the past five weeks, the FBI director said.
Behind America’s Growing ‘Food Freedom’ Movement
For every dollar spent on food in the United States, farmers pocket just 5.8 cents. In the mid-20th century, that figure was 40 cents.
House Adopts Budget Blueprint for $95 Billion Reconciliation Package
Dubbed ’reconciliation 3.0,' the package would fund the Iran war, provide farm aid, and fund grants for states to implement voter ID requirements.
Ford Recalls Nearly 390,000 Vehicles for Potential Second-Row Seat Hazard
The switch for the easy-entry, second-row outer seats might stick and cause the seats to unlatch, tip, or slide abruptly, the company said.
Greer Says US Could Act Over $3.4 Billion EU Airbus Loan
The European Investment Bank’s largest-ever corporate loan has drawn fresh attention to a two-decade-old U.S.–EU dispute over aircraft subsidies.
Appeals Court Stays Orders Barring Detention of 3 Illegal Immigrants Without Bond Hearings
A DOJ official said the order made clear that illegal immigrants ‘do not have a constitutional right to roam free’ during their removal proceedings.
Mexicans Plead Guilty to International Conspiracy to Smuggle Illegal Immigrants From Canada Into US
The investigation was supported by Joint Task Force Alpha, whose activities have so far resulted in the conviction of more than 419 smugglers and traffickers.
Senate Committee Advances Jay Clayton’s Nomination for Intel Chief
Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence will face a floor vote in the Senate following the Senate Intelligence Committee’s vote.
What to Know About the Stop Insider Trading Act
If the bill to end congressional stock trading passes the House, it would likely have an uphill climb in the Senate, where 60 votes are needed.
Judge Blocks US Government From Removing Work Permits for Thousands of Immigrants
‘The consequences faced by plaintiffs are potentially severe,’ the judge said.
