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Trump Reclassifies 8,000 Senior Government Positions, Making Them Easier to Fire
The order removes civil service protections for senior-level policy positions, making them more accountable for bad behavior, the administration said.
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Israel, Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire
A U.S.-guided agreement requires a Hezbollah pullout from the south.
Day in Photos: Demonstration in Chile, Military Helicopter Crash, and Fire in India
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Ohio Auditor Flags Possible $4.4 Billion in Ineligible Medicaid Claims
The auditor called for ‘less trusting, more verifying’ during a congressional task force hearing. Democrats questioned Republicans’ motives.
DHS Restores Standard Training Requirements for New ICE Agents
The accelerated program was designed to quickly increase ICE staffing levels amid expanded immigration enforcement efforts.
US Home Listing Prices See Steep Drop in May: Report
New listings also hit their highest May level since 2022, according to Realtor.com.
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US Tells NATO It Will Cut Force Contribution, Citing ‘Potential Reality’ of Multiple Conflicts
USEUCOM Commander U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich said that there had been an ‘unhealthy co-dependence’ on American forces in the alliance.
Texas Startup Betting on Drones as the Answer to School Shootings
Several districts in Florida and Georgia will have the technology in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
California Man Arrested for Allegedly Supplying Technology for Iran’s Nuclear Program
Federal authorities have started the process of seizing Jamshid Ghomi’s assets, including his $35 million coastal mansion.
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NASA Ends Mars Mission 6 Months After Losing Communication With Spacecraft
NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft collected and relayed data on the Red Planet for more than a decade.
Samsung Heads South, Leaves New Jersey for Texas
More than 300 companies moved to Texas in the past decade, taking advantage of its location and transit networks, not to mention no state income tax.
Senate Moves Ahead With Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
The vote kicks off an amendment process called a vote-a-rama.
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.
NY and 6 States Sue Federal Government Over Canceled Wind Project
They argued that cancellation of the lease did not follow due process.
Amazon’s Ring Doorbell Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Feature
The ‘Familiar Faces’ feature was designed to alert homeowners about who is approaching their front door, the company said.
‘We’ll Fly Again Before the End of This Year,’ Says Blue Origin CEO
NASA also expressed confidence that some of the company’s upcoming moon base missions could still go ahead as planned.
State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Mexico
According to the Human Rights Watch’s World Report 2025, there are ‘extremely high rates’ of violent crime in Mexico.
Trump Signs Proclamation to Adjust Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports
The tariff rate on agricultural equipment will be lowered to 15 percent.
DOJ Says It Will Comply With Court’s Block on ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
On Friday, a federal judge in Virginia temporarily blocked disbursements from the $1.8 billion fund.
Former Election Clerk Tina Peters Released From Prison
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence in May.
US Moves to Restrict China’s Access to Advanced AI Chips
The guidance comes amid broader debate over Nvidia chip sales to China and U.S. efforts to protect advanced semiconductor technology.
Newark Mayor Imposes Curfew After Fiery Clashes Outside ICE Detention Center
The curfew near Delaney Hall will remain in effect between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. until further notice.
