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Murders on Pace to Drop to a 126-Year Low Following Illegal Immigrant Deportations: DHS
Federal officials attributed the crime decline in the first half of the year to the administration’s policies.
Operation Blackout Takes Down 4 of the ‘Largest Scam Compounds on Earth’: FBI
Americans are estimated to have lost at least $10 billion to scams operating from Southeast Asia in 2024.
US to Make Visa Bond Program Permanent for Citizens From 50 Countries
The State Department said the visa bond program is intended to prevent immigrants from overstaying their visits.
Sandwich Chain Jersey Mike’s Goes Public, Falls 6 Percent in Debut
The company raised around $1 billion in its IPO at a valuation of approximately $6.7 billion.
Trump Imposes 4-Year Tariff-Rate Quota on Quartz Surface Imports
The tariffs aim to help U.S. producers adjust after the International Trade Commission found they suffered serious injury.
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Father of Boy Rescued From Pounding California Surf Says He Is Beyond Grateful to Teen Lifeguard
The father of a 10-year-old rescued from pounding surf off the California coast in a dramatic scene captured on video.
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1 in 8 People in Orange County Are Food Insecure: Food Bank
Food bank representatives gathered at a historically black church in Newburgh to show new findings on Hudson Valley.
White House Says ‘Iran Will Continue to Pay’ Amid Reports of New US Strikes
The press secretary did not deny that a renewed attack could be imminent and last a few days.
Cook Political Report Finds Fewer Competitive House Districts After Redistricting
Democrats would need to win 74 percent of the remaining swing seats to take the House, up from 68 percent under the old maps.
Trump ‘Not Sure’ About Providing Ukraine With Ability to Make Patriot Missiles
‘We have to be a little bit careful of who we license to,’ the U.S. president said.
China-Focused Influence Program Courted Senior US Media Figures With Sponsor-Paid Trips
C100 records say the program sought to improve perceptions of China; organizers selected participants, itineraries, and whom delegates met.
Feds Issue Warning About Hackers Targeting Water Systems
Major water systems were alerted of an increased risk to exposed technology after Minnesota’s water systems were attacked.
Appeals Court Says Trump Admin Cannot Detain Noncitizens Without Bond Hearings
The ruling adds to the split between circuit courts on the matter.
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cools Sharply in June
Personal income and spending slowed as months-long elevated prices weighed on consumers.
Iran Threatens US Allies With ‘Harsh Response’ as Regional Fighting Spreads
The warning followed heavy U.S. strikes on Iran and came amid fresh Iranian missile attacks against Jordan and Kuwait.
US Launches Strikes in Response to Iran’s Attempted Missile Attacks
The U.S. attacks on Wednesday were a ‘powerful response’ to Iranian attacks on Tuesday on U.S. forces based in the Middle East, CENTCOM said.
9 Takeaways From Fauci’s COVID Diaries
The doctor wrote down his private thoughts for years as the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic.
US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Caribbean Tourist Destination
The advisory warned about jet skiing and boating activities in the Bahamas, highlighting that these are not well regulated in the country.
When the Experts Can’t Find Water, This Is Who They Call
Arizona water dowser Jack Coel said he has found thousands of wells using a centuries-old practice that divides believers and skeptics.
