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Maryland Democrats Move to Change How Congressional Maps Are Drawn
The amendment, if approved by voters in November, could clear the way for a map favoring Democrats in all eight of Maryland’s congressional districts.
60,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Sweep Eastern Washington State
Firefighters continued searching for missing people and battling uncontained blazes.
With Congress Stymied, States Step up Push for Campaign Finance Reform
Elections and campaign finance reform were hot topics during a late-July summit of state lawmakers where the message was clear: voters want ‘dark money’ banned.
Annual New York Air Show Roars Over County Airport
The Air Dot Show brought back several classics and showcased some new acts, including the USAF Thunderbirds.
Zelenskyy Launches ‘Carpathian Initiative’ With Focus on Post-War Future
The Ukrainian leader’s newest program brings together countries connected by the Carpathian Mountains.
Michigan Senate Race Becomes Frontline in Battle for Future of the Democratic Party
A near-record amount of outside spending and intense focus from Washington have put a national spotlight on this primary election.
Education Secretary Urges University Leaders to Reform Their Institutions
Schools were asked to publish a plan for transparency in admissions, free speech, affordability, academic standards, and prioritizing American interests.
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Top US Admiral Warns Against Coercion, Says No Nation Will Dominate Indo-Pacific
U.S. Pacific Command chief says Washington is deterring Beijing through strength.
UBS Financial Services Hit With $125 Million in Anti-Money Laundering Fines
Several federal agencies levied fines on the company for repeatedly violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
US Manufacturing Momentum Persists With 7th Month of Expansion
‘The efforts to reshore manufacturing could be finally showing up in the data,’ one top U.S. economist said.
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.
Back-to-Back August Primaries Test Battleground Democrats’ Priorities
Voters in Michigan on Aug. 4 and Wisconsin on Aug. 11 will decide the party’s direction in two states Democrats say they must win in November.
US Raises Travel Advisory for Spanish Area Amid Illegal Immigrant Influx
The advisory level was raised to ‘Level 3,’ or ’reconsider travel,' for US citizens planning to travel to Ceuta.
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.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Recover as Tech Earnings Lift Sentiment
Microsoft’s and Amazon’s quarterly results eased market anxiety about technology companies’ heavy AI spending.
US Bans Imports From 43 Chinese Firms Over Forced Labor Charge
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the actions are aimed at protecting U.S. citizens from unfair competition.
US Consumer Sentiment Blows Past Expectations in July
Pocketbook issues outweigh political and geopolitical developments, the University of Michigan said.
Students Seek to AI-Proof Their Careers With Trades Over College
Concerned about job security, more students and young workers are turning away from four-year degrees and toward vocational careers.
Senate Again Rejects War Powers Resolution to Stop Iran War
The vote on July 30 was the 13th time the Senate has voted on a resolution calling for President Donald Trump to end U.S. military actions against Iran.
Trump Launches ‘Freedom Haulers’ Plan to Replace Unvetted Truckers With Veterans
Military veterans can expedite approval for licensing programs, while current service members can prepare for careers in professional driving.
OpenAI’s Models Broke out of Test Environment, Accessed External Accounts
One of the AI models involved was an unreleased internal prototype that OpenAI has since shut down.
