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New Charter for CDC’s Vaccine Advisory Committee Released
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. authorized a new charter published in April, but officials rescinded the update about a month later.
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Can We Have Our Humans Back? Companies Rethink AI
Industry insiders and CEOs explain the hidden price tag and, in some cases, buyer’s remorse associated with trading real workers for AI agents.
Trump Says DC Public Golf Course Could Host Major Tournaments After Renovation
Renovations to the East Potomac Golf Links are expected to begin in September.
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US Urges States, Businesses to Expand Taiwan Ties Amid Chinese Pressure
Washington issues joint guidance to counter Chinese interference in state and commercial ties with Taiwan.
California Couple Sues School District After Opt-Out Denied for Children’s Sex and Gender Lessons
A couple sued the Sunnyvale School District after their request for notice and opt-out of the lessons for their young children was denied.
$100,000 Salary Considered Low-Income in 7 California Counties Amid Affordability Concerns
Seven counties—Santa Cruz, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Santa Clara, Orange, and Santa Barbara—had their low-income cutoffs set at six figures.
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Bill Aims to Extend Cybersecurity Review of Made-in-China Medical Devices
‘Communist Chinese-made medical devices threaten the privacy and safety of every American patient,’ Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said.
US, Iran Signal They Won’t Back Down Over Strait of Hormuz Control
Multiple strikes were carried out by both the U.S. and Iranian militaries over the weekend.
250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire
Days before the vote on independence, a British armada attempts to restore royal authority.
Trump-Backed Letlow Wins Louisiana Senate Runoff
Letlow will face the Democratic candidate for senator, Jamie Davis, in the Nov. 3 general election.
Hyundai Recalls 96,310 Vehicles in US
In May, NHTSA announced Hyundai was recalling 421,078 vehicles that could have faulty forward collision avoidance systems.
Israel-Lebanon Peace Framework Lays Out Roadmap to End Conflict, Disarm Hezbollah
The U.S. State Department published the text of the agreement, which has the backing of the United States and aims to achieve ‘lasting peace’ in the region.
Trump Shares New US Passport Design on Truth Social
The mockup shows limited-edition passports planned for a July rollout to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Trump Calls Communism ‘Most Serious Threat’ Since Nation’s Founding
The president championed religious liberty while headlining the Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference.
Andy Zhu, Accused of Bribing an Eric Adams Adviser, Donated to Foundation Operating Secret Police Station
Well-connected in the Chinese community, Zhu knew Chinese agent Harry Lu Jianwang.
IAEA Chief Says Iran Nuclear Inspections Should Resume ‘Soon’ Under US-Iran Deal
The nuclear watchdog said initial discussions with Tehran on inspections have barely started, and called on Iran to move quickly to allow ’strong' verification.
Trump Hosts Rose Garden Club Dinner for American Farmers
The president celebrated ranchers and agricultural producers and their foundational role over the nation’s 250 years.
Supreme Court Issues Major Rulings on Weedkiller, Guns, Immigration: Key Takeaways
The Supreme Court is expected to release even more consequential rulings next week.
Supreme Court Rules Asylum-Seekers May Be Turned Away at the Border
The 6–3 decision allowed a ‘metering policy’ developed by the Obama administration and continued in Trump’s first term.
Fed’s Favorite Inflation Measure Hits 4.1 Percent for First Time Since 2023
Upcoming data suggest inflation pressures could be cooling.
