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Rubio Pledges to Dismantle International Criminal Court’s Threat to US Sovereignty
The Trump administration is considering visa revocation and travel bans for ICC personnel and increased sanctions against the ICC and its affiliates.
US to Restrict Direct Return of US Citizens From Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
Non-citizens had already been prohibited from entering the United States within 21 days of being in Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
US Small Business Optimism Rebounds but Inflation Concerns Jump to Near 2-Year High
High interest rates and modest economic growth are prompting small businesses to approach hiring and capital spending with ‘caution.’
Fed’s Warsh Tells Congress Inflation Will Be ‘Thing of the Past’
The new Federal Reserve chairman also touted the artificial intelligence boom in the U.S. economy.
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Lifetime Cost of New US Gas-Fired Power Hits 15-Year High, Solar Costs Jump 18 Percent: Lazard
Tariffs, elevated borrowing costs, and supply chain pressures are raising construction costs across the U.S. power sector, Lazard said.
Education Department Launches K-12 Initiative to Protect Students From Sexual Predators
Educational institutions that do not comply with legal mandates protecting students from sexual misconduct stand to lose federal funding.
12 States Challenge Paramount’s $110 Billion Merger With Warner Bros.
California’s lawsuit claims that the transaction violates federal antitrust laws.
Trump Formally Notifies Congress of Renewed Military Action Against Iran
‘These strikes were limited, measured, planned, and executed in a manner designed to minimize civilian casualties,’ the president wrote in his letter.
Day in Photos: Wildfire in France, Anti-Ballistic Missile Meeting, and Grand Prix Car Race
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Graham’s Death Adds Complications to Senate GOP Agenda
One of the agenda items affected by Graham’s death and Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence is the Senate’s bid to pass the National Defense Authorization Act.
Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Serve Rest of His Senate Term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is scheduled to host a press conference at 4 p.m. ET to name his appointment to Graham’s seat.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Declares Emergency, Calls Up National Guard to Battle Wildfires
The Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota has reported 16 wildfires burning, including four within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Lindsey Graham’s Death Prompts Last-Minute Senate Primary in South Carolina
Candidates will be allowed to file paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat between July 21 and July 28 for the six-year term that begins in January 2027.
Day in Photos: Devastating Spain Wildfire, Miners’ Gala March, and Float Festival in France
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Threatening a Member of Congress in YouTube Comments
Federal prosecutors accused the man of posting threatening comments while at times identifying as a Nazi and white supremacist.
DHS Deports Illegal Immigrant Pardoned By Minnesota of Child Sex Crimes
Minnesota’s Board of Pardons had granted the man’s clemency application last month, but Homeland Security deported him despite the pardon.
US Navy Vows to Defend Hormuz Navigation as Threat Level Stays ‘Severe’
The warning came as Trump said Washington had agreed to resume talks with Tehran, but added that the ceasefire is effectively ‘over.’
Trump Fires 2 Election Assistance Commission Members, Another Resigns
The commission now has no members several months before the midterm elections.
