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Oil Prices Jump as US–Iran Fighting Intensifies, IRGC Says Strait of Hormuz Closed
Fresh strikes and competing claims over control of the strait have rattled investors and slowed tanker traffic.
US State Department Tells Americans to Avoid Congo Due to Ebola
Congo has been struggling with an outbreak of Ebola for months.
Federal Health Watchdog Reports $5.56 Billion in Expected Recoveries, Cost Savings
‘OIG is determined to hold bad actors accountable,’ Inspector General Thomas March Bell said.
Chinese National Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy
The defendant was indicted last year alongside four other Chinese nationals and a U.S. citizen.
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.
National Endowment for Humanities, Freedom 250 Celebrate Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
The competition was ‘a beautiful celebration of America’s past by the very young people who will be responsible for its future,’ said Second Lady Usha Vance.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Says AI Must Get 10 Times More Efficient Before Enterprises Adopt It
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said AI token efficiency needs to improve by five to eight times in the next 12 months, and 10 times the year after.
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CCP Spy Networks in Taiwan Target Routine Data, Exploit Legal Gray Zones: Judge
A Taiwan judge said CCP recruiters use routine military data, online contacts, and civilian intermediaries to build wider espionage networks.
Iraq Eyes Oil and Gas Deals During Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington
U.S. companies have sought expanded opportunities to develop Iraq’s oil and natural gas resources.
Legislation to Fix Orange County Tax Distribution Error on Governor’s Desk
If signed into law, it would mean the continued distribution of $20 million to municipalities.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 From Suspected Aorta Rupture, Preliminary Findings Show
The senator died of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the medical examiner’s preliminary findings.
US Treasury Sanctions Financier Linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Shadow Currency Networks
The sanctions come days after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
US, Canada Strike Deal to Open Gordie Howe International Bridge
The bridge will open for public use on July 27 with support from the U.S. government.
IRS Simplifies Penalty Relief for Eligible Taxpayers
The new relief system is expected to be phased in this summer.
The Scramble to Tackle AI National Security Risks
Alarm has mounted on Capitol Hill in recent weeks amid claims that frontier AI models have shown the capacity to breach highly encrypted classified networks.
Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies
The lawsuit alleged state policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
These Democrats Could Replace Graham Platner in US Senate Race
The Maine Democrat suspended his Senate campaign on July 8 after sexual assault allegations garnered new scrutiny ahead of a key deadline.
Labor Department Launches ‘Major Investigation’ Into H-1B Visa Fraud
The department said it ‘uncovered widespread schemes in which employers and labor brokers submitted fraudulent applications’ for the visas.
Federal Judge Orders DHS Not to Obey Order From Another Judge
It’s not clear with which order the Department of Homeland Security will comply.
Judge Approves Musk Trust Settlement With SEC Over Tardy Twitter Disclosures
The trust is to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty as the SEC drops personal claims against the billionaire.
