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Taylor Farms Recalls Products With Jalapeños Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The FDA announced earlier it was investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers supplied from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
Scharf, who chairs the commission that approved the White House ballroom project, replaces David Warrington on Sept. 1.
US Rejects China’s ‘Destabilizing’ Nature Reserve Claims in South China Sea
Beijing uses ‘dubious’ pretexts, backed by coercion, to press its sweeping claims in the South China Sea, the State Department says.
Trump Says Voters ‘Angry at Republicans,’ Not Him, Ahead of Midterms
The president was commenting on the GOP’s prospects ahead of the November elections, noting that the incumbent president tends to lose seats in the midterms.
Former NBA Players Test WNBA Policies by Declaring for Women’s 2027 Draft
The two men say they seek equal treatment after some players advocated for trans participation in the women’s basketball league.
$100 Million Initiative Launched to Build America’s Critical Minerals Workforce
Enrollment in mining education programs has declined by roughly 45 percent since 2015.
Arizona, California Score Separate Court Wins Over Election Rules
Arizona defeated challenge to voter-registration provisions while California put Shasta County’s election overhaul on hold.
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Senate Moves Major Crypto Regulation Bill Toward Vote
The CLARITY Act would establish a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Taiwan’s Han Kuang Drills Focus on China’s Gray-Zone Tactics, Blockade Threat
This year’s exercise is different in unprecedented ways such as the military’s use of drone swarms, said one expert.
Homeschool Families Are Pushing for High School Sports Participation
In California, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, and Virginia, homeschool students are barred from public school sports.
ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month
Acting director said the process is ahead of schedule.
FBI Undergoing Sweeping Reforms, Fastest Transformation in Bureau’s History: Director Patel
Director Kash Patel’s first 14 months included a major overhaul of the agency’s operations, structure, and technology.
Senate Confirms 74 Trump Nominees, Including 4 US Attorneys
The Senate has now confirmed 136 of the president’s law and order nominees.
US DOGE Service ‘Could Continue to Do Work’ After Formal Shutdown, Watchdog Says
The Department of Government Efficiency announced last month that it was officially shut down on July 4.
70 Arrested in Mississippi Child Exploitation Crackdown
Authorities arrested suspects on child exploitation charges and registry violations while rescuing a child from an ongoing sextortion scheme.
Republican Brent Taylor and Democrat Justin Pearson to Vie for Tennessee’s Newly Redrawn District in November
A new congressional district carved up the Democratic stronghold of Memphis and now favors Republicans.
US Announces New Sanctions on Cuba Targeting Military Imports
The new sanctions target five Cuban entities and eight individuals involved in military procurement from China, Russia, and other countries.
Senate Obtains Phone Fauci Used While in Government
‘Hopefully, this device will address many of the questions he refused to answer at last week’s hearing,’ Sen. Ron Johnson said.
15 States Now Reporting Cases of Parasitic Illness Linked to Iceberg Lettuce
The new cases were reported in Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.
US Unveils 5 Indictments Against CJNG Cartel Leaders
President Donald Trump designated the group as an international terrorist organization in February 2025.
