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Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche to Serve as Attorney General
Speaking at a White House dinner on Thursday, the president said he intends to nominate Blanche for the position.
Trump Decries Communism, Says Its ‘Breathtaking Popularity’ Turns to ‘Death, Destruction, Squalor’
‘Free enterprise is tougher to sell, but that’s what’s made our country great,’ the president said.
Trump Reclassifies 8,000 Senior Government Positions, Making Them Easier to Fire
The order removes civil service protections for senior-level policy positions, making them more accountable for bad behavior, the administration said.
Texas AG Launches Investigation Into Glyphosate in Food
The inquiry will include major manufacturers such as PepsiCo.
Ohio Auditor Flags Possible $4.4 Billion in Ineligible Medicaid Claims
The auditor called for ‘less trusting, more verifying’ during a congressional task force hearing. Democrats questioned Republicans’ motives.
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US Inspectors General Start Iran War Oversight, Saying Hostilities Have Passed 60 Days
The 1973 War Powers Resolution prohibits a president from keeping troops in active hostilities for more than 60 days without congressional approval.
Texas Startup Betting on Drones as the Answer to School Shootings
Several districts in Florida and Georgia will have the technology in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
California Man Arrested for Allegedly Supplying Technology for Iran’s Nuclear Program
Federal authorities have started the process of seizing Jamshid Ghomi’s assets, including his $35 million coastal mansion.
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China Continues to Acquire Advanced AI Chips via Other Countries Despite New US Restrictions: Insiders
The Chinese regime not only smuggles AI chips and materials through other countries, but is also recruiting U.S. AI engineers, insiders said.
Rubio Says US Not Withholding $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package
The secretary of state told lawmakers that U.S. policy on Taiwan has not changed and that a pending arms package remains under review.
Senate Moves Ahead With Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
The vote kicks off an amendment process called a vote-a-rama.
Iran Attacks Kuwait Airport, Killing 1, Wounding Others
The U.S. military said Iran fired attack drones and missiles at targets across the Gulf overnight, with no American forces harmed in the strikes.
US Sanctions Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange, 3 Others for Terror Ties, Sanctions Evasion
The Treasury targeted Nobitex, whose cofounders are close associates of former Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei’s family.
Day in Photos: Protest on Alleged Police Mishandling, Genocide Remembrance Ceremony in Paris, and Cuba Hotel Pullback
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Feds Charge 4 Suspects After Finding Massive Drug Smuggling Tunnel
A traffic stop in a San Diego County border town led federal investigators to a sophisticated tunnel hidden inside a retail store.
Trump Names New Acting National Intelligence Director
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down on June 30.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Wants Property Tax Relief for Floridians—What to Know
Supporters say it can rein in local government spending, but critics warn it will hamstring Florida’s cities.
Another Hurricane Season Is Underway: What to Know
NOAA forecasts eight to 14 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean this season, and looks to drones and AI to improve prediction accuracy.
Burned Mail-In Ballots, Vandalism Reported in Los Angeles Days Before Election
People who may see suspicious activity involving ballots or election matters are advised to report it to the LA County Clerk and Registrar’s Office.
US Coast Guard Eliminates Race-Based Enlistment Preferences
The update is applicable to a Coast Guard program that only accepted students from minority-serving institutions.
Lawsuit Alleges Inhumane Conditions at ICE Tent Camp
Civil rights organizations file a federal lawsuit accusing ICE of abusing detainees at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.
