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Senate Passes Resolution to Halt Iran Conflict
The resolution offers a symbolic rebuke of the military campaign Trump launched against Iran, but lacks clear legal enforceability without his signature.
Oil Prices Tumble Following US–Iran Agreement, Sanctions Relief
Brent Crude fell to $77 per barrel, its lowest in nearly three months.
DHS Proposes to Increase Citizenship Application Fees by 80 Percent
The Department of Homeland Security will be accepting public comments until Aug. 24, 2026.
US Escalates Crackdown on Overseas Scam Network Targeting Americans
The action names Prince Group, Huione, and H-Pay in a broader effort to disrupt online investment fraud and money laundering.
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2 US Aircraft Carriers Remain in Middle East After Iran Memo Signed
The military command also said that two U.S. Air Force A-10 attack airplanes were flying ‘over the Middle East during a routine patrol.’
3 Michigan School Districts Face Federal Probes Into Alleged Title IX Violations
One district let a male athlete use the female locker room, which parents said raised the risk of ‘inappropriate, unsafe situations.’
Vietnamese Soldier Statue Stolen and Recovered in San Jose
A large statue of a Vietnamese soldier was stolen and recovered on June 21 in the Vietnamese Heritage Garden in San Jose, California.
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About 450 defendants were charged in a record-setting crackdown on Medicaid and hospice care fraud schemes, officials said.
Iran Says No Plans to Let IAEA Inspect Bombed Nuclear Sites
JD Vance did not specifically say Iran had agreed to inspections of nuclear facilities damaged during the conflict.
Top Supreme Court Decisions to Watch as Term Ends
Birthright citizenship, transgender sports, turning back asylum seekers, and a sweeping Hawaii gun law are on the docket.
Trump Signs Orders to Boost Development in Quantum Computing
The plan is to develop the world’s first quantum computer capable of powering advanced scientific research by 2028.
Man With Ties to Iranian Military Tried to Enter US With Soccer Team
Mullin also said he has engaged in ’multiple conversations’ with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the matter.
California Billionaire Tax Qualifies for November Ballot
The measure, opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is a proposed one-time tax of up to 5 percent on individuals with a net worth of more than $1 billion.
California Declares State of Emergency Over Los Angeles Warehouse Fire, Smoke
A smoke advisory remains in place for particle pollution from the days-old fire.
Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reported the closure was due to violations by the United States and Israel.
Day in Photos: New Air Force One, Ebola at Orphanage in Congo, and Beating Retreat
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
RFK Jr. Denies CDC Is Spending $1.2 Billion on COVID-19 Vaccines
The health secretary has been under pressure to cancel the contracts.
CIA Official Confirms Sudden Shift in COVID-19 Origin Assessment
The change was precipitated by an encounter with a person or new information, according to a newly released document.
