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Iran Insists Hormuz Tolls Will Follow 60-Day Grace Period as Talks Continue
The comment from officials in Tehran comes as U.S. and Iranian negotiators pursue a permanent peace deal through Qatari mediators in Doha.
US Sanctions 2 Mexicans, 9 Firms Over Alleged Cartel Fuel-Smuggling Scheme
U.S. officials said the alleged scheme relied on shell companies and false customs paperwork to evade Mexican fuel taxes.
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CCP Expanding International Repression Through New ‘Ethnic Unity Law,’ Warns House Resolution
‘Beijing’s message is chilling: Abandon your faith, forget your language, obey the Party—or face punishment, even abroad,’ New Jersey Rep Chris Smith said.
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Justice Department to Prioritize Birth Tourism Probes After Supreme Court Ruling
A senior DOJ official said foreign nationals are traveling to the country ‘under false pretenses’ to give birth and secure U.S. citizenship for their child.
Six California Cities Ranked Among Top 10 Least Educated in US
Six of the 10 cities are in central California, while the other four cities are in Texas.
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US Stock Market Wraps Up Stellar First-Half Performance
From mega-cap to small-cap, U.S. stocks survived and thrived a tumultuous first half of 2026.
US Looks to Defund Kansas School District Over Transgender Student Policy
The move comes after the Education Department found the district’s guidelines violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA.
Copper Demand Surges, But Supply Deficit Is Hard to Solve, Expert Says
With heavy investment in artificial intelligence, future copper demand will be ‘staggering,’ according to a veteran natural resources investor.
US Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s Powerful AI Models Mythos, Fable
Anthropic said it will start restoring access to both models on July 1.
25 Charged in Twin Cities Drug Trafficking Bust
The suspects in the indictment were responsible for at least 333,000 deadly doses of fentanyl flowing into Minnesota’s communities, officials said.
Supreme Court Justice Thomas Says Birthright Citizenship Ruling ‘Devalues’ US Citizenship
‘I am not sure that today’s opinion will stand the test of time,’ the justice added in a 91-page dissent.
Supreme Court Justices Report Earning Millions From Outside Sources
Justices disclose annually the income they receive from sources such as teaching and book royalties.
Hot House, Gubernatorial Ballot-Setters Highlight Colorado’s Primary Slate
Democrats square off to face Republican incumbent in ’toss-up' congressional district while party rivals battle for November berth to succeed Gov. Jared Polis.
Key Takeaways From Supreme Court Ruling on Late-Arriving Ballots
The ruling means the 30 states that accept ballots late if they are postmarked by Election Day will continue to be able to do so.
Trump Highlights Significant Drop in Oil, Gas Prices
Crude oil and regular gasoline have seen significant declines in recent days, the president said.
Supreme Court Upholds State Law Allowing Ballots That Arrive After Election Day
The court rejected Republicans’ argument that federal law prevails over a Mississippi law permitting late-arriving ballots.
Can We Have Our Humans Back? Why Some Companies Are Rethinking AI.
Industry insiders and CEOs explain the hidden price tag and, in some cases, buyer’s remorse associated with trading real workers for AI agents.
Mullin Urges Foreign Nationals Under Temporary Protected Status to Seek Permanent Path or Go Home
Mullin said the social welfare programs subsidizing people on Temporary Protected Status won’t be extended.
‘Go West, Young Man’: Yellowstone’s Call Echoes Across the Generations
The national park system holds a special place in the American psyche—representing the rugged individualism of our forefathers.
