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US Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack in Middle East
All of the Iranian missiles in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces were successfully intercepted, according to U.S. Central Command.
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Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
Jay Clayton will replace acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, who was appointed after Tulsi Gabbard resigned.
Michigan Democrats Close Senate Primary With Dueling Electability Arguments
El-Sayed and Stevens each told voters they were the stronger general-election candidate against Republican Mike Rogers at their final debate before Aug. 4.
Florida Carries Out Rare Double Execution of Death-Row Prisoners
One man was convicted of a double murder, and the other was sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a child.
Houston Man Pleads Guilty to Spreading Terrorist Propaganda Using Social Media
The man admitted to wanting to commit violent acts similar to 9/11, authorities said.
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Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Eggs Sickens Nearly 100, Officials Say
More than 19 million eggs have been recalled.
DOJ Sues Colorado for Offering In-State Tuition, Aid to Illegal Immigrants
The DOJ stated that the lawsuit against Colorado was the 14th case it has filed challenging in-state tuition policies for illegal immigrants.
‘A Chip Odyssey’ Tells the Story of Three Generations Who Fought for Taiwan’s Survival
Producer Ben Tsiang said it was important to preserve the stories of the people who laid the foundation for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.
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Market Sentiment Toward US Dollar Reaches Highest Point Since 2015
From a strong U.S. economy to a restrictive Fed policy, the dollar is enjoying various tailwinds.
Maine Democrats’ New Nominee Posts $2 Million in First 2 Days as Collins Holds $11 Million
Jackson’s campaign reported the haul two days after his nomination while incumbent Sen. Collins’s July filing shows $11 million on hand through June 30.
Trump Pays Tribute to Lindsey Graham as ‘True American Original’
The president emphasized the late senator’s impact on Washington at his funeral.
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Signs of Strain Could Be Emerging in the AI Spending Boom
Health of the AI spending boom could also influence the U.S. credit outlook.
Focus on Iran as Trump to Meet With Israel’s Netanyahu
The meeting comes after the U.S. president criticized the Israeli prime minister during a phone call in June.
DHS Removing Asylum Interviews to Speed Up Process
The new rule would allow Citizenship and Immigration Services to refer asylum applications to immigration judges without first interviewing the applicant.
Border Czar Tom Homan Says ICE Vetting Process Under Review After Maine Shooting
White House border czar Tom Homan said the ICE officer should not have passed vetting if the allegations against him are true.
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted on Bribery Charges by State Attorney General’s Office
A criminal indictment charged Luke and four others with criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, and falsifying campaign committee reports.
Illegal Immigrants Who Refuse to Leave the US Fined More Than $84 Billion
Last June, the DHS and the DOJ announced a new federal rule streamlining the process of issuing fines for illegal immigrants.
What Matters Most to Epoch Readers: Top 5 Issues Facing America Today
Despite their opposing outlooks, readers in both parties zeroed in on the same core challenges.
‘Show Must Go On’: Trump Delivers Remarks at Correspondents’ Dinner
Following the assassination attempt on the president in April, the gala took place at the Waldorf Astoria with a smaller guest list and increased security.
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Trump Says Russia and China Have Agreed Not to Sell Weapons to Iran
The U.S. president said it would not be in the best interest of Russia or China to participate in the Iran war.
More Than 148,000 Mail Ballots Rejected in California’s Primary Election, Data Show
The rejection figure and rate represents an increase from the previous statewide primary election.
