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Judge Says Updated National Firearms Act Violates Constitution
Registration and approval requirements for suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns exceed Congress’s authority, a federal judge in Texas ruled.
Missouri Secretary of State Rejects Petition for a Vote on New House Map
Missouri law does not allow congressional districting to be challenged through a referendum, elections chief Denny Hoskins said.
SpaceX Rocket Crashes Into the Moon
The second stage engine drifted in space for more than a year.
Chinese State-Owned Carriers Retained US Infrastructure After FCC Actions: House Report
The companies retained equipment, data center arrangements, and network links across the U.S. after the FCC denied or revoked their telecom service licenses.
Feds to Decertify Kentucky Organ Transplant Group
The decision follows an investigation officials said uncovered multiple safety concerns that persisted after repeated warnings and corrective action plans.
Documents Show FBI Investigated Trump Firing of Comey as Part of Russia Probe
The investigation started shortly after the president fired the FBI director in 2017, the documents show.
Brown University President to Step Down
After nearly 15 years leading the Ivy League school, Paxson cited the need for new leadership to oversee the next planning phase.
Visa to Buy Cybersecurity Company BioCatch for $2.4 Billion
Buying the fraud-detection firm helps Visa beef up its cybersecurity offerings.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards Not Seeking Reelection After Ethics Report
The House Ethics Committee report accused Edwards of having ‘engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers.’
US Imposes 1‑Year Ban on Tungsten Waste, Black Mass Exports
The administration cited increasing risks to America’s national defense and security for the restriction.
Texas Governor Orders Pause on New Data Centers Pending Audits
The governor cited concerns with the centers’ power and water usage.
In Race for AI Dominance, China Fans Disinformation in America
As cities and towns across America reckon with power-hungry data centers, the Chinese Communist Party is sowing division.
Judge Dismisses Oath Keepers Jan. 6 Case, Saying He Must Defer to Executive Branch
At DOJ’s request, a federal judge dismissed the criminal case against eight members of the Oath Keepers for their parts in the Jan. 6 riots.
SpaceX Booster Crashes Into Moon, a Reminder of Enduring Space Junk Dilemma
Properly disposing of spacecraft and hardware continues to be a challenge as human space exploration expands.
Blanche Nomination Advances to Senate Floor Vote
The acting attorney general formally rescinded parts of a settlement his department made with Trump, satisfying senators’ concerns.
TikTok Moves to Settle 3 Teen Mental Health Lawsuits Before October Trials
Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat will still head to jury trial as thousands of similar claims proceed in California courts.
25 States Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs Imposed Against Forced Labor
California, New York, and 23 other states claim the president didn’t investigate the forced labor claims long enough.
Condo Buyers Face Tightened Mortgage Reviews Under New Rules
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are requiring closer scrutiny of building finances, reserves, and maintenance.
Sens. Cornyn, Tillis Announce Support for Blanche as Attorney General
The joint statement from the two GOP senators removes a key hurdle in advancing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination.
Back-to-Back August Primaries Test Battleground Democrats’ Priorities
Voters in Michigan on Aug. 4 and Wisconsin on Aug. 11 will decide the party’s direction in two states Democrats say they must win in November.
US Raises Travel Advisory for Spanish Area Amid Illegal Immigrant Influx
The advisory level was raised to ‘Level 3,’ or ’reconsider travel,' for US citizens planning to travel to Ceuta.
