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Trade Court Upholds Trump’s Shutdown of $800 De Minimis Duty Exemption
The court said the president acted lawfully in ending the longstanding duty-free exemption for low value imports.
FBI Operation Summer Heat Results in Over 4,000 Arrests
Officials seized more than 2,500 weapons and confiscated over 7,260 pounds of cocaine as part of the operation.
Flock Announces Platform Changes After Public Backlash to Its Camera Network
The company has faced increasing scrutiny in recent months following concerns over data retention and some police officers allegedly misusing the cameras.
US Creates Multinational Attack Drone Task Force for the Middle East
The U.S. Central Command said it had begun consulting with and inviting regional partners into the drone warfare task force.
US Forces on Track to Complete Iraq Pullout by End of September
The withdrawal would close the latest chapter of a U.S. military presence in Iraq that began with the 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.
University of Michigan College to Use Pass or No-Credit Grades for Freshmen ‘to Curb Mental Health Crisis’
The pilot program seeks to make transition into university easier and support student mental health by recording only pass or no-credit.
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Cooling Energy, Food Costs Keep US Wholesale Inflation Unchanged in July
U.S. producer prices could provide relief for the inflation-fighting Federal Reserve.
Trump Issues Memo to Help Combat Foreign Criminal Networks
The memorandum calls for the creation of a program to disrupt ransomware, scams, and fraud targeting Americans.
Bank of America Commits $250 Billion to US Infrastructure Investment
The program will mobilize capital for data centers, energy, mining, and other projects.
US Forces Disable Iran-Bound Ship With Hellfire Missiles
Separately, six people were killed in a Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb, as Middle East turmoil continued.
Flanagan and Tafoya to Face Off in November for Minnesota Senate Seat
Flanagan’s victory adds to the bellwether victory by progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Michigan last week.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail-In Voting Restrictions Nationwide
The new restriction applies nationwide.
FBI Issues Warning on Social Media Sexual Exploitation
The agency advised people to avoid storing sensitive images or videos on social media platforms.
16,000 Arrests Made as Part of Operation to Make Washington Safe
This is the largest law enforcement collaboration “ever assembled to confront crime in a major American city,” the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Todd Blanche Sworn In as Attorney General
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer in a pre-dawn vote Saturday.
ICE Arrests 1,200 Illegal Immigrants During Statewide Georgia Operation
The sting, titled ‘Operation Safe Community—Atlanta,’ focused primarily on foreign nationals with criminal records, the agency said.
US and South Korea Conduct Military Exercises Amid Evolving North Korean Threat
The all-domain drill is designed to enhance joint capabilities against a range of regional threats, including drones and cyberattacks.
Generational Impact: Helping Human Trafficking Survivors With Housing
Ked and Michelle Frank have been on a 20-year mission to provide a safe place for survivors to go after they escape their traffickers.
