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US Intel Agency Reduced Staff by 30 Percent: Acting Director
Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte is expected to be replaced by Jay Clayton, whom the Senate is considering for the position.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Block Trump’s Mail Voting Restrictions
The court said it might rule differently in the future.
Concerns Mount Over Noncitizens Registered to Vote Across US
Debate over the problem being ‘widespread’ or ‘rare’ persisted for years before Trump—and a New Jersey governor—released data recently.
Senator Durbin Urges China to Free Political Prisoners Before Xi’s US Visit
‘There is simply no reason to fear these people who have done nothing but otherwise exercise peaceful freedom of religion,’ Sen. Dick Durbin said.
FBI Says $32 Million COVID-19 Fraud Fugitive Captured in Jamaica and Returned to US
A tip to Jamaican authorities led to the capture of a woman accused of stealing millions in pandemic relief funds.
Lawsuit Against Chobani Over Claim Its Yogurt Has Zero Sugar Will Proceed, Court Rules
‘The federal requirements at issue are plain—food products cannot be labeled sugar free unless they have less than half a gram of sugar,’ the ruling stated.
Trump Hosts Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for White House Meeting
Earlier this month, Trump announced he was granting Ukraine a license to make Patriot air defense systems.
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.
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Trump, Netanyahu Meet as Iran Nuclear Concerns Top Agenda
The leaders had their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the war with Iran in February.
Senate Votes to Advance Trump’s Nominee Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence
His nomination cleared the Senate Intelligence Committee in a 9–8 vote last week.
Mitch McConnell, Still Absent From Senate, Gives 1st Update in 2 Weeks
‘I’m still working hard to get back,’ the senator said.
Red Sea Crude Shipping Slows Amid Houthi–Saudi Tensions
The drop in Bab el-Mandeb crossings comes amid Houthi threats and attacks on Saudi-linked vessels.
4 Firefighters Die, 90 Large Fires Uncontained in Most Active Fire Year in a Decade
More than 42,000 fires have burned more than 4 million acres as of July 26.
House Democratic Leader Launches 100-Day Midterm Push
The current House breakdown is 218 Republicans, 212 Democrats, and 1 independent.
Democrats Pick Troy Jackson to Challenge Sen. Collins in Maine Senate Race
Jackson, a former state Senate president, is the Democrats’ replacement nominee after Graham Platner dropped out following sexual assault allegations.
11 Indicted in Smuggling Deaths of Migrants in Texas Cargo Container Case
Seven illegal immigrants were found dead from extreme heat after being smuggled inside a shipping container.
Trump Orders Investigation Into EU Treatment of American Tech Companies
Billions of dollars in fines against American technology companies must be reversed, the president said.
Democrats Pick South Carolina to Open the 2028 Presidential Primary
The decision is not yet final—the full DNC is scheduled to ratify the calendar at its August meeting.
Trump to Return to Correspondents’ Dinner After April Attack
The rescheduled gala will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington.
