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Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk Murder Case Argue That Accused Should Stand Trial
Police witness describes seeing ‘sniper pad’ on top of Utah university building.
Pritzker Signs Bipartisan, First-in-Nation Sweeping AI Safety Audit Law
The Illinois governor signed a law requiring the largest AI companies to undergo annual outside safety audits, a first in the United States.
FIFA Rejects Belgium’s Appeal, Allowing US Striker Balogun to Play
President Donald Trump said on Monday that he called FIFA’s president about the red card and asked for a review.
Pentagon Hiring More Engineers to Secure ‘Technological Dominance’
The War Department and OPM aim to attract hundreds of top engineers to join the Tech Force program.
New Jersey Enacts Voting Anti-Discrimination Law in Response to Supreme Court Ruling
New Jersey voters can soon sue local governments over election practices they say hurt minority voters, under a law signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
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West Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency After Fire Erupts at Parkersburg Warehouse
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said efforts to extinguish the blaze are still ongoing at the Peoples Cartage warehouse.
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a Blackstone-Owned Sandwich Franchise, Files for IPO
The initial public offering comes at a pivotal time after Blackstone acquired the chain in 2024 and founder Peter Cancro stepped down as CEO last year.
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National Guard Members Fatally Shoot Armed Man in Memphis
Two National Guard members fatally shot an armed man during a police pursuit in Memphis while deployed as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
Lawmakers Renew Calls for Action Against Falun Gong Persecution as Senate Weighs Organ-Harvesting Bills
Sen. Todd Young and Rep. Pat Ryan linked America’s 250th anniversary to religious freedom as a Senate bill targeting CCP organ harvesting cleared committee.
Trump Again Offers to Help End Russia–Ukraine War, Kremlin Adviser Says
Trump held separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy during the Fourth of July weekend.
In Photos: Vance Participates in International Naval Review 250
The International Naval Review 250 and Sail 4th 250, the largest fleet of U.S. and international ships and aircraft, as seen aboard the USS Kearsarge.
US-Led Coalition Seizes 20,334 Pounds of Cocaine Shipments at Sea
Authorities said coordinated maritime surveillance continues disrupting trafficking corridors linking South America to North American markets.
Mount Rushmore: More Than Just a Pretty Sight, Visitors Say
Coming from as far away as Germany to see Mount Rushmore, people described why the monument is so meaningful as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday.
DOJ Urges States to Investigate Oil Companies Over High Gas Prices
The move follows comments made by President Donald Trump urging companies to lower their prices.
Greenland Still a Priority for Trump, Special Envoy Says
The governor of Louisiana, who also serves as special envoy to Greenland, said the U.S. president has ‘not forgotten about it.’
DHS Investigates Breach in Its Information-Sharing Network
The attack did not compromise classified information.
Treasury Establishes Path for Stock Donations to Trump Accounts
Officials unveiled the mechanism for private equity gifts to the child accounts, which launch on July Fourth.
Lobbyists Drop Clients the Pentagon Has Linked to Chinese Military Activity
A 2025 law prohibits the Pentagon from contracting with companies that share lobbying representation with companies linked to the Chinese military.
DOE Moves to Curb Future Appliance Efficiency Mandates
The proposed changes would make it harder for federal regulators to impose new energy-use limits on household appliances and equipment.
