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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to Permanently Close, Gov. DeSantis Says
State officials estimate about 20,000 criminal illegal immigrants were processed through the facility since it opened last year.
Senate Democrats Launch Program to Train Staff as Election Observers for 2026 Midterms
The program, modeled on a long-running House effort, will deploy Senate staffers to document voter interference, threats, and ’misinformation.’
Rubio Concludes Gulf Tour as Allies Express Concerns Over Iran Agreement
Rubio said Gulf States have serious reservations about the agreement and want to be kept informed throughout the negotiation process.
Taiwan Reviews Security Laws to Counter Beijing-Linked Transnational Repression
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan is strengthening prevention, protection, and response measures as 29 countries meet in Taipei.
FBI Official Warns of Explosive Drone Attacks Reaching US: ‘Only a Matter of Time’
Amid the FIFA World Cup games and events in the United States, the FBI has so far seized about 300 drones in around two weeks.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s New Student Loan Restrictions
The rule significantly changed federal lending options for graduate students.
SpaceX Signs $6.3 Billion Compute Deal With Startup Reflection AI
Musk’s SpaceX signed a compute deal with startup Reflection AI amid a 16 percent decline in SpaceX stock on June 22.
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Ahead of Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Vote, Board Member Resigns in Protest
In a statement, Christina Smyth said the result of the vote was already decided on the mayoral campaign trail.
Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 250,000 Land Rovers, Says Driver’s Airbag May Not Deploy
The recall was triggered by increased warranty claims over airbag warning lights that could indicate airbag failure.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Tightening Mail-In Ballot System
A federal judge held that ’the Constitution does not grant the president any specific powers over elections.’
Crude Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Back to Pre-War Levels, Energy Secretary Says
The rebound comes as the security situation in the strait has improved following the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding extending the ceasefire.
Senate Reverses Earlier Position, Votes to Support Trump’s Military Posture on Iran
Earlier in the day, Trump visited Senate Republicans at the Capitol to address concerns about the recent memorandum of understanding with Tehran.
Appeals Court Rejects DOJ’s Demand for Michigan Voter Rolls
The court held that a civil rights law may not be used to compel a state to hand over voter registration records.
Drugs, Firearms Seized and 47 Charged in Ohio
Four suspects are still at large, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives offering rewards for information.
Bill Gates Says Epstein Issued ‘Veiled’ Threats Over Affairs
The Microsoft cofounder spoke to members of Congress about his relationship with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump Instructs Justice Department to Look Into Gasoline Prices
Trump said that ‘customers are being gouged’ by oil companies.
Mamdani-Backed Candidates Win New York House Primaries
All three Mamdani-endorsed candidates—a progressive and two democratic socialists—won their primaries against more-established Democrats.
DHS Proposes to Increase Citizenship Application Fees by 80 Percent
The Department of Homeland Security will be accepting public comments until Aug. 24, 2026.
2 US Aircraft Carriers Remain in Middle East After Iran Memo Signed
The military command also said that two U.S. Air Force A-10 attack airplanes were flying ‘over the Middle East during a routine patrol.’
Judge Dismisses Federal Government’s Lawsuit Challenging Los Angeles Sanctuary City Policy
The judge said he would allow the administration to file an amended complaint.
