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Federal Appeals Court Allows Texas to Enforce State Immigration Law
A federal district court had blocked the law two years ago, saying it would have interfered with federal immigration enforcement.
Putin Will Be Invited to G20 Summit in Miami, Trump Administration Official Says
The Russian president has skipped the annual meetings since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
‘Gender Identity’ Requirements Will Be Discarded in Housing Programs: HUD
The department will define terms such as woman and man in line with a person’s sex to protect women, the housing secretary says.
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Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Chinese Oil Refinery, 40 Vessels
The Chinese refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for the Iranian military, officials said.
Court Sides With Mother Against School District’s Transgender Policy
The school district allegedly refused a request to notify the mother regarding her child’s gender dysphoria or gender identity issues.
Taiwan Is Key to Democratic Supply Chain, Says Taiwanese Diplomat
Diplomat Wu Chih-hsiang pointed out that a large portion of the world’s container ships pass through the Taiwan Strait each year.
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Mamdani Vetoes Protest ‘Buffer Zone’ Bill Passed by City Council
The vetoed bill would have applied to protests at schools; he signed a similar bill that applies to houses of worship only.
New Listings Tick Up 3 Percent as Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped to 6.23 percent, according to Freddie Mac.
Witkoff, Kushner Heading to Pakistan for Iran Talks
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said there has been progress from Iran in recent days.
Food Stamps Could Buy Hot Chicken Under New Bipartisan Bill
‘It is just plain common sense to allow SNAP participants to purchase a rotisserie chicken with their benefits,’ Rep. Rick Crawford said.
US, Partners Issue Warning on CCP’s Covert Attacks Using Routers, Smart Devices
Hackers can make use of any vulnerable device in an organization’s infrastructure, officials say.
OpenAI Under Criminal Investigation
Florida has opened a criminal probe into OpenAI’s ChatGPT, alleging that the program aided the suspect in a deadly shooting at FSU last year.
Trump Says Iran Is Without a Leader, ‘Infighting’ Creating Confusion
‘Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don’t know,’ the U.S. president said.
US Forces Board Sanctioned Iran-Linked Tanker in Indian Ocean
The interdiction comes amid a broader push by the United States to choke off Iran’s oil trade and shipments of items that help Tehran wage war.
From Tragedy to Resolve: Inside Arizona’s New Suicide Law
State lawmakers enact ‘Cade’s Law’ in memory of 16-year-old Cade Keller, making online facilitation of teen suicide a crime.
Supreme Court Considers Immigration Status of Chinese Green Card Holder Convicted of Counterfeiting
Muk Choi Lau’s attorneys argue he was entitled to be admitted to the country because he hadn’t yet been convicted.
Gas Prices Will Return to Low Levels After Iran Conflict Ends, Bessent Says
The prices could be ‘perhaps lower’ than when the war with Iran began, the Treasury secretary says.
Pentagon Upgrades Valor Awards for 7 Marines Impacted by Attack During Afghanistan Withdrawal
The Pentagon credited the Marines with continuing to support evacuation efforts despite receiving indications of an impending attack.
