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What’s Next for the Senate After Lindsey Graham’s Passing
The longtime South Carolina senator was known as a hawkish dealmaker close to President Donald Trump. His passing matters to the GOP-led upper chamber.
US Marshals Say More Than 100 Sex Offenders Arrested in Florida Operation
‘Operation Silver Spur’ was carried out in Florida’s Osceola County throughout June, the agency said.
New York Imposes First Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state needs safeguards to protect New Yorkers as hyperscale data centers continue to quickly expand.
IBM Shares Plunge After Warning of Worse-Than-Expected Earnings
The company attributed the weak quarterly results to disappointing performance of its flagship z17 artificial intelligence mainframe program.
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Trump Admin Restricting Direct Return of US Citizens From Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
Non-citizens had already been prohibited from entering the United States within 21 days of being in Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
Education Department Launches K-12 Initiative to Protect Students From Sexual Predators
Educational institutions that do not comply with legal mandates protecting students from sexual misconduct stand to lose federal funding.
Department of Interior Disrupts Major Narcotics Operation in California
Officials seized enough fentanyl that could potentially kill more than 1.2 million people.
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Trump Hosts Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi for Talks on Energy, Security
The two leaders discussed energy, security, and the war with Iran, and added an impromptu lunch to continue the meeting.
Oil Prices Jump to 4-Week High as US-Iran Hostilities Intensify
Tensions have ratcheted up after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. forces hit Iranian targets that threatened freedom of navigation.
Trump’s Election Integrity Efforts Meet Resistance in Courts
The administration has been hit with multiple lawsuits challenging moves such as proof-of-citizenship requirements and a national voter list.
Day in Photos: Wildfire in France, Anti-Ballistic Missile Meeting, and Grand Prix Car Race
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Graham’s Death Adds Complications to Senate GOP Agenda
One of the agenda items affected by Graham’s death and Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence is the Senate’s bid to pass the National Defense Authorization Act.
Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Serve Rest of His Senate Term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is scheduled to host a press conference at 4 p.m. ET to name his appointment to Graham’s seat.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Declares Emergency, Calls Up National Guard to Battle Wildfires
The Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota has reported 16 wildfires burning, including four within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Lindsey Graham’s Death Prompts Last-Minute Senate Primary in South Carolina
Candidates will be allowed to file paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat between July 21 and July 28 for the six-year term that begins in January 2027.
Day in Photos: Devastating Spain Wildfire, Miners’ Gala March, and Float Festival in France
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Threatening a Member of Congress in YouTube Comments
Federal prosecutors accused the man of posting threatening comments while at times identifying as a Nazi and white supremacist.
US Treasury Sanctions Financier Linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Shadow Currency Networks
The sanctions come days after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
US, Canada Strike Deal to Open Gordie Howe International Bridge
The bridge will open for public use on July 27 with support from the U.S. government.
