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Trump Calls for Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Be Appointed to Senate
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is scheduled to host a press conference to name his appointment to Graham’s seat.
1 Killed in Alleged ICE-Involved Shooting in Maine
The State Police and the state’s Department of Public Safety are investigating, the Maine House speaker says.
Trump Announces US Reinstating Iran Blockade, Wants Hormuz Reimbursement
‘We’ll become the guardian of the strait ... and we should be reimbursed for that,’ the U.S. president said Monday.
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Removal of Wild Horses in Arizona
The court found that horse advocates may prevail on parts of their case, citing potential ‘irreparable harm’ to the herd.
10 More Meat, Poultry Companies Adopt USDA’s ‘Product of USA’ Label
The labeling initiative makes it easier for consumers to buy American products, said the secretary of agriculture.
Record-Setting Heat Wave Blankets Millions
Salt Lake City set an all-time temperature record on Sunday afternoon.
National Endowment for Humanities, Freedom 250 Celebrate Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
The competition was ‘a beautiful celebration of America’s past by the very young people who will be responsible for its future,’ said Second Lady Usha Vance.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Says AI Must Get 10 Times More Efficient Before Enterprises Adopt It
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said AI token efficiency needs to improve by five to eight times in the next 12 months, and 10 times the year after.
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Chinese National Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy
The defendant was indicted last year alongside four other Chinese nationals and a U.S. citizen.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence on Health, Says Fall Led to Hospitalization
The longtime GOP senator said in a statement Sunday that a fall led to a several-week-long hospital stay. He also had a bout of pneumonia.
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.
DHS Deports Illegal Immigrant Pardoned By Minnesota of Child Sex Crimes
Minnesota’s Board of Pardons had granted the man’s clemency application last month, but Homeland Security deported him despite the pardon.
US Navy Vows to Defend Hormuz Navigation as Threat Level Stays ‘Severe’
The warning came as Trump said Washington had agreed to resume talks with Tehran, but added that the ceasefire is effectively ‘over.’
Trump Fires 2 Election Assistance Commission Members, Another Resigns
The commission now has no members several months before the midterm elections.
Trump Administration Ends Aircraft Import Probe, Finds National Security Risks
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick advised against immediate tariffs to address the vulnerabilities.
Day in Photos: Search for Missing Guards, Sun Valley Conference, and Zipline in Cambodia
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
DHS Says ICE Tracking Portals Put Federal Agents at Risk
The Department of Homeland Security said the online portals put up by local and state governments exposes ICE agents to danger.
Mexico’s Drug Cartel Crackdown Fails to Dent Fentanyl Flow to US, Report Says
The report said the fentanyl market’s resilience could reflect the emergence of other criminal groups filling production gaps.
US Nuclear Regulator Seeks Simpler Environmental Reviews to Boost Nuclear Expansion
A proposed rule would limit reviews to impacts within the NRC’s legal authority and is open for public comment until Aug. 21.
