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Biden’s Audio Recordings With Ghostwriter Released After Legal Battle
The DOJ obtained the materials in 2023 as part of former special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into Biden’s handling of classified information.
Secret Service Probes Iran-Linked Video Calling for Melania Trump’s Assassination
The video offers tips to would-be attackers and ends with a direct threat against Barron Trump.
ICE Dismantles SIM Farms in Nationwide Operation
Authorities plan on assessing SIM data to trace illicit proceeds linked to criminal groups from China.
EPA Says Some Data Center Power Generators Not Subject to Program Under Clean Air Act
The EPA issued a clarification stating that certain off-grid electricity generators are not subject to the federal Acid Rain Program.
Wall Street Boom Fuels Record Profits at Big Banks
Much of the growth came from businesses outside their traditional consumer lending operations.
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Trump Tours Historic GM Proving Ground, Champions American Manufacturing
The president spoke to thousands of supporters near Detroit on Monday ahead of Michigan’s primary elections.
DOJ Sues Colorado for Offering In-State Tuition, Aid to Illegal Immigrants
The DOJ stated that the lawsuit against Colorado was the 14th case it has filed challenging in-state tuition policies for illegal immigrants.
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Major Interstate Shut Down as Oregon Wildfires Continue to Spread
International support has been called in to help suppress the dozens of fires breaking out across the Pacific Northwest.
Small Illinois Town Battles State-Backed Chinese Battery Project
Residents sued, raised money, and won local offices as Illinois paid the China-linked battery company $165 million.
Focus on Iran as Trump to Meet With Israel’s Netanyahu
The meeting comes after the U.S. president criticized the Israeli prime minister during a phone call in June.
Mitch McConnell, Still Absent From Senate, Gives 1st Update in 2 Weeks
‘I’m still working hard to get back,’ the senator said.
Red Sea Crude Shipping Slows Amid Houthi–Saudi Tensions
The drop in Bab el-Mandeb crossings comes amid Houthi threats and attacks on Saudi-linked vessels.
4 Firefighters Die, 90 Large Fires Uncontained in Most Active Fire Year in a Decade
More than 42,000 fires have burned more than 4 million acres as of July 26.
House Democratic Leader Launches 100-Day Midterm Push
The current House breakdown is 218 Republicans, 212 Democrats, and 1 independent.
Democrats Pick Troy Jackson to Challenge Sen. Collins in Maine Senate Race
Jackson, a former state Senate president, is the Democrats’ replacement nominee after Graham Platner dropped out following sexual assault allegations.
11 Indicted in Smuggling Deaths of Migrants in Texas Cargo Container Case
Seven illegal immigrants were found dead from extreme heat after being smuggled inside a shipping container.
Trump Orders Investigation Into EU Treatment of American Tech Companies
Billions of dollars in fines against American technology companies must be reversed, the president said.
Democrats Pick South Carolina to Open the 2028 Presidential Primary
The decision is not yet final—the full DNC is scheduled to ratify the calendar at its August meeting.
Trump to Return to Correspondents’ Dinner After April Attack
The rescheduled gala will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington.
Trump Says Chinese Leader Xi Will Visit US in September
The two leaders last met during Trump’s visit to Beijing in May.
US Sanctions Cuban Energy Sector, Overseas Medical Missions
Other recent rounds of U.S. sanctions have targeted Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel, as well as Cuba’s military and its maritime trade sector.
