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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill Authorizing Use of Tariffs to Address Trade Deficits
The bill would allow the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements with countries identified as ‘trade deficit economies.’
70 Arrested in Mississippi Child Exploitation Crackdown
Authorities arrested suspects on child exploitation charges and registry violations while rescuing a child from an ongoing sextortion scheme.
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Cereal Killer: Why America’s Breakfast Needs a Healthy Overhaul
Ultra-processed cereals have ruled the breakfast table for decades. The MAHA movement hopes to return the meal to its traditional staples.
Federal Court Upholds 3 State Legislative Districts in Florida
The court rejected the claim that lawmakers illegally used race to create Hispanic-majority districts.
Utility’s Idle Transmission Tower Caused 2025 Eaton Fire That Killed 19, Los Angeles Officials Say
The Eaton fire was caused by electrical arcing on the utility’s out-of-service tower atop a ridge covered with dry fuel.
DOJ: Duke University Law School Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
The school used essay questions about race to identify minority candidates and tag those applications for special consideration, according to the DOJ.
Brown University President to Step Down
After nearly 15 years leading the Ivy League school, Paxson cited the need for new leadership to oversee the next planning phase.
Indiana’s Cunningham Gets Support, Pushback After Opposing Men in Women’s Sports
At a recent game, Minnesota’s head coach wore a ‘Trans kids belong’ shirt. But the Fever guard had supporters too.
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5th Small Nuclear Reactor Type Since June Validated and Poised for Mass Production
Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor achieves criticality in a Texas plant where the company plans to build them to order and ‘at scale,’ perhaps by late 2026.
Sen. McConnell Discharged From Rehab Facility
The 84-year-old Republican lawmaker has been absent from the Senate since June.
Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Approved by FDA
The agency requires more data to prove efficacy for over 65s, but has licensed the first mRNA-based flu shot in the United States for those aged 50–64.
US Immigration Agency Asks Public to Report Fraud, Anti-Government Activities
Tips that can be reported include ‘expressing hatred for American values,’ election fraud, and supporting terrorist ideologies.
Feds to Decertify Kentucky Organ Transplant Group
The decision follows an investigation officials said uncovered multiple safety concerns that persisted after repeated warnings and corrective action plans.
Vance: Federal Government Has Identified $230 Billion in Fraud Since March
The vice president urged Congress to codify the Trump administration’s anti-fraud measures to prevent future administrations from reversing them.
Texas Governor Orders Pause on New Data Centers Pending Audits
The governor cited concerns with the centers’ power and water usage.
In Race for AI Dominance, China Fans Disinformation in America
As cities and towns across America reckon with power-hungry data centers, the Chinese Communist Party is sowing division.
Judge Dismisses Oath Keepers Jan. 6 Case, Saying He Must Defer to Executive Branch
At DOJ’s request, a federal judge dismissed the criminal case against eight members of the Oath Keepers for their parts in the Jan. 6 riots.
SpaceX Booster Crashes Into Moon, a Reminder of Enduring Space Junk Dilemma
Properly disposing of spacecraft and hardware continues to be a challenge as human space exploration expands.
US Job Openings Slide Below 7.4 Million in June
Layoffs held steady while more workers left their jobs voluntarily.
Michigan, Virginia, 3 Other States Hold Key Primaries: What to Watch
All eyes will be on Michigan’s Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat that could determine which party controls the upper congressional chamber.
