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Florida Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Block 2026 Republican Congressional Map
The high court cited a lack of jurisdiction in the bid to prevent the congressional map from going into effect.
Judge Says Challenge to ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Is Moot as DOJ Backs Away
A judge declined to temporarily block Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund.’
Taiwan Opposition Leader Faces Heated Challenge From Audience Member at New York Event
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang, is visiting the United States.
16 Academics Sign Letter Calling for Public Inquest Into Epstein Accuser’s Suicide
Sixteen academics say there are established links between suicide and victims of domestic violence and that an inquest is appropriate and necessary.
US Budget Deficit Narrows 7 Percent in May; Tariff Revenues Drop After Refunds
The federal government is still on track for a $2 trillion budget deficit for fiscal year 2026.
Pardoned J6er Sues Government for $18 Million for Alleged Abuse in Pretrial Detention
Ryan Samsel is suing after becoming what his lawyer previously described as ‘the most tortured individual by the Federal Government in recent American history.’
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Trump Says He Ordered Secret US Military Mission That Helped Move 100 Million Barrels of Oil Through Hormuz
‘Their military is defeated, and their economy is lost,’ the U.S. president said on Truth Social.
US Colleges Missing the Mark in Training Reading Teachers, New Report Says
Too many programs still teach debunked methods like cuing children to guess words they don’t know.
FBI Searches California Aerospace Plant Where Chemical Tank Overheated
Investigators planned to seize evidence, paperwork, and other items related to last month’s incident.
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Nearly Half of US Firms Surveyed Hold Back on China Investment Despite Profits
A survey says tariffs, export controls, weak demand, Chinese competition, and procurement barriers continue to weigh on expansion plans.
AI Security Startup Cyera Raises $600 Million in Latest Funding Round
Cyera’s rapid rise in valuation underscores growing demand for data security alongside widespread AI adoption in modern enterprises.
Democratic Party, Leaders Coalesce Behind Controversial Maine Senate Nominee Platner
National Democrats backed Graham Platner hours after his primary win as Republicans opened the general election with an attack ad against him.
CBP Chief Says Border Wall Should Be Finished by Late 2027
Commissioner Rodney Scott said that the primary border wall will stretch from San Diego to the Gulf of Mexico.
Why a Key Immigration Detention Policy Might Hit Supreme Court
Federal appeals courts have issued conflicting rulings on the Trump administration policy of denying detention review for illegal immigrants.
Mexico Suspends Certain Live Animal Imports From US Over Flesh-Eating Screwworm Concerns
The decision was made in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to Mexico’s agriculture ministry.
Longtime Incumbent Rep. Matsui to Face Progressive Challenger in November
Two Democrats, one half the age of the other, will vie for the Sacramento-area U.S. House seat.
Merck Settles Lawsuit Alleging HPV Vaccine Caused Devastating Syndrome
Jennifer Robi had been seeking damages for alleged vaccine injuries.
FBI to Crack Down on ‘Laser Pointing’ Crimes : Director
Last year, authorities received over 11,000 complaints related to laser strikes, the director said.
Texas Governor Activates Emergency Center to Battle Flesh-Eating Screwworm
Cases of screwworm, a type of fly that has parasitic larvae, had not been reported in Texas since the 1960s.
Key Primaries in Maine, Nevada, Other States: What to Know
The Maine Senate race has attracted the most attention, with Democratic candidate Graham Platner, an oysterman by trade, facing several controversies.
Nithya Raman Advances, Will Face Bass for Los Angeles Mayor in November
The city councilmember surged on a wave of mail-in ballots after placing third in early returns behind Bass and reality TV Star Spencer Pratt.
Anti-Bloating Drug Recalled Over Potential Contamination With Coolant
Multiple lots of Gas-X, an over-the-counter medication sold nationwide, were recalled over a ‘propylene glycol-based coolant’ contamination.
