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UN Sounds Alarm as Iran Steps up Executions to Silence Dissent
The increase in executions has unfolded since the United States and Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran in late February.
$100 Million Initiative Launched to Build America’s Critical Minerals Workforce
Enrollment in mining education programs has declined by roughly 45 percent since 2015.
Federal Judge Approves End of Temporary Protected Status for Nearly 4,000 Burmese Nationals
The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision limiting court review of temporary protected status terminations.
US Partially Resumes Avocado Inspections in Mexico
Officials ease a security-related suspension after Mexico deploys additional forces to protect inspectors and producers.
Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Unless US Agrees to List of Demands, Iran Says
Iran revealed on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close.
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Senate Confirms 74 Trump Nominees, Including 4 US Attorneys
The Senate has now confirmed 136 of the president’s law and order nominees.
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.
Ampaire Starts Hybrid Electric Aircraft Flights in Utah Under FAA Pilot Program
The California company believes hybrid electric aircraft will outperform fully electric planes that use heavy electric batteries.
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Supreme Court Justice Alito Says He’s Sticking Around for Another Term
His comment comes after NPR retracted a June report that incorrectly stated that the 76-year-old justice was retiring.
Trump Urges Pirro to Revisit Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case
The president said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop the case was ‘hastily made.’
Trump Restarts Effort to Fire Fed’s Lisa Cook
The president had earlier attempted to fire Cook but was blocked by the Supreme Court.
Trump Says Gas Prices Could Rise If US Strikes Iran Again
The president said prices are otherwise poised to fall sharply as Tehran seeks a deal to avert further attacks.
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.’
Suspect in Spokane Wildfire Confesses He Planned Arson for Weeks
The suspect originally denied setting the fire, according to an arrest affidavit, and remains jailed on $1 million bond.
US Announces New Sanctions on Cuba Targeting Military Imports
The new sanctions target five Cuban entities and eight individuals involved in military procurement from China, Russia, and other countries.
Senate Obtains Phone Fauci Used While in Government
‘Hopefully, this device will address many of the questions he refused to answer at last week’s hearing,’ Sen. Ron Johnson said.
15 States Now Reporting Cases of Parasitic Illness Linked to Iceberg Lettuce
The new cases were reported in Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.
US Unveils 5 Indictments Against CJNG Cartel Leaders
President Donald Trump designated the group as an international terrorist organization in February 2025.
Heart and Blood Thinner Medication Recalled Nationwide, FDA Says
More than 5,000 packages of dabigatran etexilate were recalled due to possible impurities.
DOT Announces $870 Million Investment for Airport Infrastructure Improvements Nationwide
The Los Angeles International Airport will get the largest chunk of funding at $289 million, followed by the Miami International Airport.
FBI Foiled 715 Planned Terror Attacks Last Year: Director Kash Patel
The attacks were aimed at places of worship, schools, and businesses.
