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Trump Says Chinese Leader Xi Will Visit US in September
The two leaders last met during Trump’s visit to Beijing in May.
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Appeals Court Creates Circuit Split Allowing District Courts to Block Deportations
A dissenting judge warned the ruling defies congressional intent and will grind immigration removals to a halt.
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Former South Carolina Governor Running for Lindsey Graham’s Seat
The fiscal conservative said it was time to get spending under control in Washington.
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US Trade Chief Pushes for Interim Canada, Mexico Deals by Year’s End
Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer told senators tougher USMCA changes on vehicles, labor, and environment will wait until 2027 as tariff pressures mount.
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Federal Court Denies Bid to Block Tennessee’s Redrawn Congressional Map
A panel of judges said the plaintiffs ‘lack any direct evidence of racial motivation’ in their legal challenge.
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Trump Vows Any Damage Iran Inflicts Will Be Paid for With Iranian Money
The U.S. military launched the 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran on July 23.
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Warren Demands Records Over Possible Gap in China AI Chip Controls
The senator questioned whether foreign chipmakers must obtain U.S. approval before filling advanced chip orders from unvetted middlemen outside China.
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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.
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Education Department No Longer Requiring Race to Be Considered in K-12 Student Discipline
An agency official said this gives teachers more control over their classrooms.
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Senate to Add Iran to Russia Sanctions Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the legislation could be passed by the Senate before the August recess.
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Trump Welcomes World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers to White House
The president touted the Dodgers as a great brand.
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What to Know About Troy Jackson, Democrats’ Likely Pick to Take on Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
The former Maine state Senate president quickly garnered support in the critical Senate race after the previous nominee dropped out.
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Trump Imposes Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labor
The administration accused 60 trading partners of failing to enforce bans on forced labor. It comes as a global 10 percent tariff is set to expire.
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Trump Expands Plan to Keep AI Data Centers From Increasing Household Energy Bills
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on July 23 that nearly 200 additional stakeholders had signed on since March.
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Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas of New York Times Journalists
The Justice Department on July 10 subpoenaed journalists from The New York Times who reported on alleged safety concerns regarding the new Air Force One.
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Vulnerable House Democrats Break With Party on Defense Bill
Four of the six cited local defense projects and troop pay in statements, while none mentioned the Iran strikes Senate Democrats cited in blocking the bill.
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Man Gets Life for Killing Minnesota Lawmaker and Her Husband
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to the murders in June, avoiding the death penalty.
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Trump Must Hand Over Finance Records Sought by BBC in Defamation Lawsuit, Judge Rules
The U.S. president is seeking $10 billion in damages from the British broadcaster over its editing of his Jan. 6 speech in its ‘Panorama’ program.
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