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US Raises Travel Advisory for Spanish Area Amid Illegal Immigrant Influx
The advisory level was raised to ‘Level 3,’ or ’reconsider travel,' for US citizens planning to travel to Ceuta.
Clayton to Become Top US Intelligence Official on Monday
During his confirmation hearing, Clayton pledged to strengthen trust in the intelligence community and improve coordination among intelligence agencies.
California to Raise Minimum Wage to $17.40 in 2027
Congress has not voted to increase the federal minimum wage since July 2009, although several bills have been introduced.
Michigan Reports Water System Cyberattacks, Joining 7 Other States
FBI said cyberattackers are targeting internet-connected programmable logic controllers used by water and wastewater utilities.
Orange County ‘Death Gamble’ Bills Pass NY State Legislature
Bills would provide pension to families for sheriff’s deputies and correctional officers who die while still working past retirement threshold.
Epoch Readers Weigh In on How America’s Story Should Be Taught
Most support stronger instruction on civics and the Constitution, plus making the educational system less political.
Interest in a 4-Day School Week Is Growing in Many States
The number of schools with shorter weeks has nearly doubled since 2023, but experts say large-scale evidence of cost-savings or improved performance is lacking.
Father of Boy Rescued From Pounding California Surf Says He Is Beyond Grateful to Teen Lifeguard
The father of a 10-year-old rescued from pounding surf off the California coast in a dramatic scene captured on video.
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Fourth Circuit Rules Vanity Plate Cussing out Police Is Protected Speech
This is the first time a federal appeals court has ruled that personalized license plate messages are constitutionally protected private speech.
Sandwich Chain Jersey Mike’s Goes Public, Falls 6 Percent in Debut
The company raised around $1 billion in its IPO at a valuation of approximately $6.7 billion.
Senate Sets Tuesday Meeting to Consider Blanche’s AG Nomination
A July 29 vote was canceled after Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said they might withhold their votes.
Cook Political Report Finds Fewer Competitive House Districts After Redistricting
Democrats would need to win 74 percent of the remaining swing seats to take the House, up from 68 percent under the old maps.
Trump ‘Not Sure’ About Providing Ukraine With Ability to Make Patriot Missiles
‘We have to be a little bit careful of who we license to,’ the U.S. president said.
China-Focused Influence Program Courted Senior US Media Figures With Sponsor-Paid Trips
C100 records say the program sought to improve perceptions of China; organizers selected participants, itineraries, and whom delegates met.
Trump Orders to Restrict Export of Critical Mineral Scrap
The president said critical minerals and materials are necessary for U.S. national defense and security.
US Unfreezes $600 Million to Gavi After Commitments on Mercury-Free Vaccines
The Trump administration released the congressionally appropriated funds following reforms sought by HHS Secretary Kennedy and the State Department.
Trump Floats Temporarily Pulling Blanche’s Nomination
The president was relying on votes from two key Republican senators to push the nomination through.
DOJ Seeks Removal of Afghan Woman Accused of Aiding Terror Plot
The mother of a man sentenced in a 2024 terrorist plot faces an Alien Terrorist Removal Court hearing.
Republican States Ask Supreme Court to Restore Trump’s Election Integrity Order
Florida and 11 other states say the challenge to the order by Democrat-led states is premature and lacks legal standing.
Vote on Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Delayed Amid GOP Opposition
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) told reporters he was not ready to support the president’s nominee for attorney general.
Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Children Across Border
Some children were given cannabis-laced candy to sedate them.
