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Lobbyists Drop Clients the Pentagon Has Linked to Chinese Military Activity
A 2025 law prohibits the Pentagon from contracting with companies who share lobbying representation with companies linked to the Chinese military.
In Photos: Venezuela Rescue Team Efforts
International rescue teams from more than 90 countries joined a global effort after the Venezuela earthquakes.
CDC Issues Advisory for West Nile Virus in US Ahead of July 4 Holiday
At least 48 cases have been reported as of June 30, the agency said.
FAA Unveils $1.776 Billion in Airport Grants to Commemorate 250th Anniversary
Many of the airports that received grants are among the busiest in the nation.
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FDA Allows Label Saying Zyn Nicotine Pouches Less Harmful Than Cigarettes
‘Today’s decision allows these products to be marketed with a modified risk claim,’ an official said.
Six California Cities Ranked Among Top 10 Least Educated in US
Six of the 10 cities are in central California, while the other four cities are in Texas.
Newsom Partners with Anthropic to Allow California Government Use of Claude at Half Price
Newsom’s office said Claude will be used to help state workers draft and summarize documents as well as analyze information.
Judge Blocks USPS Ballot Rule Tied to Trump’s Election Integrity Order
The Trump administration said the rule would improve ballot tracking and verification, but the court found it conflicted with a USPS election-mail settlement.
DEA Moves to Ban Synthetic Kratom Products
The DEA wants to make it illegal to sell or possess 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).
Judge Grants Temporary Block of Pentagon’s Press Escort Policy
The Trump administration required members of the press to be escorted in specified areas of the Pentagon.
IRS Removes Gift Tax Burdens on Trump Account Contributions
The decision provides relief for family and friends of Trump Account beneficiaries who wish to contribute to these accounts.
Judge Blocks Virginia Law Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks
The law appears to violate the U.S. Constitution, the judge said.
Emergency Orders Issued to Bolster Mid-Atlantic Power Grid Amid Heat Wave Risks
The Trump administration has moved to counter blackout threats blamed on prior policies as record heat strains PJM Interconnection region.
US Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s Powerful AI Models Mythos, Fable
Anthropic said it will start restoring access to both models on July 1.
A Look at the Major Supreme Court Decisions This Term
The court handed down consequential rulings on Trump’s executive powers, the Second Amendment, election cases, and boys in girls’ sports.
House Passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act
The bill, introduced by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), passed in a 267–117 vote with support from both Democrats and Republicans.
Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Boys in Girls Sports
The court said Idaho, West Virginia laws do not violate the Constitution or Title IX by keeping boys out of girls sports.
Supreme Court to Close Out Term With 3 Major Decisions
The high court is expected to issue its highly anticipated ruling on Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship.
