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US Sanctions 2 Mexicans, 9 Firms Over Alleged Cartel Fuel-Smuggling Scheme
U.S. officials said the alleged scheme relied on shell companies and false customs paperwork to evade Mexican fuel taxes.
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CCP Expanding International Repression Through New ‘Ethnic Unity Law,’ Warns House Resolution
‘Beijing’s message is chilling: Abandon your faith, forget your language, obey the Party—or face punishment, even abroad,’ New Jersey Rep Chris Smith said.
FAA Moves to Lift 50-Year Ban on Overland Supersonic Flights
A new proposal would replace the current speed restriction with noise-based standards, allowing civilian supersonic flights that don’t generate a sonic boom.
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Social Security Reports a 75 Percent Reduction in National 800 Number Answer Wait Time
Disability hearing wait times have been brought down to 90 days from the previous 266.
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.
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A Hidden Chamber, an Unfinished Dream, and the Mystique of Mount Rushmore
The world-famous American icon—which almost wasn’t built—will likely endure for millennia. It’s a major focal point for America’s 250th birthday this year.
TikTok Settles Lawsuit Accusing Social Media Giants of Harming Florida Boy
The settlement means the ByteDance platform avoids jury scrutiny in the case, as other tech behemoths face trials over youth mental health claims.
Hickenlooper Fends Off Primary Challenger, Enters Senate Race as November Favorite
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) will face a veteran Republican lawmaker in the general election.
Trump Calls on Congress to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
Some lawmakers expressed interest in changing citizenship rules.
House Fails to Advance Annual Defense Bill With SAVE America Act Attached
The SAVE America Act, an election integrity measure championed by President Donald Trump, has been stalled in the Senate.
Americans Facing Escalated Threats and Intimidation From China: Report
Hundreds in the U.S. faith community report harassment, intimidation, and fear amid escalating transnational repression from the Chinese regime.
In Scorpion Country, Fear Moves Indoors
From desert floor to bedroom floor, the bark scorpion is a persistent presence in Arizona life and the state’s only highly venomous scorpion.
Democrats in 25 States and DC Sue Federal Government Over Medicaid Work Requirements
The states argue the rule narrows Medicaid’s ‘medically frail’ exemption beyond what Congress intended.
Iranian President Says $6 Billion in Frozen Assets to Be Released Amid Talks With US
The comments came after both sides launched strikes over the past weekend.
Trump Says US–Iran Meeting Set for Doha After Strait of Hormuz Clashes
The United States and Iran are set to meet after both sides paused military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said.
US, Iran to Halt Attacks, Continue Talks: US Official
‘Both sides will stand down for now and vessels can move freely,’ a U.S. official said.
3 Firefighters Die in Colorado–Utah Fire
Three wildland firefighters were killed on June 27 while fighting fires along the Colorado–Utah border.
US Expands Ban on Imports of Chinese Telecom, Surveillance Equipment
The ban now extends to older models of equipment made by Chinese telecommunication and video surveillance companies.
