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Sen. Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence on Health, Says Fall Led to Hospitalization
The longtime GOP senator said in a statement Sunday that a fall led to a several-week-long hospital stay. He also had a bout of pneumonia.
America in Photos: LACoFD Reunion, Charlie Kirk Hearing, and Cuba Freedom Rally
Notable moments from the past week in America.
World Leaders, US Officials Pay Tribute to Late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Tributes poured in for the South Carolina senator after his sudden death on July 11.
CCP Spy Networks in Taiwan Target Routine Data, Exploit Legal Gray Zones: Judge
A Taiwan judge said CCP recruiters use routine military data, online contacts, and civilian intermediaries to build wider espionage networks.
Legislation to Fix Orange County Tax Distribution Error on Governor’s Desk
If signed into law, it would mean the continued distribution of $20 million to municipalities.
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Credit Availability Index for Cars Hits 10-Year High
Nearly 74 percent of auto loan applications were approved in June.
National Endowment for Humanities, Freedom 250 Celebrate Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
The competition was ‘a beautiful celebration of America’s past by the very young people who will be responsible for its future,’ said Second Lady Usha Vance.
Apple Suing OpenAI, 2 Ex-Employees, for Allegedly Stealing Trade Secrets
Apple is suing its corporate business partner for damages for breach of contract, and is seeking injunctions.
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The Economic Miracle of America, 250 Years in the Making
World War II marked America’s rise as the world’s superpower, but the nation’s economic foundations were laid decades before, historians say.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 From Suspected Aorta Rupture, Preliminary Findings Show
The senator died of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the medical examiner’s preliminary findings.
Day in Photos: Devastating Spain Wildfire, Miners’ Gala March, and Float Festival in France
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Federal Judge Rejects Transgender Health Nonprofit’s Bid to Halt FTC Lawsuit
Chief Judge Boasberg denied a temporary restraining order, allowing the Federal Trade Commission’s deceptive practices case to proceed.
DHS Requires States to Follow New Election Security Measures Before Receiving FEMA Grant
The Department of Homeland Security stated that each state must take a series of five ‘common-sense steps’ to protect the integrity of U.S. elections.
Trump Says He Left Instructions to Bomb Iran If He Is Assassinated
The U.S. president said Friday that he has been the top target of Iran for a long time.
Small Business Chapter 11 Filings Increase 50 Percent Year Over Year
Overall business bankruptcy filings are also up from 2025.
Feds Aim to Tighten Drug Payment Loophole, Save Taxpayers Billions
A new proposed rule would cut Medicare reimbursement by 40 percent on prescription drugs for providers who already get large discounts.
Trump Took Old Air Force One to Leave Turkey as Security Measure: White House
The president departed from the NATO summit aboard the old Air Force One Wednesday instead of the new Air Force One donated by the Qatari government.
EPA Moves to Scale Back Emissions Requirements for Trucks, Buses
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the changes strike a balance between cleaner air and lower costs for consumers.
COVID Tax Refund Submission Deadline Is Friday, IRS Watchdog Warns
The deadline to submit a claim is July 10. The IRS opened an online portal this month for filings.
Hormuz Shipping Stalls After US and Iran Fighting Resumes
Renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian attacks on shipping have reversed the Strait of Hormuz’s fragile recovery and heightened regional security risks.
Businesses Can Combine 7(a) and 504 Loans for $10 Million in SBA-Backed Financing
The maximum financing provided by SBA to small businesses is now at the ‘highest level’ in SBA’s history, the agency said.
Vance Gives Ultimatum to Iran Amid New US Military Strikes
‘The deal is very simple. If they shoot at ships, we’re going to knock the hell out of them,’ the vice president said.
