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South Carolina, Wisconsin, Others Hold Primaries: What to Watch
In the Palmetto State, there is a special GOP primary for Senate.
Judge Orders Pause of Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
Mamdani said that the measure is expected to generate $500 million per year for the largest US city.
Executive Privilege Can Apply to Trump’s Private Advisers, DOJ Says
The office also outlined circumstances in which presidential communications do not fall under executive privilege.
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Wisconsin Democrats Head to Polls as Democratic Socialist Leads in Gubernatorial Primary
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong enters the primary favored to win despite criticism of her past social media posts online.
DOJ Sues 3 States for Allegedly Unlawfully Providing In-state Tuition Rates to Illegal Immigrants
A 1996 federal law mandates that public universities cannot charge out-of-state tuition to U.S. citizens if illegal immigrants are getting in-state rates.
San Francisco Faces Emerging Challenges From Rapid Growth of E-Scooter Use, SFMTA Says
The number of injury-causing collisions involving stand-up powered devices rose from 36 in 2018 to 315 in 2025, according to the agency.
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Australian Shipbuilder Gets $1.7 Billion Offer for US Operations
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has made a tentative US$1.05 billion to US$1.2 billion offer for Austal’s US business.
6 Republicans Vie for Nomination in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
The state remade its congressional districts following a landmark Supreme Court decision earlier this year.
Hassett Rules Out Replacing Fed’s Lisa Cook on Central Bank Board
The White House economic adviser said Trump could remove Cook if due process ultimately establishes cause for her firing.
Trump Says Contractor Error Contributing to Reflecting Pool Damage Was Inconsequential
Trump reiterated allegations of vandalism at the reflecting pool, citing testimony from ‘a highly credible witness.’
US Rejects China’s ‘Destabilizing’ Nature Reserve Claims in South China Sea
Beijing uses ‘dubious’ pretexts, backed by coercion, to press its sweeping claims in the South China Sea, the State Department says.
Dispute Over Transgender Members Rattles Daughters of the American Revolution
One of the largest and oldest patriotic groups is in turmoil over males being admitted as ‘daughters’—and GOP lawmakers are intervening.
ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month
Acting director said the process is ahead of schedule.
Judge Denies Southern Poverty Law Center’s Bid to Dismiss DOJ Indictment
The judge said the nonprofit failed to provide evidence that prosecutors were motivated by animus when bringing the charges.
Senate Republicans Delay ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ Until After August Recess
Sen. Ron Johnson said he and other lawmakers spoke to President Donald Trump about postponing the vote and he agreed.
Week in Photos: Volcano Eruption, Earthquakes, and Extreme Summer Heat
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Judge Temporarily Pauses Trump Trust Financial Disclosures to BBC
Lawyers for the U.S. president argued the British broadcaster’s demands were “shockingly broad.”
FBI Intensifies Fight Against Foreign Espionage Under Trump: Director Patel
‘Our adversaries are always looking to steal our secrets, to co-opt our citizens, and have them steal our secrets,’ Patel said.
