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Treasury Department Ends Ownership Reporting for US Small Businesses
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was ‘eliminating a burdensome reporting requirement for millions of law-abiding business owners.’
US Forces Disable Iran-Bound Ship With Hellfire Missiles
Separately, six people were killed in a Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, as Middle East turmoil continued.
Treasury Proposes Tax-Free Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts
Employers can contribute up to $2,500 tax-free annually into the Trump Accounts of their employees.
48 Missing Children Rescued During World Cup Operation in Massachusetts: US Marshals Service
The U.S. Marshals Service said several of the children were located outside state borders after investigators tracked leads across the country.
Trump Says Secret Service Had Him Switch Planes in Turkey Over Threat
‘They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane,’ President Donald Trump told reporters.
Nationwide Survey Indicates Most Americans Favor Universal School Choice
About 79 percent of parents grossly underestimate how much their state spends on public K-12 education.
Falun Gong Practitioners Call for Release of Chinese Practitioners at San Francisco Consulate
Demonstrators wrote an open letter to the consulate and requested that it be forwarded to key officials.
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Rhett Marques Wins GOP Nomination for Alabama District 2
Marques emerged victorious from a six-way primary race after the state redrew its congressional districts.
Raskin Demands Answers From Justice, Interior After Reflecting Pool Reversal
Trump is making the case that the re-coating of the pool in the dark blue of the American flag might have worked out but for sabotage.
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman Advance to GOP Senate Runoff in South Carolina
The senator and representative are vying to replace the late Lindsey Graham as the Republican Senate nominee.
White House Ends TikTok Ban on Government Devices
The Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum to heads of executive departments and agencies, stating, ‘TikTok may be used on government devices.’
FBI Issues Warning on Social Media Sexual Exploitation
The agency advised people to avoid storing sensitive images or videos on social media platforms.
16,000 Arrests Made as Part of Operation to Make Washington Safe
This is the largest law enforcement collaboration “ever assembled to confront crime in a major American city,” the U.S. Marshals Service said.
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.
Ocasio-Cortez Says She Does Not Support All Planks of Democratic Socialists’ Platform
The New York Democrat said in an Aug. 9 interview that she remained in the group’s New York City chapter but did not back policies in its national program.
US Pays German Company $1.22 Billion to Cancel Wind Leases
The company intends to use the settlement proceeds to fund the construction of an LNG terminal in Louisiana.
Taylor Farms Recalls Products With Jalapeños Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The FDA announced earlier that it was investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers supplied from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Florida Confirms 2nd Death in 2026 From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found Near Beaches
Officials in Louisiana also warned of the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria last week.
Hybrid and SUV Interest Reaches New Highs
Reliability, fuel efficiency, and affordability are some of the top factors considered by people when buying electric vehicles.
UN Sounds Alarm as Iran Steps up Executions to Silence Dissent
The increase in executions has unfolded since the United States and Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran in late February.
Across New York City, Sidewalk Sheds That Have Overstayed Their Welcome Will Face Fines
New rules shorten shed permits from 12 months to 90 days. If repairs stall for six months, owners face fines.
