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Trump Says Sikorsky Will Finance New Granite Helipad on White House South Lawn
The $5 million-$6 million project is designed to handle more powerful Marine One helicopters.
Severe Weather Cuts Power to More Than 373,000 Residents Across US
Pennsylvania was the hardest-hit state, with more than 50,000 customers without power.
Trump Departs Joint Base Andrews for NATO Summit
This year’s summit comes amid continued pressure from Trump for U.S. allies to increase defense spending.
Alleged Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber Not Covered by Trump’s Blanket Pardon: Judge
Suspect Brian Cole Jr. had argued the president’s blanket pardon of individuals convicted of offenses related to the Capitol breach in 2021 applied to him.
National Security Group Urges Congress to Examine Environmental Law Institute’s China Ties
The advocacy group says ELI’s past work with Chinese government-linked institutions deserves scrutiny alongside an existing House Judiciary inquiry.
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President Launches Trump Accounts for Children With Historic Opening of NYSE, Nasdaq
Parents can enroll their children online and monitor investments on a new app.
Texas Man Charged With Manslaughter After Overriding Tesla’s Self-Driving Mode in Fatal Crash
The man allegedly floored the accelerator, crashing into a home and killing an elderly woman.
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At America’s Birthplace, a Celebration of 250 Years of Independence
Performers and visitors at Philadelphia’s Independence Mall brave extreme heat to reflect on the nation’s history and hopes for its future.
Cuba’s National Electric Grid Collapses; Cause Unknown
Investigators were searching for the cause of the latest power grid collapse.
Planned Parenthood Regains Access to Medicaid Funding After Congress Fails to Renew Ban
‘Lawmakers have allowed taxpayer dollars to flow back to the largest abortion chain in the nation,’ one pro-life advocate said.
Trump Uses Recent Speeches to Warn Americans of Resurging Communism
President Donald Trump used three recent speeches to deliver his strongest warnings yet about what he called a growing communist threat in the United States.
Senate Defense Bill Would Establish Fund for Government to Buy Into Private Companies
Government stakes in private companies has gained support from both sides of the political aisle.
New York Launches Investigation Into Legionnaires’ Disease Community Cluster
While the disease is fatal, it can be ‘effectively treated if diagnosed early,’ said a state health expert.
Appeals Court Allows National Park Service to Replace Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia
The city of Philadelphia sued the National Park Service and the Interior Department earlier this year.
DOJ Says 224 Fugitives Arrested, 3 Children Rescued in 2-State Operation
An official said that Operation Patriot Shield is designed to head off the ‘typical summer surge in violent crime’ around St. Louis.
Trump Addresses His Family’s Crypto Ventures Following $1.4 Billion Earnings
The president told CNBC in a recent interview that there was ‘nothing illegal’ about the crypto ventures.
Trump Declares ‘National Scallops Day’ and Opens Scallop Fishing
New England will reopen to commercial scallop fishing along the northern edge of Georges Bank.
In Photos: Venezuela Rescue Team Efforts
International rescue teams from more than 90 countries joined a global effort after the Venezuela earthquakes.
