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Former President Biden’s Cancer Has Spread and Is ‘Very Painful,’ Son Hunter Says
In a BBC interview, Hunter Biden discussed his father’s cancer and decision to grant him a presidential pardon covering multiple criminal cases.
ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month
Acting director said the process is ahead of schedule.
USPS Posts $2.5 Billion Quarterly Loss Despite Revenue Growth
USPS continues to face a ‘severe liquidity crisis,’ said the postmaster general.
Don Lemon Seeks Dismissal of Federal Charges Over Minnesota Church Protest
His attorneys argue the indictment should be thrown out due to alleged vindictive prosecution.
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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.
DOJ: Duke University Law School Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
The school used essay questions about race to identify minority candidates and tag those applications for special consideration, according to the DOJ.
Lake Mead Hits Lowest Level on Record Amid Decade-Long Western Drought
The Colorado River reservoir supplies water and power to millions of Southwestern residents.
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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
The late-night vote caps weeks of uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the nation’s 88th attorney general.
Birth Tourism Ads Targeting Chinese Highlight US Immigration Vulnerabilities
An estimated 20,000 to 26,000 babies are born through birth tourism per year, according to the Center for Immigration Studies.
The Sculptor and Visionary Behind the Thomas Jefferson Statue at the White House
The sculpture was inspired by a portable mahogany lap desk the Founding Father used to draft the Declaration of Independence.
Senate Confirms 74 Trump Nominees, Including 4 US Attorneys
The Senate has now confirmed 136 of the president’s law and order nominees.
US DOGE Service ‘Could Continue to Do Work’ After Formal Shutdown, Watchdog Says
DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency, announced last month that it was officially shut down on July 4.
70 Arrested in Mississippi Child Exploitation Crackdown
Authorities arrested suspects on child exploitation charges and registry violations while rescuing a child from an ongoing sextortion scheme.
Republican Brent Taylor and Democrat Justin Pearson to Vie for Tennessee’s Newly Redrawn District in November
A new congressional district carved up the Democratic stronghold of Memphis and now favors Republicans.
US Announces New Sanctions on Cuba Targeting Military Imports
The new sanctions target five Cuban entities and eight individuals involved in military procurement from China, Russia, and other countries.
Senate Obtains Phone Fauci Used While in Government
‘Hopefully, this device will address many of the questions he refused to answer at last week’s hearing,’ Sen. Ron Johnson said.
15 States Now Reporting Cases of Parasitic Illness Linked to Iceberg Lettuce
The new cases were reported in Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.
US Unveils 5 Indictments Against CJNG Cartel Leaders
President Donald Trump designated the group as an international terrorist organization in February 2025.
Heart and Blood Thinner Medication Recalled Nationwide, FDA Says
More than 5,000 packages of dabigatran etexilate were recalled due to possible impurities.
DOT Announces $870 Million Investment for Airport Infrastructure Improvements Nationwide
The Los Angeles International Airport will get the largest chunk of funding at $289 million, followed by the Miami International Airport.
