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At Least 4 Middle East Nations Report New Attacks as US, Iran Trade Strikes
Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait, and Oman reported they came under attack on Saturday and Sunday.
Trump Says Graham Was ‘A Little Tired’ in Phone Call Hours Before Death
When prompted on TV, the president said he has a Senate replacement in mind, but, out of respect for Graham, it’s ’too soon.’
Lindsey Graham’s Death Prompts Last-Minute Senate Primary in South Carolina
Candidates will be allowed to file paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat between July 21 and July 28 for the six-year term that begins in January 2027.
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.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Says AI Must Get 10 Times More Efficient Before Enterprises Adopt It
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said AI token efficiency needs to improve by five to eight times in the next 12 months, and 10 times the year after.
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DOJ Subpoenas NYT Journalists After Air Force One Security Report
The New York Times said that some journalists had federal law enforcement agents at their doorstep.
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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Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Says He Was Confronted by Armed Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
Khanna said Israeli soldiers also detained his staff, but an Israeli military spokesperson said the soldiers were there to disperse civilians.
US Treasury Sanctions Financier Linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Shadow Currency Networks
The sanctions come days after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
US, Canada Strike Deal to Open Gordie Howe International Bridge
The bridge will open for public use on July 27 with support from the U.S. government.
IRS Simplifies Penalty Relief for Eligible Taxpayers
The new relief system is expected to be phased in this summer.
The Scramble to Tackle AI National Security Risks
Alarm has mounted on Capitol Hill in recent weeks amid claims that frontier AI models have shown the capacity to breach highly encrypted classified networks.
Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies
The lawsuit alleged state policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
DHS Says ICE Tracking Portals Put Federal Agents at Risk
The Department of Homeland Security said the online portals put up by local and state governments exposes ICE agents to danger.
Mexico’s Drug Cartel Crackdown Fails to Dent Fentanyl Flow to US, Report Says
The report said the fentanyl market’s resilience could reflect the emergence of other criminal groups filling production gaps.
US Nuclear Regulator Seeks Simpler Environmental Reviews to Boost Nuclear Expansion
A proposed rule would limit reviews to impacts within the NRC’s legal authority and is open for public comment until Aug. 21.
Platner Ends US Senate Campaign Ahead of Deadline to Replace Him
Platner exited the Maine Senate race over an assault allegation he denies, giving Democrats until July 27 to name a nominee to face Sen. Susan Collins.
Indictment Alleges Mother Suffocated Twins She Said Died From Vaccines
The mother’s lawyer said in a court filing that ’there are no confessions or statements that would indicate that she committed this horrendous allegation.’
