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60,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Sweep Eastern Washington State
Firefighters continued searching for missing people and battling uncontained blazes.
With Congress Stymied, States Step up Push for Campaign Finance Reform
Elections and campaign finance reform were hot topics during a late-July summit of state lawmakers where the message was clear: voters want ‘dark money’ banned.
Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Military Spouse Commission
Military leaders’ spouses are tasked with providing policy recommendations to support families.
Zelenskyy Launches ‘Carpathian Initiative’ With Focus on Post-War Future
The Ukrainian leader’s newest program brings together countries connected by the Carpathian Mountains.
US, Philippine Officials Challenge Beijing’s Maritime Lawfare
Paparo accused China of using lawfare to coerce nations, while Teodoro urged ASEAN to uphold the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award.
Coldcard Attack Drains up to $110 Million in Bitcoin From Thousands of Addresses, Researchers Say
Coinkite, the owners of the device, said it’s working with customers in a bid to help them move funds.
Education Secretary Urges University Leaders to Reform Their Institutions
Schools were asked to publish a plan for transparency in admissions, free speech, affordability, academic standards, and prioritizing American interests.
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US Manufacturing Momentum Persists With 7th Month of Expansion
‘The efforts to reshore manufacturing could be finally showing up in the data,’ one top U.S. economist said.
Trump Calls Iran ‘Unbelievably Duplicitous,’ Confirms Ongoing US Blockade of Ports
The comment came after the U.S. president said he would call off major strikes against the country in favor of negotiations.
Senate Leaders Reach Deal on Bill to Fund Government Past Midterm Elections
The stopgap would maintain current spending levels, block a proposed OMB grants rule, and cover Navy shipbuilding cost overruns.
Clayton to Become Top US Intelligence Official on Monday
During his confirmation hearing, Clayton pledged to strengthen trust in the intelligence community and improve coordination among intelligence agencies.
Epoch Readers Weigh In on How America’s Story Should Be Taught
Most support stronger instruction on civics and the Constitution, plus making the educational system less political.
Justice Department Drops Reflecting Pool Case Against Former Olympian
Lawyers for the former U.S. Olympic canoe racer said the case should have never been brought.
11 Million Packages of Eye Drop Products Recalled Over Sterility Concerns, FDA Says
Vietnam-based Rohto-Mentholatum is recalling several lots of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops of different strengths.
Around 1.5 Million Hand Warmers Recalled Due to Fire Hazards, One Death Reported
The devices have been linked to 15 fires and 350 burn injury reports.
Trump to Host Cabinet Meeting at Camp David on Friday
The last Cabinet meeting was held in May amid renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran.
RFK Jr. Introduces New Cooking Show Aimed to Help Americans ‘Eat Real Food’ at Home
‘The Real Food Show’ will include segments with celebrity chefs and align with the new dietary guidelines that debuted in January.
European Nations to Boycott Soccer World Cup Over New FIFA Proposals
UEFA said the sport is ‘not for sale,’ and its 55 members will not take part in FIFA tournaments for as long as the commercial proposals ‘remain alive.’
Senate Health Committee Advances CDC Director Nominee
Dr. Erica Schwartz now faces the full Senate.
