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Senate Defense Bill Would Establish Fund for Government to Buy Private Companies
State ownership of private companies has gained support from both sides of the political aisle.
US Navy Ends Search for Helicopter Crew Member Missing in Arabian Sea
The announcement was made after military officials searched for hundreds of hours after an MH-60S helicopter went down in the sea last week.
States Take the Lead on Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Prior Authorization Reform
Florida tightens pharmacy benefit managers rules. Iowa bars insurer interference in physician referrals and restricts insurer pre-approval denials.
US Prosecutors Forfeit Millions in Alleged Pump-and-Dump Schemes Involving Hong Kong Companies
‘The recovery of $19.5 million is an important first step toward providing relief for victims,’ an FBI agent said.
Vessel Ejected From NYC 250th Parade Over Politically Charged Banners
An environmental advocacy group said its historic sailing vessel was removed from the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail.
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Americans Declare Gratitude for Their Freedoms on Nation’s 250th
Attendees said they are grateful to have been born in the United States.
UC Says the Majority of Its Undergraduate Students Graduate Debt Free
A new report from the University of California argues the school has made tuition more affordable and its bachelor’s degrees pay for themselves quickly.
California’s Biggest Fourth of July Celebrations for America’s 250th Birthday
From Lake Tahoe, to San Francisco, and all the way down to Los Angeles and San Diego, California features lots of celebratory events this Independence Day.
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Vance Celebrates American Ingenuity, Unity, Accomplishment in July 4th Speech
Rejecting the narrative of a struggle between rich and poor, Vance said America’s success was accomplished together by people from all stations of life.
Trump Says He Could Host Israel’s Netanyahu as Early as Next Week
In a July 4 interview, the U.S. president said he could meet with the Israeli prime minister after returning from a NATO summit in Turkey next week.
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.
In Photos: Extreme Heat Wave Hits the US
Millions are enduring dangerous heat and high temperatures across the United States.
CDC Issues Advisory for West Nile Virus in US Ahead of July 4 Holiday
At least 48 cases have been reported as of June 30, the agency said.
US Vows to Defend Sovereignty as China Enacts ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
The EU voices concerns about the law’s extraterritorial application, while Taiwan warns it presents an escalation of the CCP’s transnational repression.
Judge Blocks USPS Ballot Rule Tied to Trump’s Election Integrity Order
The Trump administration said the rule would improve ballot tracking and verification, but the court found it conflicted with a USPS election-mail settlement.
DEA Moves to Ban Synthetic Kratom Products
The DEA wants to make it illegal to sell or possess 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).
16 Children Found Living in ‘Deplorable Conditions,’ 4 Adults Charged
‘This is an intra-family situation. This is not human trafficking,’ a prosecutor said.
