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Court Upholds Los Angeles-Area Gas Appliance Ban, Dismisses Federal Preemption Concerns
A Ninth Circuit panel backed an air quality district’s rule targeting nitrogen oxide emissions from large water heaters, small boilers, and more.
Secret Service Missed 102 Warnings Before Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler: Report
The Homeland Security Department report lists communications failures and security lapses that led up to the gunman opening fire from a rooftop.
Trump Admin Cannot Hold Illegal Immigrants for More Than 90 Days Without Bond Hearings, Court Rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled illegal immigrants are allowed a bond hearing after being held for 90 days.
A ‘Message’: US Pilot Shot Dead by Separatist Group in Indonesia’s West Papua
U.S. pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin and seven passengers were onboard the aircraft as the pilot allegedly transported Indonesian troops into the restive province.
As Heat Wave Hits, $6 Billion Canadian Powerline Fortifies NYC’s Grid After Abrupt Shutdown
The new transmission line from Canada went down for more than 24 hours.
Iraq Says Pro-Iran Groups Have 3 Months to Disarm or Face Repercussions
The Iraqi government has also arrested of dozens of officials in an anti-corruption drive.
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Day in Photos: Kyiv Struck by Missiles, Protests in Albania, and Heatwave in the US
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Six California Cities Ranked Among Top 10 Least Educated in US
Six of the 10 cities are in central California, while the other four cities are in Texas.
Celtics Trade Former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to 76ers
After ‘full-blown shopping’ Brown and lots of debate over his true value, Boston finalizes a trade with Philadelphia for Paul George and four picks.
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Tesla Semi Involved in First Fatal Accident
The deadly accident is the first for Tesla’s commercial truck produced at the Nevada factory.
Lobbyists Drop Clients the Pentagon Has Linked to Chinese Military Activity
A 2025 law prohibits the Pentagon from contracting with companies who share lobbying representation with companies linked to the Chinese military.
Federal Government Sets Work Expiration Dates for TPS Holders for 7 Countries
Notices were issued for Haiti, Syria, Burma, Yemen, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Somalia.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Apple’s Appeal of Contempt Finding in Epic Games Lawsuit
A federal judge previously found the company flouted her injunction against anticompetitive business practices.
US Nuclear Regulator Proposes Changes to Nuclear Safety Standards
The proposed changes are expected to make it easier and faster to build new nuclear reactors.
Judge Grants Temporary Block of Pentagon’s Press Escort Policy
The Trump administration required members of the press to be escorted in specified areas of the Pentagon.
IRS Removes Gift Tax Burdens on Trump Account Contributions
The decision provides relief for family and friends of Trump Account beneficiaries who wish to contribute to these accounts.
Judge Blocks Virginia Law Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks
The law appears to violate the U.S. Constitution, the judge said.
Emergency Orders Issued to Bolster Mid-Atlantic Power Grid Amid Heat Wave Risks
The Trump administration has moved to counter blackout threats blamed on prior policies as record heat strains PJM Interconnection region.
US Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s Powerful AI Models Mythos, Fable
Anthropic said it will start restoring access to both models on July 1.
A Look at the Major Supreme Court Decisions This Term
The court handed down consequential rulings on Trump’s executive powers, the Second Amendment, election cases, and boys in girls’ sports.
House Passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act
The bill, introduced by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), passed in a 267–117 vote with support from both Democrats and Republicans.
