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Senate to Take Up College Sports Bill After August Recess
The act would prohibit colleges, athletic conferences, and organizations from preventing athletes from entering into name, image, and likeness agreements.
Dispute Over Transgender Members Rattles Daughters of the American Revolution
One of the largest and oldest patriotic groups is in turmoil over males being admitted as ‘daughters’—and GOP lawmakers are intervening.
Senate Moves Major Crypto Regulation Bill Toward Vote
The CLARITY Act would establish a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Trump Says Voters ‘Angry at Republicans,’ Not Him, Ahead of Midterms
The president was commenting on the GOP’s prospects ahead of the November elections, noting that the incumbent president tends to lose seats in the midterms.
Taiwan’s Han Kuang Drills Focus on China’s Gray-Zone Tactics, Blockade Threat
This year’s exercise is different in unprecedented ways such as the military’s use of drone swarms, said one expert.
USPS Posts $2.5 Billion Quarterly Loss Despite Revenue Growth
USPS continues to face a ‘severe liquidity crisis,’ said the postmaster general.
$100 Million Initiative Launched to Build America’s Critical Minerals Workforce
Enrollment in mining education programs has declined by roughly 45 percent since 2015.
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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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.
Roger Craig Reveals Vascular Dementia Diagnosis During NFL Hall of Fame Speech
Craig was the first player in NFL history to achieve 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in a single season.
Federal Judge Approves End of Temporary Protected Status for Nearly 4,000 Burmese Nationals
The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision limiting court review of temporary protected status terminations.
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.
Week in Photos: Volcano Eruption, Earthquakes, and Extreme Summer Heat
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Judge Temporarily Pauses Trump Trust Financial Disclosures to BBC
Lawyers for the U.S. president argued the British broadcaster’s demands were “shockingly broad.”
FBI Intensifies Fight Against Foreign Espionage Under Trump: Director Patel
‘Our adversaries are always looking to steal our secrets, to co-opt our citizens, and have them steal our secrets,’ Patel said.
Trump-Backed Rep. Ogles Loses to Primary Challenger in Tennessee
Rep. Andy Ogles, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, lost in an upset to Tennessee’s former agricultural commissioner, Charlie Hatcher.
SpaceX, Tesla Confirm $16.8 Billion Phase 1 Investment in Texas Chip Project
The project promises thousands of jobs and large-scale production of advanced artificial intelligence chips.
Layoffs Fall, Unemployment Claims Flat Ahead of July Jobs Report
‘Employers are hiring more than they were at this point last year,’ says Andy Challenger, a labor market expert.
Voter Files in Arizona’s Largest County Illegally Obtained in 2020, Records Show
An individual who was never charged exfiltrated 633,000 files.
Judge Says Updated National Firearms Act Violates Constitution
Registration and approval requirements for suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns exceed Congress’s authority, a federal judge in Texas ruled.
Senate Confirms Trump Pick for CDC Director
Dr. Erica Schwartz will become the top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
