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CIA Obtained Secret Information About Wuhan Lab, Fauci Diary Shows
The spy agency intercepted conversations in China, and received information from sources.
Red Sea Crude Shipping Slows Amid Houthi–Saudi Tensions
The drop in Bab el-Mandeb crossings comes amid Houthi threats and attacks on Saudi-linked vessels.
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A Texas Family Donated Land for a Park. It Just Sold for $10 Million to Build a Data Center.
City residents have sued the data center owner, seeking a temporary injunction to enforce the deed restriction for a park.
California Bill to Change Public Records Law Undergoes Multiple Revisions Following Criticism
AB 1821 would change the response deadlines from calendar days to ‘business days’ to give agencies more time to process information requests.
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Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted on Bribery Charges by State Attorney General’s Office
A criminal indictment charged Luke and four others with criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, and falsifying campaign committee reports.
DOJ Sues Colorado for Offering In-State Tuition, Aid to Illegal Immigrants
The DOJ stated that the lawsuit against Colorado was the 14th case it has filed challenging in-state tuition policies for illegal immigrants.
In Photos: Officers Find One of Many Pesticide-Riddled Marijuana Grow Operations in California
Hundreds of illegal marijuana grow sites are operating near working farms in Montague, California.
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Skoufis Talks to Constituents About Car Insurance Premiums, ICE, and Bail Reform
The state senator continues his annual ‘Skoufis on Your Street’ town hall series.
Taiwan Officials Warn Beijing Is Turning Taiwan’s Political Divisions Into Distrust
Beijing uses infiltration, subsidized trips, and digital influence campaigns to weaken Taiwan people’s trust in the U.S. and shape voting behavior: officials.
US and Iran Pause Attacks, Officials Say
Trump’s pause was confirmed by the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and a White House official, while Iran’s army said it halted its own strikes.
Democrats Pick Troy Jackson to Challenge Sen. Collins in Maine Senate Race
Jackson, a former state Senate president, is the Democrats’ replacement nominee after Graham Platner dropped out following sexual assault allegations.
11 Indicted in Smuggling Deaths of Migrants in Texas Cargo Container Case
Seven illegal immigrants were found dead from extreme heat after being smuggled inside a shipping container.
Trump Says Russia and China Have Agreed Not to Sell Weapons to Iran
The U.S. president said it would not be in the best interest of Russia or China to participate in the Iran war.
49 Arrested in Florida Operation Targeting Drug Trafficking Network, Officials Say
‘Operation Ice Breaker II’ focused on drug trafficking across the central part of Florida, said the state attorney general’s office.
Iran Attacks Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan After 13th Night of American Strikes
Crude oil prices have retreated below $98 after breaching $100 but remain on track for a roughly 10 percent weekly gain.
US Trade Chief Pushes for Interim Canada, Mexico Deals by Year’s End
Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer told senators tougher USMCA changes on vehicles, labor, and environment will wait until 2027 as tariff pressures mount.
What to Know About Troy Jackson, Democrats’ Likely Pick to Take on Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
The former Maine state Senate president quickly garnered support in the critical Senate race after the previous nominee dropped out.
Man Gets Life for Killing Minnesota Lawmaker and Her Husband
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to the murders in June, avoiding the death penalty.
Trump’s Border Czar Announces Highest Arrest Numbers in June, July
More than 1,500 people are being detained by immigration officials each day in July, according to recently released data.
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Codify Ban on Chinese Smart Vehicles
The legislation bans ‘connected vehicles’ with software or hardware linked to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea over their national security risk.
