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Fed Official Says Latest Jobs Data Supports 3 Rate Cuts in 2025
The official is one of two Federal Reserve governors who dissented last month to the central bank’s decision to not lower interest rates.
Trump Administration Slaps Higher Tariffs on Canadian Lumber
The Commerce Department says the higher tariffs offset unfair subsidies, while Canadian officials warn the move will fuel inflation.
Terrorist Designation of Cartels Gives US New Power to Target Maduro-Linked Groups: Rubio
‘We must start treating them as armed terrorist organizations, not simply as drug trafficking organizations,’ Rubio said.
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Trump Nominates Tammy Bruce as Deputy Representative to UN
Bruce previously served as a spokesperson for the State Department.
Newsom Responds to DOJ Seeking $1 Billion UCLA Civil Rights Settlement
Last month, Columbia University agreed to pay out $200 million to settle claims of discriminatory practices on the campus.
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ICE Issues Arrest Warrant for Venezuelan Illegal Immigrant Affiliated With Tren de Aragua
The man allegedly killed a woman and wounded his wife in a shooting in front of five children over the weekend.
European Leaders Call for Protection of Ukraine as Trump Set to Meet Putin
‘We share the conviction that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests,’ the leaders said.
These Drug Prices Won’t Soon Go Down—Here’s Why
Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act excluded or delayed consideration of several of Medicare’s most expensive drugs from price negotiation.
How Oil Production Might Help California Meet Its Environmental Goals: Study
New study suggests natural oil seeps might be driving California’s greenhouse gas emissions.
ICE Arrests More Violent Criminals, Faces 1,000 Percent Spike in Assaults
The Pentagon is building a 5,000-bed detention site in Texas to house illegal immigrants.
Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign US-Brokered Peace Deal at White House
As part of the peace deal, the United States will establish a new transport corridor aimed at unlocking the region’s commercial potential.
US Car Insurance Premiums Could Rise 4 Percent or More by 2025-End
U.S. tariffs on auto parts could impact insurance rates as companies are unwilling to bear the cost increases.
Disney Settles Legal Dispute With Gina Carano Over Her Firing From ‘The Mandalorian’
‘I am excited to flip the page and move onto the next chapter,’ Gina Carano said.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The judge ordered a two-week halt in further construction. Ongoing detention operations were allowed to continue.
Trump Honors Purple Heart Recipients
Trump spoke in honor of National Purple Heart Day, observed every Aug. 7 to spotlight the achievements of service members, said a White House official.
Homeland Security Removes Age Limit for Joining ICE
The previous age requirements said applicants must be at least 21 years old and no older than 37 or 40, depending on the position being applied for.
EU Official Says Europeans Eager to Sort Out Details of US Deal, Get Down to Business
Lawmakers from 44 nations lobby businesses and state legislators for trade pacts, tariff relief, immigration concessions at annual legislative summit.
