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Taco Bell Removes Lettuce From Some Stores Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
The CDC said more than 1,644 people infected with cyclosporiasis said they had eaten at Taco Bell locations in five states before falling ill.
House Republicans Move Forward With $95 Billion Package for Iran War Funding and More
The defense portion includes $21 billion to replace munitions and restock supplies and $17.3 billion for operational costs.
Pentagon Chief Backs Blue Angels Pilots Following Low-Altitude Pass Over Florida Beach Crowd
‘The flyovers will continue until morale improves,’ Hegseth posted on social media.
Musk Buys Florida-Based Energy Company
Acquiring APR Energy gives Elon Musk a mobile fleet of turbines to meet data center power needs.
New York City Council Members Approve Their Own $27,000 Pay Raise
Members of the City Council now earn as much as U.S. congressmen.
Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Put on Leave for Allegedly Betting on Speeches
Kalshi, a betting exchange for real-world events, reported suspicious activity to a federal regulator.
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NTD Special Coverage: Trump Addresses the Nation
President Donald Trump addresses the nation on Thursday night with new developments on American election security expected to be a key focus.
Lengths of Student Visas Capped Under New DHS Rule
The current system gives many students no fixed departure date. The new rule says that after four years, a student must apply for an extension.
Lucid Denies Report It Weighed Bankruptcy or Going Private After Shares Crash Over 50 Percent
Shares of the automaker plunged on Tuesday following a report that its adviser was reviewing take-private and bankruptcy options. Lucid denies the claims.
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NY Times Asks Court to Throw Out Subpoena of Its Reporters
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the Justice Department needs to know who leaked ‘classified national security information.’
13 Democrats File to Replace Platner on Maine Senate Ballot
The party will pick its nominee to face Sen. Susan Collins at a delegate convention on July 25, two days before the state filing deadline.
More Than 120 Children Located as FBI Announces Operation Summer Heat 2.0 Halfway Results
The agency carried out 850 drug seizures, recovering roughly 1,300 pounds of cocaine.
Medicare to Reward Doctors for Health Outcomes Rather Than Services Alone
Proposed payment rules for 2027 will prioritize accountable care organizations, rewarding physicians for maintaining patient wellness.
EU Signs Pact With Ukraine on Joint Weapons Production
European and Ukrainian drone production is expected to begin joint production by the end of the year.
Key Takeaways From DNI Nominee Jay Clayton’s Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Intelligence Committee pressed the DNI nominee for answers on election integrity, top threats, and the Intelligence Community’s independence.
House GOP Releases Blueprint for $95 Billion Reconciliation Package
The package would fund defense, farm aid, and state measures to implement voter ID requirements in elections.
Trump Says ICE Should Resume Traffic Stops After Deadly Maine Encounter
Trump praised the tactic as an effective crime-fighting tool after a fatal shooting in Maine prompted a temporary nationwide pause for policy review.
Trump Says FBI Wasting Time If It Probes Conspiracy Theories About Graham’s Death
‘I don’t see a lot of evil there,’ Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.
Man Fleeing ICE Agents Struck, Killed by Semi-Truck in Florida
A 28-year-old died after running from federal agents at St. Augustine gas station.
Senate Democrats Block Defense Spending Bill From Advancing
Democrats said the resumption of the war in Iran was a factor behind their opposition to the motion.
Darline Graham Nordone Sworn Into Brother’s Senate Seat
Darline Graham Nordone became the first female to represent South Carolina in the Senate.
