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Appeals Court Declines to Restore $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Trump administration had argued that the fee was justified as an exercise of the president’s foreign commerce and immigration powers.
US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Belgium
Some terror outfits and other groups are ‘intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad,’ the advisory warned.
In Photos: Falun Dafa Practitioners Rally Against 27 Years of CCP’s Persecution
The practitioners gathered in Washington for a march and vigil calling for an end to the Chinese Communist Party’s persecution of the spiritual discipline.
Zelenskyy Says Russia Shared Satellite Imagery of US Bases With Iran
Ukrainian president alleged that Russian satellites were monitoring two bases in Bahrain, one in Jordan, and one in Kuwait.
Trump Orders Signs Outside Smithsonian Museum to Warn of Inaccurate Exhibits
The president accused its leadership of viewing American history as a tool to advance ‘ideas of social justice and the radical transformation of our society.’
Education Department No Longer Requiring Race to Be Considered in K-12 Student Discipline
An agency official said this gives teachers more control over their classrooms.
LeBron James Joins Philadelphia 76ers on 2-Year, $8 Million Deal
The decision comes a few weeks after James told Los Angeles he wouldn’t return.
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Costa Rica Arrests Most Wanted Fugitive ‘Diablo’ After Hourlong Firefight
Authorities said the alleged drug boss led a cocaine network that moved drugs through Central America toward the United States.
Biden Drops Effort to Block Ghostwriter Tapes From Going to House Committee
The move follows a federal appeals court ruling on July 20 that upheld a previous judge’s decision to allow for the release of the materials.
Zelenskyy Recalls Turning Point in Relations With Trump After Tense Oval Office Meeting
Trump said on July 8 that the United States would grant Ukraine a license to procure Patriot missiles.
Cassidy Says He’s Backing Trump’s CDC Nominee
The confirmation vote for Dr. Erica Schwartz was postponed.
Senate to Add Iran to Russia Sanctions Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the legislation could be passed by the Senate before the August recess.
Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas of New York Times Journalists
The Justice Department on July 10 subpoenaed journalists from The New York Times who reported on alleged safety concerns regarding the new Air Force One.
Secret Service Agent in Vance’s Detail Under Investigation Over Leaks, Spokesperson Says
The unnamed agent also faces a ‘potential criminal inquiry,’ a Secret Service spokesman said.
House Judiciary Chair Refers Jack Smith to DOJ for Possible Prosecution
Jim Jordan said that new information received on July 14 showed that Smith’s team likely violated the DOJ’s own internal policy.
US Forces Strike Iranian Military Infrastructure in 12th Consecutive Night of Attacks
‘The mission will continue to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters,’ CENTCOM stated.
House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban
It now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain.
Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an emergency declaration and held a mid-afternoon press conference to address storm preparations.
