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600 Years Worth of Coal Beneath Federal Lands: Interior Department
More than half of all coal produced in the United States in 2024 was mined from federal lands.
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.
Candlelight Vigil Commemorates Falun Gong Victims of Persecution
Hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners attended the annual candlelight vigil in Washington.
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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.
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.
Chinese Consulate Floodlights Illuminate Falun Gong Vigil in San Francisco
The purpose behind the consulate’s floodlights remains unclear, but protesters said the bright lights highlighted their banners and raised public awareness.
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US Sets 2027 Sugar Import Quotas Under WTO Commitments
Dominican Republic, Brazil, and Australia received the largest raw cane allocations as the trade office finalized annual tariff-rate quotas.
Trump Vows Any Damage Iran Inflicts Will Be Paid for With Iranian Money
The U.S. military launched the 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran on July 23.
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.
Michigan Hit Hardest by Cyclospora Outbreak
The state of Michigan has been the epicenter of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
Senate Rejects Measure to Halt Iran War After House Passes Resolution
The Iran war powers resolution marks a symbolic attempt by Congress to restrain Trump’s actions as the administration disputes its constitutionality.
Rubio Meets Russian Counterpart to Discuss Ukraine War
In addition to the Ukraine war, regional and international issues were discussed, including the situation in the Persian Gulf.
Company Disputes New Jersey’s Claim About ‘Serious Software Error’ That Added Noncitizens to Voter Roll
IDEMIA responded after New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said the error resulted in 6,600 noncitizens being added to the state’s voter roll.
US Signs Nuclear Cooperation Deal With Saudi Arabia
The agreement is expected to benefit U.S. companies and reduce Russian and Chinese influence in Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear sector.
Top US, China Diplomats Meet in Philippines Ahead of Summit
Americans detained in China, trade and investment boards, and South China Sea tensions were among the issues discussed during the meeting.
Trump Says US Will Hit Iran’s Power Plants, Bridges If Tehran Attacks Ships
The targets could include sites near Iran’s capital, Tehran, the president said.
Rubio Tells ASEAN Partners US Willing to Negotiate With an Iran That Keeps Commitments
He warned against allowing Iran to set a ‘dangerous precedent’ by taking control of an international waterway, which would be repeated in other regions.
US Military Continues Strikes on Iran for 11th Night
The campaign targeted the Iranian regime’s military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and more.
29 Million Under Tornado Watch as Severe Thunderstorms Hit Northeast
Multiple rounds of powerful storms strike along the I-95 corridor as forecasters warn of gusts of more than 60 mph.
