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Bruce Blakeman to Face Kathy Hochul in New York Governor’s Race
Blakeman has promised to cut income taxes, slash regulations and utility bills, and make New York safe.
Dan Cox Wins GOP Primary for Maryland Governor
Cox is set for a rematch with Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, in the Nov. 3 election.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Policy Allowing Arrests at Immigration Courts
The judge said that ICE has failed to provide ‘reasoned explanations’ for such arrests at immigration courthouses.
Appeals Court Lifts Deadline for Park Service to Reinstall Exhibits That Trump Deemed Divisive
The agency won’t have to restore at least 51 exhibits by July 3, a task it called ‘herculean and unmanageable.’
MLB Commissioner: Giants Failed to Communicate ‘Pride Night’ Hats Were Optional
Commissioner Rob Manfred says the league will not discipline players who wrote Bible verses on their caps.
India Says Ties With China Normalizing at BRICS, as US Drops ‘Indo’ From ‘Pacific Command’
India’s non-alignment stance may not be sustainable amid the bipolar confrontation between the United States and China, analysts say.
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DHS Proposes to Increase Citizenship Application Fees by 80 Percent
The Department of Homeland Security will be accepting public comments until Aug. 24, 2026.
3 Michigan School Districts Face Federal Probes Into Alleged Title IX Violations
One district let a male athlete use the female locker room, which parents said raised the risk of ‘inappropriate, unsafe situations.’
Vietnamese Soldier Statue Stolen and Recovered in San Jose
A large statue of a Vietnamese soldier was stolen and recovered on June 21 in the Vietnamese Heritage Garden in San Jose, California.
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Oil Prices Tumble Following US–Iran Agreement, Sanctions Relief
Brent Crude fell to $77 per barrel, its lowest in nearly three months.
State Department Issues New Sanctions on Cuban Military Group
Secretary Marco Rubio designated five entities that he said generate revenue for the Cuban regime.
Supreme Court Says Rastafarian Can’t Sue Prison Officials Who Shaved His Dreadlocks
The court seemed skeptical of Damon Landor’s case during oral argument in November.
Iran Says No Plans to Let IAEA Inspect Bombed Nuclear Sites
JD Vance did not specifically say Iran had agreed to inspections of nuclear facilities damaged during the conflict.
Top Supreme Court Decisions to Watch as Term Ends
Birthright citizenship, transgender sports, turning back asylum seekers, and a sweeping Hawaii gun law are on the docket.
Trump Signs Orders to Boost Development in Quantum Computing
The plan is to develop the world’s first quantum computer capable of powering advanced scientific research by 2028.
Man With Ties to Iranian Military Tried to Enter US With Soccer Team
Mullin also said he has engaged in ’multiple conversations’ with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the matter.
California Billionaire Tax Qualifies for November Ballot
The measure, opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is a proposed one-time tax of up to 5 percent on individuals with a net worth of more than $1 billion.
California Declares State of Emergency Over Los Angeles Warehouse Fire, Smoke
A smoke advisory remains in place for particle pollution from the days-old fire.
Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reported the closure was due to violations by the United States and Israel.
Day in Photos: New Air Force One, Ebola at Orphanage in Congo, and Beating Retreat
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
RFK Jr. Denies CDC Is Spending $1.2 Billion on COVID-19 Vaccines
The health secretary has been under pressure to cancel the contracts.
