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US Launches 3rd Night of Strikes on Iran
The attacks come after Trump said he would reinstate a blockage of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
12 States Challenge Paramount’s $110 Billion Merger With Warner Bros.
California’s lawsuit claims that the transaction violates federal antitrust laws.
Trump Hosts Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase with Racing Legends
The president welcomed IndyCar racers and motorsports to the White House, with the first race in the nation’s capital set for August.
CBP Arrests Man at US Border in Texas in Connection With Child Sex Crime
The suspect was turned over to local authorities. Federal officials credited a national hub that allows law enforcement access to multiple databases.
New York State’s Share of Those With $1 Million Income Dropped in Past Decade, Leading to $10 Billion in Lost Revenue: Report
Over the past decade the share of people with this income level living in Florida and Texas surpassed New York.
Tens of Millions of Americans Under Advisories as Heat Wave Builds Across US
The heat wave brought all-time high temperatures in several cities over the past weekend, forecasters say.
Education Department Launches K-12 Initiative to Protect Students from Sexual Predators
Educational institutions that do not comply with legal mandates protecting students from sexual misconduct stand to lose federal funding.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Says AI Must Get 10 Times More Efficient Before Enterprises Adopt It
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said AI token efficiency needs to improve by five to eight times in the next 12 months, and 10 times the year after.
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War Department, DOJ Create Task Force to Prosecute Leakers
The Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel will operate the task force and request records, information, and investigations from any department.
Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Serve Rest of His Senate Term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is scheduled to host a press conference at 4 p.m. ET to name his appointment to Graham’s seat.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Declares Emergency, Calls Up National Guard to Battle Wildfires
The Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota has reported 16 wildfires burning, including four within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Lindsey Graham’s Death Prompts Last-Minute Senate Primary in South Carolina
Candidates will be allowed to file paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat between July 21 and July 28 for the six-year term that begins in January 2027.
Day in Photos: Devastating Spain Wildfire, Miners’ Gala March, and Float Festival in France
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Threatening a Member of Congress in YouTube Comments
Federal prosecutors accused the man of posting threatening comments while at times identifying as a Nazi and white supremacist.
DHS Deports Illegal Immigrant Pardoned By Minnesota of Child Sex Crimes
Minnesota’s Board of Pardons had granted the man’s clemency application last month, but Homeland Security deported him despite the pardon.
US Navy Vows to Defend Hormuz Navigation as Threat Level Stays ‘Severe’
The warning came as Trump said Washington had agreed to resume talks with Tehran, but added that the ceasefire is effectively ‘over.’
Trump Fires 2 Election Assistance Commission Members, Another Resigns
The commission now has no members several months before the midterm elections.
Trump Administration Ends Aircraft Import Probe, Finds National Security Risks
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick advised against immediate tariffs to address the vulnerabilities.
Day in Photos: Search for Missing Guards, Sun Valley Conference, and Zipline in Cambodia
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
DHS Says ICE Tracking Portals Put Federal Agents at Risk
The Department of Homeland Security said the online portals put up by local and state governments exposes ICE agents to danger.
