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New Jersey Agrees to Work With DHS on Voter Rolls
Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s announcement marks a shift in the dispute between New Jersey and the federal government over access to voter information.
US Charges 17 Iranians in Alleged IRGC-Backed Cyber Theft Campaign
The defendants allegedly stole more than 31 terabytes of data and intellectual property from agencies and institutions worldwide.
Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon to Face Ashley Moody in Race for Florida’s Senate Seat
Angie Nixon edged Andrew Vindman in underdog campaign as Ashley Moody breezed to notch GOP berth in general election.
USS Benfold Lost Power for Days in South China Sea
An engineering failure caused disruptions to the guided-missile destroyer’s potable water, air conditioning, galley services, and toilets.
American and British Cars Fetch Record-Breaking Prices at Auction During Monterey Car Week
A 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona sold for $42.9 million at the Gooding Christie’s auction in Pebble Beach, California.
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China’s Student-Exchange Program Urges American Youth to Tell China’s Stories
Chinese organizers subsidize curated trips, publish testimonials, and encourage visiting American students to promote their experiences at home.
Battle Over Ten Commandments Arrives at Supreme Court
The petition was filed after the Fifth Circuit allowed permanent displays in classrooms.
Florida, Alaska, Wyoming Hold Primaries: What to Watch
In Alaska, two candidates of the same name are running for the U.S. Senate seat, while in Florida there are multiple competitive races.
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Judge Lifts Block on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy lifted his administrative stay, but said plaintiffs can still challenge the termination as ‘racist.’
Top World Health Organization Official Stepping Down
Dr. Jeremy Farrar is reaching retirement age, an organization spokesperson said.
House Speaker Says Republicans Will Defy History in Midterms
Speaker Mike Johnson said in a recent interview that he believes the GOP will grow its majority in the House, citing the rise of democratic socialism.
Kushner, Netanyahu Agree Hamas Must Disarm Before Gaza Reconstruction, Israeli Pullout
The U.S. envoy warned that failure to disarm would result in broad American support for Israel to ‘finish the job’ of eliminating Hamas in Gaza.
Petition Drive Seeks to Corral Runaway Data Center Development in Cheyenne
An ad hoc assembly of local residents joined the ranks of opponents nationwide.
Vaccination Rates Largely Unchanged Among Kindergartners: CDC
Coverage of key vaccines stayed the same, or dipped slightly, among kindergartners.
Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level on Record Amid Decades-Long Western Drought
The megadrought has been accompanied by persistent overuse of the Colorado River water, exacerbated by population pressures.
Trump Says American Missionary Pilot Kidnapped in Niger Ready to Return to US
Trump said Kevin Rideout is the 110th American captive freed since the start of his second administration.
Kushner Meets Egypt’s President El-Sisi as US Pushes to Advance Gaza Peace Plan
Trump’s Board of Peace envoy for Gaza and Kushner are scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Aug. 17.
Massachusetts Mayor Charged With Using COVID Loan for Election Campaign, Debt Payments
DePeña has served as mayor since 2021. He was reelected in November 2025 and previously served on the Lawrence City Council.
DOJ Responds to Washington Council’s Request to Remove National Guard Troops From DC
The department accused the council of sending ‘politically-motivated’ letters to various governors.
Wyoming Republicans Jockey for Nomination in Gubernatorial Primary on Tuesday
The winner of the Republican primary on Aug. 18 will advance to the general election this fall.
District Judge Orders Loosening of Idaho Abortion Ban
‘A pregnant woman’s health is not a state resource to be allocated at the legislature’s whim,’ the judge ruled.
