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US Announces Global Visa Restrictions Targeting Cybercrime Enablers
The policy under immigration law hits those behind cyberscams and sextortion, including family members of those involved, as losses to Americans hit billions.
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.
DEA Seizes Nearly 3.2 Million Fentanyl Pills Across 4 States
In addition, more than 202 pounds of fentanyl powder were seized.
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.
Warren Demands Records Over Possible Gap in China AI Chip Controls
The senator questioned whether foreign chipmakers must obtain U.S. approval before filling advanced chip orders from unvetted middlemen outside China.
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What to Know About Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain and Possible US Efforts to Attack It
President Donald Trump said, ‘We’ll be hitting that area pretty soon, and very heavily.’
House Republicans Say ABA Is Pushing DEI on Law Schools
Lawmakers criticized the American Bar Association for pursuing policies that they say are discriminatory and undermine the legal profession.
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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Trump Imposes Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labor
The administration accused 60 trading partners of failing to enforce bans on forced labor. It comes as a global 10 percent tariff is set to expire.
Rubio Signals No Changes in Hong Kong Policy After Beijing Raises Sanctions
Rubio says the expiration of 2020 emergency declaration was because ’the circumstances had changed in the President’s judgment.’
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.
Iran War Cost Estimated at $37.5 Billion So Far: Hegseth
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth offered the cost estimate while testifying in favor of a supplemental funding package for the U.S. military.
