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US Sanctions Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange, 3 Others for Terror Ties, Sanctions Evasion
The Treasury targeted Nobitex, whose cofounders are close associates of former Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei’s family.
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Scott Pelley Fired by ‘60 Minutes’ After Clash With Management
The longtime correspondent was immediately terminated in an email.
NY and 6 States Sue Federal Government Over Canceled Wind Project
They argued that cancellation of the lease did not follow due process.
Joe Mitchell, Lindsay James to Vie for Rep. Hinson’s House Seat in Iowa
Cook Political Report has shifted the race from ‘Solid R’ to ‘Likely R.’
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks Fends Off Challenger
The Republican congresswoman will face Christina Bohannan in November in the swing-prone Iowa district.
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Amazon’s Ring Doorbell Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Feature
The ‘Familiar Faces’ feature was designed to alert homeowners about who is approaching their front door, the company said.
Make the SAT, ACT Required Again, STEM Professors Urge University of California Leaders
An open letter says many UC Berkeley students aren’t prepared for calculus, while some University of San Diego students can’t even do middle school math.
Feds Charge 4 Suspects After Finding Massive Drug Smuggling Tunnel
A traffic stop in a San Diego County border town led federal investigators to a sophisticated tunnel hidden inside a retail store.
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Schumer Reaffirms Platner Endorsement as Some Democrats Voice Concerns
Recent reports about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s messages have divided Democrats days before the primary.
White House Press Dinner Rescheduled for July 24, Trump to Attend
President Donald Trump says the new event will be held at the Waldorf Astoria.
Trump Names New Acting National Intelligence Director
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down on June 30.
Operation Checkmate Results in Arrests of 52 Illegal Immigrants, Including 36 Truck Drivers
Most of the arrested illegal truckers were from India, with a few from Russia, Mexico, and El Salvador.
Rosario ‘Pete’ Vasquez Is the New Border Patrol Chief, CBP Announces
Vasquez succeeds Mike Banks, who stepped down from the role in May after 15 months on the job.
Hearing in Charlie Kirk Slaying Will Remain Open to Public, Judge Rules
The Utah judge also set a June 12 hearing on defense allegations that prosecutors’ public statements violated a gag order in the case of Tyler James Robinson.
FDA Approves Pill for COVID-19 Prevention
Xocova is cleared to prevent COVID-19 in people who were exposed to the disease.
NASA, Blue Origin Set to Rebuild After Explosion Brings Moon Plans Into Question
The accident destroyed the only launch pad built to launch the rocket assigned to fly NASA’s Moon Base I mission to the lunar south pole in a matter of months.
Why US Oil Companies Are Holding Off on Drilling New Wells
‘Oil companies are hesitant to make such big investments over what may be a temporary price spike,’ economist Paul Mueller said.
Trump Admin to Modernize Airport Infrastructure in 43 States
Texas’s Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is getting $70 million, while two airports in North Carolina and Florida are receiving over $40 million each.
Trump in ‘Excellent Health,’ Doctor Says
The president received an examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday.
Paxton, Talarico Prepare for Expensive Texas Senate Race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), setting up a general election contest that won’t be cheap.
