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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.
US Navy Chief Warns Against Chinese Influence on Panama Canal
Adm. Daryl Caudle told regional naval leaders that the U.S. and Panama must work together to prevent other nations from influencing the strategic waterway.
Defense Witnesses in Palisades Fire Trial Say Probe Was Tainted by Bias, Compromised Scene
Arson and wildland fire experts push back on the government’s case against Jonathan Rinderknecht.
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.’
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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.’
US Escalates Crackdown on Overseas Scam Network Targeting Americans
The action names Prince Group, Huione, and H-Pay in a broader effort to disrupt online investment fraud and money laundering.
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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.
New York, Other States Hold Primaries, Runoffs: What to Watch
In New York, the biggest races will be in a handful of congressional districts where progressives look to win Democratic primaries in heavily blue seats.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Using Immigration Database for Voter Roll Verification
The judge wrote in her 75-page decision that the federal government was knowingly using inaccurate data to remove U.S. citizens from voter rolls.
AI Reshaping US Jobs but Not Yet Triggering Mass Unemployment, Says European Central Bank
A study found jobs with a ‘high risk of AI substitution,’ such as economists and graphic designers, declined by 4 percent.
2 Killed, 6 Survive After US Military Strikes Boat in Caribbean
The incident brings the number of people killed since the Trump administration began targeting narcoterrorists in early September to 213.
FBI, DOJ Announce Arrest of Most Wanted Fraudster Herbert Leon Kimble
The individual disappeared prior to his sentencing hearing in August 2024, which led to the issuance of a federal arrest warrant.
Vance Arrives in Switzerland for US–Iran Talks
Talks had been postponed because of clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Kennedy Center Considering Partial Closure, Other Options After Court Order
The Kennedy Center said its management plans to present the board with options for a vote in mid-July.
Over 11,000 Bottles of Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Nationwide: FDA Notice
The notice said chlorthalidone tablets are under recall because of ‘failed dissolution specifications.’
