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Trump Nominates Former Oklahoma State Trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE Director
Trump and the Homeland Security secretary called for the Senate to quickly confirm Schroyer.
US Expands Ban on Imports of Chinese Telecom, Surveillance Equipment
The ban now extends to older models of equipment made by Chinese telecommunication and video surveillance companies.
Appeals Court Declines to Lift Biden-Era Soot Limits for Coal-Fired Power Plants
A federal appeals court upheld the soot rules on coal plants in a blow to the Trump administration’s EPA’s deregulatory agenda.
$100,000 Salary Considered Low-Income in 7 California Counties Amid Affordability Concerns
Seven counties—Santa Cruz, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Santa Clara, Orange, and Santa Barbara—had their low-income cutoffs set at six figures.
Audit Finds Former San Francisco Tax Official Improperly Steered $10 Million Contract to Friend’s Company
The chief assistant treasurer allegedly ‘bypassed ethics rules and city procurement policies’ to benefit a tech company where a friend worked.
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Trump Says Reflecting Pool Damage Will Be Fixed After July 4
The president said vandals allegedly ‘ripped a scar 350 feet long through the side of the reflecting pool.’
Lawsuit Alleges University of Minnesota Policies Punish Students Over Pronouns
Students could be disciplined or expelled under the university’s harassment policies, a conservative group’s suit alleged.
Novak Djokovic Joins Private Equity Firm General Atlantic as Global Strategic Adviser
The 24-time Grand Slam champion will help General Atlantic expand into the health and wellness sector.
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Meet Adam Vickers, Arizona’s ‘Cactus Doctor’
Heat, disease, and development are taking a toll on Arizona’s saguaros. One specialist is helping them survive.
OpenAI Releases New Flagship Model to Limited Users Following Government Concerns
The company said that the administration deciding which users get initial access to AI models should not ‘become the long-term default.’
Lawsuit Against DOJ’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Can Proceed, Federal Judge Rules
In the order, the district judge wrote that the DOJ should submit a ‘written declaration’ before the court on whether the fund is dead.
Nearly 18.7 Million Air Travelers Expected to Be Screened on Fourth of July: TSA
A new program is set to be launched in July that will improve military veterans’ airport screening experience.
Fake Tests, Excessive Pills, and Pricey Skin Grafts: How Healthcare Fraud Works in America
Americans should never wonder whether a procedure was done out of medical necessity or for profit, officials say.
Rubio Concludes Gulf Tour as Allies Express Concerns Over Iran Agreement
Rubio said Gulf States have serious reservations about the agreement and want to be kept informed throughout the negotiation process.
FBI Official Warns of Explosive Drone Attacks Reaching US: ‘Only a Matter of Time’
Amid the FIFA World Cup games and events in the United States, the FBI has so far seized about 300 drones in around two weeks.
Supreme Court Sides With Monsanto in Dispute Over Weedkiller’s Alleged Cancer Risk
Monsanto had argued that the legal doctrine of preemption shielded it from any state-level claims.
White House Pushes Year-Round E15 Gasoline Sales in Supplemental Funding Bill
The provision would codify permanent sales of higher-ethanol blend year-round.
White House Requests $87.6 Billion for Iran Operation, Farmers, and Ebola
The Trump administration is asking Congress for $87.6 billion to cover military operations, help for farmers, and international aid.
FBI Adds 2 Accused Medicare Fraudsters to New Most Wanted List
Combined, the two fugitives are accused of defrauding the government out of hundreds of millions of dollars.
