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Trump Says US Should Control Strait of Hormuz, Get Reimbursed for It
‘We’ll become the guardian of the strait ... and we should be reimbursed for that,' the U.S. president said Monday.
Oil Prices Jump as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Closed
Fresh strikes and competing claims over control of the strait have rattled investors and slowed tanker traffic.
US State Department Tells Americans to Avoid Congo Due to Ebola
Congo has been struggling with an outbreak of Ebola for months.
10 More Meat, Poultry Companies Adopt USDA’s ‘Product of USA’ Label
The labeling initiative makes it easier for consumers to buy American products, said the secretary of agriculture.
Keystone Pipeline Owner Reaches $26.8 Million Settlement With US Over 2022 Rupture
South Bow also agreed to spend an estimated $40 million in efforts aimed at preventing future accidents, according to the EPA.
America in Photos: LACoFD Reunion, Charlie Kirk Hearing, and Cuba Freedom Rally
Notable moments from the past week in America.
National Endowment for Humanities, Freedom 250 Celebrate Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
The competition was ‘a beautiful celebration of America’s past by the very young people who will be responsible for its future,’ said Second Lady Usha Vance.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Says AI Must Get 10 Times More Efficient Before Enterprises Adopt It
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said AI token efficiency needs to improve by five to eight times in the next 12 months, and 10 times the year after.
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World Leaders, US Officials Pay Tribute to Late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Tributes poured in for the South Carolina senator after his sudden death on July 11.
CCP Spy Networks in Taiwan Target Routine Data, Exploit Legal Gray Zones: Judge
A Taiwan judge said CCP recruiters use routine military data, online contacts, and civilian intermediaries to build wider espionage networks.
She Was Left for Dead. Now She Helps Victims of Sex Trafficking.
Confronting human trafficking is not comfortable, Schott said. ‘There are millions of people that are entrapped in sex slavery.’
United States Retains Spot as World’s Top Oil Producer
In April, U.S. exports of crude oil hit a record 5.6 million barrels per day.
Judge Allows DOJ’s Bid to Dismiss Jan. 6 Convictions Against 4 Proud Boys
All four had been convicted of ‘serious crimes’ related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the Capitol.
Platner Formally Withdraws From Senate Race; Democrats to Hold Convention to Pick New Nominee
Graham Platner has denied sexual assault accusations against him.
Trump Agrees to More Iran Talks, Reiterates Ceasefire Is Over
The U.S. president said that the lull in fighting has ended ‘in no uncertain terms.’
Jersey City Prep School Ends Race-Based Admissions Under DOJ Settlement
The federal agreement requires Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School to drop seat reservations by race or national origin.
US Civil Rights Commissioners Demand Answers From MLB Over Religious Expression
The commissioners alleged pro baseball enforced uniform rules unevenly—penalizing Christian expression while allowing Black Lives Matter and LGBT messaging.
Washington to Host World Leaders Meeting on Rising Political Terrorism Concerns
Ministers representing more than 60 countries will be invited to attend the counter-terrorism meeting in Washington on July 16.
Infections From Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Soar Past 1,000 in Michigan
More than 300 infections have also been recorded in other states.
113 Active Spies From Foreign Countries Arrested: FBI Director
In 2026, 62 Chinese spies were identified in the United States.
Maryland to Hold Special Session as State Democratic Leaders Announce Plans for Redistricting Referendum
Only one Maryland U.S. House seat—that of House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-Md.) in the west of the state—is held by a Republican.
