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Trump Orders Investigation Into EU Treatment of American Tech Companies
Billions of dollars in fines against American technology companies must be reversed, the president said.
Trump Says US Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for Massive Attack on Iran
President Donald Trump said negotiations remain ongoing with Iran and he is not in a hurry.
Trump Says Russia and China Have Agreed Not to Sell Weapons to Iran
The U.S. president said it would not be in the best interest of Russia or China to participate in the Iran war.
Trump, Industry Leaders Announce Nuclear Innovation Milestones
The president highlighted recent advancements during an Oval Office ceremony.
US Lawmaker Honors Chinese Movement to Quit Communist Party
Thirty-one Chinese participants received certificates in Washington after publicly renouncing affiliations with the CCP and its youth organizations.
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49 Arrested in Florida Operation Targeting Drug Trafficking Network, Officials Say
‘Operation Ice Breaker II’ focused on drug trafficking across the central part of Florida, said the state attorney general’s office.
Education Department No Longer Requiring Race to Be Considered in K-12 Student Discipline
An agency official said this gives teachers more control over their classrooms.
Over 148,000 Mail Ballots Rejected in California’s Primary Election, Data Show
The rejection figure and rate represents an increase from the previous statewide primary election.
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BMW Recalls 318,000 Vehicles, Says Overheated Starter Could Cause Engine Fire
The recall extends an earlier NHTSA recall issued on Jan. 30 that involved faulty engine starters in 87,394 automobiles.
Trump to Return to Correspondents’ Dinner After April Attack
The rescheduled gala will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington.
Cassidy Says He’s Backing Trump’s CDC Nominee
The confirmation vote for Dr. Erica Schwartz was postponed.
Senate to Add Iran to Russia Sanctions Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the legislation could be passed by the Senate before the August recess.
Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas of New York Times Journalists
The Justice Department on July 10 subpoenaed journalists from The New York Times who reported on alleged safety concerns regarding the new Air Force One.
Secret Service Agent in Vance’s Detail Under Investigation Over Leaks, Spokesperson Says
The unnamed agent also faces a ‘potential criminal inquiry,’ a Secret Service spokesman said.
House Judiciary Chair Refers Jack Smith to DOJ for Possible Prosecution
Jim Jordan said that new information received on July 14 showed that Smith’s team likely violated the DOJ’s own internal policy.
US Forces Strike Iranian Military Infrastructure in 12th Consecutive Night of Attacks
‘The mission will continue to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters,’ CENTCOM stated.
House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban
It now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain.
Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an emergency declaration and held a mid-afternoon press conference to address storm preparations.
Authors Who Dismissed COVID-19 Lab-Leak Theory in Paper Privately Said They Weren’t Sure
‘Our paper was pretty strong in saying “there’s no way,” but I have less confidence in that statement at this stage,’ one wrote.
Oil Prices Rise to 6-Week High Amid US–Iran Escalation
Threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb deepened concerns about disruptions to global energy flows.
