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US Treasury Sanctions Financier Linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Shadow Currency Networks
The sanctions come days after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
DHS Deports Illegal Immigrant Pardoned By Minnesota of Child Sex Crimes
Minnesota’s Board of Pardons had granted the man’s clemency application last month, but Homeland Security deported him despite the pardon.
What to Know About Prosecution’s Evidence Against Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin
Prosecutors presented evidence that accussed killer Tyler Robinson confessed in text messages to his roommate.
Wall Street Review: Tech Stocks Regain Market Lead Amid Rising Oil Prices and Bond Yields
Major deals among tech giants and the successful Wall Street debut of SK Hynix shares boosted stock markets.
Hearing for Suspected Kirk Assassin Adjourned Until September
Earlier in the week, the court heard testimony from Tyler Robinson’s partner that alleged he’d confessed to the crime.
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Suspension Lifted for Apache Helicopter Pilots in July 4 Flyover
Eight South Carolina Army National Guard helicopter pilots were temporarily suspended from flight duties following a July 4 flyover.
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.
California City Used Drones to Help Locate 1,300 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks on Fourth of July Weekend
Santa Ana police said it seized hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks and handed out almost 200 citations.
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AI Companies Absorbing Office Space at Record Pace: Report
Three metro areas—San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and New York—accounted for nearly two-thirds of AI companies’ total office demand as of May.
Politicians Speak Out Against Potential Orange County ICE Facility
A federal warehouse lease led some locals to suspect Immigration and Customs Enforcement involvement.
IRS Simplifies Penalty Relief for Eligible Taxpayers
The new relief system is expected to be phased in this summer.
The Scramble to Tackle AI National Security Risks
Alarm has mounted on Capitol Hill in recent weeks amid claims that frontier AI models have shown the capacity to breach highly encrypted classified networks.
Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies
The lawsuit alleged state policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
DHS Says ICE Tracking Portals Put Federal Agents at Risk
The Department of Homeland Security said the online portals put up by local and state governments exposes ICE agents to danger.
Mexico’s Drug Cartel Crackdown Fails to Dent Fentanyl Flow to US, Report Says
The report said the fentanyl market’s resilience could reflect the emergence of other criminal groups filling production gaps.
US Nuclear Regulator Seeks Simpler Environmental Reviews to Boost Nuclear Expansion
A proposed rule would limit reviews to impacts within the NRC’s legal authority and is open for public comment until Aug. 21.
Platner Ends US Senate Campaign Ahead of Deadline to Replace Him
Platner exited the Maine Senate race over an assault allegation he denies, giving Democrats until July 27 to name a nominee to face Sen. Susan Collins.
Indictment Alleges Mother Suffocated Twins She Said Died From Vaccines
The mother’s lawyer said in a court filing that ’there are no confessions or statements that would indicate that she committed this horrendous allegation.’
Former Wisconsin Judge Spared Prison Time For Obstructing Arrest of Illegal Immigrant
Hannah Dugan was fined $5,000 after being convicted of helping an illegal immigrant evade federal immigration officers.
Europe Unveils $50 Billion Long-Range Missile Initiative as NATO Pushes for Stronger Deterrence
The UK-led project aims to bolster NATO’s strike capabilities as Washington pushes Europe to shoulder a greater share of NATO’s defense burden.
Big Pharma and Big Medical Locked in Standoff Over Drug Discounts: What to Know
Lawmakers have urged Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to end the dispute between Eli Lilly and major hospital systems over prescription drug discounts and rebates.
