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Trump Insists Reflecting Pool Damage Caused by Vandals as Charges Dropped
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella,’ the president said.
Michigan, Virginia, 3 Other States Hold Key Primaries: What to Watch
All eyes will be on Michigan’s Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat that could determine which party controls the upper congressional chamber.
TikTok Moves to Settle 3 Teen Mental Health Lawsuits Before October Trials
Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat will still head to jury trial as thousands of similar claims proceed in California courts.
House Ethics Panel Recommends Censure of NC Republican Over Conduct With 2 Female Aides
The committee concluded Rep. Chuck Edwards displayed a pattern of unprofessional behavior toward two young female staffers.
64,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Sweep Eastern Washington State
Firefighters continued searching for missing people and battling uncontained blazes.
Education Secretary Urges University Leaders to Reform Their Institutions
Schools were asked to publish a plan for transparency in admissions, free speech, affordability, academic standards, and prioritizing American interests.
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Annual New York Air Show Roars Over County Airport
The Air Dot Show brought back several classics and showcased some new acts, including the USAF Thunderbirds.
Maryland Democrats Move to Change How Congressional Maps Are Drawn
The amendment, if approved by voters in November, could clear the way for a map favoring Democrats in all eight of Maryland’s congressional districts.
With Congress Stymied, States Step up Push for Campaign Finance Reform
Elections and campaign finance reform were hot topics during a late-July summit of state lawmakers where the message was clear: voters want ‘dark money’ banned.
2 Dead in Outbreak of Diarrhea-Causing Parasite: Officials
The outbreak has caused thousands of cases across multiple states.
US, Japan Coordinate Currency Intervention to Stabilize Yen
‘They have a weakening yen, and they wanted a little bit of help,’ Trump told reporters.
Michigan Reports Water System Cyberattacks, Joining 7 Other States
FBI said cyberattackers are targeting internet-connected programmable logic controllers used by water and wastewater utilities.
Operation Blackout Takes Down 4 of the ‘Largest Scam Compounds on Earth’: FBI
Americans are estimated to have lost at least $10 billion to scams operating from Southeast Asia in 2024.
Trump Imposes 4-Year Tariff-Rate Quota on Quartz Surface Imports
The tariffs aim to help U.S. producers adjust after the International Trade Commission found they suffered serious injury.
US Embassy Issues Security Alert After Thousands of Illegal Immigrants Cross Into Spain
The mass influx of Moroccan migrants may lead to ‘unpredictable and dangerous situations,’ it said.
Trump ‘Not Sure’ About Providing Ukraine With Ability to Make Patriot Missiles
‘We have to be a little bit careful of who we license to,’ the U.S. president said.
State Department Moves to Tighten Rules Governing J-1 Exchange Visas
The new State Department proposal would expand grounds for ending exchange programs and tighten oversight of sponsors.
Feds Issue Warning About Hackers Targeting Water Systems
Major water systems were alerted of an increased risk to exposed technology after Minnesota’s water systems were attacked.
Appeals Court Says Trump Admin Cannot Detain Noncitizens Without Bond Hearings
The ruling adds to the split between circuit courts on the matter.
