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NWS Says Over 60 Million Under Extreme Heat Warnings in US
A tracking website maintained by the U.S. weather service reported that 62.4 million people are subject to the alerts.
What to Know About Andy Burnham, the UK’s Presumptive Prime Minister
The Labour party appears to be uniting behind Burnham, although he could still face a contest if another MP decides to challenge him.
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Justices Block Trump's Order Barring Children of Illegal Immigrants From Citizenship
The president’s executive order sought to exclude children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders from automatic citizenship at birth.
A Study of the Life, Times, and Debates of America’s Founding Document
In ‘The Living Declaration,’ Ted Widmer examines 250 years of US and international debates around America’s famous text.
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Education Dept Finalizes Rule Tying Federal Loan Access to Graduates’ Earnings
As of February, the outstanding federal student loan balance totaled more than $1.6 trillion.
DOJ Files Lawsuits Against Massachusetts, Rhode Island Laws on In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The department contends the state policies violate the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.
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Self-Exiled Chinese Businessman Guo Wengui Sentenced to 30 Years in US Prison
Guo Wengui was arrested in March 2023 on charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.
Trump Nominates Acting Labor Secretary Keith E. Sonderling for Permanent Role
The president intends to nominate longtime labor official and anti-fraud advocate Keith E. Sonderling to lead the Department of Labor permanently.
Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Case Challenging New York COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Three justices said they would have reviewed the case.
Trump Says DC Public Golf Course Could Host Major Tournaments After Renovation
Renovations to the East Potomac Golf Links are expected to begin in September.
US Urges States, Businesses to Expand Taiwan Ties Amid Chinese Pressure
Washington issues joint guidance to counter Chinese interference in state and commercial ties with Taiwan.
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.
Utah Declares State of Emergency as Largest Wildfire in US Grows
The Cottonwood fire, burning in a sparsely populated area of southern Utah, ballooned to more than 144 square miles by Sunday.
A Reckoning Over the Democratic Party’s Future Is Coming—the Question Is When
Democrats’ left and center keep winning—but in different places, letting the party defer a fight until 2028. But it could come sooner.
Hundreds of Internet Sites Illegally Streaming World Cup Seized by US Authorities
Servers and domains linked to illegal streaming of World Cup games were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria.
DOJ Must Unredact More Epstein Files or Explain Why It Cannot: Judge
The hidden information includes the name of a person who apparently sent Jeffrey Epstein a torture video.
