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US Forces on Track to Complete Iraq Pullout by End of September
The withdrawal would close the latest chapter in a U.S. military presence in Iraq that began with the 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.
State Department Launches Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force
The activity of visa holders worldwide is under review, the department stated.
Trump Issues Memo to Help Combat Foreign Criminal Networks
The memorandum calls for the creation of a program to disrupt ransomware, scams, and fraud targeting Americans.
US Says Alleged Mexican Cartel Affiliates Sought to Buy Weapons in Czech Republic
CJNG is one of a number of cartels that were designated as foreign terrorist organization.
News Groups Sue Trump Over Paid Early Access to Truth Social Posts
The lawsuit claimed that granting preferential access to Trump’s public statements to paid subscribers violates the First Amendment.
Trump Says Leavitt Leaving Her Post as White House Press Secretary at End of Month
The president made the announcement via Truth Social on Aug. 12.
University of Michigan College to Use Pass or No-Credit Grades for Freshmen ‘to Curb Mental Health Crisis’
The pilot program seeks to make transition into university easier and support student mental health by recording only pass or no-credit.
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Northeast and Midwest Lead List of Housing Market’s Hottest ZIP Codes
Tight inventory, driven in part by insufficient homebuilding, is fueling competition in the hottest markets, according to Realtor.com.
Charlie Kirk Case Defense Attorneys Challenge Death Penalty Grounds
The attorneys are asking a Utah judge not to send the case to trial on the charges as currently filed.
Navy Meets With Families of USS Lincoln Personnel Amid Concerns About Mideast Deployment
The aircraft carrier has been deployed since November, and has supported combat operations with Iran since they began.
US Federal Government Sued by Human Rights Watch Over ICC Sanctions
A legal complaint filed in New York states that the Trump administration’s sanctions against the International Criminal Court are an ‘unlawful abuse of power.’
Treasury Proposes Tax-Free Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts
Employers can contribute up to $2,500 tax-free annually into the Trump Accounts of their employees.
Trump Says Secret Service Had Him Switch Planes in Turkey Over Threat
‘They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane,’ President Donald Trump told reporters.
Trump’s Plane Switch Echoes Long History of Presidential Travel Deception
The recent visit to Turkey highlighted a routine level of secrecy involving the president’s travel arrangements, said a former intelligence officer.
Judge Orders Pause of Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
Mamdani said that the measure is expected to generate $500 million per year for the largest U.S. city.
Appeals Court Nixes Meta, TikTok Bid to Halt Youth Addiction Lawsuits
Judges say companies have to wait until final judgment to challenge a lower court’s rejection of their Section 230 defenses.
China Targets US Pecan Imports With 54 Percent Anti-Dumping Tariff
Mexican suppliers will also have to pay ‘security deposits’ to Chinese customs.
US Government Revokes More Than 175,000 Visas
The department said the reasons for the visa revocations include crimes, fraud, sexual abuse, calling for violence against Americans, and more.
Trump Says Contractor Error Contributing to Reflecting Pool Damage Was Inconsequential
Trump reiterated allegations of vandalism at the reflecting pool, citing testimony from ‘a highly credible witness.’
US Rejects China’s ‘Destabilizing’ Nature Reserve Claims in South China Sea
Beijing uses ‘dubious’ pretexts, backed by coercion, to press its sweeping claims in the South China Sea, the State Department says.
Senate to Take Up College Sports Bill After August Recess
The act would prohibit colleges, athletic conferences, and organizations from preventing athletes from entering into name, image, and likeness agreements.
