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US Blocks Polestar From Selling New Vehicles in 2027 Over China Connections
The Swedish EV brand, which is majority-owned by China’s Geely, was authorization by the Commerce Department authorization under the connected vehicles rule.
DEA Seeks Independent Review After Claims Agents Allowed Entry of Fentanyl
This comes just a day after New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called for a probe into whether any federal agents violated state law.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board Freezes Rent for 1 Million Apartments
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s appointees voted for zero increase on stabilized units, after a landlord representative quit the rent board in protest.
EU Joins US-Led Pax Silica Alliance to Secure AI Supply Chains
U.S.-led Pax Silica expanded this week as the EU and allies joined to strengthen AI and semiconductor supply chains.
Europe Warned of Energy Supply Disruptions Following Its Methane Regulations
The regulations can lead to ‘significant negative supply and price impacts,’ four nations warned the EU.
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Supreme Court Overturns Hawaii Gun Law: 4 Things to Know
The court in a 6–3 ruling found that Hawaii’s law on concealed-carry firearms violates the Second Amendment and is not within the U.S. historical tradition.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s New Student Loan Restrictions
The rule significantly changed federal lending options for graduate students.
SpaceX Signs $6.3 Billion Compute Deal With Startup Reflection AI
Musk’s SpaceX signed a compute deal with startup Reflection AI amid a 16 percent decline in SpaceX stock on June 22.
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Taiwan Reviews Security Laws to Counter Beijing-Linked Transnational Repression
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan is strengthening prevention, protection, and response measures as 29 countries meet in Taipei.
Rubio Concludes Gulf Tour as Allies Express Concerns Over Iran Agreement
Rubio said Gulf States have serious reservations about the agreement and want to be kept informed throughout the negotiation process.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to Remove Deportation Protections for Syrians, Haitians
The decision is expected to affect thousands of Haitians and Syrians who received temporary protected status.
Crude Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Back to Pre-War Levels, Energy Secretary Says
The rebound comes as the security situation in the strait has improved following the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding extending the ceasefire.
Senate Reverses Earlier Position, Votes to Support Trump’s Military Posture on Iran
Earlier in the day, Trump visited Senate Republicans at the Capitol to address concerns about the recent memorandum of understanding with Tehran.
Appeals Court Rejects DOJ’s Demand for Michigan Voter Rolls
The court held that a civil rights law may not be used to compel a state to hand over voter registration records.
Drugs, Firearms Seized and 47 Charged in Ohio
Four suspects are still at large, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives offering rewards for information.
Bill Gates Says Epstein Issued ‘Veiled’ Threats Over Affairs
The Microsoft cofounder spoke to members of Congress about his relationship with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump Instructs Justice Department to Look Into Gasoline Prices
Trump said that ‘customers are being gouged’ by oil companies.
Mamdani-Backed Candidates Win New York House Primaries
All three Mamdani-endorsed candidates—a progressive and two democratic socialists—won their primaries against more-established Democrats.
DHS Proposes to Increase Citizenship Application Fees by 80 Percent
The Department of Homeland Security will be accepting public comments until Aug. 24, 2026.
2 US Aircraft Carriers Remain in Middle East After Iran Memo Signed
The military command also said that two U.S. Air Force A-10 attack airplanes were flying ‘over the Middle East during a routine patrol.’
