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12 States Challenge Paramount’s $110 Billion Merger With Warner Bros.
California’s lawsuit claims the transaction violates federal anti-trust laws.
Trump Hosts Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase with Racing Legends
The president welcomed IndyCar racers and motorsports to the White House, with the first race in the nation’s capital set for August.
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South Carolina Governor Appoints Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat
Trump called on Henry McMaster to pick Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve in the interim.
War Department, DOJ Create Task Force to Prosecute Leakers
The Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel will operate the task force and request records, information, and investigations from any department.
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits More Than Half of US States: CDC
Cases are rising quickly in Michigan, and also being recorded in dozens of other states.
Education Department Launches K-12 Initiative to Protect Students from Sexual Predators
Educational institutions that do not comply with legal mandates protecting students from sexual misconduct stand to lose federal funding.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Says AI Must Get 10 Times More Efficient Before Enterprises Adopt It
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said AI token efficiency needs to improve by five to eight times in the next 12 months, and 10 times the year after.
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Federal Regulators Warn Banks on Lending to Illegal Workers
Agencies say income from unlawful employment may be less reliable and could pose increased credit risk.
Trump Announces US Reinstating Iran Blockade, Wants Hormuz Reimbursement
‘We’ll become the guardian of the strait ... and we should be reimbursed for that,’ the U.S. president said Monday.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence on Health, Says Fall Led to Hospitalization
The longtime GOP senator said in a statement Sunday that a fall led to a several-week-long hospital stay. He also had a bout of pneumonia.
Iraq Eyes Oil and Gas Deals During Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington
U.S. companies have sought expanded opportunities to develop Iraq’s oil and natural gas resources.
US Issues Travel Advisory for Caribbean Vacation Spot Citing Crimes Against Tourists
Data from the Saint Lucia government shows that 205,703 American tourists visited the country in 2023, making up roughly 54 percent of total visitors.
Key US Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law Without Trump’s Signature
The president didn’t sign the bill to protest the Senate’s failure to pass the SAVE America Act, a voting reform measure.
Officials Detail How They Thwarted Planned Attack at White House UFC Event
The White House hosted the high-profile event on June 14.
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.
RFK Jr. Plans to Create a List of Injuries Caused by COVID-19 Vaccines
The health secretary is planning to establish a table of injuries that would be covered by the government.
SBA Suspends 7,800 Wisconsin Borrowers Linked to $375 Million in Suspected Fraudulent Loans
More than 150,000 borrowers have so far been suspended in five states for over $10 billion in potential fraud.
Appeals Court Finds Federal Law Prohibits Texas From Offering In-State Tuition to Illegal Immigrants
‘The district court correctly denied intervention after concluding that they could not plausibly defend the preemption claim,’ a circuit judge said.
What to Know About Mitch McConnell’s Month-Long Absence From the Senate
The Kentucky senator has served since 1985 and was the Republican leader from 2007 until last year, serving as both majority and minority leader.
