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Supreme Court Justice Kagan Condemns Court Leaks
This was the first time in seven years that any justice had testified before a congressional committee. Two justices testified for increased security funding.
ICE Pauses Vehicle Stops Nationwide Following Deadly Maine Shooting: Homan
Border czar Tom Homan said he believes it will be a short pause and that he is confident in ICE agents’ ability to conduct traffic stops.
E. Jean Carroll Paid $5.6 Million in Trump Sex Abuse and Defamation Case
Trump is still seeking to overturn a $83 million award for defamation in the case.
Lonsdale Warns US Patent Disclosures Give China a Technology Opening
The technology investor said Chinese actors use U.S. filings for commercial gain as American inventors face territorial limits and costly overseas enforcement.
China Detains American Citizen on Spying Charges
The U.S. has raised the case directly with Chinese officials and called for the researcher’s release, the State Department said.
Day in Photos: Soyuz ISS Launch, France Bastille Day Parade, and Van Collision in Chile
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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US Launches More Iran Strikes, Imposes Naval Blockade
The strikes mark the fourth straight day of new attacks targeting Iran.
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.
California Offers $3,500 EV Rebates to First-Time Buyers
The rebate would be valid for first-time purchasers of new EVs up to $50,000 and one for $1,750 would be available for purchases of used EVs up to $25,000.
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70 Percent of Major US Metros Are Buyer’s Markets in June: Redfin
Sellers outnumbered buyers nearly two to one in Miami, Nashville, and large portions of Texas.
Darline Graham Nordone Sworn Into Brother’s Senate Seat
Darline Graham Nordone became the first female to represent South Carolina in the Senate.
Increasing Number of US Families Took on Debt, Tapped Savings to Meet Food Needs: Report
Over the past five years, food costs have risen by roughly 32 percent.
Oil Prices Jump to 4-Week High as US-Iran Hostilities Intensify
Tensions have ratcheted up after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. forces hit Iranian targets that threatened freedom of navigation.
Trump’s Election Integrity Efforts Meet Resistance in Courts
The administration has been hit with multiple lawsuits challenging moves such as proof-of-citizenship requirements and a national voter list.
Day in Photos: Wildfire in France, Anti-Ballistic Missile Meeting, and Grand Prix Car Race
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Graham’s Death Adds Complications to Senate GOP Agenda
One of the agenda items affected by Graham’s death and Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence is the Senate’s bid to pass the National Defense Authorization Act.
Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Serve Rest of His Senate Term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is scheduled to host a press conference at 4 p.m. ET to name his appointment to Graham’s seat.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Declares Emergency, Calls Up National Guard to Battle Wildfires
The Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota has reported 16 wildfires burning, including four within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Lindsey Graham’s Death Prompts Last-Minute Senate Primary in South Carolina
Candidates will be allowed to file paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat between July 21 and July 28 for the six-year term that begins in January 2027.
Day in Photos: Devastating Spain Wildfire, Miners’ Gala March, and Float Festival in France
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Threatening a Member of Congress in YouTube Comments
Federal prosecutors accused the man of posting threatening comments while at times identifying as a Nazi and white supremacist.
