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RFK Jr. Announces Change to FDA Orange Juice Sugar Content Regulations
The rule change is aimed at reducing the need for foreign oranges in American orange juice, following decades of citrus greening disease lowering sugar content.
Paul Pelosi Charged With Hit-and-Run in Northern California
The charge is related to a July 3 accident in Napa County.
Gov. Abbott Signs Major Disaster Declaration for 28 Texas Counties Hit by Catastrophic Floods
Two deaths have been reported and nearly 600 people have been rescued as rains pound the Hill Country and South Texas.
Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban
The court found semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines have constitutional protection.
Former FEMA CFO’s Firing Over Luxury Hotels for Illegal Immigrants Was Unlawful: Judge
The Trump administration argued it was allowed to fire the FEMA official under Article II of the U.S. Constitution.
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Americans Sent to Quarantine in Kenya After US Implements Ebola Travel Ban
The State Department said the Americans went voluntarily to the Kenyan facility.
Lengths of Student Visas Capped Under New DHS Rule
The current system gives many students no fixed departure date. The new rule says that after four years, a student must apply for an extension.
14-Year-Old Girl in California Becomes Top-Ranked Middle School Sprinter in US
Janet Criss ‘combines speed, power, and discipline far beyond her age,’ according to her website.
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Registered Nurses Get Above Average Pay, Bureau of Labor Statistics Shows
Payments for registered nurses in some states were comparable to that of high-level leaders in companies.
Gunfire at Phoenix ICE Facility Follows Recent ICE-Related Shootings
Federal agents are seeking tips after gunfire occurred at the facility.
How Medical Upcoding Made People Look Sick, Increased Medicare Payments
By adding diagnoses to a patient’s risk analysis that no doctor had ever indicated, an insurance company can gain additional federal payments.
Rubio Announces Visa Curbs Targeting ‘Far-Left Terrorist’ Groups
The new restrictions take aim at foreign nationals linked to radical organizations accused of supporting political violence in the United States.
Newly Declassified Docs Describe China’s Election Influence Efforts, Concern That US Intel Downplayed Connections
The White House released the files while President Trump addressed the nation on Thursday.
DC Circuit Court Allows Pentagon Policy Requiring Escorts for Journalists for Time Being
The temporary stay centered around a 2025 press policy by the Pentagon that The New York Times argued is unconstitutional.
13 Democrats File to Replace Platner on Maine Senate Ballot
The party will pick its nominee to face Sen. Susan Collins at a delegate convention on July 25, two days before the state filing deadline.
Minimal Layoffs Send US Unemployment Claims to 10-Week Low
‘The labor market is moderating, not collapsing,’ according to a JPMorgan analyst.
Trump to Deliver Primetime Address on Elections
The president said that he will deliver ‘really, really big news’ about election integrity, a major administration focus.
5 Takeaways From Todd Blanche’s Nomination Hearing for Attorney General
Republicans focused on Blanche’s accomplishments while Democrats accused him of being too closely tied to his former legal client, President Donald Trump.
Hegseth Announces New Mandatory Military Testosterone Tests
The screenings, the Pentagon chief said, will be mandatory for service members who are eligible, but treatment would be voluntary.
White House Launches Cybersecurity AI Initiative for Critical Infrastructure
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington is taking a ‘wartime footing’ in cyberspace by using AI to detect and fix security flaws faster.
Experts Ruled Out Vaccines in Deaths of Twins, Prosecutors Say
The twins’ mother has been charged with murder.
