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Nebraska Lawmaker, Rights Expert Urge Stronger Action Against Chinese Regime’s Repression Campaigns
Eliot Bostar and Nina Shea say threats targeting Falun Gong and Shen Yun should be investigated and prosecuted.
Tehran Says Major Parts of US-Iran Deal Draft Complete, But Final Approval Still Pending
Iran rejected reports suggesting a deal had been concluded and said that Iranian authorities had not yet completed their review of the proposed text.
US Launches ‘Never Ever’ Campaign to Protect Older Americans From Exploitation
Almost 1 in 10 older Americans experience neglect, exploitation, or abuse every year, according to HHS.
The Reluctant Rebel: The Patriot Who Needed Persuading
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we focus on a signer of the Declaration of Independence who came cautiously to the cause of freedom.
Canadian Mother Sues OpenAI, Alleging Chatbot Encouraged Daughter’s Suicide
Other parents have also sued OpenAI and accused its chatbot of seemingly encouraging their child to commit suicide.
State Department Announces Memorandum of Understanding with UFC
The MOU is not the first agreement between the department and a sports organization.
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Federal Judge Bars Texas AG Paxton’s Lawsuit Against ActBlue
A U.S. District Court in Boston found Paxton’s initial legal action to be retaliatory against ActBlue in support of Paxton’s Senate rival.
DOJ Says UC Davis Medical School Used Race-Based Admissions
The DOJ made its conclusion after a six-month investigation into the medical school’s admissions practices. The school refuted the DOJ’s findings.
Unusually Strong El Niño Develops Early in Tropical Pacific
The warm weather pattern could evolve into a ’super El Niño' if sea surface temperature rise by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit above its average.
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Supreme Court Bars Private Lawsuits to Enforce Securities Law
A federal appeals court previously ruled the Investment Company Act allows private enforcement suits.
Trump Appeals Ruling Removing His Name From Kennedy Center
The Trump administration filed an appeal challenging a judge’s order that the president’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center.
DeSantis Criticizes Federal Restrictions on State AI Policies
‘Preempting [states’ policies on] AI without enacting a sensible federal framework is just an amnesty for Big Tech,’ the Florida governor said.
Iran Oil Output Plunges in May While Venezuela Climbs, OPEC Says
Oil cartel expects lower demand this year amid Middle East tensions.
OB-GYN Group Recommends 4 Vaccines During Pregnancy, Diverging From CDC
The federal government only recommends three shots for all pregnant women.
US Sanctions Networks Based in China, Hong Kong, Belarus for Helping Iran Obtain Weapons
The measures target procurement networks accused of assisting Iran in acquiring weapons and military-related equipment.
Taiwan Opposition Leader Faces Heated Challenge From Audience Member at New York Event
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang, is visiting the United States.
Trump Says He Ordered Secret US Military Mission That Helped Move 100 Million Barrels of Oil Through Hormuz
‘Their military is defeated, and their economy is lost,’ the U.S. president said on Truth Social.
Investigation Reveals 1 in 4 Popular Grocery Items Contains Excessive Additives
Many of the products could be consumed within the same day, resulting in ‘cumulative exposure to multiple additives of concern,’ the report said.
US Inflation Surges to Highest Level Since April 2023
Early indicators suggest that inflation could be stabilizing.
What to Know About the Delayed $14 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan
A Senate hearing was told the arms were delayed due to the conflict with Iran. President Trump called the sale a ‘good negotiating chip’ in China talks.
DOJ Rules EEOC Guidelines on Employment Discrimination Unconstitutional
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the guidelines themselves promote discrimination.
DHS Directs ICE to Deport Foreign Citizens Who Illegally Vote in Federal Elections
The directive instructs the agency that they don’t need a conviction to deport non-Americans who illegally vote or make a false claim of citizenship.
Man Accused in Fatal Charlotte Train Stabbing Found Incompetent to Stand Trial
Brown will be committed to a federal facility for treatment with resumption of his trial contingent on his being declared competent.
