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Democrats, Republicans Mark 100 Days to Midterms With Different Messages
With hotly-contested House, Senate, and gubernatorial seats up for grabs, the two parties released agenda announcements 100 days out.
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted on Bribery Charges by State Attorney General’s Office
A criminal indictment charged Luke and four others with criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, and falsifying campaign committee reports.
Trump Pauses US Strikes in Iran After 13 Days of Attacks, White House Says
The decision was confirmed by the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a senior White House official.
China’s Two-Front Squeeze on America’s AI Build-Out
Beijing’s mineral chokehold and covert bid to sway U.S. opinion have done limited harm so far, but reveals how the regime competes when it trails, experts said.
Appeals Court Declines to Restore $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Trump administration had argued that the fee was justified as an exercise of the president’s foreign commerce and immigration powers.
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In Photos: Falun Dafa Practitioners Rally Against 27 Years of CCP’s Persecution
The practitioners gathered in Washington for a march and vigil calling for an end to the Chinese Communist Party’s persecution of the spiritual discipline.
More States Move to Limit Screens in Schools Ahead of New School Year
Schools should gauge what ed-tech tools were effective and replace what are not with traditional pen-to-paper teaching methods, policy experts said.
LeBron James Joins Philadelphia 76ers on 2-Year, $8 Million Deal
The decision comes a few weeks after James told Los Angeles he wouldn’t return.
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Democrats Pick Troy Jackson to Challenge Sen. Collins in Maine Senate Race
Jackson, a former state Senate president, is the Democrats’ replacement nominee after Graham Platner dropped out following sexual assault allegations.
Trump Says Netanyahu Will Visit US Next Week
The Israeli leader is expected to meet with the U.S. president at the White House on July 28.
The Rise of the Middle-Aged Skateboarder
They might fall harder and heal more slowly, but older riders are carving bowls, rebuilding confidence, and rediscovering the thrills.
Trump Orders Investigation Into EU Treatment of American Tech Companies
Billions of dollars in fines against American technology companies must be reversed, the president said.
Democrats Pick South Carolina to Open the 2028 Presidential Primary
The decision is not yet final—the full DNC is scheduled to ratify the calendar at its August meeting.
US Estimates 600 Years’ Worth of Coal Buried Beneath Federal Lands
More than half of all coal produced in the United States in 2024 was mined from federal lands.
US Announces Global Visa Restrictions Targeting Cybercrime Enablers
The policy under immigration law hits those behind cyberscams and sextortion, including family members of those involved, as losses to Americans hit billions.
Trump Welcomes World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers to White House
The president touted the Dodgers as a great brand.
Michigan Hit Hardest by Cyclospora Outbreak
The state of Michigan has been the epicenter of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
Senate Rejects Measure to Halt Iran War After House Passes Resolution
The Iran war powers resolution marks a symbolic attempt by Congress to restrain Trump’s actions as the administration disputes its constitutionality.
Rubio Meets Russian Counterpart to Discuss Ukraine War
In addition to the Ukraine war, regional and international issues were discussed, including the situation in the Persian Gulf.
US Forces Strike Iranian Military Infrastructure in 12th Consecutive Night of Attacks
‘The mission will continue to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters,’ CENTCOM stated.
House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban
It now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain.
