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At ‘Nuclear Woodstock,’ Developers Celebrate Rapid Advancements in Reactor Design
With third novel reactor set to achieve criticality and meet President Donald Trump’s July 4 challenge, the future is now for the U.S. nuclear industry.
Lawsuit Against DOJ’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Can Proceed, Federal Judge Rules
In the order, the district judge wrote that the DOJ should submit a ‘written declaration’ before the court on whether the fund is dead.
RFK Jr. Canceled Flu Vaccine Campaign, Emails Show
‘This was a direct ask from Secretary Kennedy,’ one email stated.
FIFA Says Rainbow Flags Can Fly in Seattle Stadium Despite Objections From Iran, Eqypt
Under FIFA’s World Cup stadium policy, it is prohibited for fans to bring in certain controversial political items.
US Goods Trade Deficit Jumps Sharply on War-Fueled Surge in Imports
A wider trade gap could be a net drag on U.S. growth prospects in the second quarter.
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Nearly 18.7 Million Air Travelers Expected to Be Screened on Fourth of July: TSA
A new program is set to be launched in July that will improve military veterans’ airport screening experience.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s New Student Loan Restrictions
The rule significantly changed federal lending options for graduate students.
Brimstone and Century Aluminum to Create First US Aluminum Mine-to-Metal Supply Chain
Aluminum is needed for national defense and electric vehicles, but the U.S. produces less than one-sixth of the aluminum it consumes, Brimstone said.
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Trump Picks New Deputy for RFK Jr.
Chris Klomp requires Senate confirmation.
History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we enter a Philadelphia post office honoring our nation’s first postmaster, Benjamin Franklin.
DEA Seeks Independent Review After Claims Agents Allowed Entry of Fentanyl
This comes just a day after New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called for a probe into whether any federal agents violated state law.
Senate Democrats Launch Program to Train Staff as Election Observers for 2026 Midterms
The program, modeled on a long-running House effort, will deploy Senate staffers to document voter interference, threats, and ’misinformation.’
US Congress Welcomes Taiwan’s Parliament President, Pledges Support Against Chinese Threats
Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, urged the U.S. Congress to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.
ICE Arrests More Than 10,000 Gang Members Under Trump
Recently passed legislation has turbocharged ICE to ‘arrest even more gang members and criminals,’ the DHS secretary said.
Oil Falls Back to Pre-War Levels as Hormuz Shipping Rebounds
Improving oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude below levels seen before the conflict erupted.
US to Finance 10 Nuclear Reactors With $17.5 Billion in Loans
The funds will reduce construction costs, cover large equipment purchases, and accelerate the rollout of new nuclear reactors, officials said.
Senator Criticizes CCP for Engaging in ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ Over Detention of American Scholar
Beijing will use anyone as ‘a bargaining chip to keep its supply chains open’ and Americans working or traveling in China should take note, a researcher warns.
Trump: Iran Says No Tolls Sought in Strait of Hormuz
The US president criticized ‘fake news’ reporting on tolls and separately noted that ’no money has been given to Iran.’
Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Affordability Bill, Says SAVE Act Should Be Passed First
Trump has been pushing the Senate to remove the filibuster to pass the election integrity bill, known as the SAVE America Act.
Bessent Details ‘Economic Statecraft’ Strategy Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
The Treasury secretary called for national capacity, reciprocity, and writing rules for stablecoins, tokenization, and new payment systems.
TSA Seizes 300 Drones During World Cup Events
Violations can result in confiscation of the device plus fines and prison time.
