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Nevada AG to Challenge Lombardo for Governor in November
Nevada has undergone a shift in voter registration since 2021, with Democrats losing more than 60,000 registered voters and the GOP gaining 20,000.
27 States Sign Up for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Taxpayers can secure credits of up to $1,700 for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations.
DOJ Rules EEOC Guidelines on Employment Discrimination Unconstitutional
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the guidelines themselves promote discrimination.
Bill to Speed Up Talks for Newly Formed Unions Passes House With Bipartisan Backing
Twenty Republicans broke from their party to join Democrats in passing the Faster Labor Contracts Act.
Number of US Home Sellers Hits Highest Level in 6 Years in May: Report
Several Sun Belt metros led the nation in seller imbalance, with Nashville topping the list of buyers’ markets.
$4 Million Secured to Bail Out Town of Wallkill
State Sen. James Skoufis said Wallkill would have become a ‘failed government.’
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Day in Photos: 250th Independence Flyover in New York, Taiwan Army Rocket Exercise, and Capitol Hill Bear
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Florida to Put Citizenship Status on Licenses, ID Cards Starting in 2027
The state law was influenced by the federal SAVE America Act that has passed the U.S. House but stalled in the Senate.
Doctor Appointed to Lead NIH’s Infectious Disease Institute
Dr. John Powers III is serving as acting director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
US Launches Strikes on Iran in Response to Downing of Helicopter
Trump had earlier vowed to retaliate, hours after he announced negotiations with Tehran were in their ‘final throes.’
Pentagon Denies It Retaliated Against Anthropic in Security-Risk Designation Case
The Pentagon also argued that Anthropic’s claim under the Administrative Procedure Act is not subject to judicial review.
Airline Profits to Fall 50 Percent in 2026 as Jet Fuel Prices Spike
American Airlines has suspended some of its routes amid rising fuel costs, while Spirit Airlines shut down operations last month.
Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General
The White House announced the nomination in a short update posted on its website.
Judge Blocks Trump’s $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas
The policy implementing the fee ‘imposes a tax on H-1B petitions without the requisite delegation by Congress,’ the judge concluded.
American Doctor Who Contracted Ebola Released From Hospital
Dr. Peter Stafford was flown to Germany from Congo, the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak.
America in Photos: USS Iwo Jima Naval Homecoming, Belmont Stakes Horse Race, and Tiananmen Massacre Memorial
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Treasury Department Seeks to Redirect Iranian Assets to Gulf Nations for War Damages
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has assigned a team to investigate the costs of the damages, a department official said.
Pentagon Officially Removes 180 Faiths From Military Religion List
The military had initially listed 211 religious affiliation codes, but that number has been sharply reduced under the direction of War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
FBI-Led Operations Lead to 1,100 Arrests, Nearly 1,000 Illegal Firearms Seized
Officials also seized more than 2,700 pounds of drugs over the course of three months, the Justice Department announced.
