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Maryland to Hold Special Session as State Democratic Leaders Announce Plans for Redistricting Referendum
Only one Maryland U.S. House seat—that of House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-Md.) in the west of the state—is held by a Republican.
Here Are the Remaining Primary Races to Watch
The list includes battleground states like Alaska, Arizona, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin.
Businesses Can Combine 7(a) and 504 Loans for $10 Million in SBA-Backed Financing
The maximum financing provided by SBA to small businesses is now at the ‘highest level’ in SBA’s history, the agency said.
Obamacare Premiums Likely to Rise in 2027, Analysts Say
The findings are based on a study of early rate requests by Obamacare insurers in 16 states.
Chinese National Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Gift Card Fraud
The defendant ‘preyed on vulnerable victims to enrich himself and his co-conspirators,’ a prosecutor said.
Entrepreneur Biohacking Body to Live Forever Reveals Diagnosis of Incurable Disease
Bryan Johnson is a tech entrepreneur who went viral for spending millions in recent years to achieve immortality.
Vance Gives Ultimatum to Iran Amid New US Military Strikes
‘The deal is very simple. If they shoot at ships, we’re going to knock the hell out of them,’ the vice president said.
Appeals Court Blocks Florida’s ‘Stop Woke’ Teaching Law
The majority held that professors’ speech is legally protected, but a dissenter said states should control their own classrooms.
FBI Offers $50,000 Reward for Suspect in Violent Acts Across US
They include assassinations of political and religious figures, shootings, murders, kidnappings, extortions, assaults, and trafficking of drugs and weapons.
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Texas Investigating Hospital Over Alleged Birth Tourism Scheme
Abbott directed a state official to probe the hospital for allegedly advertising maternity packages in foreign countries.
Justice Department Agrees to End Biden-Era Oil and Gas Leasing Restrictions in Alaska
The U.S. attorney general said the Biden administration’s restrictions violated federal law.
White House Touts First ‘Freedom Fuel’ Gas Stations
The White House promoted the Freedom Fuel Network’s gas stations on July 8 on social media pages.
US Launches Another Round of Strikes on Iran
Trump said Iran wants to make a deal but expressed skepticism that the country would honor it.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear Requests Update on McConnell’s Health
The Kentucky governor requested Sen. McConnell’s office provide an update on the lawmaker’s health, citing concerns over his ‘ability to hold office.’
DOJ Warns State Election Officials Can Be Charged Over Noncitizen Voting
Election officials ‘could be subject to criminal liability,’ Harmeet Dhillon said.
ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Illegal Immigrant During Houston Arrest Operation
The Mexican national used his vehicle to try run over the agent during a targeted enforcement operation in Houston.
Top Senate Republicans Say They Spoke With McConnell Amid Health Uncertainty
The former Senate GOP leader has been hospitalized for weeks while few details have been released about his health status.
Use of GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs in US Hits Record High
The drugs have been hailed as an easy way to lose weight but do carry the risk of side effects such as nausea.
Trump Says Sikorsky Will Finance New White House Helipad
The $5 million-$6 million project is designed to handle more powerful Marine One helicopters.
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk Murder Case Argue That Accused Should Stand Trial
Police witness described seeing ‘sniper pad’ on top of Utah university building.
American Jews Used to Be Gun Shy. Now That’s Changed.
Lox and Loaded is dedicated to training the Jewish community in self-defense amid a worldwide rise in anti-Semitism, the group’s leaders say.
Reflection Pool to Be Drained After Thousands of Dollars in Damages From Vandals, Interior Secretary Says
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum addressed the latest issues with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington on July 5.
US Navy Ends Search for Helicopter Crew Member Missing in Arabian Sea
The announcement was made after military officials searched for hundreds of hours after an MH-60S helicopter went down in the sea last week.
