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US military says two American service members killed in Jordan, one missing in action
The military said the incident took place Friday while CENTCOM and "partner forces" defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. The identities of the fallen and missing service members have not been disclosed.
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DHS says illegal migrant who slapped teen over Trump clothes over July 4 weekend is in ICE custody
The department identified the woman as Canadian "criminal illegal alien" Kaitlyn Tracey, who has been charged with simple assault, neglect of a child, compounding crime, and harassing communication.
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DOJ says it is no longer illegal for federal workers to download TikTok on government devices
The new version was created after Congress passed a law in 2022 that banned TikTok from federal devices over national security concerns.
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Appeals court rules most Trump tariffs can remain in effect pending legal challenge
The stay on the ruling against tariffs does not impact Trump's sector-based tariffs on things like aluminum and steel, but does impact his 10% global baseline tariff, along with the tariffs he imposed on China and other countries.
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US and China reach framework for trade deal during London negotiations
Details of the agreement have so far not been released.
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Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges over New Jersey incident
The charges carry maximum sentences of eight years in prison for two of them and a maximum of one year in prison for the third.
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Indiana Rep. Stutzman introduces bill aimed to hold government accountable for reckless spending
The legislation is titled the "Emergency Spending Accountability Act" and it requires the federal government to pay off the balance of future emergency spending by 20% per year over five years.
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Anti-ICE protests fueled in part by CCP-linked Communist revolutionary org and a tech millionaire
Leftist groups funded by shadowy Marxist multi-millionaire who lives in China are linked to the Communist Party that is financially supporting the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.
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House makes changes to two DC laws, including one allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
The House repealed the Washington, D.C., law that allowed non-citizens to vote in local elections in a bipartisan 266-148 vote that saw 56 Democrats join all Republicans. The law first passed in 2022.
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US condemns allies' sanctions on Israeli cabinet members: Rubio
The governments of Australia, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom announced the sanctions on Tuesday against rightwing Israeli cabinet members who they accused of inciting violence against Palestinians in Gaza.
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Judge rejects Newsom bid to swiftly limit National Guard operations in LA
Senior US District Judge Charles R. Breyer scheduled a hearing for Thursday, but declined to immediately limit the National Guard's activities.
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House Republicans warn Thune against making too many changes to Senate's version of Trump megabill
The group also discouraged Thune from implementing any tactics like changing the timing of some of its policies in hopes of reducing the overall cost of the bill.
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55 Afghan refugees flagged on terror watchlist before or during resettlement in US: watchdog
The watchdog confirmed longstanding concerns that the Biden administration failed to properly vet Afghan refugees following the disastrous withdrawal from the country.