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U.S. forces conduct next round of strikes on Iranian military targets
Fighting in the region resumed last week after negotiations failed to end the conflict, which was in a state of nominal ceasefire for months. In June, the countries signed a memorandum of understanding extending the ceasefire by 60 days.
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Melania Trump files for sanctions against Michael Wolff over Epstein-linked allegations he made
Her legal team argued the first lady should be granted the sanctions because Wolff allegedly manufactured a jurisdictional dispute in an attempt to keep the case in New York state court, used litigation for improper purposes and made a "frivolous" claim.
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House passes National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027
The widespread defense funding bill passed in a 216-212 vote, which saw six Democrats vote in favor of the bill and seven Republicans vote against it.
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L.A. Olympics 2028 partnering with Alibaba, which Pentagon says is ‘Chinese Military Company’
The Pentagon has blacklisted Alibaba, one of China's biggest tech companies, over its links to the People's Liberation Army. Alibaba is also a key partner in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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US launches military strikes against Iran after downing of helicopter
U.S. Central Command calls strikes proportional “self-defense.”
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Warnock holds faith discussion with Mike Johnson after senator questions House Speaker's views
The meeting comes after Warnock told the New York Times that he was a “Matthew 25 Christian,” after he was asked about his views on Johnson praying ahead of the passage of the GOP bill last year that included tax cuts and cuts to social-service programs.
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DHS brings RICO charges against 26 alleged gang members in Massachusetts
The charges came amid a major bust that saw Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) execute eight search warrants and arrest 24 alleged gang members.
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Jury finds Texas teen Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in stabbing of competitor at track meet
The defendant, who is now 19-years-old, faces up to life in prison.
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Justice Department concludes EEOC disparate-impact guidelines violate the Constitution
The opinion helps implement the "Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy" executive order signed by President Donald Trump in April 2025.
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'Worst of the worst': Latest ICE roundup nabs drug traffickers, violent criminals
Under the Trump administration, the DHS and ICE have pursued a mass deportation agenda to remove as many as 22 million illegal aliens from the country.
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Sen. Rand Paul alleges NIH's recklessness endangered Americans by mishandling pathogens
Two researchers have been charged with conspiracy to smuggle monkeypox and making false statements.
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JD Vance adds 'premium' chicken coop to his official VP residence at US Naval Observatory
The coop features a round turret and faux slate roof similar to the Victorian home where the second family lives, and it includes a dozen baby chicks.
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You Vote: Trump asked Thune to fire parliamentarian so Senate can pass SAVE America Act. Will he?
She determined last week that the SAVE America Act did not comply with the Senate’s Byrd Rule, which determines what legislation is eligible to be included in a budget reconciliation package that can pass with a simple-majority vote.