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Trump hosts UFC fighters in Oval office to promote upcoming fight on White House lawn
In the main event that day, which is also Trump's birthday, Ilia Topuria will defend his UFC lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje.
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SCOTUS rejects request from Black voters to roll back order finalizing redistricting ruling
Black voters who defended the congressional map the high court struck down asked the court to reverse its decision to skip the waiting period, arguing they had, contrary to the majority's conclusion, intended to have the ruling reconsidered.
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DOJ investigation concludes UCLA med school discriminated by race
The DOJ did not announce any charges, but stated that it sought a "voluntary resolution agreement" with the university.
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DOE cancels $4.9B loan for energy project Illinois lawmaker calls a 'scam'
State Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, praised the DOE’s decision and called the project a “scam” driven by global investors and green energy lobbyists.
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Bill Cassidy to launch reelection bid despite voting to convict Trump over January 6
Cassidy, who was one of seven Republican senators to vote to remove Trump, has tried to repair his relationship with the president since, including supporting some of his controversial nominees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Fairfax suspect charged in toddler abduction had lengthy criminal history
A stolen vehicle was found at the scene.
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FDA to change opioid labeling rules to emphasize long-term risks
The new rule comes after a public advisory committee meeting in May that reviewed data showing risks for patients who use opioids over long periods. Those risks include misuse, addiction and overdoses.
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Feds destroy family farm for 'single paperwork violation.' GOP-appointed judges rebuke feds
Supreme Court ban on agencies using in-house courts to fine companies prohibits Labor Department actions going back to Obama administration, appeals court rules. "We’ve been dragged through the mud," farm says.
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NYC Mayor Adams vetoes bill to decriminalize street vending
The legislation, approved in June by the Democratic-majority City Council, would have eliminated criminal penalties for unlicensed street vendors, which can include a fine of up to $1,000 and three months of jail time.
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Appeals court rules private text messages were public record
The ruling came in Midwest Environmental Advocates v. Prehn, a case involving whether former Natural Resources Board Chair Frederick Prehn had unlawfully withheld public records that included text messages with then-Gov. Scott Walker regarding Prehn’s plans to remain in office after his term.
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Texas county emergency official says he was absent when floods hit because of illness
“I stayed in bed throughout July 3 and did not participate in the regularly scheduled 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Texas Emergency Management Coordination Center coordination calls,” Kerr County emergency management coordinator William Thomas said
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Trump orders deployment of nuclear subs in response to Medvedev
Trump's remarks appeared to refer to Medvedev's X post this week in which he warned Trump that he couldn't treat Russia like other nations and that he risked war with his escalating involvement in Ukraine.
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Trump tariff list: Here's the full list of rates by country
The tariffs on the list are set to take effect next week