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US military conducts seventh day of missile strikes on Iran after ceasefire ends
Fighting in the region resumed this 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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Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey’s 'assault weapons' ban, large-capacity magazine restrictions
The majority concluded that the firearms and magazines covered by the law are protected by the Second Amendment because they are in common use for lawful purposes, including self-defense.
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Federal appeals court rules NJ’s AR-15, high-capacity magazine bans violate Second Amendment
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 10-5 split that the Second Amendment allows gun owners to have access to all ammunition magazines and not just ones certain states consider "standard capacity."
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Mack to the future: Trump touts Iran deal energy boom that could boost trucking biz
During the twofer rally-factory stop in Lower Macungie Township, Trump highlighted the iconic truck manufacturer's tangible momentum and strategic investments emerging from a recovering heavy-duty truck sector.
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Lawn company to donate $1M to restore White House South Lawn following UFC fight
Longtime Trump supporter pledges philanthropic donation for White House South Lawn after UFC event
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Welcome bags for South African refugees contain materials to help them assimilate into American life
The bags will contain an Android tablet, an American flag and copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. The bags will also contain histories of the U.S. and South Africa that include perspectives on discrimination against White people.
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Florida officials tell vendors to begin taking down immigration center dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Vendors were told that they should have made significant progress on removing tents, fences and other structures by Wednesday,
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Federal judge blocks ICE agents from making arrests inside immigration courts
Two immigration advocacy organizations filed a class-action lawsuit arguing the arrests were unconstitutional and deterred immigrants from attending mandatory hearings.
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Trump admin moves to dismantle overseas scam operations targeting Americans
The department's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned nine individuals and 26 entities linked to the group, including its leadership, investors in scam compounds, and front companies.
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House passes bipartisan housing bill, sending legislation to Trump's desk
The House passed the legislation in an overwhelming 358-32 split. The Senate passed the same legislation Monday night.
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House Republicans demand information on sanctuary policies from Austin, Oregon officials
The letters all request information on the respective sanctuary policies by July 7.
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Federal appeals court allows Trump admin to resume expedited deportations of illegal migrants
The process was initially designed for migrants who recently crossed into the country illegally at the southern border, but was expanded last year to include all migrants who could not prove they were continuously present in the U.S. for over two years.
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Trump to personally present World Cup championship trophy
Trump's participation in the event comes as the American men's soccer team is performing well, having defeated both Paraguay and Australia in its first two matches.