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Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general
The final vote was 50-49, with Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine joining the Democrats in opposition.
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Samuel Alito rejects latest retirement rumors: 'Obviously I’m here for another term’
Rumors of a planned Alito retirement have circulated for years, though they gained steam in recent months, culminating in an erroneous NPR article that announced his retirement prematurely. An editor's note addressed the mistake.
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Pentagon releases fifth batch of UFO Files, comprised of 41 records
The latest records come from a mix of the Pentagon, FBI, CIA, State Department and Executive Office of the President.
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Supreme Court declines to hear nonagenarian Judge Pauline Newman’s challenge to suspension
Newman, who turns 99 this week, has been barred from receiving new case assignments since 2023 following an investigation into concerns about her mental fitness and ability to perform judicial duties
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Iran accuses Israel of violating ceasefire in Lebanon, threatens 'hard response'
After announcing the agreement, Trump faced pushback from Israeli leaders, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who urged Israel to keep fighting in Lebanon.
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Senate Judiciary Committee sets Blanche confirmation hearing for next month
A spokesperson for Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley told Politico that Blanche will appear before the panel on July 15, followed by outside witnesses who will testify July 16. The move means Blanche could be confirmed before the August recess.
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Farm to fork: Trump FDA moves to improve food security, bolster supply chain through 'traceability'
Domestic agricultural strength ensures self-sufficiency, supports military readiness (by feeding troops and populations in crises), and projects power through exports and aid.
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Trump administration moves oversight of special ed and civil rights out of Education Department
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that the changes will align federal responsibilities with agencies that are best positioned to support them.
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White House warns Hegseth that constraints on weapons production pose 'direct threat'
Bottlenecks are impairing the ability for the United States to produce and sustain a supply of munitions, missiles and other equipment needed for national defense, the memorandum warns.
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Israel requested Iran deal text but was rebuffed: Report
Senior U.S. Senate leaders are also hoping to acquire a copy of the text for their own review.
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Trump to send Iran deal to Congress
The text of the deal has not been published and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, as of Tuesday morning, confirmed that lawmakers were working to obtain a copy for their own review.
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Senate Republicans 'trying to get' copy of Iran deal
Trump is currently at the G7 summit. Speaking to reporters on the same day, he suggested he would send a copy of the document to Congress.
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Mexican citizen sentenced to 87 months for global human smuggling operation
A Mexican citizen was sentenced to 87 months in prison for their role in human smuggling operations through Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East before facilitating illegal crossings at the Mexico-U.S. border.