Government
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Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown before leaving for August recess
The Senate has adjourned and will return in September.
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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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US Drug czar blasts World Anti-Doping Agency over proposed changes that could undermine Olympics
Among the recommendations expected to be discussed at the meeting is transferring some testing responsibilities to an independent agency and away from a host country's anti-doping agency, which would be the United States in the next Olympics.
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‘No Tolerance:’ Florida AG sues Tiktok over child safety concerns
The Sunshine State cracks down on TikTok's flimsy protections for kids against adult content.
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Authorities believe 8 are dead in B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California
Edwards Air Force base is roughly 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles, in the Mojave Desert.
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ICE officer struck with moving vehicle during apprehension attempt in New Jersey: Police
The incident reportedly took place Monday morning in Manahawkin, New Jersey. The agent was allegedly attempting to arrest the suspect when the person fled the scene in a vehicle which was used to strike the agent. They sustained unknown injuries.
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California Gov Newsom says he's under Justice Department investigation, alleges Trump 'hit list'
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., on Monday announced that he was under investigation by the Department of Justice, insisting that the agency had targeted him due to his presidential ambitions.
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TSA announces new private partnership, TSA Gold+, to meet travel demands, 'evolving travel threats'
Private companies provide screening equipment via TSA Gold+
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Peace, punch and power: Trump brings Iran victory and fight night momentum to G7
2026 marks Trump's fifth year in attendance. Each summit has come with its own unique set of challenges and this year is no exception. Aside from peace, punch and power, he is hoping prosperity can be added to the list.
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House Oversight committee probes 'pay-to-play' concerns at anti-Trump lawyer's nonprofit
A nonprofit allegedly using donor funds to target adversaries may violate tax laws under the IRS codes. The Committee’s request for information specifically focuses on activities undertaken by the Fund to advance private financial interests that appear only loosely related to the Fund’s official stated purpose.
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Israel's war with Hezbollah in Lebanon may pose stumbling block for lasting US-Iran peace deal
The terms of the deal have attracted considerable speculation, though it appears that the agreement requires an end to fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been engaged in fierce fighting.
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Vance: Iran deal already signed digitally
The vice president, for his part, insisted that the deal requires Iran to take steps to ensure compliance with non-nuclear proliferation provisions before it would secure access to funds for rebuilding.