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US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum
The US State Department plans to close five foreign consulates across Asia, Africa, and North America, with critics warning China could exploit the resulting diplomatic gaps in some regions.
Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico
The Trump administration ordered border wall construction crews to stop drilling wells in New Mexico after ranchers warned that groundwater extraction for concrete could threaten livestock during drought conditions.
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general advanced past a Senate committee vote after a deal with Republican holdouts addressed concerns about a compensation fund for Trump allies.
Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy
President Trump is visiting California and Nevada to raise funds for Republicans and highlight economic and security contrasts with Democrats ahead of November congressional elections.
Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on US imports of new Chinese datacenter components, including optical transceivers, as officials work to address rapid AI development in China.
Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds
A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration improperly terminated billions in clean energy funds, handing a victory to nonprofits managing the program despite the decision being temporarily held pending potential Supreme Court intervention.
Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton was sworn in as US director of national intelligence following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing where he declined to acknowledge that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a moratorium on data center approvals pending regulatory audits of facilities seeking grid connection, citing insufficient public information about their operations and impacts.
Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro moved to dismiss charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying newly produced evidence showed he was not responsible for the damage.
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Jeffrey Epstein survivors have expressed concerns that Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general would derail their pursuit of justice, citing his prior handling of Epstein case disclosures.
RFK Jr urges Alzheimer’s screening but blunts key panel that could drive research
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has called for better Alzheimer’s screening, but the federal panel responsible for assessing preventive health services has been blocked from meeting for over a year.
New Jersey governor signs law banning surveillance pricing to protect shoppers
New Jersey’s governor signed legislation banning surveillance pricing, making the state the third to prohibit retailers from charging different prices based on shoppers’ personal data.
US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump’s order to create a federal voter list
A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking President Trump’s executive order to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in ballots, affecting 23 states ahead of November midterm elections.
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ and calls ICC war-crimes charges ‘bogus’
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected ICC war crimes charges as ‘bogus’ and accused New York Mayor Mamdani of fomenting hate after the mayor suggested he should be arrested if visiting for the UN General Assembly in September.
Trump ‘border czar’ says ICE officer in Maine killing should not have cleared vetting
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said an ICE officer involved in a fatal Maine shooting should not have passed vetting after reports of abuse allegations from ex-wives.
A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest U.S. trading partners
President Trump imposed new tariffs on major trading partners after the Supreme Court blocked his preferred legal approach, demonstrating continued commitment to the trade policy despite public disapproval.
Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
President Trump announced a formal investigation into EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined U.S. tech companies including Google, Apple, and Meta billions of dollars.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in a competitive Democratic Senate primary against progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed, giving Stevens a boost before early voting begins.
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The Trump administration acknowledged in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants based on the political identity of states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024.
Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of bombing, while diplomatic efforts accelerate to prevent full-scale conflict. Both nations are exploring negotiations centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz with new shipping arrangements.
Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’
President Trump has revived Cold War-era rhetoric warning of a communist menace, citing recent electoral success by candidates identifying as democratic socialists, though critics and supporters debate the accuracy of the characterization.
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