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Trump Admin Launches Federal Probe Into Oregon Policies Allowing Male Participation in Girls’ Sports
The Title IX investigation follows a complaint alleging Oregon’s rules unlawfully permit transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports events.
House Ethics Panel Tells AOC to Pay Additional $3,000 for 2021 Met Gala
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said she accepts the findings and will repay the outstanding amount.
Lawmaker Questions Pentagon Over Chinese Engineers Tied to Microsoft Contract
The Pentagon’s contracts and oversight processes may ‘fail to account for the growing Chinese threat,’ the lawmakers warns.
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Stefanik, Issa Reintroduce Bill to Ban Handgun Roster Restrictions in States
The restrictions make it challenging for firearm manufacturers to introduce new models, the lawmakers said.
West Virginia Parents Seeking Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Requirements Win Reprieve
A judge said that the requirements are not valid without religious exemptions.
Community Safety Meeting Held After ‘American Idol’ Music Supervisor, Husband Murdered
The murders come as the community faces a spate of crimes, including organized burglary rings.
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Arizona Woman Gets 8 Years in Prison for Running ‘Laptop Farm’ for North Koreans
Christina Chapman, age 50, was sentenced to eight years in prison and other fines for defrauding 309 U.S. businesses in collaboration with North Koreans.
CCP Trolls Target Livestreams Marking Falun Gong Commemoration
Media livestreams covering Falun Gong practitioners’ July 20 parade were also targeted, as users worldwide posted under hashtags such as #720 and #July20Rally.
Odds of U.S.-EU Trade Deal Are 50–50 Ahead of Tariff Deadline: Trump
European lawmakers approved a set of counter tariffs on American goods set to be enacted if a deal cannot be reached.
Travelers to US to Pay New $250 ‘Visa Integrity Fee’—What to Know
The fee is set at a minimum of $250 for all nonimmigrant visas but may be refunded under certain conditions.
Trump Signs Executive Order on College Sports Targeting ‘Pay-for-Play’ Agreements
‘Third-party, pay-for-play payments to collegiate athletes are improper and should not be permitted by universities,’ the White House said.
USDA Announces Reorganization Plan to Slash Washington Staff by Over 50 Percent
Thousands of jobs will move to five regional hubs as part of a broader federal downsizing push.
US Economy Expands at Fastest Pace This Year, but Factories Slide Into Contraction
The economy entered the third quarter with solid momentum, although a pullback in factory activity signals fresh challenges ahead.
ECB Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Hits Target, Economy Shows Resilience
The eurozone central bank has paused its year-long easing cycle, pledging a data-dependent approach while signaling caution amid tariffs and global uncertainty.
DOJ Forms Strike Force to Assess DNI Findings on Russia Collusion Allegations
‘We will investigate these troubling disclosures fully and leave no stone unturned to deliver justice,’ Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire Consumer Safety Officials for Now
The order allows the dismissal of Biden appointees to the Consumer Product Safety Commission—Mary Boyle, Alexander Hoehn-Saric, and Richard Trumka Jr.
Microsoft SharePoint Hacking Has Hit More Than 400 Victims, Researchers Warn
A security company said it has found more than 400 systems that were ‘actively compromised during four confirmed waves of attack.’
Energy Secretary Wright Says Sanctioning Russian Oil to End Ukraine War Is a Possibility
Earlier this month, Trump threatened secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil if Moscow does not agree to a peace deal by early September.
DOJ Says Alina Habba’s Replacement as US Attorney for New Jersey Has Been Removed
Judges on the U.S. District Court in New Jersey had named Desiree Leigh Grace as Habba’s replacement.
