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Georgia Commits 300 National Guard Troops to DC Crime Crackdown
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is joining a growing list of Republican governors supporting President Donald Trump’s crime emergency response in Washington.
China Exploits $2.5 Billion Pentagon-Funded Research, House Report Says
Hundreds of projects involved collaboration with Chinese entities, including ones that are blacklisted, according to the report.
Bessent Calls for Curb on Fed Authority, Accuses It of Distorting Economy
The treasury secretary called for ‘an honest, independent, nonpartisan review of the entire [Federal Reserve].’
Aryna Sabalenka Defeats Amanda Anisimova for Her 2nd Consecutive US Open Title
The No. 1-ranked Sabalenka picked up the fourth Grand Slam title of her career.
California City to Repeal Homeless Housing Ban After State Sues
Norwalk will overturn a housing ban and agreed to pay $250,000 toward new affordable housing projects.
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Trump Signs Order on Tariff Reductions for ‘Aligned Partners,’ Certain Products
The changes will take effect on Sept. 8, according to a White House fact sheet.
College Board Retires Student Data Tool Amid Scrutiny Over ‘Proxies’ for Race in Admissions
The Trump administration has warned colleges to not use ‘proxies’ for racial preference when admitting students.
Increase in COVID Cases Prompts California County to Recommend Masks Again
The top health official for a county near Sacramento advised residents to wear masks indoors. No mandate was issued.
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Schumer Threatens to ‘Force’ a Senate Vote on Repealing Trump’s Tariffs
The minority leader blamed the tariffs for August’s soft jobs numbers. He did not specify how the Senate Democrats could bring a bill to the floor.
Body of Missing Man Found in Truck Revealed by Lake Powell’s Low Water Level
Low water levels brought on by years of drought have revealed a submerged pickup truck containing human remains at Lake Powell near the Arizona-Utah border.
Adams Vows to Stay in 2025 NYC Mayoral Race
The incumbent has defied calls to drop out of the race, despite poll numbers showing him placing behind Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.
Industrial Space Posts First Negative Demand in 15 Years as Commercial Real Estate Cools
Tariffs, high interest rates, and fresh supply combined to push industrial demand into the red.
FDA Going to Release Report on Child Deaths From COVID Vaccines: Commissioner
Regulators are investigating reported deaths, Dr. Marty Makary said.
Deaths From High Blood Pressure-Related Kidney Disease Jump Nearly 50 Percent in 25 Years: AHA
Men face a higher risk of death from the disease, the study found.
State Department Officer Gets 4 Years in Prison for Selling Defense Secrets to China
The staffer received over $10,000 from handlers he met online in return for sending them copies of a variety of documents.
Trump Signs Order Implementing Trade Deal With Japan
The deal reduces tariffs on Japanese cars from 27.5 percent to 15 percent.
FBI Agents Seized Phones, Computers, and Folders During Search of John Bolton’s Home: Court Papers
The basis for the search of the former national security adviser and ambassador’s home was ‘evidence of a crime,’ the documents stated.
RFK Jr. Defends CDC Shakeup as Fired Director Issues New Claim
The health secretary said he never told Susan Monarez to preapprove recommendations from the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Rise to Near 3-Month High
‘The initial jobless claims and continuing claims data has been remarkably consistent,’ says one market watcher.
What to Know About US Deployment of Warships Near Venezuela, Strike on Alleged Drug Boat
Following a deadly U.S. strike on an alleged Tren de Aragua boat, Trump said the transnational criminal organization is working for Maduro.
Trump Suggests Sending National Guard to New Orleans
Trump said that any deployment to Louisiana would be at the invitation of the state’s governor, Jeff Landry.
