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US Businesses in China Freeze New Investment Amid Tariff War, Geopolitical Tension: Survey
A survey found over half of US companies in China are not investing, and most were affected by geopolitical tensions and concerns about China’s slowing economy.
Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Over Bob Woodward Interview Tapes
Trump challenged Woodward’s right to use audio from multiple taped interviews they did together, for a 2022 audiobook Woodward authored.
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EPA Slashes 23 Percent of Its Workforce, Eliminating Scientific Research Arm
The Environmental Protection Agency said it plans to create a new office that will allow EPA to prioritize research and science ‘more than ever before.’
Arkansas Can Enforce Critical Race Theory Ban in Classrooms, Appeals Court Rules
The decision ensures that school curriculum will be set by democratically elected officials, said Arkansas attorney general.
For Price of a Bus Ticket, Santa Monica Residents Want to Put a Dent in Homelessness
Residents of the popular beach town launch a voluntary family reunification program to help homeless people reunite with relatives in their home states.
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African Countries Desperate to Avoid Trump’s Latest Tariff Deadline
Nations in Africa are confident that deals can be reached with the U.S. government to avoid higher tariffs on Aug. 1.
Trump Signs Major Crypto Bill to Set Up Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
‘This could be perhaps the greatest revolution in financial technology since the birth of the internet,’ the president said.
Trump’s Health Diagnosis: 5 Things to Know About Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Health authorities say the condition is common among older adults.
House Passes $831.5 Billion Defense Spending Bill
Some Republicans and Democrats deviated from the party-line vote.
Why We Teach Our First Graders Shakespeare: Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald is the principal of a private elementary school in New York focused on classics, immersion in nature, and nurturing strong moral character.
Texas Sheriff’s Lack of Jail Space Leaves Thousands of Warrants for Illegal Immigrants Unserved
Anticipation of federal funding to help secure the Mexico-Texas border led to state cuts in jail space.
Forum on Countering CCP Transnational Repression Held on Capitol Hill
The forum discusses how to safeguard freedom and protect U.S. national security by countering the CCP’s transnational repression.
US Retail Sales Show June Rebound as Consumers Shrug Off Tariffs
‘Consumers seem to be over the tariff shock in April,’ one expert said.
China Will Sentence Fentanyl Traffickers to Death, Trump Says
The president made the remarks during a bill-signing ceremony for the HALT Fentanyl Act.
Texas Republicans Eye Picking Up 5 Seats in Redistricting Effort
Democrats accuse GOP of politicizing the recent floods. Trump says plan could increase Republican House contingent by five seats.
America’s Biggest Medical Facility for Transgender Youth Is Shutting Down
The California facility joins hospitals in other parts of the country in halting transgender procedures amid a shifting legal and policy landscape.
Nvidia’s AI Chip Sales to China Tied to Rare Earths Trade Talks, Says Commerce Secretary
Nvidia plans to resume sales of its H20 GPUs to China after nods of approval from the U.S. government.
