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Florida Labels Synthetic Opioid 7-OH as Schedule 1 Drug
The substance—a synthetic form of kratom, a plant extract—is contained in products such as drinks and gummies sold in gas stations and stores.
Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Withhold Foreign Aid Funds
A lower court had found that the president’s cuts were unlawful.
Bessent Urges Half-Point September Interest-Rate Cut, Targets at Least 1.5 Percent Total Easing
The Treasury chief says recent inflation data and signs of labor market cooling justify a jumbo rate cut in September—followed by series of more reductions.
Treasury Secretary Urges Europe to Back US Tariffs on Russian Trade Partners
Sanctions on Russia can go up or down depending on the outcome of the upcoming Trump-Putin summit, Scott Bessent says.
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GE Appliances Shifts More Production From China, Mexico Back to US as Part of $3 Billion Investment
The move follows an earlier shift that moved washing machine production from China to Kentucky.
Judge Orders Federal Government to Restore Some Research Grants for UCLA
U.S. District Judge Rita Lin said the National Science Foundation had violated a preliminary injunction issued on June 23.
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Judge Skeptical of Trump Admin Lawsuit Against Other Federal Judges
The DOJ alleged that the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland abused his authority by issuing a sweeping halt on deportations.
Gov. Hochul Tours Downtown Middletown
The New York governor visited shops and eateries on North Street with Mayor Joseph DeStefano.
Trump Warns of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ If Putin Refuses to End Ukraine War After Alaska Summit
Trump also wants a second meeting with both Putin and Zelenskyy soon after the summit.
Federal Policing Takes Effect in Washington—What to Know
The move comes as part of a push by the administration toward ‘beautification’ of the capital city and a crackdown on crime.
What to Know About Tropical Storm Erin
The fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to become the first to reach hurricane strength.
Sen. Gillibrand Urges Trump Admin to Reverse Order Making English Official US Language
The Democratic senator from New York said millions of her state’s residents could lose access to critical federal services.
Appeals Court Removes Block on DOGE Data Access
In a 2-1 decision, the Fourth Circuit panel said the plaintiffs were unlikely to succeed in multiple ways.
Trial Begins Over Trump’s Use of National Guard in California
The trial is expected to last three days and address whether Trump violated the law with his use of National Guard troops.
Increased Chinese Research Vessel Activity Detected in US Arctic, Coast Guard Says
The USCG said it was monitoring five Chinese vessels as of Aug. 8, and responded to two in the U.S. Arctic region.
Newsom Urges Trump to Call Off Mid-Decade Redistricting
The California governor asked the president to halt red-state map rewrites, warning that he would move to counter them.
New MAHA Commission Report to Be Released
The Make America Healthy Again Commission is slated to offer solutions to problems it identified in its first report.
Abbott Vows to Continue Calling Special Sessions Until Texas Democrats Return
At least 51 Democrats fled the state to avoid a vote on redistricting, despite threats of arrest, criminal charges, and removal from office.
Zelenskyy Could Attend Meeting Between Trump and Putin This Week, Ambassador Says
‘I certainly think it’s possible,’ says the U.S. ambassador to NATO.
