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Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid to End Child Detention Policy Seen as Fueling Illegal Immigration
The Trump administration blames the decades-old policy for incentivizing families to cross with children knowing they will be released quickly.
First Lady Melania Trump Pens Letter to Putin About Protecting Children
The first lady’s letter did not explicitly reference allegations of Russia abducting Ukrainian children during its ongoing armed conflict with Ukraine.
West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio to Deploy National Guard in Support of DC Crime Crackdown
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said his state is proud to support Trump ‘in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital.’
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Zelenskyy to Visit Washington Following Trump–Putin Summit
Europe has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
In Oklahoma, Teachers From Out of State Assessed for ‘America First’ Values
State Education Superintendent Ryan Walters says he holds teacher candidates from other states to another level of scrutiny.
Former Navy SEAL Fights Child Sex Trafficking
The founder of Veterans for Child Rescue speaks about what led him to rescue children from trafficking networks that are operating in plain sight.
Key Takeaways From Trump–Putin Summit on Ukraine
While both sides touted progress, the meeting did not yield a breakthrough to end the war. Trump is set to pass on details to Zelenskyy and NATO.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Trump Admin in Mass Firing of CFPB Staff
The appeals court lifted an injunction that had blocked sweeping cuts at the consumer watchdog, giving the White House wide latitude to remake the agency.
US Retail Sales Increase in July as Consumer Demand Holds Steady
‘Consumer spending continues to be more resilient than many expected,’ a Bankrate analyst says.
Amid DC Takeover, Trump Eyes Crime in Other Cities—What to Know
He has highlighted crime in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Baltimore.
5 Things to Know Ahead of Trump’s Meeting With Putin
The two leaders are set to meet in Alaska on Aug. 15 to discuss a way to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict.
HHS Revives Vaccine Task Force After Lawsuit
‘By reinstating this Task Force, we are reaffirming our commitment to rigorous science,’ Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said.
Kellogg’s Agrees to Remove Artificial Dyes From All Cereals
A legal settlement was signed by Kellogg’s and the Texas attorney general.
US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Officials, Alleging Ties to Cuba’s Labor Export Scheme
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Brazil’s Mais Médicos program was an unconscionable diplomatic scam of foreign medical missions.
As CCP Cybersabotage Escalates, US Changes Posture
U.S. cyber officials indicate cyber adversaries will no longer be allowed to ‘walk all over’ the United States.
Crypto Magnate Kwon Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors of $40 Billion
The Terraform Labs cofounder was extradited to the United States earlier this year from Europe after getting arrested for using a fake passport.
State Department Issues ‘Increased Caution’ Travel Advisory for Mexico
A ‘Do Not Travel’ designation has been applied to six Mexican states.
