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US, China to Resume Trade Talks Ahead of August Deadline
‘We’re very close to a deal with China,’ Trump said.
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US Strikes Trade Deal With European Union
The trade agreement sets a 15 percent tariff for most imports from the bloc, including automobiles.
Education Department Probe Finds 5 Virginia School Districts Violated Title IX
These districts have been violating the rights of students ‘in the service of an extreme political ideology,’ an official said.
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Pipeline Operators Say High-Tech Tools Preclude Need for Expansive Safety Regulation
Industry representatives tell Congress reauthorized pipeline safety bill should be swiftly adopted ‘without major changes or new mandates.’
Pipeline Operators Call for Congress to Close Loophole That Shields Vandals From Federal Criminal Prosecution
Operators tell House panel one statutory tweak could reduce the $50 billion to $100 billion that the industry pays annually to repair damage from tampering.
Washington State Sues to Prevent Trump Admin From Accessing Food Aid Immigration Data
The lawsuit alleged that the information will be used for a ‘mass surveillance and mass deportation project.’
Judge Maintains Nationwide Block on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The judge said states would face administrative and financial burdens from a narrower order.
Trump Says Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling Likely Helps Obama Following DNI Disclosures
Trump was asked the question after former President Barack Obama denied recent allegations from the director of national intelligence.
No Mechanical Issue With Boeing 787 Fuel Control Units: FAA Chief
The agency says it does not believe there was an issue with ‘inadvertent manipulation’ of fuel control.
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.
US Sues New York City Over ‘Sanctuary’ Jurisdiction Laws
The lawsuit seeks to overturn provisions of the city’s administrative code and police directives, which it alleges violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
Investment Firm Sues Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Over Closed-Door Meetings
The Fed is “deliberately undermining the public accountability envisioned by Congress,” said Azoria Capital in court documents.
TikTok Faces US Ban Unless China Hands Over Control, Lutnick Says
The commerce secretary warned that China must relinquish control of TikTok or the app would face a U.S. shutdown.
Trump Admin Recommends Location Verification for Advanced AI Chips
The move is aimed at ensuring the chips do not fall into the hands of foreign adversaries.
Appeals Court Upholds Nationwide Ban on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
In a 2–1 vote, judges on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision banning enforcement of the executive order across the United States.
