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US Factory Employment Drops to 5-Year Low as Manufacturing Slump Deepens
Two manufacturing activity reports highlight weak factory hiring in July, as soft demand weighed on orders and output.
California Gov. Newsom Signs Teen Sex Solicitation Bill Into Law
The new law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
2 Men Charged in Computer ‘Pop-Up’ Scam Targeting Over 350 Elderly Victims
‘This alleged conspiracy wielded fear of bankruptcy and arrest to ensure victims complied with the unlawful requests for money,’ an FBI official said.
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Trump Orders Nuclear Submarines Moved After Former Russian President’s Comments
The move was in response to ‘provocative statements’ made by a former Russian president, Trump says.
Harvard Says It Will Comply With DHS Request to Hand Over Employment Forms
The Department of Homeland Security wants to inspect federal I-9 forms for Harvard employees.
Navy Pilot Safe After Fighter Jet Crashes in Central California
It’s the second F-35 to go down this year.
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DNC Targets Battleground Districts With August ‘Organizing Summer’ Campaign
Democrats will host town halls, state fair events and training bootcamps to press messaging on GOP budget bill.
CDC Removes Outside Experts From Vaccine Review Panels
Some of the experts work for organizations that are suing the health secretary.
Putin Says He Hopes Ukraine Peace Talks Will Continue as Trump’s Sanctions Deadline Looms
Trump gave the Russian leader until Aug. 8 to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine or face new tariffs.
Global Trade Partners React to New US Tariffs
President Donald Trump formalized new tariffs on dozens of countries to come into effect on Aug. 7.
Trump Announces New Tariff Rates for Dozens of Countries Before Aug. 1 Deadline
The president signed an executive order on Thursday that formalizes the new tariffs.
Trump Secures Trade Wins, but Rare-Earth Standoff With China Persists
Beijing’s dominance over critical mineral supply chains remains a challenge for the Trump administration.
Number of Measles Cases in Canada Almost Triple That of US
Ontario and Alberta account for the bulk of infections in Canada.
State Department Sanctions Palestinian Authority Officials, PLO Members
A Thursday statement said the move is in the ‘national security interests’ of the United States.
US Reaches Deal With Pakistan on Oil, Tariffs
The Pakistani Embassy in Washington said the deal will result in the reduction of reciprocal tariffs.
Democrats Sound the Alarm on Disengaged Male Voters
Rahm Emanuel joined Gavin Newsom and Tim Walz in warning the party that it is losing a generation of men, urging new outreach before 2026 and 2028 elections.
Euro Area Growth Stalls at 0.1 Percent as US Economy Surges 3 Percent In 2nd Quarter
The eurozone economy stagnated while U.S. GDP rebounded sharply, as tariff tensions, fiscal strains, and geopolitical shocks cloud prospects.
Homeland Security Secretary Says Threat of Major Tsunami Hitting US Has ‘Passed Completely’
The secretary said, ‘We’re in really good shape right now.’
Minnesota Calls In National Guard After St. Paul Cyberattack Leads to Outages
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said the attack was deliberate and coordinated.
