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President Donald Trump said staff secretary Will Scharf will become White House counsel on Sept. 1, replacing David Warrington as the administration faces legal and congressional challenges.
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Volunteer lawyers are helping unrepresented immigrants navigate immigration court as legal representation remains unavailable in many deportation cases.
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Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary pits U.S. Rep. Angie Craig against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with Craig’s vote for the Laken Riley Act at the center of the contest.
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FAO data shows staple food prices remained above July 2025 levels as heatwaves, El Niño conditions, energy costs and geopolitical tensions affected commodity markets.
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The Houthis said they targeted an Aramco refinery in Jazan as Iran issued new conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the Pentagon pushed to accelerate weapons production.
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The Pentagon is pressing defense companies to accelerate weapons production as U.S. stockpiles of key missile interceptors have fallen during the conflict with Iran.
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ICE says all field officers and agents are expected to have body cameras by the end of August, while its policy gives agency leadership broad discretion over footage release after serious injuries or deaths in custody.
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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche 50-49 after Republican concerns over a proposed settlement involving Donald Trump and his allies nearly derailed the nomination.
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Iran is betting that pressure over the Strait of Hormuz will force the United States to accept its control, but the strategy carries significant risks.
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Firebird has launched an AI factory in Armenia powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing and Dell Technologies infrastructure, with plans for major regional expansion.
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The Senate adjourned for its summer recess without advancing the SAVE America Act, despite President Donald Trump’s demands that lawmakers remain in session.
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The Senate approved a short-term funding measure by a 90-6 vote, sending it to the House after lawmakers return from their August recess.
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The Pentagon revoked Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information and barred him from sensitive positions, alleging he disclosed information about Air Force One’s capabilities.
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The U.S. Army is opening five test ranges to companies developing missiles, drones and anti-drone weapons, including firms without military contracts.
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Justice Samuel Alito said he will remain on the Supreme Court for another term, ending weeks of speculation about a possible retirement.
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The U.S. Treasury said S&P Global’s new benchmarks could improve pricing visibility, support investment decisions, and strengthen critical mineral supply chains.
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Attorney General Letitia James warned New Yorkers about gold bar scams that use fake computer security alerts, remote access, and impersonated officials to steal victims’ savings.
