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Senate Passes $70 Billion Ice And Border Patrol Bill, Overcoming Internal GOP Rebellion Over...

Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, delivering a major political win to President Trump after weeks of struggling to pass the bill, while also rejecting efforts to kill the $1.8 billion Justice Department fund he had supported.

Trump Administration Escalates Legal Push For Medical Records Of Trans Minors

The Trump administration is using grand jury subpoenas to force providers of gender-affirming care to comply with its demands for sensitive medical records of transgender minors, sparking alarm among advocates and minors who receive the treatments.

Mass Shooting After California High School Graduation Kills Teen, Wounds 3

One person was killed and three others injured in a shooting after a high school graduation ceremony in California's Bay Area, with police searching for the shooter and providing additional security for upcoming graduation ceremonies.

Hostages Released And Suspect Is Dead After Hourslong Bomb Threat At California Bank Building,...

After a 15-hour standoff involving hostages and a bomb threat at a bank building in Bakersfield, California, the suspect was killed and all hostages were unharmed.

Frontier Passenger Chokes Off-Duty Flight Attendant After Trying To Open Exit Door And Cockpit...

A Frontier Airlines flight from San Juan to Chicago was diverted to Miami after a passenger attempted to open an emergency exit door and assaulted an off-duty flight attendant, resulting in the passenger being charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants and assault.

Supreme Court Turns Toward An Explosive Final Month With Trump’s Priorities At Stake

The Supreme Court is facing a showdown with Donald Trump as it rushes to decide 26 cases before the end of the month, with the President likely to react harshly to any decisions that don't go his way.

Supreme Court Allows Alabama To Use GOP-Friendly Map For Midterms, Cutting Seat Held By...

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a congressional map that will benefit Republicans in this year's midterm elections, despite the fact that Alabama has already held congressional primaries.

White House Correspondents’ Association Reschedules Dinner After Shooting Incident

The White House Correspondents' Association announced that a second dinner will be held on July 24 with enhanced security measures after the April event was halted by a shooting incident, and President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to speak at the dinner.

NBA Superstar Steph Curry Signs Li-Ning Deal In A Major Win For Chinese Shoe...

Stephen Curry has partnered with Li-Ning for a ten-year deal, ending his sneaker free agency and giving the Chinese sportswear giant a major win, as well as expanding the brand's market share in the US.

Restrictions On Prediction Market Bets By U.S. Troops Part Of Draft Defense Bill

The US military may soon be barred from using prediction markets to bet on global events if a draft defense policy bill passes Congress and becomes law, following a high-profile case where a US special forces soldier is accused of using classified information to place bets tied to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

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Nolan Wells’ Case Is Closed. His Family Still Demands Answers

A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.