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Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attack
Read full article: Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attackA federal appeals court has concluded that a 28-year prison sentence is too lenient for a Libyan militant who was convicted of terrorism-related charges in the 2012 attacks on U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
Paying for early access to Trump's Truth Social could raise big money - and major ethical issues
Read full article: Paying for early access to Trump's Truth Social could raise big money - and major ethical issuesIn yet another unprecedented move by America's first billionaire president, Donald Trump may soon be profiting from a new line of business tied to his office: charging access for a first peek at certain posts on his Truth Social platform.
Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say
Read full article: Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really sayPresident Donald Trump has released a trove documents that he claims prove voter fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election.
Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
Read full article: Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutionalA federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey’s bans on assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional.
Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump's claims about midterm risks
Read full article: Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump's claims about midterm risksHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has warned state officials they could lose funding or face investigations if they don't follow President Donald Trump’s election security demands.
Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers
Read full article: Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offersJamaica’s government says two of its three citizens recently deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini have formally declined offers to be repatriated to the Caribbean nation.
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
Read full article: Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey GrahamPresident Donald Trump says Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.
David Crowley restarts Wisconsin governor bid after Sara Rodriguez quits race over finance problems
Read full article: David Crowley restarts Wisconsin governor bid after Sara Rodriguez quits race over finance problemsMilwaukee County Executive David Crowley plans to reenter the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.
Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
Read full article: Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his votersDemocrats hoping to replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot for U.S. Senate are scrambling to woo his supporters.
The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claims
Read full article: The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claimsHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has pledged to aggressively pursue voter fraud cases at the White House complex after President Donald Trump revived debunked election theories in a primetime speech.
Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report about ICE officer shooting in Maine
Read full article: Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report about ICE officer shooting in MaineDemocratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers.
Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring
Read full article: Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiringImmigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers.
Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in Houston
Read full article: Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in HoustonThe family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Houston, is holding a public vigil for him.
National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term
Read full article: National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's termPresident Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital is being extended by more than two years and will last until the end of his term.
China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas
Read full article: China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visasThe Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years.
House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle
Read full article: House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdleRepublicans on the House Budget Committee have advanced a $95 billion package for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump’s push for strict new voter ID requirements.
Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
Read full article: Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the USThe Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for more than four years unless they seek and obtain government approval, a departure from long-standing practice.
Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own
Read full article: Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his ownPresident Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets.
Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches
Read full article: Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speechesThe White House says President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president's speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi.
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know
Read full article: Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to knowPresident Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds it’s a national security risk since late last year, halting work on major projects and buying back leases.
How to make sure you are registered to vote in Florida’s August election
Read full article: How to make sure you are registered to vote in Florida’s August electionMonday, July 20 is the deadline to vote in Florida’s Statewide Primary. The election on Aug. 18 is a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections. Here is how to make sure your voter registration is active and up to date.
Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation
Read full article: Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmationActing Attorney General Todd Blanche has met with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand of a Republican senator whose support is crucial to his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections
Read full article: Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in electionsSecretary of State Marco Rubio has convened leaders from over 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration’s latest effort to quell what it calls “left-wing” political terrorism.
Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
Read full article: Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefitsThe Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and more.
Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
Read full article: Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme CourtThe U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump’s double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth.
2 of 8 men charged in alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event plead not guilty
Read full article: 2 of 8 men charged in alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event plead not guiltyTwo of the eight men indicted in an alleged drone and sniper plot to attack President Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn have pleaded not guilty to federal conspiracy charges.
The Latest: Trump delivers primetime address to the nation
Read full article: The Latest: Trump delivers primetime address to the nationPresident Donald Trump addressed the nation on topics that included elections and voting machines, revisiting long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.
AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says
Read full article: AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study saysA study shows major artificial intelligence models are likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders worldwide.
Here’s what to know about the new communism classes coming to Florida schools next month
Read full article: Here’s what to know about the new communism classes coming to Florida schools next monthMany students will have to prepare for lectures about communism starting with the 2026-2027 school year.