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CalMatterspolitics3 hrs ago
New Federal Law Bars Federal Loans for College Programs Whose Graduates Earn Below High-School Median Wage
A federal requirement effective this month bars students at underperforming programs from federal loans. About 300 California programs, many in cosmetology and arts, may fall short of the earnings threshold.
axios.comworld4 hrs ago
Ukrainian President Moves to Replace Defense Minister
Hundreds protested in Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Senior officials submitted resignations and parliament approved a new prime minister.
ABC Newspolitics5 hrs ago
President Trump Approves Fewer Disaster Aid Requests From Democratic States
An analysis shows longer approval times and higher denial rates for states that did not support President Trump in 2024. The administration is also reviewing changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
politics5 hrs ago
Tens of Thousands Protest in Ukraine After Zelensky Dismisses Defense Minister
Demonstrators gathered in Kyiv and other cities on July 16 to oppose the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov. President Volodymyr Zelensky had dismissed the defense minister the previous day.
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ndtv.compolitics5 hrs ago
Two Human Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over ICC Sanctions
DAWN and Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide filed suit in Manhattan federal court, alleging that sanctions on the International Criminal Court have restricted their advocacy work. The groups say the measures have prompted them to alter or halt activities related to Palestinian is…
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abcnews.go.compolitics6 hrs ago
DOJ Threatens to Withhold Grants for Rape Kit Testing from Sanctuary Cities
The Department of Justice is moving to cut federal funding from cities classified as sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to sign cooperation agreements with ICE. The action targets grants used for processing sexual assault kits, police equipment and emergency services in multiple…
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theverge.compolitics6 hrs ago
Federal Highway Administration Removes Bike Lanes and Speed Cameras From Proven Safety Countermeasures List
The Federal Highway Administration has removed bike lanes, speed safety cameras, variable speed limits and two other items from its list of Proven Safety Countermeasures, reducing the total from 28 to 23. The changes were noticed by safety advocates late last week after the Depar…
Washington Examinerpolitics6 hrs ago
Democratic Hopefuls Raise Tens of Millions for 2028 Bids
Several Democratic senators and governors reported large second-quarter hauls for their federal or state committees. Sen. Jon Ossoff led with $20 million raised and $42 million on hand.
Euronewspolitics7 hrs ago
Zelenskyy Dismisses Defence Minister Fedorov on Wednesday Evening
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on Wednesday. Plans for street protests in major cities followed immediately on social media. Euronews reported the first such mobilization since last summer.
abcnews.go.compolitics8 hrs ago
Louisiana man charged with killing deputy U.S. marshal during arrest-warrant raid
Clarence A. Frazier Jr. faces federal murder charges after allegedly killing Deputy US Marshal Drew Hanson during a July 13 warrant service in Alexandria. The shooting occurred while officers enforced an arrest warrant tied to a prior sexual battery case.
washingtonpost.comworld9 hrs ago
Australian Police Release Children's Clothing Images in Abuse Investigation
Federal police have published photos of four items of children's clothing to identify potential victims. The images were recovered during an inquiry into a former childcare worker charged with 329 offences.
Al Jazeeraworld16 hrs ago
U.S. Justice Department declines New Mexico request for unredacted Epstein files
The department said federal law and court orders prevent release of millions of unredacted documents. New Mexico officials stated the records are needed for an ongoing state investigation into alleged abuse at a former Epstein property.
wonkette.comworld18 hrs ago
Texas Rangers to Join Investigation of Fatal Shooting During ICE Vehicle Stop in Houston
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Rangers will lead an independent probe into the July 7 shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a vehicle stop. The investigation will include coordination with federal officials.
ndtv.comsports18 hrs ago
Federal Reserve Beige Book Notes Both Gains and Shortfalls for U.S. Cities Hosting 2026 World Cup
The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book on July 15, 2026, showing tourism gains in World Cup host cities alongside limited broader growth. Canadian visitor levels stayed below historical averages after tariff policies took effect.
Los Angeles Timespolitics20 hrs ago
Federal judge blocks California recycling symbol law
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting a California law that restricts use of recycling symbols on packaging. The 2021 statute was scheduled to take effect October 4.
Fox Newsworld20 hrs ago
Bill Maher Calls NPR 'Far Extreme of the Left' in Podcast Interview
Comedian Bill Maher said NPR represents the far left during a Wednesday appearance on its Newsmakers podcast. He also questioned the need for continued federal subsidies of public media.
winnipegfreepress.comai21 hrs ago
xAI Sues South Carolina Man Accused of Using Grok to Create Explicit Deepfakes
xAI filed suit Tuesday in Texas federal court against Terry Wayne Harwood, alleging he used Grok to generate explicit deepfakes of minors and adults from non-sexual photos. The company seeks damages and a permanent ban from the service.
nbcnews.comfinance22 hrs ago
Fed Chairman Warsh says he meets often with Treasury Secretary Bessent
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told Congress he speaks regularly with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and defended the central bank's independence. Warsh declined to confirm direct contact with President Trump since taking office.
msnbc.compolitics22 hrs ago
R. Kelly Files Request to Reduce 30-Year Federal Sentence
R. Kelly submitted a request for commutation of his 30-year federal prison sentence this week. The filing to the Office of the Pardon Attorney remains pending.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics22 hrs ago
Federal government installs reworked panels about slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia home
The federal government installed new interpretive panels at the President's House site in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. The panels replace displays that had been in place since 2010 and follow a 2025 executive order directing federally controlled historic sites to avoid cont…
finance23 hrs ago
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee on AI and Inflation
Kevin Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday and addressed questions on asset sales and a reported Bank of America dinner. He also testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Monday.
theconservativetreehouse.comscience1 day ago
Trump Administration Canceled 181 National Cancer Institute Grants in 2025
Npr reported that federal policy changes disrupted cancer disparities research. The cancellations affected 93 percent of surveyed researchers and led to staff reductions at major registries.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Justice Department Issues Subpoenas to New York Times Reporters Over Qatar Plane Reporting
Federal agents delivered subpoenas to New York Times journalists last week seeking testimony about their reporting on a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar. The Times said the subpoenas target sources who spoke on condition of anonymity about security features on the aircraft.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Federal Judge Voids Trump IRS Settlement and Orders Review of Attorneys
A federal judge voided a settlement between President Trump and the IRS that would have created a $1.8 billion fund. The ruling criticized Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and recommended disciplinary review.
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chicago.suntimes.comfinance1 day ago
Maine Driver Fatally Shot by Federal Immigration Officers
Federal immigration authorities killed a driver in Maine on Monday after describing the vehicle as weaponized. Officials said officers fired fearing for public safety. The shooting marked the second such death in seven days.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance1 day ago
Immigration officer shoots driver in Maine vehicle stop
A federal immigration officer fired at a moving vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, killing the driver. The Department of Homeland Security said the officer acted after the vehicle attempted to flee and posed a public-safety risk.
washingtonpost.compolitics1 day ago
Pardon Attorney Recommended Clemency for All Federal Death Row Inmates
A former Department of Justice pardon attorney recommended clemency for every federal death row inmate. Officials granted clemency in 37 of the 40 cases.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Federal Immigration Agent Fatally Shoots Man in Maine
A federal immigration agent shot and killed a man in Maine on Monday. The man's father said his son held legal status and worked two jobs to support his wife and daughter.
Rapplerai1 day ago
xAI Installed 59 Unpermitted Gas Turbines for Colossus 2 Data Center
Rappler reported that xAI placed 59 natural gas turbines near its Memphis-area data center without federal clean air permits. Emissions from the units exceed thresholds requiring permits and affect nearby communities with elevated respiratory disease rates. A lawsuit and regulato…
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Minnesota Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Conspiracy
Fahima Mahamud admitted stealing more than $4.6 million from a federal childcare program. Washington Examiner reported her daycare also collected funds through false meal claims.
politics1 day ago
Federal agencies expand enforcement against birth tourism
U.S. immigration agencies are increasing scrutiny of travelers and companies involved in birth tourism. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked limits on birthright citizenship through executive order.
The Boston Globepolitics1 day ago
Biddeford Residents Rally After Federal Immigration Officer Shoots Colombian Man
A fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer in Biddeford, Maine, prompted vigils and protests on Monday. City officials and residents linked the response to the city's 1924 stand against a Ku Klux Klan march targeting immigrants.
Washington Examinerpolitics1 day ago
National Network on Cuba Prepares Nationwide Protest Plan if U.S. Attacks Cuba
The National Network on Cuba prepared a plan for nationwide protests within 24 hours of any U.S. military attack on Cuba. The document, obtained by the Washington Examiner, outlines mobilization at federal sites and public events. It seeks to raise the political and material cost…
insight.kellogg.northwestern.eduai1 day ago
OpenAI Employees Donate Over $215,000 to AI Regulation Super PAC
Seven current OpenAI staff and one former employee gave funds to Guardrails Alliance, which opposes a pro-industry group backed by company president Greg Brockman. The donations total more than $215,000 and will appear in federal filings.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Interior Secretary Proposes Shifting Grizzly Bear Management from Federal to State Control
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a plan on July 15 to shift oversight of threatened grizzly bears near Yellowstone National Park from federal to state control. The precise scope and implications of the change remain unspecified.
globalnews.cabusiness1 day ago
WestJet flight attendants set strike vote results for Wednesday
About 4,400 unionized WestJet flight attendants will learn Wednesday whether they approved a strike that could begin Aug. 2. A yes vote would end a federal cooling-off period and allow either side to halt operations after 72 hours' notice.
newrepublic.comworld1 day ago
Supreme Court Denies House Arrest for Bnei Brak Man Accused of Rape and Targeting Minors
Israel's Supreme Court overturned a Tel Aviv District Court ruling that would have allowed a Bnei Brak resident accused of multiple sex offenses to be released to house arrest with electronic monitoring in Safed. Prosecutors had opposed the lower court's decision.
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e.vnexpress.networld1 day ago
ZXMOTO Founder Clears 100-Million-Yuan Debt and Donates 5 Million Yuan to Guangxi Flood Relief
Zhang Xue gave five million yuan to the Guangxi Charity Federation on July 9 after settling 100 million yuan in corporate obligations. The donation followed deadly flooding that killed 39 people in the southern region.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldfinance1 day ago
Bitcoin Rises 3.6 Percent to Near $64,800 as June Inflation Eases but Core Rate Stays Above Fed Target
Bitcoin climbed to near $64,800 on July 15 after U.S. inflation readings cooled more than expected. The data cut market odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month from 43 percent to 13 percent.
CoinDeskfinance1 day ago
Gold Holds Near $4,050 an Ounce as Softer U.S. Inflation Data Cuts Near-Term Rate-Hike Odds
Softer-than-expected U.S. inflation reduced expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike and supported gold prices. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said rate hikes remain an option to keep inflation near the 2% target amid ongoing risks from Middle East tensions and oil prices.
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finance1 day ago
Fed Chairman Warsh Testifies After CPI Shows Largest One-Month Drop Since 2020; Odds of July Rate Hold Rise Above 80 Percent
Kevin Warsh appeared before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday. The June CPI showed its largest one-month decline since 2020, shifting market odds toward a rate hold at the July 29 meeting.
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petapixel.comai1 day ago
OpenAI Rejects Merit of Apple's Trade Secret Lawsuit
OpenAI issued a statement Tuesday saying it is unaware of evidence supporting Apple's allegations. The response follows a 41-page complaint filed Friday in federal court.
winnipegfreepress.combusiness1 day ago
Canada Unveils Framework for New 1 Million Barrel West Coast Pipeline
Federal and Alberta governments along with five major oil sands producers released a backgrounder Monday outlining commitments for the West Coast Oil Pipeline. The project would add 1 million barrels per day of export capacity to the British Columbia coast. The deal ties pipeline…
news18.compolitics1 day ago
Judge Allows Rana to Transfer JPMorgan Lawsuit to Federal Court
A Manhattan judge ruled Tuesday that Chirayu Rana can move his case from state to federal court. The order requires Rana to pay related legal fees and disclose witness identities while allowing separate defamation claims by Lorna Hajdini to proceed independently.
bleedingcool.comworld1 day ago
California and 11 Other States Sue to Block Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a federal antitrust suit Monday on behalf of 12 states to block the deal. The complaint alleges the merger would reduce competition in film distribution and basic cable.
theconversation.comworld1 day ago
Report Projects Australia Short 230 Child Psychiatrists by 2028 as Government Commits $2.8 Billion in Funding
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists forecasts a national shortage of at least 230 full-time child and adolescent psychiatrists by 2028. Western Australia faces a gap of 37 positions, with low training intake cited as a factor. Federal funding aims to add…
winnipegfreepress.combusiness1 day ago
Canada links new oil pipeline to carbon-capture project in federal-Alberta accord
The Pathways carbon capture project scaled back its targets as a new West Coast oil pipeline advances under a government accord. An economist estimates the pipeline would add 20 megatonnes of annual emissions on average, exceeding the project's reductions.
Statscience1 day ago
FTC Settles Lawsuit With CVS Caremark Over Insulin Pricing Allegations
The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with CVS Caremark on July 14, 2026, requiring changes to its pharmacy benefit practices. The agreement addresses claims that the company inflated insulin prices through a rebate system. Stat reported the deal is projected to deliv…
world1 day ago
Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida struck and killed by tractor-trailer
A 28-year-old man died after running from federal agents at a Florida gas station and being hit by a tractor-trailer. The incident marks the third death in about a week involving encounters with ICE agents.
The Guardianfinance1 day ago
S&P 500 Recovers Half of Monday Losses After Cooler June CPI Report
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday as a cooler-than-expected consumer price index reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike. Oil prices climbed while several companies issued preliminary earnings updates.
world1 day ago
Colombian Man Shot by Immigration Officer in Maine After Vehicle Attempted to Flee
A 26-year-old Colombian national was fatally shot in Biddeford on Monday. The incident prompted federal officials to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide after two recent deaths.
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coindesk.combusiness1 day agoUpdated
CFTC Orders Kalshi Not to Cancel Michigan Trades per Court Directive
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on July 14 directed Kalshi to ignore a Michigan court order requiring cancellation of certain customer trades. Chairman Mike Selig said the step protects market integrity under federal rules.
cmswire.comfinance1 day ago
FCC Requires Customer ID for New or Renewed Phone Service to Combat Robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission adopted proposal FCC 26-27 on April 30. The measure would require carriers and VoIP providers to collect name, address, government ID, and alternate number data before activating or renewing service.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness1 day ago
NSW urged to seek $3.6 billion in federal infrastructure funds for 133,000 homes
The Minns government has not yet reached an agreement with the Albanese government on a $10 billion housing infrastructure program. Five other states and territories have already secured funding packages. A development body proposed specific projects that would require a state co…
cnbc.compolitics1 day ago
California Rail Authority Applies for $396 Million Federal Grant
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has requested nearly $400 million in federal funding for a 30-mile Central Valley segment. The request follows the withdrawal of $4 billion in prior federal support for the project.
cnbc.comfinance1 day ago
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Tells Congress U.S. Should Not Bail Out Crypto
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the United States should not bail out any sector, including crypto, during his semiannual monetary policy report to Congress. He also stated that the Treasury can use the Exchange Stabilization Fund for swap lines unrelated to the Federal Reserve's mone…
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sbs.com.auai22 hrs agoUpdated
Twenty-Six Meta Employees Sue Over AI Use in Layoff Rankings; Company Denies AI Made Decisions
Twenty-six current and former Meta employees sued the company in federal court in Northern California on Monday. The suit alleges internal AI tools penalized workers who took protected medical, parental or disability leave during May 2026 layoffs of about 8,000 staff.
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The Guardianpolitics2 days ago
Federal Judge Awards Hunter Biden $1.7 Million in Patrick Byrne Defamation Case
U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson ordered the former Overstock.com CEO to pay $1.7 million in punitive damages plus sanctions after finding him in default. The ruling followed a 2023 lawsuit over claims about an alleged 2021 bribe from Iran.
Wiredtechnology2 days ago
FCC Authorizes Reflect Orbital Prototype Satellite Despite Nearly 2,000 Opposing Comments
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission approved a California startup's plan to launch a single reflective satellite later this year. The prototype precedes a proposed constellation of 50,000 units intended to deliver on-demand illumination.
forbes.comsports2 days ago
North Wilkesboro Speedway to Host NASCAR Cup Series Points Race on July 19, 2026
The .625-mile track in Wilkes County, North Carolina, will host the Window World 450 at 7 p.m. ET. Revival followed federal funding, renovations and a 2019 volunteer cleanup led by Dale Earnhardt Jr.