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Three members of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission are demanding that Major League Baseball (MLB) explain why it warned players for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps after previously allowing progressive political messaging on uniforms. The members are raising…

The White House said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s departure from the NATO summit in Turkey aboard the old Air Force One was a “distraction and misdirection” intended to address threats against him. The decision to have Trump travel aboard…

Victor Marx, a Marine Corps veteran and ministry leader, won the Republican primary for Colorado governor on Thursday and will face Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, a Democrat, in November’s election. Marx was declared the winner following an extended count…

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled July 9 that Texas could not offer in-state college tuition to illegal immigrants under the state’s Dream Act, finding federal law overrides the state policy. Circuit Judge Jerry Smith said federal law…

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled July 9 that Texas could not offer in-state college tuition to illegal immigrants under the state’s Dream Act, finding federal law overrides the state policy. Circuit Judge Jerry Smith said federal law…

Washington is set to host an international gathering on July 16 to discuss growing concerns about political terrorism, the U.S. State Department has confirmed. The Washington Post was first to report that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had invited dozens…

Palm Beach International Airport in South Florida officially adopted its new name, President Donald J. Trump International Airport, on July 9, months after the governor signed the name change into law. “EFFECTIVE TODAY: Palm Beach International Airport’s three-letter location identifier…

The National Capital Planning Commission said on July 9 that the Memorial Circle project needs structural revisions to earn final approval. This comes as the commission, which is the federal government’s planning agency for the D.C. region, gave preliminary approval…

Graham Platner’s anticipated exit from the Senate race in Maine has set off a scramble for an alternative. On July 8, the same day that the progressive Democrat announced he was suspending campaign operations, the leaders of the Maine Democratic…

The Senate Commerce Committee is set to vote July 15 on bipartisan legislation that would tighten U.S. restrictions on Chinese-connected vehicles, software, and hardware entering the American market. The committee’s agenda lists S. 4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of…

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has been absent from the Senate for more than a month. He was hospitalized on June 14. He has not released a public statement, photos, or video footage since. His office has not disclosed anything specific…

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, joined by six-time Indycar Series champion Scott Dixon and other guest speakers, talks about “Engines & Innovation” at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on July 9. ...

Germany has agreed to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States to station at home bases as the country expands its defenses, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on July 9. The German leader told parliament that, during the NATO meeting…

Tensions are escalating again in the Middle East. The United States and Iran are exchanging new strikes after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over. Trump said he will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its birthright citizenship ruling. Find…

The Trump administration this week launched what it described as a “major investigation” into alleged fraud in the H-1B visa system, along with an investigation into human trafficking as part of a broader effort targeting immigration and federal entitlement fraud.…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit hears multiple appeals in Portland at 12:30 p.m. ET on July 9, including immigration, criminal law, prisoner rights, and two Social Security disability cases. ...

Mexico’s military offensive against drug cartels in Sinoloa—the country’s fentanyl production hub—has failed to significantly disrupt the supply of the deadly synthetic opioid to the United States despite thousands of arrests and the destruction of numerous drug labs, according to…

LAS VEGAS—Each year Bates Neil travels from Honolulu to Las Vegas for FreedomFest, the annual event that bills itself as the “World’s Fair of Liberty.” Neil enjoys the speakers; he loves the celebration of American art, culture, debate, and discussion.…

The United States on Wednesday reaffirmed its backing for Tibetans’ demands to preserve their culture, language, and religion following a Tibetan activist’s death from self-immolation in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York City. A State Department spokesperson…

Maryland will hold a special session of the Legislature to pursue a push that could make it easier for Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional maps in future cycles. “Today, we announced that the General Assembly will convene in a…