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Supreme Court sides with marijuana user stripped of gun rights
The justices, in 9-0 ruling, upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss an illegal gun possession charge brought under the law at issue against Ali Hemani.
Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook cost her more than $1M in legal, security costs: Filing
A financial disclosure from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook details large legal and security expenses
Iran to define Strait of Hormuz administration with Oman and Gulf states, senior U.S. officials say
Senior U.S. officials disclosed the contents of the memorandum of understanding with Iran. The MOU pledges 60 days of toll-free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump sabotages Senate bid to fast-track Clayton as DNI
Any delay, and continuation of acting DNI Bill Pulte in the role, is likely to endanger the reauthorization of a key U.S. intelligence authority.
Trump denies U.S. will put 'any money' into Iran, as he meets allies at G7 summit
Washington and Tehran announced a memorandum of understanding had been reached over the weekend.
U.S. and Iran agree on peace deal to end the war, Trump and Pakistan say
The deal follows weeks of mixed messaging from both Washington and Tehran on the trajectory of the conflict.
South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term in drone case
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced over his failed 2024 martial law declaration, Yonhap news agency reported.
Some Pentagon workers ordered to shelter in place as air quality issue is investigated
The Pentagon is the world's second-largest office building and is the workplace for thousands of military and civilian employees of the Defense Department.
Trump says Iran deal could be reached in 'two or three days' and Strait of Hormuz will reopen 'immediately'
Speaking to reporters after attending the NBA Finals in New York, Trump said the two parties are in the final stages of a "very, very good deal".
Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt locked in tight race to make runoff for Los Angeles mayor
Days after California's primary, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are still waiting to see who makes the November runoff for Los Angeles mayor against incumbent Karen Bass.
Arizona Supreme Court denies prosecutor appeal against sending fake elector case back to grand jury
The Arizona Supreme Court has denied a prosecutor's appeal of an order that the state's fake elector case be sent back to a grand jury.
Sen. Bill Cassidy signs onto brief calling 'anti-weaponization' fund a 'dire threat'
Sen. Bill Cassidy joined an amicus brief calling the Justice Department "anti-weaponization" fund a "dire threat."
House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict.
Senate GOP strips up to $1B for Trump ballroom security from immigration enforcement bill
GOP leaders reportedly privately concluded that the funding proposal risked derailing the broader immigration bill, both politically and procedurally.
UK assets face underestimated risk event, analysts warn as PM hopeful swerves call to calm investor nerves
One analyst said markets would reprice U.K. fiscal risk "accordingly and quickly" if Burnham's political ambitions come to light.
Hilton, Becerra lead primary race for California governor; Bass ahead in LA mayoral race
Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra took the early lead in the open primary race for governor.
Cassidy: Pulte not 'competent' for intelligence director role
Intelligence community veterans have warned that Pulte is ill-prepared for the job and could target Trump's foes in the role.
Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media
The report in Iranian state media homes in on Israel's military operations in Lebanon against the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah.
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley agrees to July 23 interview about Jeffrey Epstein by Oversight panel
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is scheduled to be interviewed about his relationship to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in June.
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