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The Justice Department on Wednesday filed separate lawsuits against Virginia and California, challenging state-level firearm restrictions that officials say infringe upon the Second Amendment and unlawfully constrain Americans’ constitutional right to keep and bear arms, according to CBS News. The legal action targets a Virginia statute banning the sale of certain semiautomatic rifles, alongside a…
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One week after twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela within seconds of each other, the nation is grappling with what United Nations officials are calling one of the worst natural disasters in its modern history. The June 24 tremors, centered in Yaracuy state, were felt across much of the country, but…
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A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a proposed U.S. Postal Service rule that would have imposed new restrictions on mail-in voting, ruling that the measure violated a 2021 legal settlement requiring the agency to prioritize expedited handling of election mail. U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan, a Bill Clinton appointee based in Washington, sided with…
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The Trump administration is rolling out a sweeping set of proposed changes to the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, with a focus on tightening oversight, expanding anti-fraud enforcement, and eliminating certain pathways that foreign investors have used to obtain green cards, according to a Newsweek report. The EB-5 program generally allows individuals who invest at…
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The Trump administration is rolling out a limited-edition Social Security card to mark the nation’s 250th birthday, with babies born during the semiquincentennial celebration set to receive the commemorative “Freedom 250” version. The special cards will be issued automatically to infants born between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026, through the Social Security Administration’s Enumeration…
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The United States has refused to extend the North American trade agreement with Canada and Mexico under its existing terms, the U.S. trade envoy announced Wednesday, pushing the pact into a year‑to‑year review process that is expected to stir fresh uncertainty for businesses across the continent. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) remains legally in force for…
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators held separate discussions with Qatari and Pakistani mediators on Wednesday, with host Qatar reporting “positive progress” and both sides agreeing to continue diplomatic engagements. The next round of talks will be scheduled “at the earliest possible time” following the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, which is set to…
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President Donald Trump marked the nation’s 250th anniversary on Wednesday with a call for Americans to reconnect with the “indomitable spirit” that forged the country, delivering the message at the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. Speaking from the Burning Hills Amphitheatre in Medora, Trump praised the 26th president as the…
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July 2, 2026 – Japan navigated a busy news day on Thursday, balancing high-stakes diplomatic outreach in South Asia with key domestic decisions in Hokkaido and financial markets. Diplomatic Front: Tokyo and New Delhi Deepen Strategic Ties Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded the second day of her three-day official visit to India (July 1–3), holding…
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China’s economy, trade, and technology sectors remained in focus today as investors watched one of Asia’s largest stock market debuts, electric vehicle manufacturers reported strong delivery figures, and Beijing continued navigating complex trade discussions with major international partners. China Resources New Energy Makes Landmark Stock Market Debut One of the biggest financial stories today is…
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