U.S. Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, while earlier estimates for May and June were revised downward by another 103,000 jobs. The unemployment rate slipped to 4.1 percent as labor-force participation declined.
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Senate Leaves Washington Without Passing Trump Voting Bill
The Senate began its recess without approving President Trump’s demand for stricter proof-of-citizenship requirements for federal voting, exposing divisions among Republicans over the legislation.
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Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former criminal-defense attorney, as U.S. attorney general in a 50–49 vote.
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Wall Street Rises After Weak Jobs Report
Stocks climbed after the disappointing employment report increased expectations that the Federal Reserve would avoid raising interest rates.
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Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Over Harm to Children
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million toward youth mental-health programs after finding that Facebook and Instagram contributed to harms suffered by children and teenagers.
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Trump Takes Another Run at Birthright Citizenship
President Trump signed new executive orders seeking to restrict automatic citizenship for some children born in the United States, setting up another round of constitutional litigation.
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U.S. and Iran Move Toward Strait of Hormuz Agreement
The United States and Iran say negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz are progressing, although major disagreements remain. Any agreement could have significant consequences for oil prices and global shipping.
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Court Halts Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom
A federal appeals court temporarily stopped construction of President Trump’s proposed $400 million White House ballroom while litigation over the project continues.
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School Shooting in Thailand Leaves at Least Seven Dead
A 14-year-old is accused of carrying out a shooting at a school outside Bangkok that killed at least seven people.
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Russian Strikes Kill Four Near Kyiv
Russian missile and drone attacks killed four people, including a child, as Ukraine continues to face pressure on its air-defense systems.
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New Jersey Investigates Privately Run ICE Detention Center
New Jersey opened a civil-rights investigation into the privately operated Delaney Hall ICE detention center following the death of 39-year-old Edwin Lopez-Cornejo and allegations of inadequate medical care.
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