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DOJ opens probe into Harvard's financial aid for alleged discrimination against American students

The DOJ is investigating whether Harvard allowed Chinese donors to create scholarships excluding American students, potentially violating the Civil Rights Act....

Trump says first call with new UK PM Burnham went 'very well,' pledges US support

Trump pledged U.S. support for Britain's new prime minister after the pair discussed the U.S.-U.K. alliance, trade and Middle East security during their first call....

Rand Paul releases docs that reveal FBI halted border inspection of virus researcher over Wuhan lab links

CBP flagged Peter Daszak as a high person of interest over his gain-of-function research ties to the Wuhan Institute of Virology before the FBI intervened....

Johnson's strategy to bypass Democrats' SAVE Act blockade survives key vote, handing GOP big win

Speaker Johnson's plan to put key SAVE America Act provisions into a budget reconciliation bill cleared the House Rules Committee on Monday....

Socialist insurgents force moderate Democrats into high-risk showdown over must-hold races

Voices are amplified as Michigan, Wisconsin, become the latest battleground in the battle between the far left and socialists versus the center-left Democratic establishment...

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Iran War update: Five things to know after the resumption of hostilities

It's been 10 days since U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over." Here's what you need to know about the conflict....

Ships shun Strait of Hormuz as renewed fighting strains key oil corridor

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slumped since U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade took effect last week....

General Motors is set to report earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects

Wall Street analysts expect General Motors to report adjusted earnings per share of $3.20 and revenue of $47.01 billion....

Jamie Dimon says markets underestimate risks and he wouldn't buy stocks or Treasurys at current prices

Comments from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon contrast with investors' recent willingness to look past wars, tariffs and other shocks....

Inflation fears are back in the spotlight as the Middle East conflict keeps oil prices elevated, analysts say

Inflation fears are back in focus amid worries over escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East conflict which has kept oil prices elevated...

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Trump Rejected Nearly 6,000 Clemency Applications Amid Hope of Pardon Wave

Expectations were raised for a raft of pardons in connection with the country’s 250th birthday but the president granted fewer than 20 on July 3....

Will a Sex Scandal Involving Mark Lamb Matter in Arizona GOP House Primary?

The contest in a deeply religious part of the state is a test of the power of a Trump endorsement....

White House Says New Air Force One Will Be Out of Service for a Month for ‘Upgrades’

The White House press secretary said the unspecified “enhancements” would take place this fall. The plane has been under scrutiny over whether it has sufficient defensive capabilities....

Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Many Canadian Goods

The administration will use an untested legal provision to put significant duties on Canadian exports, reigniting a clash with one of America’s biggest trading partners....

Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Says She Will Run to Succeed Him

Ms. Graham, who filled her brother’s Senate seat in South Carolina after his death, does not appear to have previous political experience. But she does have President Trump’s endorsement....