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Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
Lake Mead reached 1,040.4 feet above sea level, surpassing its previous record low as drought, overuse and rising temperatures strain the Colorado River system.
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Trump Names Will Scharf as Next White House Counsel
President Donald Trump said staff secretary Will Scharf will become White House counsel on Sept. 1, replacing David Warrington as the administration faces legal and congressional challenges.
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Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
Volunteer lawyers are helping unrepresented immigrants navigate immigration court as legal representation remains unavailable in many deportation cases.
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Trump’s immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota’s bruising Senate primary
Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary pits U.S. Rep. Angie Craig against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with Craig’s vote for the Laken Riley Act at the center of the contest.
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Food prices edged up in July amid heatwaves and energy price hikes
FAO data shows staple food prices remained above July 2025 levels as heatwaves, El Niño conditions, energy costs and geopolitical tensions affected commodity markets.
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Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news
The Houthis said they targeted an Aramco refinery in Jazan as Iran issued new conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the Pentagon pushed to accelerate weapons production.
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Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
The Pentagon is pressing defense companies to accelerate weapons production as U.S. stockpiles of key missile interceptors have fallen during the conflict with Iran.
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ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
ICE says all field officers and agents are expected to have body cameras by the end of August, while its policy gives agency leadership broad discretion over footage release after serious injuries or deaths in custody.
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Todd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trump’s attorney general in an overnight Senate vote
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche 50-49 after Republican concerns over a proposed settlement involving Donald Trump and his allies nearly derailed the nomination.
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Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks
Iran is betting that pressure over the Strait of Hormuz will force the United States to accept its control, but the strategy carries significant risks.
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Firebird Launches CIS Region’s Largest AI Factory in Armenia
Firebird has launched an AI factory in Armenia powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing and Dell Technologies infrastructure, with plans for major regional expansion.
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Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump’s demands for voting bill
The Senate adjourned for its summer recess without advancing the SAVE America Act, despite President Donald Trump’s demands that lawmakers remain in session.
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Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate approved a short-term funding measure by a 90-6 vote, sending it to the House after lawmakers return from their August recess.
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Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information
The Pentagon revoked Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information and barred him from sensitive positions, alleging he disclosed information about Air Force One’s capabilities.
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Army opens test ranges to small companies to try to get weapons quicker to the battlefield
The U.S. Army is opening five test ranges to companies developing missiles, drones and anti-drone weapons, including firms without military contracts.
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Justice Samuel Alito confirms he’s staying on the Supreme Court for another term
Justice Samuel Alito said he will remain on the Supreme Court for another term, ending weeks of speculation about a possible retirement.
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Treasury Welcomes New Critical Mineral Reference Prices
The U.S. Treasury said S&P Global’s new benchmarks could improve pricing visibility, support investment decisions, and strengthen critical mineral supply chains.
