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China Military Equipment Ban Tightens Controls on Retired PLA Gear
China has barred the sale, assembly and promotion of retired military equipment in a July 28 order involving six central…
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New Jersey Noncitizen Voter Registration Error Sparks Legal and Political Scrutiny
New Jersey disclosed that about 6,600 noncitizens were improperly registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024, with nearly…
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Trump and US Diplomacy: How Iran Policy Could Reshape Global Trust
A series of reversals on Iran, sanctions, and regional security deals has intensified debate over whether US diplomacy can still…
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Open-Source AI Ban Could Hit U.S. Stocks, Chamath Palihapitiya Warns
A debate over open-source AI regulation is escalating in Washington, with investors weighing the potential impact on software costs, model…
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US Durable Goods Orders Rise 0.3% in June, Missing 2.5% Forecast
US durable goods orders increased 0.3% in June 2026, well below expectations for a 2.5% rebound. Core business investment data…
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Trump Accounts Open July 4, 2026: Key Rules for Families and Investors
Trump Accounts are now open, allowing eligible families to claim a $1,000 federal seed contribution for children born from 2025…
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Trump Mail-In Voting Order Blocked in 23 States Ahead of Nov. 3 Elections
A federal appeals court left in place an injunction blocking key parts of President Donald Trump’s mail-in voting order in…
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Trump’s Iran Negotiations Deadline Moves Oil and U.S. Stocks
President Donald Trump signaled that talks with Iran must progress quickly or risk a return to military action. The remarks…
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US Treasury 2-Year Note Auction Draws Strong Demand at 4.315%
The U.S. Treasury sold $69 billion of 2-year notes at a high yield of 4.315%, with demand metrics pointing to…
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NATO Defense Spending 2025: Belgium and Denmark Lead Surge
NATO’s European members and Canada lifted defense spending by 20% in 2025, marking the alliance’s biggest buildup in a decade.…
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Germany Business Sentiment Rises to 86.6 in July as Expectations Rebound
Germany business sentiment improved more than expected in July, with the Ifo business climate index rising to 86.6. The jump…
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US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes Lift Markets Despite Strait of Hormuz Disruption
A renewed push for a US-Iran pause in military strikes is lifting risk assets and pressuring oil, but shipping data…