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The court said Congress gave the Department of Homeland Security the power to cancel temporary protections for migrants from unsafe countries. LA Times
Supreme Court extends the right to carry in public LA Times
Scientists say Caracas' seismic risk mirrors that of Los Angeles and San Francisco, where thousands of older non-ductile concrete, soft-story and brick buildings remain at risk despite decades of tougher codes and some retrofit mandates. LA Times
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WASHINGTON — An illegal immigrant from Honduras was sentenced to eight years in prison Wednesday for bilking the US government out of nearly $40 million in a payroll tax fraud scheme that helped other aliens find work in America. Mario Flores conspired with his girlfriend and others to set up shell companies in Orlando, Fla. New York Post
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Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case involving a person who was infectious while traveling through Hollywood Burbank Airport and visiting a nearby rental car facility. New York Post
Almost a fifth of Americans would like Pride Month to be canceled. New York Post
“She’s never stopped and won’t be stopping anytime soon." New York Post
A closely watched measure of inflation ticked up as the conflict in the Middle East inflated energy prices. New York Times
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The tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices. New York Times
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The ruling rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to change federal election procedures through an executive order. New York Times
Industry leaders had worried that innovations in chip miniaturization were no longer possible. New York Times
A 74-year-old man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife is set to be the ninth person executed in Florida this year. OANN
President Donald Trump kicked off a 16-day celebration marking the United States’ 250th anniversary with a political rally on the National Mall, taking the stage at the Great American State Fair to launch the nationwide commemoration. OANN
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Far-left journalist Joy Reid said that Juneteenth should be celebrated as America’s true Independence Day, not July 4th, contending that Black people do not celebrate the holiday. OANN
Migrants who are still in Mexico but near the U.S. border don't enjoy the same rights as those who have already crossed into America, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a decision reaffirming the primacy of international boundaries. Washington Times
With the Fourth of July approaching and political violence on the rise, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro sits down with Matt Delaney to break down how Washington went from one of the worst prosecution rates in the country to one of its most aggressive. Washington Times
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The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce, but the national taxpayer advocate says taxpayers who needed human help were left behind. Washington Times
All 32 of the nation's biggest banks passed the Federal Reserve's annual "stress test" of the financial system, the central bank said Wednesday, a sign that the banking system would remain healthy even if a major economic contraction occurred. Washington Times
The Department of Education has launched investigations into potential Title IX violations at Maryland schools, citing state and local policies allowing boys access to girls' private facilities, sports teams and overnight accommodations. Washington Times
One-third of Americans believe the number of legal immigrants admitted into the country each year should be reduced or eliminated entirely. Washington Times
A massive fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, forced nearby residents to evacuate their homes Wednesday night. CBS
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President Trump met with Republican senators soon after canceling plans to sign bipartisan housing affordability legislation at the Capitol. CBS
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President Trump threw Capitol Hill into turmoil on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. His closed-door luncheon with Republican senators turned into a shouting match over the war in Iran. The president wants senators to pass a different bill that would change voting rules. CBS
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit is the first appeals court to weigh in on the Trump administration's attempts to obtain sensitive voter information from 30 states and D.C. CBS
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Chemical maker Chemours allegedly discharged chemicals linked to cancer and other health conditions in three states. CBS
The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said. CBS
The swift U.S. offer of assistance reflects a degree of diplomatic realignment between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan interim government. CNBC
The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization. CNBC
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Gold is down almost 8% so far this year, while silver has shed more than 20%. CNBC
The Fed's annual exercise comes at a pivotal moment for bank regulation because, unlike previous years, the results will not affect capital requirements. CNBC
The White House is pressing major defense firms to expand missile and munitions output as Iran talks and weapons stockpile concerns put new pressure on the Pentagon’s industrial base. CNBC
Michigan lawmakers investigate a childcare provider that allegedly received over $1.1 million in taxpayer reimbursements despite no signs of operation. FOX News
U.S. Park Police are asking for help identifying a woman captured on camera in connection to the alleged damage at the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial. FOX News
An Air Canada flight diverted to Boston's Logan Airport after the captain suffered a midair medical emergency, according to airline officials. FOX News
California sues the Trump administration after the EPA moved to subject the state's vehicle emissions waivers to congressional review under the CRA. FOX News
Passengers were stuck hanging out in the air on the SkyScreamer ride at Six Flags Over Georgia after what the park called a "technical delay" FOX News
Global prices fell to near their pre-Iran war level after the United States unblocked international Iranian oil sales and ships transit Hormuz Strait. UPI
Kansas joins the Trump administration in asking a court to end a policy that affords certain undocumented immigrants in-state tuition benefits. UPI
The Justice Department announced charges Wednesday for 12 people it said used drones in a conspiracy to smuggle drugs and other items into prisons. UPI
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The Department of Homeland Security's top lawyer directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims, the latest step in the administration's push to speed up removals, expand enforcement and challenge the legal infrastructure around immigration. As it should.
In a memo dated May 26 and obtained by CBS News, DHS General Counsel James Percival instructed ICE attorneys within the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor to develop "anti-fraud policies" designed for "robust enforcement" of existing federal anti-fraud law. The memo said that any effort "should include enforcement against immigration attorneys filing false asylum claims in immigration court."
While the directive does not create new penalties, it signals that ICE lawyers will begin to use existing administrative enforcement tools more frequently to crack down not only against migrants accused of submitting fraudulent applications, but also against the lawyers who represent the.
"For many years, millions of illegal aliens have committed fraud on our immigration system," Percival wrote, without citing specifics. "In no place is this more rampant than in immigration court." The sweeping directive asserted that asylum claims are meant for "unique and narrow circumstances," but that it has become "standard practice" for immigration lawyers to argue that "virtually every illegal alien" faces persecution or torture in their home country because of a protected characteristic such as race or political opinion.
The right to seek asylum in the U.S. is broader than the right to receive it. Federal law dictates that any noncitizen who is physically present in the United States or arrives in the country, including outside a designated port of entry and regardless of status, may apply for asylum. But in order to be approved, individuals must prove that they qualify — typically by showing a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.
The statute cited in Percival's memo allows the government to pursue civil penalties against people accused of immigration-related document fraud, including those who knowingly prepare, file or help file applications that are false or contain false statements.
