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US Deploying Fighter Jets, Navy Destroyer to Gulf After Iran Attempts to Seize Oil Tankers

The United States is sending fighter jets as well as a Navy destroyer to the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman in order to bolster security and deter threats to commercial ships, the Defense Department announced on July 17. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said in a press briefing that the F-35 fighters and F-16…


Jordan Threatens FBI Director Wray With Contempt Over ‘Targeting’ Parents, Catholics

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has threatened to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress if the bureau does not comply with two subpoenas related to its alleged targeting of concerned parents and Catholics. In his letter to Mr. Wray on July 17, Mr. Jordan highlighted the FBI’s “wholly inadequate” response…


Manchin Reveals His Thoughts on 2024 Presidential Bid at No Labels’ New Hampshire Town Hall

With speculation mounting that he will launch a presidential bid instead of seeking another term in Congress, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) declined to announce his future plans during his appearance as the keynote speaker for No Labels’ Common Sense Town Hall on July 17. Former Utah governor and Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman joined Mr….


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Rumors, Speculation Rife as Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang Vanishes From Public View

Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang has disappeared from public view for more than three weeks, sparking intense speculation and media attention. Mr. Qin’s last public appearance was on June 25 in Beijing, when he met with the foreign ministers of Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Russia. Since then, Mr. Qin, 57, has been absent from a…


House Republicans Seek Transparency on Meta’s Content Moderation Policy on Threads

House Republicans sent a letter demanding Meta answer if policies on its new Twitter-style platform, Threads, violates free speech. The letter, which was obtained exclusively by CNBC, is a hint that Meta’s latest product could bring it further scrutiny in Congress. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on July 17 to send…


New Financial Abuse Rules Wont Be Open to Misuse, Says NAB

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has assured customers that its new regulations surrounding financial abuse will not be open to misuse following the announcement of the new rules. On June 26, NAB announced it would be updating its terms and conditions to allow the bank to financially ‘cut off’ customers who’ve been identified as perpetrators…


Bank to Suspend, Cancel Accounts of Customers Engaged in ‘Financial Abuse’

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has assured customers that new rules that allow it to “cut off” customers identified as perpetrators of financial abuse will not be open to misuse. On June 26, NAB announced it would be updating its terms and conditions saying the bank will suspend, cancel, or deny access to savings and…