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Washington Examiner

Federal Indictment Unsealed for 12 Individuals in Drone Smuggling Operation

Twelve individuals have been indicted in Georgia for their alleged involvement in a drone operation that smuggled contraband into prisons across eight states. The indictment includes charges related to drug trafficking and operating unregistered drones, with some defendants facing potential life sentences. The case was supported by drone detection technology from the Bureau of Prisons.

Washington Examiner

Congress Seals Time Capsule for America's 250th Anniversary

A congressional time capsule was unveiled on June 24, 2026, to mark the United States' 250th anniversary, set to be sealed until July 4, 2276. The capsule contains items reflecting contemporary American life, although specific contents remain undisclosed. This initiative is part of the broader America250 celebrations, which include additional events and another time capsule to be buried in Philadelphia.

New York Times — Politics

Trump Requests $88 Billion from Congress for Defense Funding

President Trump has submitted a request to Congress for $88 billion, focusing on military funding, particularly related to Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been meeting with Republican officials to emphasize the necessity of this funding for weapon procurement.

New York Times — US

Trump Requests $88 Billion from Congress for Defense Spending

President Trump has submitted a request to Congress for $88 billion, with a significant portion intended for military enhancements. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been advocating for this funding in meetings with Republican officials.

Ars Technica

US Concludes Hantavirus Outbreak Response with No Cases Reported

The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced the conclusion of its response to the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, with no cases reported among American passengers. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the swift actions taken to prevent transmission of the virus.

Washington Examiner

Sentencing Date Scheduled for Man Charged in Assassination of Minnesota House Speaker

Vance Boelter is scheduled to be sentenced on July 23 for the assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including murder, and is expected to serve two consecutive life terms followed by 40 years in prison. Boelter also faces state charges related to the incident.

The Hill

Tucker Carlson Rules Out Presidential Run for 2028

Tucker Carlson has announced that he will not run for president in 2028, following his recent comments about no longer supporting the Republican Party. He made this statement during an interview with Alex Jones.

The Hill

Bill Gates Testifies About Jeffrey Epstein's Potential Blackmail

Bill Gates provided testimony to the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein's potential attempts at blackmail. Gates stated that Epstein had knowledge of sensitive information related to his personal life, including extramarital affairs.

Washington Examiner

Trump comments on missile strike on Iranian school

President Donald Trump stated he does not believe the U.S. was responsible for a missile strike that killed hundreds at an Iranian school. He reiterated his previous denial of U.S. involvement, while a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed the investigation is ongoing.

TechCrunch

Website Reports on Companies Lacking Passkey Support

A new website indicates that 24% of the top websites do not provide support for passkeys, which are viewed as a secure login method. The report highlights a gap in security practices among these companies.

Al Jazeera English

Iranian Assistant Coach Delayed at Airport by US Officials

The Iranian national football team experienced a 25-minute delay in their travel to Seattle. This delay was attributed to the detention of assistant coach Mehdi Taremi and another team member by US officials for reasons that have not been disclosed.