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The First Half of 2025 Ended Positively for Stocks

The S&P 500 and NASDAQ are each up 5% year-to-date (Friday, June 27, 2025), and both indexes hit new highs also as of last Friday.

Trump, Noem Say CNN’s Coverage of ICE Tracking App Could Warrant Prosecution

Trump suggested CNN should face possible prosecution for reporting on mobile app alerting users to sightings of ICE agents and publishing leaked intelligence about US strikes in Iran
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Florida Will Deputize National Guardsmen as Immigration Judges: Trump

Trump and DeSantis confirmed that the Florida will start deputizing its National Guardsmen as immigration judges to expedite deportation decisions.

California Gas Prices to Rise After July, but by How Much?

Californians are likely to pay more at the gas pumps in July because of increases in the state excise tax and fuel emission fees. But how much more exactly?

Judge Rejects Apple’s Request to Dismiss Monopoly Lawsuit

A federal court rejected Apple’s motion to dismiss a Department of Justice (DOJ)  lawsuit accusing the company of monopoly and anticompetitive conduct.

RFK Jr. Says Officials ‘Revolutionizing the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program’

Federal officials are working on revamping the program providing compensation for people who suffer injuries from vaccines, Health Sec RFK Jr. said.

DOJ Sues LA Over Sanctuary City Policies: 4 Things to Know

DOJ filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles over what it said are “sanctuary city” policies that shield illegal immigrants from deportation efforts.

Rep. Dusty Johnson Will Run for Governor of South Dakota

U.S. Rep. Dustin Michael “Dusty” Johnson has announced that he will run for governor of South Dakota during the general election to that office in 2026.