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United States and Jordan sign new reciprocal-trade agreement

The agreement supplements the countries' existing free-trade pact and adds provisions covering tariffs, digital trade, labor, customs and economic security.

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Justice Department opens $25 million in community-policing grants

New federal grant opportunities target crisis response, police training, accreditation and agency reform, with application deadlines running into early September.

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U.S. investment abroad reached $7.14 trillion at the end of 2025

New federal estimates put the U.S. direct-investment position abroad at $7.14 trillion and foreign direct investment in the United States at $5.86 trillion at the end of 2025.

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Texas led states in June payroll gains, BLS says

Texas employers added an estimated 43,400 jobs in June, the largest numerical increase among the states, while the national unemployment rate held near 4.2 percent.

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State Department renews worldwide caution for U.S. travelers

The July 20 advisory cites heightened Middle East tensions, possible flight disruptions and risks to U.S.-associated locations overseas.

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Pentagon contractors face new supply-chain mapping rules

A new executive order tightens waiver requirements and directs contractors to trace critical defense inputs from raw materials to finished systems.

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White House orders 50% tariffs on selected Canadian goods

Three proclamations target certain Canadian autos, alcoholic beverages and dairy products beginning August 19.

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Nigeria creates council to coordinate virtual-asset oversight

President Bola Tinubu signed an executive order creating a CBN-led council, a virtual-asset office and a 30-day timetable for a coordinated implementation framework.

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U.S. seizes more than 1,000 domains tied to illegal World Cup streams

Federal authorities say three enforcement actions disrupted more than 1,000 domains used to show unauthorized streams of 2026 World Cup matches.

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Sinaloa cartel co-founder receives life sentence in U.S. court

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced to life in federal prison and ordered to forfeit $15 billion after admitting his leadership role in the Sinaloa cartel.

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Federal emergency aid approved after deadly Texas flooding

A federal emergency declaration now covers 28 Texas counties after days of flooding that killed two people and prompted more than 270 rescues.

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Andy Burnham becomes Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade

The former Greater Manchester mayor took office after replacing Keir Starmer as Labour leader, promising a decade-long plan focused on political stability and economic growth.

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U.S.–Iran fighting expands as American military deaths rise

Fresh U.S. strikes hit Iranian military sites as Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, while the Pentagon confirmed additional American service-member deaths tied to attacks in Iraq and Jordan.

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