July 17 Texas Attorney General sues US Masters Swimming after controversial trans athlete controversy in San Antonio Texas AG Ken Paxton sued USMS for allowing a trans athlete in women's competitions after multiple competitors said they were unaware of the athlete's biological sex.
July 17 Trump Interior Department moves to dismantle 'regulatory favoritism' for wind, solar projects The Department of Interior is implementing enhanced oversight for wind and solar projects, aiming to end "favoritism" of renewable energy projects compared to oil and gas.
July 17 Twice-deported migrant rapist freed as Dems face heat for sanctuary policies The release of a twice-deported rapist in Virginia is putting renewed focus on the dangers posed by Democrat-led sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
July 17 Feds charge 3 more men in Maryland MS-13 racketeering conspiracy involving murder: 'Reign of terror' As suspected MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia stands trial, three more alleged MS-13 members in Maryland are being charged in a racketeering conspiracy.
July 17 Trump's Treasury Department targets dangerous Venezuelan prison gang with sanctions on 6 top leaders US offers $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero as Treasury Department imposes sanctions on six gang leaders.
July 17 Ex-ESPN star criticizes company's direction after fan complaint Former ESPN broadcaster Trey Wingo lamented the company's direction in recent years as one social media user complained about Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee.
July 17 Triple murder suspect dad seen in police footage days before daughters found dead Travis Decker, accused of murdering his three young daughters after a custody visit, appears in newly released police footage from days before the children were found asphyxiated.
July 17 Sports pundit Sarah Spain slams Shane Gillis over 'hacky' jokes about female athletes Sports media personality Sarah Spain took issue with comedian Shane Gillis' jokes at the ESPY Awards, specifically the ones aimed toward female athletes.
July 17 Trump-signed fentanyl law will end ‘cat and mouse’ with traffickers, state attorneys general say Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act signed by Trump aims to end the "cat and mouse" game with drug traffickers by permanently scheduling all fentanyl analogues despite some criticism.
July 17 How Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' ends decades of temporary tax policy games in Washington President Trump's new law brings permanence to the tax code, ending temporary tax provisions while implementing work requirements and phasing out subsidies.