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July 2

California fireworks facility explodes after catching fire

A fireworks facility in Yolo County, California, exploded after catching fire on Tuesday. (KGO via AP)

July 2

Sec. McMahon responds to Newsom's office using WWE clip mock Title IX enforcement amid trans athlete feud

Linda McMahon responded to Gavin Newsom's WWE mockery, saying the governor "doesn't take seriously" women losing scholarships in transgender athlete debate.

July 2

Colorado Capitol replaces 'distorted' Trump portrait following monthslong backlash

A new presidential portrait has been installed at Colorado state Capitol in Denver after President Donald Trump claimed the previous piece "distorted" him.

July 2

ICE flips script on Los Angeles mayor after telling authorities to 'go home'

ICE responded to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's call for federal immigration authorities to "go home," stating they will continue operations despite the mayor's opposition to raids

July 2

Idaho murders timeline: Bryan Kohberger plea caps yearslong quest for justice

The timeline in the Bryan Kohberger case that sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Moscow, Idaho, following the quadruple murders of four college students.

July 2

Blue state GOP lawmaker says major sanctuary city lawsuit is 'encouraging,' but urges further crackdown

Rep. Kevin Kiley backs the DOJ’s lawsuit against LA’s sanctuary policies and pushes legislation to cut taxpayer funding from nonprofits tied to anti-ICE riots and unrest.

July 2

California sues Trump admin again, this time over Medicaid data transfer to DHS

California AG Rob Bonta leads a 20-state lawsuit against the Trump administration for transferring Medicaid data to DHS in an "anti-immigrant crusade."

July 2

Federal judge orders Mexican migrant seeking asylum to be released by ICE

A federal judge in Oregon has ordered the release of Mexican migrant who had been held in an ICE detention facility for nearly a month after agents arrested him moments after a routine asylum hearing.

July 2

Alaska’s oil reserves are America’s national security shield

Alaska's abundant energy reserves could strengthen American security amid Middle East tensions and Ukraine conflict, with a Supreme Court ruling expediting resource development.

July 2

Bryan Kohberger expected to officially plead guilty: what’s next

A criminal defense lawyer explained how Bryan Kohberger's plea deal in the Idaho student murders case avoids the death penalty, while victims' families criticize the prosecution.