President Trump hailed Iran's release of a U.S. citizen as a 'gesture of goodwill' while strikes continue. Her lawyer identified her as Dena Karari.

Chevron will sign MOUs with Iraq to advance plans at West Qurna 2 and the Nassiriya project after Iraqi PM Ali al‑Zaidi's U.S. visit. The deals start technical and commercial work that could lead to operating agreements.

Outside PACs and rival operatives are trading attack mailers in Missouri's 10th Senate primary after a lawmaker's 988 hotline test. The race has gone national in tone.

Maricopa County’s Board unanimously approved a rule July 15 banning employees from using non-public government information to profit on prediction markets. The county says the policy covers roughly 10,000 staff and allows dismissal or law‑enforcement referral.

Francisco Aguirre — a longtime Portland immigration organizer who once sought sanctuary at Augustana Lutheran — is due at the ICE South Waterfront office Thursday and fears detention.

Maryland's consumer advocate asked a Baltimore court to compel the PSC to enforce the 2025 Next Generation Energy Act, arguing Washington Gas's replacement projects are proceeding without required review.

DOE has begun sending Hanford vitrification byproduct to a Richland facility for grouting to speed cleanup, but state and regional regulators are raising questions.

County leaders took emergency‑management priorities to Capitol Hill as Congress weighs major FEMA reforms. Maryland towns still rebuilding after denied disaster aid say time is running out.

Six candidates are vying for Wisconsin’s open secretary of state seat ahead of an August 11 primary that will decide which Republican advances to November. The office may not run elections, but it controls public‑lands trust dollars and state records.

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan subpoenaed Philly DA Larry Krasner over alleged preferential treatment of undocumented immigrants. Krasner called the move a "nastygram" and demanded a public hearing.

Former Millbrae mayor Ann Schneider sued the city, saying a new council interpretation of Measure FF would force a four‑year break after three four‑year terms and strip voters of a choice.

The Florida Chamber says the state’s GDP hit $1.89 trillion, which would rank Florida 14th worldwide if treated as a country. Different data sources change the placement.

City Hall will deploy roof-to-cellar enforcement days — coordinated HPD, DOB and Health inspections — to force repairs in buildings where tenants have organized.