News for July 8, 2025

The U.S. Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs and adopt out 141 horses as part of a broader warfighting realignment.

Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara remains in ICE custody even after an immigration judge granted him bond, as the agency is fighting his release.

Massachusetts courts began releasing some defendants because the state’s public defender pay dispute has left many people without lawyers, while Governor Maura Healey and lawmakers have not yet resolved the funding issue.

Amazon is stretching Prime Day to four days as it tries to boost sales, while retailers like Walmart and Target respond with their own discounts amid tariff worries and price pressure.

President Donald Trump brushed off questions about Jeffrey Epstein during a Cabinet meeting, as the Justice Department said its review found Epstein died by suicide and that there was no client list.

More U.S. homes are being bought by investors as high prices and mortgage rates make it harder for regular buyers to purchase.

The IRS says churches can endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status, in a move tied to a court case over the Johnson Amendment.

Detroit man Ronald Nassar is accused of setting fire to his own ornate home, and the Detroit Fire Department says he was arrested at the scene.

The American Federation of Teachers is launching a new AI training academy with help from tech companies to teach educators how to use artificial intelligence safely in classrooms.

Texas floodwaters killed Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence and other Camp Mystic campers, highlighting the deadly toll on children and staff in the Central Texas disaster.

The American Federation of Teachers is launching a new AI training academy with funding from tech companies to help teachers learn how to use AI in class.

Barnard College settled a lawsuit over antisemitism claims by agreeing to new protest limits, mask rules, and stronger enforcement against harassment on campus.

Dan Osborn is making another run for Nebraska’s Senate seat, this time challenging Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts after losing his 2024 race.