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Polish Prime Minister Says Russian Plot to Kill Dual Ukrainian-US Citizen Thwarted
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a Russian was arrested on Aug. 7 whose ‘assignment was to carry out an execution’ in Warsaw.
No Illegal Immigrants Released at Southern Border in 15 Months: CBP
There have been 103,028 encounters of illegal immigrants at the southwest land border so far this fiscal year.
World War II Memorial Vandalized in Washington With Graffiti and Soap
No suspects have been named after vandals filled the fountain with soap and painted ‘Clean hands Dirty $’ on the national memorial’s surface.
As US-Iran Hormuz Stalemate Lingers, Shipping Companies Face Worsening Dilemma
After hostilities were followed by a weeks’-long lull, the only certainty is there’s no certainty in when, how the strait will be safe, shipping experts say.
Appeals Court Sidesteps Ruling on Legality of Trump’s Alien Enemies Act Invocation
The Fifth Circuit dismissed a challenge to the president’s use of the 1798 statute after the plaintiffs were deported under ordinary immigration law.
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Hegseth Pushes Back on Reports of Deteriorating Conditions Aboard Aircraft Carrier Lincoln
The secretary of war responded to allegations of rising suicide risks and faltering hygiene on the USS Lincoln as its deployment nears the nine-month mark.
Judge Dismisses DOJ’s Anti-Semitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns said the claims in the lawsuit were ‘too isolated and episodic to support a plausible inference.’
DOJ, Los Angeles County Sheriff Settle Gun Permit Lawsuit Filed in 2025
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon said Sheriff Robert Luna and his staff have addressed the matter head on.
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Third Republican Governor Calls for Investigation Into Muslim Groups Over Terrorism Concerns
The order falls short of following in the footsteps of governors in Texas and Florida, who designated both organizations as terrorist groups.
1st RMB Clearing Bank in Europe Raises Questions for Global Financial System: Analysts
Experts said the yuan won’t be able to displace the U.S. dollar.
Trade Court Upholds Trump’s Shutdown of $800 De Minimis Duty Exemption
The court said the president acted lawfully in ending the longstanding duty-free exemption for low value imports.
14 Health Conditions Added to Social Security’s Compassionate Allowances List
In total, there are now 314 medical conditions that are eligible for expedited disability application processing.
New Indictment Alleges Nick Reiner Lay in Wait Before Killing Parents
A grand jury returned murder charges with special circumstances in the deaths of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Former Disney CEO, Business Partner Buy LA Lakers for $12.5 Billion
The price tag sets a record for the NBA’s most valuable franchise.
ICE to Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks
Officers must be trained and certified to use the gloves, with recertification required every two years, according to the device manufacturer.
David Crowley Defeats Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary
Crowley, a moderate, narrowly beat Hong, who led in polls ahead of the election.
Trump Admin Ends Medicaid Funding for Transgender Treatments for Minors
The final rule blocked federal funds for surgeries, hormones, and puberty blockers starting in October.
Russia Frees Former US Marine Robert Gilman, Trump Says
The American teacher will soon return to the United States after being jailed for more than four years in a Russian prison, the U.S. president said.
FBI Director Vows to ‘Annihilate’ Scam Compounds Targeting Americans
For Americans suspecting a scam, Patel said to call the FBI ‘often and early.’
Wisconsin Democrats Head to Polls as Democratic Socialist Leads in Gubernatorial Primary
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong enters the primary favored to win despite criticism of her past social media posts online.
South Carolina Air Force Base Renamed in Honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston was renamed Joint Base Lindsey Graham in a formal ceremony on Aug. 10, weeks after his sudden death.
