What the new DOJ report says about the FBI’s Richmond Catholic memo
A new DOJ report says Richmond agents pursued inquiries involving two priests, while earlier reviews found serious analytic and First Amendment failures.
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Federal judge extends Big Bend construction pause through Sept. 15
A federal court agreement pauses new ground-disturbing border construction near Big Bend through Sept. 15, while a separate Santa Elena access restriction remains.
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Supreme Court gets HISA responses in horse-racing oversight case
Federal and HISA respondents urge the Supreme Court to take up related Fifth Circuit cases first in a dispute over horse-racing enforcement power.
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Congress begins review of proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement
Congress is reviewing a proposed 30-year U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact, with lawmakers focused on enrichment limits, inspections and Trump’s Israel condition.
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Fourth Circuit blocks FCC expansion of discounted political ad rates
A divided appeals court set aside FCC guidance that would have extended discounted broadcast rates to some party and joint-fundraising committees.
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Todd Blanche’s First Weeks Put DOJ Independence Under Scrutiny
Todd Blanche’s narrow confirmation and early Justice Department actions are testing how presidential control will coexist with prosecutorial independence.
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Federal officials move to speed historic-preservation reviews as tribes warn of weaker protections
Interior issued an order to speed Section 106 reviews while a separate ACHP rewrite remains under review, drawing objections from four national Tribal organizations.
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Why inflation can feel worse than the U.S. headline rate
July CPI and PCE data differ because they measure different spending baskets. Here is why rent, utilities, food and gas can shape household inflation differently.
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Federal judge again rejects Trump bid to erase hush-money conviction
A federal judge again rejected Donald Trump’s effort to move his New York hush-money case to federal court, leaving his conviction intact as appeals continue.
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Texas judge temporarily blocks NCAA, SEC eligibility limits for 41 athletes
A Dallas judge’s temporary order protects 41 athletes from certain NCAA and SEC eligibility limits and requires a one-week transfer-portal reopening.
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U.S. Military Says Laser Downed Three Cartel-Linked Drones
The military says a border task force used an Army high-energy laser against three hostile drones, while the site, airspace and operators remain undisclosed.
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NCAA Changes 2026 Targeting Suspensions, Not Ejections
A one-season NCAA experiment keeps first-offense targeting ejections in place but removes the automatic next-game suspension for Division I football in 2026.
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NIH Tightens Workplace-Investigation Rules for Funded Institutions
A new NIH notice requires funded institutions to finish certain workplace-conduct investigations after senior researchers leave and report discipline within 30 days.
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U.S. Seizes China-Linked Hacking Platforms Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Federal authorities seized three domains tied to QScan and QTRouter after attributing the platforms to a China-linked group targeting U.S. networks.
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Former Houston Officer Pleads Guilty Over Deadly 2019 Raid
Gerald Goines admitted using false confidential-informant claims to obtain the warrant for Houston’s deadly 2019 Harding Street raid.
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Charlotte Ground Stop Highlights Wider Friday Storm Threat for U.S. Air Travelers
A thunderstorm-related ground stop at Charlotte delayed flights Friday as the FAA warned storms could disrupt travel at several major U.S. hubs.
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UHS Completes $835 Million Talkspace Acquisition
UHS completed its Talkspace purchase, bringing a nationwide virtual mental-health platform under new ownership as patients and providers await integration details.
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EPA asks inspector general to review East Palestine derailment response
Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin asked for an independent review of the 2023 East Palestine response. No misconduct finding has been issued.
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Medicaid Work-Rule Guidance Sets Jan. 1 Deadline and 80-Hour Test
CMS has set a Jan. 1, 2027, Medicaid deadline. Affected adults may need 80 hours of work, school or service, with exemptions and a 30-day appeal window.
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Mount Rainier Expands Closures as Wildfires Affect Park Access
Mount Rainier closed Sunrise and White River roads, trail sections and backcountry camps as fires disrupted visitor access and firefighting operations.
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GAO: Opportunity Zone Results Remain Unknown as Program Goes Permanent
A new GAO review says Opportunity Zone funds held more than $108 billion in assets, but states still lack clear evidence of effects on jobs and housing.
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DHS Watchdog Says FEMA Records Gap Limited Bias Review
A DHS watchdog found a FEMA crew skipped 11 Florida homes with Trump signs during Hurricane Milton and said missing records limited a broader review.