FTC settlement would require Redfin to rebuild rental-listings business
A proposed federal court order would require Redfin to relaunch multifamily rental advertising after its $100 million agreement with Zillow.
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Former Arizona Tribal Officer Indicted in Excessive-Force Case
A federal grand jury indicted former San Carlos Apache officer Jacob Christopher Slawson over alleged force against a handcuffed arrestee and report falsification.
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ICE arrests reached nearly 50,000 in July, AP analysis finds
ICE arrests reached 49,571 in July, the highest monthly total of President Trump’s second term, according to an AP analysis of FOIA-derived government data.
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Federal Student Aid seeks comments on five-year strategic plan
Federal Student Aid is seeking feedback on a preliminary 2026–30 plan covering FAFSA service, loan repayment, technology, cybersecurity and staffing.
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Appeals Court Keeps Immigration Limits at Eight Worship Sites
The Fourth Circuit preserved DHS limits at eight plaintiff-affiliated worship sites but left warrants and emergency exceptions in place.
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HHS settlement puts patients’ medical-record access rights in focus
A $50,000 HHS settlement involving Azul Vision highlights HIPAA’s 30-day records deadline and what patients can do when requests are delayed.
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U.S. Home Prices Rose Again, Keeping Affordability Under Pressure
U.S. home prices rose 2.1% over the year to June, while mortgage rates near 6.7% and limited inventory continued to pressure buyers.
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CDC Life Tables Show U.S. Life Expectancy Reached 79 in 2024
New CDC life tables show U.S. life expectancy rose to 79.0 years in 2024, while wide differences by race, ethnicity and sex persisted.
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U.S. Household Debt Fell Slightly as Card, Auto Balances Rose
U.S. household debt dipped in the second quarter, but credit-card and auto-loan balances rose, exposing continued pressure in monthly budgets.
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Federal judge blocks Ohio BMV proof-of-citizenship voting rule
A federal judge temporarily blocked Ohio from requiring citizenship documents before offering voter registration at BMV offices ahead of the October 5 deadline.
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CBO: Tariff changes add $900 billion to projected deficits
CBO says tariff-policy changes through July 31 will raise projected federal deficits by $900 billion over fiscal years 2027-2036, as customs revenue falls.
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FDA Expands Warnings as Salmonella Outbreak Reaches Restaurants
FDA and CDC report 431 illnesses in 32 states and warn restaurants, retailers and consumers about recalled jalapeños and prepared foods.
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GAO finds inconsistent safeguards on DOJ task forces
A GAO review found training and misconduct-handling gaps across DOJ task forces involving nonfederal officers. All seven recommendations remain open.
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U.S. sanctions on ICC president deepen justice-system clash
U.S. sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye have triggered a wider dispute over court independence.
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FAA leaves air traffic controller pay increase unresolved
The FAA has not implemented the additional 2.8% controller increase funded by Congress as the agency and union debate scheduling, staffing and overtime.
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Supreme Court lets White House ballroom work continue for now
Chief Justice John Roberts stayed an injunction blocking above-ground White House ballroom work, but the Supreme Court has not ruled on the project’s legality.
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FBI returns 48 Egyptian artifacts in Los Angeles handover
The FBI handed 48 Egyptian cultural artifacts to Egyptian officials in Los Angeles after provenance research found no record they were lawfully removed.
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Senate Blocks Voter-ID Bill as SAVE America Act Push Moves to September
The Senate rejected cloture on a federal photo-ID bill August 8. Republicans may revisit broader election provisions after senators return September 14.
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Fox-Roku Deal Enters Formal Review Phase With New SEC Filings
Fox’s proposed Roku acquisition now has detailed SEC filings on its cash-and-stock terms, financing, preliminary combined finances and remaining approvals.
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DOJ Links Kennedy Center Renovation Plan to Trump Naming Fight
A DOJ filing ties the Kennedy Center’s proposed two-year, $250 million renovation to a disputed Trump naming plan as a judge weighs an emergency challenge.
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GAO: Navy Submarine Delays Cost $3.4 Billion
A new GAO report says Navy attack-submarine delays erased more than 15,000 operational days from 2016–2025 and could add $3.1 billion by 2030.
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Big 12 joins SEC and Big Ten in barring former pros
The Big 12’s new all-sports rule creates another eligibility barrier as NCAA rules face court challenges and Congress weighs a federal framework.