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ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people in July, marking the highest monthly total during Trump’s second term, according to government data analyzed by the Associated Press.
Watchdog files bar complaint against Jeanine Pirro over bid to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers
A legal watchdog filed bar complaints against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two subordinates, accusing them of abusing prosecutorial powers by seeking to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a military video.
Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’
Ken Paxton, a Trump-backed Republican Senate candidate in Texas, announced a four-point datacenter plan addressing public concerns over energy costs and environmental impact amid growing political backlash.
Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports
President Trump announced plans to temporarily pause tariffs on foreign beef imports to reduce grocery prices, but the move has drawn criticism from fellow Republicans concerned about impacts on US ranchers.
Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal US House race in Iowa
Democrat Christina Bohannan pursues a third bid for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District seat against Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, hoping recent voter registration trends and economic concerns will shift the closely contested race in her favor.
Trump’s border wall construction threatens rock art as old as the pyramids: ‘The ancestors are still here’
A border wall expansion in west Texas threatens ancient rock art murals up to 4,000 years old, according to archeologists who say the Trump administration’s construction plans may destroy irreplaceable Indigenous cultural heritage sites.
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
The Trump administration has reassigned all US immigration officers from a fraud-detection unit to screen South African refugees and investigate alleged unlawful voters, disrupting asylum processing and officer training.
DC’s delegate candidate plans to target federal lawmakers challenging the city’s autonomy
D.C.’s incoming congressional delegate unveiled a strategy to mobilize residents to campaign against lawmakers in nearby states who support federal intervention in the district’s affairs.
Wife of active-duty Army sergeant is deported to Honduras under Trump’s immigration crackdown
The wife of an active-duty Army sergeant was deported to Honduras, marking at least the seventh military family member deported under the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions.
Luigi Mangione appears in court over healthcare CEO’s killing with trial a month away
Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan court Tuesday for a pre-trial conference in the case of an allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO, with the trial scheduled for early September.
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard” and served two terms in the U.S. House, died at 84 from a heart attack.
Trump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shots
Trump signed an executive order directing sweeping changes to childhood vaccination schedules, including breaking up the MMR vaccine into separate shots and reducing recommended immunizations from 18 to 11 diseases.
Ilhan Omar questions whether Trump administration has used ICE to ‘surveil’ critics
Rep. Ilhan Omar is demanding clarification from the Department of Homeland Security after an ICE agent was apparently stationed outside her town hall meeting in Minnesota, raising questions about surveillance of political opponents.
Former Air Force Secretary says he’ll sue Trump administration to restore his security clearance
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall announced he will sue the Trump administration to restore his security clearance, which was revoked after allegations he disclosed sensitive information about a Qatari-gifted aircraft.
Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation
North Carolina Republicans selected state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom to replace congressman Chuck Edwards, who withdrew from re-election following a House investigation into sexual harassment allegations involving female staffers.
Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat
Donald Trump reportedly boarded a secret military flight from Turkey to Britain last month via a catering container to evade an Iranian assassination threat, while the White House claimed he traveled on Air Force One.
Wisconsin considers democratic socialist for governor amid US wave of progressive wins
Wisconsin Democrats will choose between a democratic socialist and establishment-backed candidates for governor Tuesday, testing whether progressive momentum extends to swing-state politics.
‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor
South Carolina holds a special Republican primary Tuesday to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, with 10 candidates competing in an accelerated campaign compressed into about two weeks.
Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans
Minnesota voters are deciding Democratic and Republican nominees for US Senate and governor on Tuesday, with immigration and state fraud emerging as key issues in races that will shape the state’s political direction.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Connecticut’s state primary
Connecticut’s Democratic primary features challenges to Gov. Ned Lamont and U.S. Rep. John Larson, with progressive candidates seeking to advance a generational shift within the party.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota’s state primary
Minnesota Democrats hold a competitive U.S. Senate primary Tuesday featuring moderate and progressive candidates, while Republicans seek to end their 20-year statewide election drought amid investigations and immigration crackdowns.
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