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White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian
The White House has requested the Department of Justice revisit charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, after a federal prosecutor dismissed the case citing insufficient evidence.
ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to acquire up to $20 million worth of electric shock-delivering gloves for officers by March, according to a Department of Homeland Security announcement.
Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer, was sworn in as attorney general following a narrow Senate confirmation vote that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department’s direction.
Judge temporarily blocks Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax on second homes
A judge temporarily blocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed pied-à-terre tax on second homes after homeowners sued, claiming the city misidentified their properties.
South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Republicans hold a special primary Tuesday to select a Senate replacement following Lindsey Graham’s July 11 death, with his sister Darline Graham competing against several prominent state figures.
Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
Connecticut Democrats face a primary contest between U.S. Rep. John Larson, 78, seeking a 15th term, and younger challengers including former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, 46, amid growing party pressure for generational change.
Republicans pick nominee for Alabama US House district they redrew after Supreme Court ruling
Republicans are selecting a nominee to challenge Democratic incumbent Shomari Figures in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, which was redrawn following a Supreme Court decision weakening voting protections.
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon picks raise questions over Trump family business ties
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appointed two men with ties to a venture capital fund where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner to a Pentagon advisory board, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest involving defense contractors.
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs selected Republican-turned-independent John Giles, former Mesa mayor, as her running mate for her reelection campaign in a state where she faces strong competition.
‘We’re human beings’: Haitians in the US fear family separation and deportation to violence
Over 330,000 Haitian immigrants face loss of temporary protected status under the Trump administration, with concerns about family separation and deportation to an unsafe country.
Republicans head home for the summer after a string of losses in Congress
House Republicans passed war spending and military budgets before recess, but faced embarrassment when four GOP dissident lawmakers joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution opposing Iran operations.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries unveils an affordability-focused agenda Sunday in Pennsylvania as Democrats launch their 100-day push to the midterm elections seeking House control.
What’s behind Maga influencer Laura Loomer’s about-face on Ukraine?
MAGA influencer Laura Loomer, who has promoted Russian talking points to millions of followers, announced a shift in stance after visiting Kyiv, saying she had been misled by Russian propaganda about Ukraine’s war.
‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced 50 policy changes aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses, including eliminating redundant permits and expanding a city assistance program.
Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs
Small businesses filed lawsuits challenging Trump’s new tariffs on 60 trading partners, arguing the administration failed to adequately establish its case under trade law.
More than 1 million children lost access to food benefits after Trump bill passed
More than 1 million children have lost access to federal food assistance benefits since Congress approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, according to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station
The Trump administration is urging Congress to rename Pennsylvania Station during its $8 billion redesign, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy previously suggesting “Trump Station” as a possibility.
Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing
Two sons of a man killed by ICE in Houston testified at a congressional hearing, demanding accountability and a transparent investigation into their father’s death.
This desert oasis is a biological wonderland. Trump’s border wall threatens to destroy it
A planned second border wall section at Quitobaquito Springs in Arizona threatens rare species found nowhere else on Earth and a sacred Indigenous site, prompting urgent wildlife rescue efforts.
Two small American businesses sue Trump administration over new tariffs
Two small U.S. businesses have sued the Trump administration over newly announced tariffs affecting more than 80 countries, arguing the duties exceed presidential authority under trade law.
Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report
President Trump switched aircraft in Turkey earlier this month after US officials detected a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces, according to reports from the New York Times and CBS News.
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