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Voter Files in Arizona’s Largest County Illegally Obtained in 2020, Records Show
An individual who was never charged exfiltrated 633,000 files.
US Immigration Agency Asks Public to Report Fraud, Anti-Government Activities
Tips that can be reported include ‘expressing hatred for American values,’ election fraud, and supporting terrorist ideologies.
15 States Now Reporting Cases of Parasitic Illness Linked to Iceberg Lettuce
The new cases were reported in Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.
SBA Awards $50 Million in Grants to Organizations Helping Small US Manufacturers
The grants will help eligible businesses to increase their government contracting competitiveness.
New Mexico Sues DOJ for Unredacted Epstein Files
The lawsuit claims the federal agency broke earlier promises of cooperation.
Missouri Secretary of State Rejects Petition for a Vote on New House Map
Missouri law does not allow congressional districting to be challenged through a referendum, elections chief Denny Hoskins said.
Brown University President to Step Down
After nearly 15 years leading the Ivy League school, Paxson cited the need for new leadership to oversee the next planning phase.
Visa to Buy Cybersecurity Company BioCatch for $2.4 Billion
Buying the fraud-detection firm helps Visa beef up its cybersecurity offerings.
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Maryland Ballot Question Could Open Door to All-Democrat Map
Voters will decide whether to strip the rules a court once applied in throwing out a Democrat-drawn map favoring all eight seats.
Vance: Federal Government Has Identified $230 Billion in Fraud Since March
The vice president urged Congress to codify the Trump administration’s anti-fraud measures to prevent future administrations from reversing them.
Texas Governor Orders Pause on New Data Centers Pending Audits
The governor cited concerns with the centers’ power and water usage.
In Race for AI Dominance, China Fans Disinformation in America
As cities and towns across America reckon with power-hungry data centers, the Chinese Communist Party is sowing division.
Judge Dismisses Oath Keepers Jan. 6 Case, Saying He Must Defer to Executive Branch
At DOJ’s request, a federal judge dismissed the criminal case against eight members of the Oath Keepers for their parts in the Jan. 6 riots.
SpaceX Booster Crashes Into Moon, a Reminder of Enduring Space Junk Dilemma
Properly disposing of spacecraft and hardware continues to be a challenge as human space exploration expands.
Blanche Nomination Advances to Senate Floor Vote
The acting attorney general formally rescinded parts of a settlement his department made with Trump, satisfying senators’ concerns.
TikTok Moves to Settle 3 Teen Mental Health Lawsuits Before October Trials
Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat will still head to jury trial as thousands of similar claims proceed in California courts.
25 States Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs Imposed Against Forced Labor
California, New York, and 23 other states claim the president didn’t investigate the forced labor claims long enough.
Condo Buyers Face Tightened Mortgage Reviews Under New Rules
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are requiring closer scrutiny of building finances, reserves, and maintenance.
Sens. Cornyn, Tillis Announce Support for Blanche as Attorney General
The joint statement from the two GOP senators removes a key hurdle in advancing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination.
Back-to-Back August Primaries Test Battleground Democrats’ Priorities
Voters in Michigan on Aug. 4 and Wisconsin on Aug. 11 will decide the party’s direction in two states Democrats say they must win in November.
