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11 Charged in Scheme Involving Over 1,000 Sham Marriages
If convicted, the defendants face 10 years in prison.
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Trump Says Leavitt Leaving Her Post as White House Press Secretary at End of Month
The president made the announcement via Truth Social on Wednesday.
Former Disney CEO, Business Partner Buy LA Lakers for $12.5 Billion
The price tag sets a record for the NBA’s most valuable franchise.
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ICE to Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks
Officers must be trained and certified to use the gloves, with recertification required every two years, according to the device manufacturer.
University of Michigan College to Use Pass or No-Credit Grades for Freshmen ‘to Curb Mental Health Crisis’
The pilot program seeks to make transition into university easier and support student mental health by recording only pass or no-credit.
Acting FDA Chief Urges Americans to Have Confidence in Food Supply
Several foodborne illnesses this summer have raised concerns about food safety. Don’t blame DOGE, said the FDA chief.
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Seventh House Democrat This Cycle Ousted in Connecticut Primary
Bronin, who campaigned on generational change, won 54 percent of the vote in the First District against the 14-term incumbent.
Common Blood Pressure Drug Recalled Nationwide, FDA Says
The recall impacts one lot of Diovan, which is Novartis’ brand of valsartan, according to the agency.
US Forces Disable Iran-Bound Ship With Hellfire Missiles
Separately, six people were killed in a Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb, as Middle East turmoil continued.
Trump Says Secret Service Had Him Switch Planes in Turkey Over Threat
‘They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane,’ President Donald Trump told reporters.
Trump’s Plane Switch Echoes Long History of Presidential Travel Deception
The recent visit to Turkey highlighted a routine level of secrecy involving the president’s travel arrangements, said a former intelligence officer.
Judge Orders Pause of Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
Mamdani said that the measure is expected to generate $500 million per year for the largest U.S. city.
Wisconsin Democrats Head to Polls as Democratic Socialist Leads in Gubernatorial Primary
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong enters the primary favored to win despite criticism of her past social media posts online.
South Carolina Air Force Base Renamed in Honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston was renamed Joint Base Lindsey Graham in a formal ceremony on Aug. 10, weeks after his sudden death.
California City Issues State of Emergency After Cyberattacks Take Down 911 System
A citywide state of emergency was declared by the City Council of Suisun City in Northern California.
US Ramping Up Military Commitment to Asia, Pentagon Says
Washington is strengthening its Asia posture around a ‘denial defense’ strategy while urging regional allies to shoulder more of the burden.
NORAD Jets Intercept 2 Planes Over Restricted Airspace Near Trump’s Golf Club
Both aircraft were escorted out, the command said, during a weekend of VIP flight restrictions over Bedminster.
Dispute Over Transgender Members Rattles Daughters of the American Revolution
One of the largest and oldest patriotic groups is in turmoil over males being admitted as ‘daughters’—and GOP lawmakers are intervening.
ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month
Acting director said the process is ahead of schedule.
