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6 Republicans Vie for Nomination in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
The state remade its congressional districts following a landmark Supreme Court decision earlier this year.
China Targets US Pecan Imports With 54 Percent Anti-Dumping Tariff
Mexican suppliers will also have to pay ‘security deposits’ to Chinese customs.
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.
Moolenaar Urges Commerce to Clarify Chip Rule Meant to Stop Huawei Diversion
The House China panel chairman says the Commerce Department clouded safeguards adopted after advanced TSMC-made chips reached Huawei.
Florida Seeks NY Times Internal Documents Over Errors in Israel-Hamas War Coverage
The state says it’s looking out for the value of its pension fund’s 160,000 shares of NY Times stock. The newspaper sees the demand as an intimidation tactic.
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.
DOJ Sues 3 States for Allegedly Unlawfully Providing In-state Tuition Rates to Illegal Immigrants
A 1996 federal law mandates that public universities cannot charge out-of-state tuition to U.S. citizens if illegal immigrants are getting in-state rates.
San Francisco Faces Emerging Challenges From Rapid Growth of E-Scooter Use, SFMTA Says
The number of injury-causing collisions involving stand-up powered devices rose from 36 in 2018 to 315 in 2025, according to the agency.
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HHS Seeks to Tighten Oversight of Food Additives, Ingredients
A proposed rule seeks to close a decades-old information gap through a mandatory notification program.
Taylor Farms Recalls Products With Jalapeños Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The FDA announced earlier that it was investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers supplied from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Florida Confirms 2nd Death in 2026 From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found Near Beaches
Officials in Louisiana also warned of the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria last week.
IRS to Propose Retirement Regulations Impacting Millions of Taxpayers
The regulations are related to Saver’s Match, a new program introduced to make saving easier and more rewarding for the taxpayer.
Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Unless US Agrees to List of Demands, Iran Says
Iran revealed on Aug. 8 that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close.
Birth Tourism Ads Targeting Chinese Highlight US Immigration Vulnerabilities
An estimated 20,000 to 26,000 babies are born through birth tourism per year, according to the Center for Immigration Studies.
Supreme Court Justice Alito Says He’s Sticking Around for Another Term
His comment comes after NPR retracted a June report that incorrectly stated that the 76-year-old justice was retiring.
Federal Judge Rules DHS Can Terminate Deportation Protections for South Sudan
The decision came after a Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Trump administration in June.
Sen. Cassidy Says He'll Support Blanche for AG, Clearing Path for Confirmation
Two Republicans will vote no on his confirmation: Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins.
US Ceases Avocado Inspections in Mexican State of Michoacán Over Threat to American Interests
The pause in USDA checks for Mexico’s top avocado-producing state risks stopping shipments of the fruit amid security concerns over cartel activity.
SF Giants Announcer Mike Krukow to Retire at End of Season
The broadcaster thanked fans for supporting him during his nearly four-decade career.
