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ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month
Acting director said the process is ahead of schedule.
USPS Posts $2.5 Billion Quarterly Loss Despite Revenue Growth
USPS continues to face a ‘severe liquidity crisis,’ said the postmaster general.
Arizona, California Score Separate Court Wins Over Election Rules
Arizona defeated challenge to voter-registration provisions while California put Shasta County’s election overhaul on hold.
Roger Craig Reveals Vascular Dementia Diagnosis During NFL Hall of Fame Speech
Craig was the first player in NFL history to achieve 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in a single season.
Beijing Sanctions 2 US Labs That Can Prove Where Cotton Grew
U.S. importers must prove their goods are free of Xinjiang forced labor, and the two sanctioned firms sell forensic testing that makes that proof possible.
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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
The late-night vote caps weeks of uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the nation’s 88th attorney general.
DOJ: Duke University Law School Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
The school used essay questions about race to identify minority candidates and tag those applications for special consideration, according to the DOJ.
Lake Mead Hits Lowest Level on Record Amid Decade-Long Western Drought
The Colorado River reservoir supplies water and power to millions of Southwestern residents.
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The Sculptor and Visionary Behind the Thomas Jefferson Statue at the White House
The sculpture was inspired by a portable mahogany lap desk the Founding Father used to draft the Declaration of Independence.
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.
RFK Jr. Announces Proposal to Reduce Rules for Head Start Preschool Program
‘We are removing unnecessary bureaucracy,’ the health secretary said.
Iran, Oman Near Deal on New Hormuz Shipping Route
The proposed arrangement would shift a significant portion of commercial traffic into Iranian waters, according to officials in Tehran.
Trump Administration to Require $250,000 Visa Bonds for Some Immigrants
The pilot program will begin with certain applicants from the Dominican Republic who had been previously denied on public charge grounds.
Judge Rules Trump Admin Can End Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
The federal court order states that temporary protected status (TPS) for those nationals has expired.
Treasury Department, IRS Unveil New Paid Family Leave Incentives
The Treasury Department said that it will likely allow for more employees to take paid family leave.
Supreme Court to Hear Immigration Detention, Climate Lawsuits in October
One case tests whether federal law bars some state climate lawsuits; the other, whether prolonged immigration detention requires a bond hearing.
