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Trump Says Fate of Anti-Weaponization Fund Rests in Blanche’s Hands
Blanche’s nomination was confirmed in a 50–49 vote on Aug. 8, with Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting in opposition.
Florida’s Ban on Children Attending Drag Shows: What to Know
Opponents want a Supreme Court review, while supporters say there is more than enough precedent on what is considered obscene for a child.
Appeals Court Nixes Meta, TikTok Bid to Halt Youth Addiction Lawsuits
Judges say companies have to wait until final judgment to challenge a lower court’s rejection of their Section 230 defenses.
Trump Says Replacing Infantino Would Be ‘Terrible Mistake’
Trump said FIFA President Gianni Infantino was ‘fantastic’ and had just presided over the most successful World Cup ever.
Australian Shipbuilder Gets $1.7 Billion Offer for US Operations
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has made a tentative US$1.05 billion to US$1.2 billion offer for Austal’s US business.
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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.
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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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.
Gamer Recruitment Campaign Led to Record Air Traffic Controller Hiring: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration hired 2,000 controllers this year, the highest annual total in its history, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Trump Says Iran Must Pay Compensation for US Soldiers Killed or Wounded
The money would be ‘for all of the people’ that Iran has ‘killed and gravely wounded’ with its ‘roadside bombs and many conflicts,’ he said.
US Pays German Company $1.22 Billion to Cancel Wind Leases
The company intends to use the settlement proceeds to fund the construction of an LNG terminal in Louisiana.
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.
