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DOJ Charges Former SPLC Employee Suspected of Funding White Supremacist Groups
Former financial officer Heidi Beirich faces three felony conspiracy counts in the ongoing case.
Supreme Court Freezes Lower Court Action in App Store Lawsuit
Justice Elena Kagan granted a short stay after Apple sought emergency relief while the high court reviews a contempt finding against the company.
2 Killed in Military Helicopter Crash in Texas
The crash also started a wildfire that required containment.
Navy Meets With Families of USS Lincoln Personnel Amid Concerns About Mideast Deployment
The aircraft carrier has been deployed since November, and has supported combat operations with Iran since they began.
Babylon Bee Sues New Mexico Over Restrictions on AI Satirical Posts
‘The First Amendment protects our right to create AI satire poking fun at political candidates,’ Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon said.
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Clergy, Doctors Sue Illinois Over Assisted Suicide
The lawsuit comes as a state law allowing people to commit assisted suicide goes into effect next month.
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.
Paramount Mulling California Exodus Amid Antitrust Scrutiny
‘You have a fiduciary duty to shareholders,’ the Hollywood conglomerate’s top legal officer said at an event on Aug. 12.
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Man Suspected of Killing Father in Greenville Apprehended
The wounded suspect was apprehended upstate several days after the father’s death.
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.
David Crowley Defeats Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary
Crowley, a moderate, narrowly beat Hong, who led in polls ahead of the election.
White House Ends TikTok Ban on Government Devices
The Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum to heads of executive departments and agencies, stating, ‘TikTok may be used on government devices.’
Trump Outlines Strategies Against Iran, Says US Controls Iran’s Money
President Donald Trump said that Iran’s economic situation is not sustainable and that the United States has total control of the regime’s money.
In South Carolina, Some GOP Senate Hopefuls Depart from Graham Example
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and businessman Mark Lynch are among the candidates seeking a little distance from the late senator.
Todd Blanche Sworn In as Attorney General
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer in a pre-dawn vote Saturday.
ICE Arrests 1,200 Illegal Immigrants During Statewide Georgia Operation
The sting, titled ‘Operation Safe Community—Atlanta,’ focused primarily on foreign nationals with criminal records, the agency said.
US and South Korea Conduct Military Exercises Amid Evolving North Korean Threat
The all-domain drill is designed to enhance joint capabilities against a range of regional threats, including drones and cyberattacks.
Generational Impact: Helping Human Trafficking Survivors With Housing
Ked and Michelle Frank have been on a 20-year mission to provide a safe place for survivors to go after they escape their traffickers.
Democratic Rep. Ed Case Beats Progressive Rival in Hawaii’s 1st District
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Case successfully fended off four challengers in the Democratic primary.
FBI Task Force Targeting Transnational Repression Across US: Patel
Transnational repression tactics include stalking, cyberhacking, assault, attempted kidnapping, and threats against targets’ family members and friends.
