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DOJ Moves to Unseal Exhibits From Epstein, Maxwell Grand Jury Investigations
The DOJ said in a filing to two federal judges that it wants grand jury exhibits in the two cases unsealed.
China, Russia Practice Destroying ‘Enemy Submarine’ in Naval Drill After Trump Moves US Nuclear Subs Near Russia
Experts believe the drill is in response to Trump’s re-deployment of 2 nuclear submarines near Russia but shouldn’t be read as a signal for full-on escalation.
Orange County Rescue Mission Brings on New Facility to Fight Homelessness
The ranch offers a process that equips enrollees to break the cycle of homelessness through housing, counseling, hands-on training, and life skills classes.
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Texas AG Asks Illinois Court to Enforce Arrest Warrants Against Democratic Lawmakers
Last week, state House Democrats left Texas for states including Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts in order to block a vote on a GOP-led redistricting map.
Oklahoma Agrees to End In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The state consented to end the practice after the U.S. Justice Department sued it.
Fox News Asks Judge to Dismiss Newsom’s Defamation Case
California Gov. Newsom responded to the motion, saying Fox News should face consequences.
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White House Pauses Public Tours Amid Ballroom Construction
White House tours resumed in February following the presidential transition.
American AI Companies Open Up to Counter China
‘Broad access to these capable open-weights models created in the US helps expand democratic AI rails,’ OpenAI said.
Battle Lines Are Drawn Over Partisan Redistricting—What to Know
Leaders in both parties call for mid-decade remapping to gain House seats. Experts say it’s legal but unwise: ‘You’re not going to have any purple districts.’
US Households Owed an Average of $152,653 at the End of Q2 2025: Report
Two out of every five American households in a survey said that debt was a source of conflict in their homes.
FDA Issues Alerts Over 2 Heart Devices Linked to Injuries, Deaths
The FDA said that it is aware of issues with two heart devices linked to hundreds of injuries and two dozen deaths.
Meta Bans Nearly 7 Million WhatsApp Accounts
The accounts were linked to fraudulent activities, ranging from crypto investments to pyramid schemes.
US to End Tariff Exemption for All Low-Cost Imports in Major Trade Shift
American manufacturing associations cheered the news but international shippers are concerned about its potential impact on global logistics.
Social Security Insolvency Projected 6 Months Sooner, Chief Actuary Says
The analysis cites the new law making the 2017 lower tax rates permanent and temporarily expanding deductions for older Americans.
CDC Warns Travelers About Cases of Mosquito-Borne Virus in China
U.S. officials have directed people to exercise enhanced precaution when traveling to a province in China because of the outbreak of the chikungunya virus.
US Peak Electricity Demand Breaks Records in July: EIA
The National Weather Service had issued heat warnings during the month.
Abbott Asks State Supreme Court to Remove Texas House Democratic Leader Over Quorum Break
‘Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty to Texans, and there must be consequences,’ Gov. Greg Abbott said.
Violent and Property Crime Fell Sharply in 2024: FBI
New federal data show a 4.5 percent drop in violent crime, with murder falling by nearly 15 percent nationwide.
