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Democrats in 25 States and DC Sue Federal Government Over Medicaid Work Requirements
The states argue the rule narrows Medicaid’s ‘medically frail’ exemption beyond what Congress intended.
Trump Signs Presidential Memo Promoting ‘Right to Fix’ Vehicles
The president directed the federal government to expand access to aftermarket parts and allow consumers to repair automobiles.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Dershowitz Appeal in Defamation Case
Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch disagreed with the decision, saying they would examine the court’s 1964 landmark defamation law ruling.
Onsemi Acquires Synaptics in $7 Billion All-Stock Deal
Semiconductor supplier company Onsemi acquired chipmaker Synaptics to use its edge AI chips to further expand into physical artificial intelligence.
Art, Culture, and Hors D’oeuvres in San Diego: Trivia at the Timken
Special events showcase live music, the exploration of cultural customs and fashion, and even gourmet cuisine.
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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case That Could Lead to Pre-election Voter Roll Cleanups
The NVRA, also known as the Motor Voter law, allows people to register to vote with relative ease at motor vehicle agencies and government offices.
California Couple Sues School District After Opt-Out Denied for Children’s Sex and Gender Lessons
A couple sued the Sunnyvale School District after their request for notice and opt-out of the lessons for their young children was denied.
Officials ID 3 Firefighters Killed in Colorado Blaze
The firefighters were overcome with flames as they tried to take cover under their emergency shelters.
Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Firing of FTC Commissioner
The Supreme Court overruled a major precedent limiting the president’s ability to fire heads of independent agencies.
Trump Says DC Public Golf Course Could Host Major Tournaments After Renovation
Renovations to the East Potomac Golf Links are expected to begin in September.
US Urges States, Businesses to Expand Taiwan Ties Amid Chinese Pressure
Washington issues joint guidance to counter Chinese interference in state and commercial ties with Taiwan.
Trump Nominates Former Oklahoma State Trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE Director
Trump and the homeland security secretary called for the Senate to quickly confirm Schroyer.
Utah Declares State of Emergency as Largest Wildfire in US Grows
The Cottonwood fire, burning in a sparsely populated area of southern Utah, ballooned to more than 144 square miles by Sunday.
A Reckoning Over the Democratic Party’s Future Is Coming—the Question Is When
Democrats’ left and center keep winning—but in different places, letting the party defer a fight until 2028. But it could come sooner.
OpenAI Releases New Flagship Model to Limited Users Following Government Concerns
The company said that the administration deciding which users get initial access to AI models should not ‘become the long-term default.’
Lawsuit Against DOJ’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Can Proceed, Federal Judge Rules
In the order, the district judge wrote that the DOJ should submit a ‘written declaration’ before the court on whether the fund is dead.
John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Illegally Retaining Classified Information
Although Bolton may be able to avoid time behind bars, that decision will be up to Judge Theodore Chuang.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board Freezes Rent for 1 Million Apartments
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s appointees voted for zero increase on stabilized units, after a landlord representative quit the rent board in protest.
Senate Democrats Launch Program to Train Staff as Election Observers for 2026 Midterms
The program, modeled on a long-running House effort, will deploy Senate staffers to document voter interference, threats, and ’misinformation.’
