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ElectionsFairfax County Ends Noncitizen Voter Referral Policy Amid Zero Prosecutions
Sep 04, 2026
Fairfax County, Virginia, halted its policy of referring potential noncitizen voters to prosecutors after no cases led to charges, raising questions about how.
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ElectionsHouse Republicans Introduce Bill to Require All Federal Ballots Be Received by Election Day
Sep 04, 2026
Rep. Laurel Lee has introduced legislation to require all federal election ballots be received by Election Day, aiming to address delayed results and voter.
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ElectionsTrump Commits $400 Million to Boost Republicans in Battleground Races
Sep 03, 2026
President Trump will deploy over $400 million from MAGA Inc. to support 35 key Republican candidates in competitive congressional races this November.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Blocks Trump’s New Birthplace Citizenship Order
Sep 03, 2026
A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s latest executive order restricting birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent and constitutional concerns.
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EducationIRS Proposes Revoking Tax-Exempt Status for Private Schools Using DEI Policies
Sep 03, 2026
A new IRS rule would strip tax-exempt status from private schools with race-based DEI policies, affecting thousands of institutions nationwide.
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ElectionsVirginia Voters to Decide on Local 1% Sales Tax Hike for School Projects
Sep 03, 2026
Virginia voters in 35% of municipalities will decide on a 1% sales tax increase for school capital projects, raising questions about transparency and economic impact.
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ImmigrationHouse Democrats Condemn GOP Birthright Citizenship Hearing as 'Bigoted'
Sep 03, 2026
Democrats criticized a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on birth tourism as a partisan attack on birthright citizenship, while Republicans defended the inquiry.
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ElectionsDOJ to Deploy 1,000 Election Monitors Nationwide Amid Scrutiny of Local Practices
Sep 03, 2026
The Justice Department will send 1,000 federal monitors to polling sites across the country for the November elections, escalating oversight amid ongoing disputes.
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ImmigrationOhio Senator Criticizes Connecticut’s ‘Drive-Only’ Licenses After Fatal Crash
Sep 02, 2026
Sen. Bernie Moreno is urging Connecticut to end 'drive-only' licenses for unauthorized immigrants after an Ohio man was killed in a crash involving a license holder.
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ImmigrationDOJ Orders States to Report Unauthorized Immigrants for Welfare Funding
Sep 02, 2026
The Justice Department now requires all state agencies to report unauthorized immigrants to DHS to keep federal welfare funds, reversing a 1998 policy.
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PoliticsHouse Narrowly Rejects Amendment to Cap Supreme Court at Nine Justices
Sep 02, 2026
The House failed to pass a constitutional amendment to fix the Supreme Court at nine justices, highlighting partisan divides over potential court expansion.
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Courts & LawWatchdog Appeals Dismissal of Complaint Over Reid Hoffman's Funding in E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit
Sep 02, 2026
A watchdog group is challenging New York's dismissal of its complaint against E.
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EducationSurvey Finds Most U.S. Parents Comparison-Shop for School Supplies, Not Schools
Sep 02, 2026
A Deloitte survey shows American parents spend more time choosing school supplies than evaluating school options, highlighting gaps in education choice.
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ElectionsDHS Launches Election Fraud Investigations in Nine States Ahead of Federal Vote
Sep 02, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security has initiated a coordinated voter fraud probe in nine states, citing concerns over noncitizen voting and voter roll integrity.
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Courts & LawJudge Delays SPLC Fraud Trial, Denies Request to Split Case From Ex-CFO Heidi Beirich
Sep 01, 2026
A federal judge delayed the Southern Poverty Law Center's fraud trial to February and denied its request to separate proceedings from former CFO Heidi Beirich.
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Courts & LawJustice Department Report Reveals FBI Cited SPLC Over 22,000 Times Without Required Caveats
Sep 01, 2026
A Justice Department report found the FBI cited the Southern Poverty Law Center thousands of times without noting its contested credibility, raising oversight.
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Courts & LawParental Rights Toolkit Cites Disability Law in Transgender Policy Disputes
Sep 01, 2026
America First Legal releases a guide arguing federal disability law gives parents leverage in school transgender policy disputes, citing heightened risks for special.
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HealthNIH-Funded Study Finds No Mental Health Benefit From Puberty Blockers in Youth
Sep 01, 2026
A long-delayed NIH-funded study found puberty blockers did not improve mental health in minors, intensifying scrutiny of such treatments and corporate coverage.
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Courts & LawMassachusetts High Court Bars Christian Statues at Quincy Public Safety Building
Sep 01, 2026
Massachusetts’ top court blocked Quincy from installing statues of Catholic saints at a city building, citing concerns over religious endorsement.
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Courts & LawWhistleblower in New York AG’s Office Alleges Pressure to Target Trump, Placed on Leave
Sep 01, 2026
A New York assistant attorney general claims he was directed to pursue cases against Donald Trump and allies without credible cause, raising questions.
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PoliticsHouse Considers Senate Bill to Delay White House Grantmaking Rule
Aug 31, 2026
The House is weighing a Senate bill that would postpone new White House rules on federal grants, with debate centering on oversight and potential impacts.
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PoliticsTrump Signals Support for Fed Chair Warsh Amid Rate Hike Talk
Aug 31, 2026
President Trump said he respects Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s independence as Warsh signals possible rate hikes, highlighting debate over U.S. interest rate policy.
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Courts & LawTrump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Review Military Policy on Transgender Troops
Aug 31, 2026
The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to rule on the legality of Pentagon restrictions on transgender military service, challenging lower court.
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PoliticsInstitute for Family Studies Calls for Data Rights Associations to Address AI Risks
Aug 31, 2026
A new report from the Institute for Family Studies proposes Data Rights Associations to give communities leverage over tech firms' use of personal data in AI.
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HealthCMS Tightens Medicaid Waiver Oversight Under New Federal Law
Aug 31, 2026
CMS will require states to prove Medicaid waivers are budget neutral before approval, a move supporters say curbs overspending while critics warn of reduced benefits.
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ElectionsWisconsin Elections Commission to Investigate Milwaukee Ballot Reporting Delay
Aug 31, 2026
The Wisconsin Elections Commission will review a delayed ballot count in Milwaukee’s primary, raising concerns about election transparency and oversight.
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Courts & LawPortland Mother Seeks Emergency Court Order Over School Gender Policy Ban
Aug 30, 2026
A Portland mother is asking a federal court to lift her ban from school property and halt policies keeping gender transitions secret from parents.
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ElectionsPoll Finds Most Independents, Women Say U.S. on Wrong Track Ahead of Midterms
Aug 30, 2026
A new national poll shows 60% of voters, including majorities of independents and women, believe the U.S.
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PoliticsHouse Faces Tight Deadline on Funding, Farm Bill, and Sanctions as Session Resumes
Aug 30, 2026
The House returns from recess with days to pass funding bills, a major reconciliation package, and sanctions legislation before the October campaign break.
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Courts & LawLGBTQ+ Bar Association Asserts Supreme Court Has Sown Confusion on Parental Rights
Aug 30, 2026
A memo from the LGBTQ+ Bar Association claims recent Supreme Court rulings have blurred parental rights doctrine, sparking debate ahead of major legal battles.
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PoliticsMassachusetts Governor Signs Bill Allowing Abortion at Any Stage of Pregnancy
Aug 29, 2026
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill permitting abortion at any point in pregnancy, drawing sharp criticism from opponents and little national media.
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ElectionsVirginia Catholic Bishops Mobilize Against Abortion, Marriage Amendments
Aug 29, 2026
Virginia's Catholic bishops are urging parishioners to oppose two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage, citing moral concerns as the measures head.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Halts USPS Voter Data Rule Days After Supreme Court Stay
Aug 29, 2026
A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked a USPS rule requiring states to submit voter data and ballot barcodes, days after the Supreme Court stayed her earlier.
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HealthNIH-Funded Transgender Youth Study Sought More Minority and Male Participants
Aug 29, 2026
A federally funded study on puberty blockers and transgender hormones for youth aimed to increase enrollment of minority and male participants after initial cohorts.
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Courts & LawHunter Biden’s Lawyer Says DOJ Shifted After IRS Whistleblowers Spoke Out
Aug 29, 2026
Hunter Biden’s attorney claims DOJ prosecutors reversed course on a plea deal after IRS whistleblowers went public, raising questions about political pressure.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Blocks Trump-Backed Mail Ballot Rule Before Midterms
Aug 28, 2026
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s new mail-in ballot rule, citing risks of voter disenfranchisement, as legal battles continue ahead of the midterms.
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PoliticsBroad Opposition to AI Data Centers Driven by Social, Not Just Environmental, Concerns
Aug 28, 2026
Americans across political lines oppose new AI data centers, citing deep anxieties about rapid technological change and its social impacts, polls show.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Clears Trump Mail-In Ballot Rule as California Sues to Block It
Aug 28, 2026
The Supreme Court and a federal judge have cleared the way for President Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions in California, prompting a new lawsuit from state.
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PoliticsHuman Rights Campaign Condemns HHS-Commissioned Study Linking Transgender Procedure Support to Political Violence
Aug 28, 2026
The Human Rights Campaign denounced a federal study linking support for transgender medical procedures to left-wing authoritarianism and political violence, calling.
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WorldTrump Administration Sanctions Far-Left Tech Collective Supporting Extremist Groups
Aug 28, 2026
The Trump administration sanctioned Italy-based Autistici/Inventati Collective, alleging it supports far-left extremist networks, raising legal and operational.
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Courts & Law25 Republican State AGs Urge Suspension of Federal Grants to National Academies Over Climate Bias Claims
Aug 28, 2026
A coalition of 25 Republican attorneys general is calling for the suspension of federal funding to the National Academies, citing alleged climate activism and bias.
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HealthSen. Cassidy Report Alleges Major Oversight Failures in Abortion Pill Industry
Aug 27, 2026
Sen. Bill Cassidy's new Senate report alleges abortion pill companies and the FDA lack oversight, raising safety concerns as the FDA reviews its regulations.
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ElectionsDHS Ties Election Security Grants to Audits Amid Concerns Over China-Made Voting Machine Parts
Aug 27, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security will require states to conduct post-election audits to receive full security grants, citing risks from China-made voting machine.
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ImmigrationICE Steps Up Detentions of Haitians in Springfield, Ohio After Supreme Court Ruling
Aug 27, 2026
ICE has detained at least 29 Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, after a Supreme Court decision ended TPS protections, sparking concern among local residents.
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Courts & LawMeta Agrees to $17 Billion Settlement Over Child Social Media Harm Claims
Aug 27, 2026
Meta will pay $17 billion and impose new restrictions on teen users after settling a multistate lawsuit alleging harm to children from social media addiction.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Blocks Trump Visa Ban Targeting High-Risk Countries
Aug 27, 2026
A federal judge vacated the Trump administration's ban on immigrant visas from 75 countries deemed high-risk for public welfare use, intensifying the legal battle.
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Courts & LawMaryland Judge Blocks Ballot Measure on Congressional Redistricting
Aug 27, 2026
A Maryland judge halted a proposed constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting, citing legal deficiencies, as the state appeals to the Maryland Supreme.
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Courts & LawFormer Attorneys General Oppose D.C. Bar Disciplinary Case Against Jeff Clark
Aug 26, 2026
Former U.S. attorneys general filed a court brief opposing the D.C. Bar's disciplinary action against Jeff Clark, arguing it threatens DOJ independence.