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Fox News — Latest

Families of 9/11 Victims Request Ban on Mayor Mamdani from Anniversary Ceremony

Families of 9/11 victims are petitioning to prevent New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from attending the 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony, citing concerns about his public positions and associations. Mayor Mamdani has expressed his intention to attend, while the memorial museum aims to keep the event free of political influence.

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Fox News — Politics

Families of 9/11 Victims Request Mayor Mamdani Be Barred from 25th Anniversary Ceremony

Families of 9/11 victims are calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to be barred from the 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony, citing concerns about his public positions and associations. The mayor has stated he plans to attend, while the memorial museum aims to keep the event free of political influences.

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apnews.com

Trump Administration Requests Supreme Court to Allow Changes to Mail-in Voting

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order that could change mail-in voting procedures before the midterm elections. This follows lower court rulings that have blocked the order, which aims to create a list of eligible voters for mail ballot distribution. The administration argues that the order provides policy guidance rather than dictating state election processes.

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Washington Examiner

Senate Majority Leader John Thune Responds to Trump's Call to Cancel August Recess

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed reluctance to support President Trump's call to cancel the August recess to advance the SAVE America Act. Thune cited challenges in passing the bill due to opposition among Senate Republicans and the filibuster. Trump has been vocal about his demands for the Senate to act on the legislation or eliminate the filibuster.

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Wired

DHS Official Resigns Amidst Immigration Policy Criticism

The executive director of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics has resigned, citing concerns over the Trump administration's immigration policies. This resignation highlights a rare instance of federal officials publicly opposing the administration's immigration crackdown.

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Washington Examiner

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Trump's Religious Liberty Commission

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, ruling that it does not violate the requirement for advisory committees to be 'fairly balanced.' The lawsuit claimed the commission excluded non-Judeo-Christian faiths, but the judge stated that the law does not require perfect representation of all religious traditions.

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Washington Examiner

House Administration Committee Chairman Discusses Potential Mail-in Ballot Ban

House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil has not ruled out the possibility of including a ban on mail-in ballots in the Republicans' upcoming budget bill. He discussed ongoing conversations about election law reforms and emphasized the need for voters to request ballots as part of his election reform package. The House's budget framework has been passed, but the Senate's timeline for action remains uncertain.

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Fox News — Latest

Settlement Reached in Case of Honolulu Widow Fined $590,000 Over Rental Listing Error

Sandra May, an 83-year-old widow, has settled with the city of Honolulu over a $590,000 fine related to an online rental listing error. The settlement reduces her fine to $30,000, allowing her to keep her home. The case underscores concerns about the city's handling of rental advertising violations.

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Washington Examiner

Key Insights from Anthony Fauci's Private COVID Diaries

Anthony Fauci's private diaries, recently released by Senator Rand Paul, provide insights into his thoughts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The entries reveal his concerns about the government's response, his focus on public image, and initial discussions among scientists regarding the virus's potential lab origin. Fauci's upcoming testimony is anticipated as part of ongoing scrutiny surrounding his actions during the pandemic.

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The Hill

EPA exempts data center power plants from pollution limits

On July 27, 2026, the Trump administration announced an exemption for power plants serving data centers that do not connect to the broader grid from pollution limits designed to prevent acid rain. New guidance clarified that these 'islanded' power plants are not subject to the Clean Air Act's regulations.

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Los Angeles Times

Federal Rule May Impact Asylum Cases in Immigration Courts

A new federal rule is expected to affect a significant number of asylum cases currently in backlog. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services estimates that up to 444,000 cases may be impacted.

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Los Angeles Times

New federal rule impacts asylum cases backlog

A new federal rule is expected to impact a significant number of asylum cases in the backlog, with estimates suggesting that up to 444,000 cases could be affected. This comes as USCIS continues to manage over 1.4 million asylum cases.

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The Hill

Former President Obama to Speak at Redistricting Fundraiser

Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to headline a fundraiser for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee on August 31. The event will focus on countering Republican efforts to redraw electoral maps nationwide.

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The Hill

All Senators Invited to Meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky

U.S. senators are scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday evening in the Capitol. The meeting coincides with Senate discussions on a bill aimed at implementing harsher sanctions against Russia.

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cnn.com

CPSC Requests Emergency Room Records from Hospitals

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is demanding that over 100 hospitals share detailed medical records of emergency room patients by the end of the year. This request has raised privacy concerns among hospital executives and legal experts regarding the agency's authority and the protection of sensitive information.

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Fox News — Politics

Senators respond to Trump's proposal for Canada to pay for wildfire smoke damages

Senators from both parties have rejected President Trump's call for Canada to pay damages related to wildfire smoke affecting U.S. air quality. Trump suggested that Canada should be held accountable for the smoke from nearly 900 wildfires, while senators emphasized the uncontrollable nature of wildfires and called for better forest management. Senator Bernie Moreno is proposing legislation to address the issue.

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Mother Jones

Homeland Security Surveillance of ICE Protesters Documented

Recent records show that ICE agents have surveilled protesters by collecting various forms of personal data, including facial recognition and license plate information. The Department of Homeland Security has denied maintaining a domestic terrorist database, but the surveillance practices raise concerns about First Amendment rights and the implications of such data collection.

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