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Two election clerks at Living Waters Church polling site in Dallas reported that a woman who identified herself as a Department of Justice official appeared on election day Tuesday, according to The Intercept. The woman displayed a government ID, though the clerks expressed uncertainty about...
A federal judge has dismissed the Justice Department's prosecution of former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides. The source characterizes the judge's decision as finding the prosecution constituted 'weaponization' by the DOJ.
A federal appeals court has ruled that debit card swipe fees must come down, finding that the Federal Reserve had allowed the fees to be set too high. Retailers currently pay banks 21 cents plus a fraction of each sale's value per debit transaction —...
The Intercept reviewed two dozen documented cases of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers using vehicles as weapons against immigrant targets and civilian observers between 2025 and 2026, according to the investigation. Tactics included ramming vehicles, brake-checking volunteer observers attempting to monitor ICE operations, and striking...
NBC Nightly News reported on two competitive Senate races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. A federal judge dismissed a Trump-backed lawsuit challenging results in the Alaska Senate race. NBC also reported a new twist in the Michigan Senate race as legal battles intensify ahead...
Bloomberg's Shaquille Omari examines why federal efforts to establish a permanent time standard have stalled despite repeated legislative attempts. The report characterizes the debate as rooted in competing regional interests and industry lobbying, with some states favoring permanent daylight saving time and others preferring standard...
ABC News reports that a federal ICE agent in Houston faces assault charges after authorities say he struck a man with an SUV during a vehicle pursuit in a parking lot. Newly released police body camera footage, also aired by ABC News, documents a shootout...
The Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to several large companies including Walmart, Delta Airlines, and DoorDash to provide data on their pricing practices. The agency is investigating whether these companies use personal data analysis and loyalty program membership status as factors in setting prices.