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Federal Agents Seize Eric Swalwell’s Devices in Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as allegations of sexual misconduct are investigated.
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OpenAI’s Strategic Futures Team Launches Blog on AI and Concentration of Power
OpenAI’s new Strategic Futures team has launched AI Futures to examine how free societies can preserve individual rights and agency as transformative AI develops.
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Bessent’s Bond Buyback Fails to Halt Rising Treasury Yields
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubled planned bond buybacks, but longer-term yields rebounded as investors remained concerned about debt, inflation and corporate borrowing.
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall for Second Week but Stay Above Last Year
The average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.65% this week, but remained above its level a year earlier as elevated borrowing costs continued to weigh on home sales.
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Albany Woman Charged in Alleged ISIS-Inspired Capitol Plot
Jessica Bowie was charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after law enforcement said she sought an explosive device for an attack on the New York State Capitol.
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GitHub Says August 17 Outage Exposed Capacity Failures
GitHub said its 7-hour-47-minute outage on August 17 resulted from critical infrastructure failing to scale with record traffic, and outlined new reliability measures.
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OFAC Adds Ecuadorian, Hizballah and Cuba-Linked Targets to SDN List
OFAC updated its SDN List on August 20, 2026, adding individuals, entities and vessels tied to Ecuadorian drug trafficking, Hizballah, Cuba and Iran-related designations. It also issued Russia-related General License 131I and amended three…
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Philadelphia Business Owner Charged in Alleged $7 Million Employment Tax Scheme
A federal grand jury in Pennsylvania returned a superseding indictment charging Jimmy Fabian with allegedly underpaying more than $7 million in employment taxes and filing false corporate tax returns.
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2026 Survey Finds Staffing Strains, AI Concerns and Uneven Virtual Hearing Use in State Courts
The 2026 Survey of State Courts identifies staffing shortages, constrained resources, AI-related risks and persistent challenges with virtual hearings.
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IRS Launches Digitally Authenticated Tax Compliance Report
The IRS has made a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through IRS Individual Online Account, allowing taxpayers to securely obtain and share tax compliance information.
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Prime Video Plans More Than $2 Billion Latin America Investment Through 2030
Prime Video announced plans to invest more than $2 billion in Latin America between 2027 and 2030, covering local programming, acquired content and live sports.
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OFAC Sanctions 15 Ecuador-Based Targets and Blocks 10 Vessels in Cocaine Network
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 15 Ecuador-based targets and identified 10 vessels as blocked property over alleged cocaine trafficking links to Los Choneros, Los Lobos, Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG.
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Treasury Designates 10 Over Hizballah Cash Network and Re-designates Group
OFAC designated 10 individuals it says transferred cash to Hizballah and re-designated Hizballah under its counterterrorism authority on August 20, 2026.
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New York Attorney General Charges 17 in Western New York Drug Trafficking Case
Attorney General Letitia James announced charges against 17 people following an investigation that seized more than 10 kilograms of cocaine and approximately 250 grams of fentanyl and heroin.
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New York Attorney General James Issues Hospital Financial Assistance Guide
New York Attorney General Letitia James published a guide on August 20, 2026, explaining eligibility, discounts, payment assistance, and protections under the New York Hospital Financial Assistance Law.
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EEOC Sues Kenosha Nissan Over Alleged Retaliation Against Employees Who Reported Racial Harassment
The EEOC alleges Kenosha Nissan threatened, disciplined and fired employees after they reported racial harassment in 2024.
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ICC Condemns New US Sanctions on President and Senior Lawyer
The International Criminal Court called new US sanctions against its president and a senior trial lawyer a “flagrant attack” on its independence, while the UN expressed serious concern.
