oag.ca.gov
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 34 other attorneys general urged Congress to preserve its November 2025 redefinition of hemp and protections from intoxicating hemp products.
apnews.com
Defense lawyers asked a judge to permanently dismiss the indictment against David Hearn, arguing prosecutors knew for weeks that the case lacked a sound basis.
dhs.gov
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the deportations of five criminal illegal aliens with convictions or arrests involving serious offenses.
corporate.walmart.com
Walmart has completed its acquisition of Vibe.co, adding the self-service streaming TV advertising platform to Walmart Connect’s U.S. commerce media business.
whitehouse.gov
The White House says July brought the strongest expansion in U.S. manufacturing activity in more than four years, alongside new investment announcements.
openai.com
OpenAI describes two incidents in which testing conditions allowed models to reach beyond intended boundaries during external cybersecurity evaluations.
apnews.com
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected a petition seeking a statewide referendum on new congressional districts, citing constitutional limits. The group behind the effort said it would challenge the decision in court.
dhs.gov
DHS and DOT reported preliminary results from a three-day roadside enforcement operation that detained 51 illegal immigrants, removed 766 unsafe drivers and vehicles from service, and recovered nearly $1 million in stolen cargo.
apnews.com
The State Department revoked Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti’s visa after Brazil denied visas to two U.S. diplomats and delayed approval of President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador in Brasilia.
ncsc.org
Preliminary Court Statistics Project data from about 20 states and territories show civil filings continuing to outpace criminal filings, with growth concentrated in contract, small claims, and debt collection-related cases.
apnews.com
U.S. stocks reached records as strong corporate earnings, a major Palantir forecast increase and lower oil prices supported investor confidence despite economic and geopolitical concerns.
scotusblog.com
The Supreme Court’s October 2026 calendar includes seven cases involving climate litigation, immigration detention, digital privacy and other legal questions.
federalreserve.gov
The Federal Reserve Board approved Banco Santander, S.A., and Santander Holdings USA, Inc.’s application to acquire Webster Financial Corporation and indirectly acquire Webster Bank, National Association.
federalreserve.gov
The Federal Reserve Board approved FS Bancorp’s application to merge with Pacific West Bancorp and indirectly acquire Pacific West Bank.
dhs.gov
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported arrests involving people convicted of voluntary manslaughter, criminal indecent exposure, aggravated assault, and fentanyl trafficking.
apnews.com
The House Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations involving Ohio Rep. Max Miller as he faces pressure over his reelection campaign and criticism from his ex-father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno.
sec.gov
The SEC filed a consent and proposed final judgment against former New Jersey Corrections Officer John A. DeSalvo in connection with alleged crypto offering and investment fraud schemes.
