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New York Attorney General Warns Donors About Colombia Earthquake Charity Scams
Attorney General Letitia James urged New Yorkers to verify relief organizations and fundraising campaigns before donating to earthquake aid in Colombia.
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New York Attorney General Sues to Block Federal Demand for 17 Million CDL Records
Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of states are suing to stop federal agencies from obtaining confidential commercial-driver records, including Social Security numbers, from a nationwide licensing database.
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White House Estimates $19 Billion to $26 Billion in Annual Tariff Revenue Lost to Transshipment
A White House report says countries, including China, route goods through third countries to avoid U.S. tariffs and estimates annual revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion.
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Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Harvard Over Antisemitism Allegations
U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns ruled that the Trump administration did not prove an ongoing federal civil rights violation at Harvard.
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Cuban National Pleads Guilty in International Alien-Smuggling and Money-Laundering Conspiracy
Yuniel Lima-Santos admitted participating in a conspiracy involving alien smuggling, asylum fraud and money laundering. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
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FDA Authorizes Simparica TRIO for New World Screwworm in Dogs
The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Simparica TRIO to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and puppies, while warning that the drug is not authorized for prevention and remains prescription-only.
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DHS and CBP Announce 15 Consecutive Months of Zero Border Releases
DHS and CBP reported 15 consecutive months of zero releases at the border, alongside historically low apprehensions and increased drug seizures in July.
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ICE Deports Five People DHS Identifies as Convicted Criminals
DHS said ICE deported five people during the week ending August 7, including individuals with convictions for voluntary manslaughter, attempted murder, rape and assault.
oag.ca.gov
Bonta Urges First Circuit to Protect International Students’ Speech Rights
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 19 other attorneys general in urging the First Circuit to uphold a ruling blocking visa revocations and removals based on political speech and activism.
justice.gov
Justice Department Says California Women’s Prisons Violated Constitutional Protections
The Justice Department found reasonable cause to believe California correctional officials failed to protect female prisoners from staff sexual abuse and harassment, and gave the state 49 days to address required remedies.
federalreserve.gov
Federal Reserve Issues Consent Prohibition Against Former Regions Bank Employee
The Federal Reserve Board announced a consent prohibition against Elazia Jones, a former Regions Bank employee, in an enforcement action involving check fraud.
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Texas Tax Shelter Promoter Pleads Guilty in $43 Million IRS Tax-Loss Scheme
Larry C. Conner admitted promoting an abusive trust tax shelter that allegedly caused approximately $43 million in tax losses to the IRS.
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Justice Department Fraud Division Sets Enforcement Mission in McDonald Memorandum
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald released a memorandum outlining the National Fraud Enforcement Division’s enforcement priorities and reaffirming its mission to prosecute fraud in the United States.
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Trump Administration Presses Supreme Court for Prompt Ruling on Mail-In Voting Order
The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to act quickly on its emergency request to implement part of President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
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Trump Order Seeks Separate Childhood Vaccines, Despite Legal and Manufacturing Barriers
President Donald Trump’s executive order directs federal officials to plan for separating combination vaccines, including MMR, but companies cannot be compelled to produce them and new plants could take about five years to approve and build
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Republicans and Mosque Opponents Intensify Anti-Muslim Backlash After El-Sayed Nomination
Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate nomination has coincided with anti-Muslim attacks from Republican officials and disputes over mosque projects in three states.
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FedEx and UPS Begin Passing Tariff Refunds to Customers
FedEx, UPS and DHL are returning tariff refunds to customers who directly paid import charges, while retailers including Amazon expect to use most refunds to reduce prices.
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Kennedy Center Board to Reconsider Closure Plans After Judge Blocks Two-Year Shutdown
The Kennedy Center board is expected to vote on Thursday among three approaches to renovations, including a complete closure, partial access or phased work.
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U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee Condemns Settler Siege of Palestinian Homes in Qusra
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee called a settler siege of a Palestinian family’s home in Qusra a “horrific act of terror” as Israeli troops intervened and evacuated two residents.
whitehouse.gov
White House Releases “The Great Transshipment Scam” on August 13, 2026
The White House released a document titled “The Great Transshipment Scam” on August 13, 2026.
