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dhs.gov
DHS said ICE deported five criminal illegal aliens last week, including people with convictions for murder, vehicular manslaughter, sexual assault, burglary, and drug offenses.
apnews.com
The Senate approved an 86-11 package targeting Russian energy revenues and countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas. The bill now goes to the House.
home.treasury.gov
FinCEN renewed a Geographic Targeting Order requiring enhanced reporting on certain transfers from Hennepin and Ramsey Counties to recipients outside the United States.
home.treasury.gov
OFAC designated networks, companies and individuals across several countries for helping Iran’s rahbar banking system move and repatriate funds.
home.treasury.gov
OFAC designated two Iranian digital asset exchanges, Siavash Kayvanpour and companies linked to him over alleged money laundering, sanctions evasion and support for the IRGC.
dhs.gov
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced arrests involving individuals described as criminal illegal aliens convicted of murder, kidnapping, drug offenses and other crimes.
justice.gov
Daniel Gordiano Valenzuela pleaded guilty to a money laundering conspiracy involving the collection and transfer of more than $1.9 million in drug proceeds.
faa.gov
The FAA alleges Gorge Drones conducted 15 fertilizer-dispensing drone operations without required certification, registration and airworthiness documentation.
apnews.com
A federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to halt above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom unless Congress authorizes the project.
justice.gov
The Justice Department and Tennessee Attorney General announced a proposed settlement requiring CRH and APAC-Tennessee to divest two hot-mix asphalt plants after a civil antitrust lawsuit challenged APAC’s proposed acquisition of Standard’s
whitehouse.gov
A White House notice dated August 7, 2026, lists nominations for diplomatic posts, federal agencies, commissions, and boards, including the Federal Communications Commission.
fda.gov
The FDA authorized CLiK Extra wound spray for preventing New World screwworm infestations around wounds in specified livestock, camelids, and wildlife.
scotusblog.com
Professor David S. Law discusses Japan’s Supreme Court, its limited use of constitutional review, institutional structure and reputation for conservatism.
ftc.gov
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories, while continuing to assert disparate-treatment claims under the Equal Credit and Opportunity Act.
dhs.gov
DHS said ICE lodged a detainer with the Wake County Sheriff’s Department after Angel Israel Deras-Rivas was arrested in Garner on August 2.
sec.gov
The Securities and Exchange Commission lists a closed meeting for Aug. 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
justice.gov
Four managers and supervisors were indicted in connection with an August 2021 underground fire at the MC#1 Mine in Franklin County, Illinois, and alleged efforts to conceal it and obstruct investigators.
justice.gov
Herbert D. Lutz admitted conspiring to rig cattle-auction bids between at least October 2018 and May 2024, according to court documents.
justice.gov
A federal jury convicted Asante Kwako Berko of conspiring to bribe Ghanaian officials and launder payments tied to a power plant project in Ghana.
justice.gov
Mike Escobar, James Mendez, and Kevin Trejo were sentenced to life in prison after convictions for murder in aid of racketeering connected to the Mexican Mafia.
