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Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won’t seek reelection after Democrat’s seat was redrawn
Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields said he will not seek reelection after Louisiana lawmakers redrew his majority-Black district to favor Republicans.
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House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown
The House approved a measure funding the federal government through Dec. 4, more than two months before the current deadline, as lawmakers seek to avoid a shutdown before the midterm elections.
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Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
Wisconsin Democrats are asking the state elections commission to let voters who already returned absentee ballots cast new ones after candidates left and re-entered the governor’s race.
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NCSC receives grant to expand adult guardianship support
A three-year, $450,000 State Justice Institute grant will support research, implementation planning and court capacity related to adult guardianship reform.
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He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
Roger Rogoff’s lawsuit challenges President Donald Trump’s authority to remove a court-appointed U.S. attorney in a case that could test the Justice Department’s power over federal prosecutors.
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Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
The EEOC’s Republican majority voted to propose ending an annual workforce demographic reporting requirement used to guide enforcement and track employment patterns.
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Justice Department Announces Monitoring of Polling Sites in Three Arizona Counties
The Justice Department is monitoring polling sites in Maricopa, Apache, and Pima counties during Arizona’s primary election for transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.
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ICE Asks Alabama Not to Release Alien Convicted in Fatal Truck Crash That Killed Two
DHS says ICE lodged a detainer for Andrii Dmyterko, who pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal negligent homicide after a May 2025 crash in Thomasville, Alabama.
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Notorious Fugitive Arrested in Connection with $547 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Khalid Satary was apprehended in the Middle East and transferred to U.S. custody after allegedly fleeing a federal health care fraud case.
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Justice Department Releases $25M in Law Enforcement Grants and Resources
The COPS Office released new funding opportunities for crisis-response training, community-policing resources, collaborative reform, and accreditation programs.
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Remarks at the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins described proposed changes intended to widen capital access for small and growing companies and encourage more firms to go and remain public.
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US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed Sunday at an air base in Irbil during the controlled detonation of an Iranian drone, the Army said.
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Student Loan Forgiveness Scammer Permanently Banned from Debt Relief Industry and Telemarketing
The FTC proposed an order permanently banning Dennise Merdjanian from the debt relief industry and telemarketing over a student loan debt relief operation that allegedly took more than $45.9 million from consumers.
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Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations: Update
The Securities and Exchange Commission updated its Securities Act Rules C&DIs on July 21, 2026, adding New Question 260.40 under Rule 506.
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Sanchez-Montiel Sentenced for Immigration Fraud After Child Sex Abuse Convictions
USCIS supported an investigation that led to Juarez Sanchez-Montiel’s sentencing for immigration fraud after he admitted providing false information in a U visa application.
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Three Mexican Nationals Plead Guilty in Northern Border Smuggling Case
Ignacio Diaz-Perez, Samuel Diaz-Perez and Salvador Diaz-Diaz admitted participating in an organization that smuggled people from Canada into the United States for profit.
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The ripple effects of the TPS ruling
The Supreme Court’s June 25 decision has affected Temporary Protected Status protections for Syrian, Haitian and Yemeni nationals and prompted warnings about broader consequences.
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Justice Department Helps Indonesian Authorities Spot Illegal Timber and Wildlife Trafficking
The Justice Department’s Energy and Natural Resources Division worked with Indonesian legal and monitoring organizations to support investigations and prosecutions involving illegal logging, wildlife crimes and related financial offenses.
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Improving outcomes for court-involved young adults with developmental frameworks
Young adults face distinct developmental needs in the criminal justice system. A national scan and California site visits identify principles for more responsive court practices.
