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Friday, August 7, 2026

ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says

ICE said its field officers nationwide will have body-worn cameras by the end of September.

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Blanche’s attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination

The Alaska senator joins GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine in opposing Blanche.

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Colorado voters to decide whether ‘right to natural gas’ should be enshrined in constitution

Initiative 177, brought forward by Advance Colorado, qualified for the ballot, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s office.

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DOGE overstated savings on federal ‘receipts’ website, auditors find

DOGE was not transparent regarding the methodologies used to calculate savings.

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Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling

Trump says he believes his latest actions will be constitutional.

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McConnell says he’s leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home

The senator is determined to finish out his seventh term, which concludes in January.

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Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations

Head Start centers serve around 700,000 of the nation’s most vulnerable children.

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People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump’s DOJ questions legal protections

The stage is set for a legal fight between advocates, states, and the federal government.

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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination over 100 times during a hearing.

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Denver councilwoman’s resignation takes effect, kicking off fast at-large vacancy election campaign

Candidates interested in running will have until Aug. 20 to collect 300 signatures to make the Nov. 3 ballot. The successful candidates will then have a two-month sprint to Election Day.

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