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Justice Department Misses Court Deadline on Epstein File Redactions, Defends Them and Seeks 60-Day Delay Before Appeal
A federal judge ordered the DOJ to unredact names in Epstein-related records by July 2 or explain why not; the department instead defended its redactions, asked for more time, and said it will appeal.
Supreme Court Rules Border Officers Need Only 'Reason to Believe' to Reclassify Returning Green Card Holders at the Border
The 6-3 ruling in Blanche v. Lau holds that border officers need only 'reason to believe' a crime was committed — not clear and convincing proof — before shifting the burden of admissibility onto a returning permanent resident.
D.C. Circuit Reinstates Nationwide Expedited Removal Program in 2-1 Decision, Overturning Lower Court Block
A divided federal appeals court ruled that DHS may fast-track the deportation of undocumented migrants caught anywhere in the United States who cannot prove two years of continuous presence — no immigration court hearing required.
Flood Watch Issued for San Antonio and Texas Hill Country as Slow-Moving Storms Threaten Days of Heavy Rain
The National Weather Service warns of widespread rain and isolated totals of 10 inches or more through Thursday in a region still marked by the deadly July 2025 Guadalupe River flood.
Federal Judge Voids Trump-IRS Settlement, Finds Lawsuit Filed for 'Improper Purpose' and Refers Attorneys for Discipline
Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Trump's suit against the IRS and the deal creating a $1.8 billion fund were not a genuine adversarial dispute, sanctioned two attorneys, and flagged senior Justice Department officials to bar authorities.
Trump Announces Primetime Address on Newly Declassified 2020 Election Intelligence
The president says the address, set for Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern, will present declassified reports he claims show foreign interference in the 2020 election — a conclusion prior official investigations did not reach.
FBI Fires Two Intelligence Analysts Amid Expanded Georgia 2020 Election Probe
The married analysts were dismissed after reportedly declining to work on FBI Director Kash Patel's Fulton County investigation, which relies on fraud claims previously reviewed and rejected by Georgia officials.
Heat Dome Moves Over Southwest and Interior West as Cities Near Record Highs
After a heat wave tied to about two dozen deaths in the eastern U.S., the same high-pressure system pushed temperatures toward 110-115 degrees across Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver and the interior West.
McConnell Says Fall and Pneumonia Caused Month-Long Hospitalization, Ending Weeks of Silence
The 84-year-old Kentucky senator disclosed details of his June hospitalization as the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham revived debate over the age, health, and transparency of Senate leaders.
Trump Removes All Three Remaining Members of the Federal Election Assistance Commission, Leaving It Without a Quorum
The July 9 firings left the bipartisan agency that certifies voting systems and supports state election officials with no sitting commissioners, four months before the November midterms.
Commerce Department Loosens AI Chip Export Controls for UAE; Democrats Cite Trump Family Crypto Ties
A July 10, 2026 rule lets the UAE and approved firms buy advanced Nvidia and AMD chips without licenses; supporters call it a strategic alliance, while Democratic senators tie it to an Emirati investment in a Trump-family crypto venture.
Justice Department Refuses to Unredact More Epstein Files, Says It Has Complied With Transparency Law as Court Fight Continues
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a federal judge the DOJ has 'adequately complied' with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and asked for 60 more days, resisting an order to lift redactions on documents that include material touching President Trump.