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Trump's law enforcement surge is alienating DC residents, senior officers say

A pair of senior Washington, D

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

Donald Trump promises death penalty for murder cases in Washington, DC

The Republican leader had pledged to ‘restore’ the death penalty upon returning to the White House for a second term.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025

Bill giving attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes heads to Abbott’s desk

The measure comes four years after the state’s highest criminal court ruled the agency could not bring election cases without an invitation from local prosecutors.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 26, 2025

Trump is out to end the Fed’s autonomy. Here’s how he’s trying to get his way

A condo is at the heart of extraordinary battle over the future of the Federal Reserve – and its independence

The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025

Federal judge allows case against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan to proceed

A federal judge is allowing the case to proceed against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man in the country illegally evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

'Make Cracker Barrel Great Again': Donald Trump, Republican Party Weigh In On Restaurant Logo Rebrand

Restaurant company Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) is being offered free advice from President Trump as the company faces potential boycotts over its logo rebrand and changes made inside its restaurants.

Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025

Bond ETF Investors On Alert During Fed Shake-Up, Rising Yields

Long-term U.S. treasuries were pushed lower Tuesday as the ouster of Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook by President Donald Trump fueled uncertainty regarding the independence of the central bank and monetary policy direction.

Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025

Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel-Hamas war

The Democratic National Committee leadership has withdrawn a measure that would have clarified the party’s position on the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

James Dobson obituary

Psychologist, author and one of the most influential evangelical leaders of the religious right in the US

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025

Who is Lisa Cook, the Fed governor facing removal by Trump?

The first Black woman to sit on Fed board faces another obstacle in a long line she has faced and written about

The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025