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Saturday, August 8, 2026

Once an asset, Victor Marx’s extensive backstory becomes uncomfortable talking point in governor’s race

Victor Marx is growing a little tired of questions about the demons and the childhood killing.

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Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval

The U.S. Court of Appeals sided with historic preservationists who sued to stop construction.

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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 wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation

Two other Republican senators said they would oppose his confirmation.

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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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