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DOJ Moves to Drop David Hearn Reflecting Pool Case
New evidence led prosecutors to reverse their vandalism theory and seek dismissal of the felony case against David Hearn.
Canada Tariffs and a Michigan Border Town: What the Numbers Show
ProPublica reported on Thursday, July 30 that crossings at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, which links Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, fell by roughly 270,000 last year, a decline of nearly 24 percent from 2024. That exceeded the drop at Michigan’s other border crossings. The bridge’s director estimates the two … Read more
The Education Department Drops Disparate Impact From School Discrimination Rules
On Thursday, July 23, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights announced it was rescinding the disparate impact provisions from its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI bars discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal funds. The practical change is that … Read more
Ninth Circuit Rejects Mandatory Detention for Immigrants Arrested Inside
On Thursday, July 30, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 that the federal government cannot subject immigrants who entered without authorization and were later arrested inside the country to mandatory detention without a bond hearing. The case is Rodriguez Vazquez v. Bostock, brought on behalf of a … Read more
Senate Committee Advances Erica Schwartz’s Nomination to Lead the CDC
A Senate committee advanced Erica Schwartz’s CDC-director nomination, sending questions about science, vaccines and agency independence to the full Senate.
Trump Administration Ends Temporary Medicare Part D Premium Subsidy
CMS will end a temporary subsidy that lowered Medicare Part D premiums, but exact 2027 plan prices will not be available until the fall.
Should Minnesota Ban AI Nudification Tools? Xs Lawsuit Tests Privacy and Free Speech
Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation restriction on AI nudification tools faces a federal lawsuit over privacy, free speech and the law’s scope.
Ninth Circuit Rejects Expanded Mandatory Immigration Detention Without Bond Hearings
A divided Ninth Circuit ruled that many immigrants arrested inside the United States must have a chance to seek release on bond.
Ohio Governor 2026: Ramaswamy vs. Acton for an Open Seat
This briefing reflects information available as of July 31, 2026. Candidates, polling, endorsements, and campaign positions change quickly. Check current sources before relying on any detail here. Why This Race Is on Our List Ohio has voted Republican in every statewide race for several cycles, and Mike DeWine is term-limited. On paper this should not … Read more
Iowa Governor 2026: Lahn vs. Sand After a Primary Upset
This briefing reflects information available as of July 31, 2026. Candidates, polling, endorsements, and campaign positions change quickly. Check current sources before relying on any detail here. Why This Race Is on Our List Republicans have not lost a governor’s race in Iowa since 2006, and Trump carried the state by 13 points in 2024. … Read more
PA-10: Perry vs. Stelson in a One-Point Rematch
This briefing reflects information available as of July 31, 2026. Candidates, polling, endorsements, and campaign positions change quickly. Check current sources before relying on any detail here. Why This Race Is on Our List Scott Perry won reelection in 2024 by just over one point in a district Trump carried by five. That gap between … Read more
