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New Jersey Rejects Federal Demand for Non-Citizen Voter Data

July 29, 2026

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill refused a Department of Justice demand for personal information of 6,600 non-citizens registered to vote in the state. The DOJ alleges a legal duty for states to maintain accurate voter rolls and vows to pursue the data through all legal means.

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DHS Alters Asylum Process to Address Massive Backlog

July 29, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has changed how some asylum applications are processed to reduce a backlog of over 1.4 million cases. The new rule, effective Tuesday, allows USCIS to refer affirmative asylum claims directly to immigration court, bypassing an initial interview.

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Biden Tapes Released, Revealing Classified Material Discussions

July 28, 2026

Nearly three hours of audio recordings featuring Joe Biden discussing sensitive government material with his memoir ghostwriter have entered the public record. The tapes, from 2016 and 2017, also reveal instances where Biden appeared to struggle with memory recall.

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Leaked GOP Memo Reveals Election Security Strategy

July 28, 2026

An internal Senate Republican document outlines a messaging strategy to publicly support President Donald Trump's SAVE America Act while privately acknowledging its slim chances of passage. The memo aims to unify the party's public stance on election security legislation and other issues like Iran.

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FBI Captures $32 Million COVID Relief Fraud Fugitive in Jamaica

July 26, 2026

Elaine Angene Escoe, a Jamaican national accused of participating in a $32 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, has been arrested in Jamaica and returned to the U.S. to face federal charges. Her capture marks the fourth from the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list in the past five weeks.

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Judge Blocks Visa Policy Targeting Foreign Speech Censors

July 25, 2026

A U.S. District Judge has temporarily halted a Trump administration policy that would deny visas to foreign nationals accused of assisting in the online censorship of Americans.

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Retiree Faces Years-Long IRS Dispute Over Refund Error

July 25, 2026

A 76-year-old Tennessee retiree has endured a multi-year dispute with the Internal Revenue Service after attempting to return an erroneous $20,000 refund in 2022. The IRS subsequently assessed interest charges, withheld his recent tax refund, and threatened property levies over the disputed balance.

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VP Vance Secret Service Agent Faces Leak Probe

July 24, 2026

A Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's protective detail is under investigation for allegedly compromising operational and information security. The probe, which could lead to criminal charges, follows earlier reports of morale issues within the detail.

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Secret Service Warns of Record Surge in Threats

July 24, 2026

The U.S. Secret Service reports a nearly 40 percent increase in threats against protected individuals, opening over 10,000 investigations this year. Director Sean Curran states the current security environment is the most volatile in his 24-year career.

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Federal Review Halts Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota

July 23, 2026

The Trump administration has deferred over $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, pending further documentation to address federal concerns about potential fraud and non-compliance.

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