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This is an artist's impression of a unique type of extrasolar planet discovered with the Hubble Space Telescope. The planet is so close to its star that it completes an orbit in 10.5 hours. The planet is only 750,000 miles (about 1.207 Million kilometres) from the star, or 1/130th the distance between Earth and the Sun. The Jupiter-sized planet orbits an unnamed red dwarf star that lies in the direction of the Galactic Centre; the exact stellar distance is unknown. Hubble detected the planet in a survey that identified 16 Jupiter-sized planets in short-period, edge-on orbits (as viewed from Earth) that pass in front of their parent stars. Hubble could not see the planets, but measured the dimming of starlight as the planets passed in front of their stars. This illustration presents a purely speculative view of what such a "hot Jupiter" might look like. It could have a powerful magnetic field that traps charged particles from the star. These particles create glowing auroral rings around the planet's magnetic poles. A powerful magnetic flux tube links the planet and star. This enhances stellar activity and triggers powerful flares. A powerful stellar wind creates a bow shock around the planet. The planet's atmosphere seethes at 1,650 degrees Celsius.

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DOJ Drops Charges Against Olympian in Reflecting Pool Case, Citing Contractor Fault

District of Columbia Attorney Jeanine Pirro moves to dismiss vandalism indictment against David Hearn, attributing damage to contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings.

Aug 1, 2026, 7:41 PM Daily Caller

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25 States and DC Sue FEMA and DHS Over Withheld Homeland Security Funding

A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of withholding hundreds of millions in federal grants to pressure states on election and immigration policies.

CBS Politics | Jul 23, 2026, 11:53 PM 1 source Single-source report

Trump Administration Threatens States with Criminal Charges Over Voter Data Compliance

The US Department of Justice has sent letters to election officials in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, warning of potential criminal charges if noncitizens are allowed to vote.

Guardian US | Jul 8, 2026, 5:46 PM 1 source Single-source report

Tech. Sgt. Timothy Cotterall, an Air National Guard emergency manager, is decontaminated following attempts to identify multiple biological contaminants in a simulated lab during a Global Dragon training event on March 18, 2015. Held at the Guardian Centers of Georgia, Global Dragon Deployment For Training provides a refresher course for Airmen, allowing them to put their skills to use to identify live chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents and materials. Air National Guard emergency management technicians from more than 20 individual units participated in Global Dragon. Cotterall is a member of the 137th Air Refueling Wing in New Jersey. (New York Air National Guard / Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Muncy / released)

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Homicides in Washington, D.C. Drop 43% Following Trump’s National Guard Deployment, Says Slain Intern’s Mother

New data shows a significant decline in homicides in Washington, D.C. after federal intervention, with the mother of a 2025 homicide victim crediting the crime crackdown.

Fox News Latest | Aug 12, 2026, 11:32 AM 1 source Single-source report

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

White House Urges DOJ to Reconsider Charges Against Olympian in Reflecting Pool Case

The Justice Department is reviewing new charges against David Hearn after vandalism accusations were dropped due to insufficient evidence.

Guardian US | Aug 11, 2026, 9:25 PM 1 source Single-source report

Trump Acknowledges Rushed Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation, Maintains Vandalism Claims

President Donald Trump admits contractor errors in the $14 million Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool makeover but insists vandals caused most damage, amid legal disputes over related charges.

Guardian US | Aug 10, 2026, 4:18 PM 1 source Single-source report

Trump Criticizes Jeanine Pirro Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case Dismissal

President Donald Trump rebukes US attorney Jeanine Pirro for dismissing vandalism charges related to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, citing a botched renovation rather than vandalism.

Guardian US | Aug 6, 2026, 11:26 PM 1 source Single-source report

An outline of Michigan's 5th Senate district, created using public data on QGIS. These district boundaries were drawn after the 2010 census and will be redrawn following the 2020 census.

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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary as Trump Holds Event in Las Vegas

Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeats Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate primary; President Trump criticizes D.C. attorney's decision on vandalism charges while attending a Las Vegas event.

The Hill | Aug 5, 2026, 7:45 PM 1 source Single-source report

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New Mexico Sues DOJ for Access to Unredacted Epstein Records in Zorro Ranch Investigation

The state alleges the Department of Justice is withholding documents critical to probing Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged crimes at a remote New Mexico ranch.

The Hill | Aug 5, 2026, 7:10 PM 1 source Single-source report

Jeanine Pirro speaking at the 2017 CPAC in National Harbor, Maryland.

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Felony Charges Dropped Against David Hearn in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Case

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro withdrew charges after acknowledging the damage blamed on vandalism was due to flawed installation.

Reason | Aug 5, 2026, 5:01 AM 1 source Single-source report

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) visit to Portland, Oregon on 21 March 2024

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US Court Blocks EPA’s Attempt to Cancel Biden-Era Climate Grants

A federal appeals court rules that the Environmental Protection Agency likely acted unlawfully in freezing $20 billion in clean energy grants, halting efforts to dismantle a key Biden administration climate program.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 9:02 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Jeanine Pirro Presents Evidence to Trump Challenging Reflecting Pool Vandalism Claims

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro met with President Trump to argue that damage to the Reflecting Pool resulted from construction errors, not vandalism, amid disputes over criminal charges and evidence.

CBS Politics | Aug 4, 2026, 5:45 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Jeanine Pirro Seen Leaving West Wing with White Box Amid Speculation on Job Status

CNN reports Jeanine Pirro was not fired during a White House meeting despite President Trump's public criticism.

Daily Caller | Aug 4, 2026, 1:43 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Senate Budget Committee Holds Hearing on Medicaid Work Requirements Amid Policy Scrutiny

Health experts testify on new Medicaid work requirements months after Trump administration rule, while Medicare premium subsidies face potential cuts.

The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 1:29 PM 1 source Single-source report

Photo of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with The Washington Monument reflecting in the pool on a sunny day

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Trump Criticizes Prosecutor for Dropping Charges in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Case

US President Donald Trump accuses Jeanine Pirro, a federal prosecutor he appointed, of abandoning vandalism charges against a three-time Olympian linked to damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

ABC Australia News | Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 AM 1 source Single-source report

Trump Criticizes Jeanine Pirro for Dropping Charges in Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case

President Trump publicly rebukes U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she dropped vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn, blaming a judge's conduct and questioning her decision.

Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 7:52 PM 3 sources Balanced or center source mix Compare

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Trump Criticizes Jeanine Pirro for Dropping Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Vandalism Cases

President Trump rebuked U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dismissing charges against individuals accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 7:28 PM 2 sources Lean-left source mix Compare

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Trump and Interior Secretary Burgum Dispute DOJ’s Dismissal of Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case

The Justice Department dropped felony charges against former Olympian David Hearn over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing faulty construction, but President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum maintain the damage was caused by vandalism.

The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 6:24 PM 3 sources Lean-right source mix Compare

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Trump Administration Drops Case Against Former Olympic Canoeist Over Reflecting Pool Damage

New evidence shows the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by a botched installation, not vandalism, leading to dismissal of charges against David “Davey” Hearn.

NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 11:20 PM 1 source Single-source report

WASHINGTON (January 10, 2024) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas meets with the Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council (THSAC) at DHS Headquarters in Washington, DC. THSAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary, through engagement with DHS components, agencies, and offices, and by producing recommendations, studies, reports, and more. (DHS photo by Sydney Phoenix)

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Decades of Noncitizen Voter Registrations Revealed in Multiple States Amid New Jersey Software Error

State reviews and federal data show hundreds of thousands of likely noncitizens on voter rolls across several states, prompting legal actions and warnings about election integrity.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 10:12 AM 1 source Single-source report

Title: Baltimore, Md. Applications for social security account numbers transmitted to the Boards Office of the Social Security Board, in the Candler(?) Building, Baltimore, Md., in bundles of 500 from each of the typing centers located throughout the country Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller

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