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Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

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Family Seeks Justice After Evidence Tampering Charges in Teen’s Drowning Death

Two teenagers were charged with tampering with evidence following the drowning of 18-year-old Daniel Erving at a Texas lake in April.

Jul 15, 2026, 12:28 AM ABC Top Stories

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Durbin Says Acting AG Blanche Called DOJ’s $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund ‘A Mistake’

Sen. Dick Durbin relayed that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the Trump-era fund as a misstep during a meeting ahead of Blanche’s Justice Department nomination hearing.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 12:05 AM

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Wisconsin Elections Commission Finds Elon Musk May Have Violated Election Bribery Law

The commission referred complaints to the Brown County District Attorney over Musk's $1 million voter check giveaways during a 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:44 PM

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CNBC’s Quality of Life Rankings Place 10 Republican-Led States at Bottom, Sparking Conservative Criticism

The 2026 CNBC America’s Top States for Business report ranks Tennessee, Texas, and eight other GOP-led states lowest in quality of life, drawing backlash over methodology and political factors.

Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 7:12 PM

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'The View' Co-Host Sunny Hostin Stands by Comments on Feeling 'Unsafe' in Neighborhoods with American Flags

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin reaffirmed her view that American flags in certain neighborhoods evoke feelings of unease, citing their association with white supremacy by some groups.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 4:12 PM

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E. Jean Carroll Receives Over $5.6 Million from Donald Trump Following 2023 Civil Judgment

A Manhattan federal court has released funds owed by Donald Trump to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 3:41 PM

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Judge Williams Criticizes Trump-Linked Settlement in Reopened IRS Case

A federal judge has issued a scathing opinion on a dismissed lawsuit involving former President Trump and a disputed $1.776 billion settlement, highlighting collusion and improper motives.

Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:30 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Amid Controversy Over Judge’s Bar Referral

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing following a recent bar discipline referral by Judge Kathleen Williams.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 1:52 PM

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Colombian Father Killed by ICE Agent in Maine Amid Nationwide Pause on Vehicle Stops

Following the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Colombian man by an ICE agent in Maine, federal immigration officials have been ordered to halt vehicle stops nationwide pending further review and training.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 12:37 PM

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Supreme Court Justices Make First Capitol Hill Appearance Since 2019 Amid Key National Developments

On July 14, 2026, Supreme Court justices returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since 2019, coinciding with notable political and social events across the United States.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 11:37 AM

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US Judge Voids Donald Trump’s $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement Over Leaked Tax Returns

A federal judge ruled that the lawsuit filed by Donald Trump and his allies against the IRS was for an improper purpose, nullifying a controversial settlement that shielded them from tax audits.

France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 5:44 AM

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Federal Judge Criticizes Trump’s IRS Lawsuit as a Pretext for a Controversial Settlement

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January 29 lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.

Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 3:45 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a new task force with the Department of Justice aimed at identifying and prosecuting officials who leak sensitive information to the media.

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Pentagon and DOJ Launch Joint Task Force to Prosecute Leaks of Sensitive Information

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a new task force with the Department of Justice aimed at identifying and prosecuting officials who leak sensitive information to the media.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 2:46 AM

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Federal Judge Criticizes Trump’s IRS Lawsuit as a Pretext for a Controversial Settlement

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that President Donald Trump’s January lawsuit against the IRS was a facade to justify a settlement benefiting Trump and his allies with taxpayer funds.

Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 2:24 AM

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Trump Pays Tribute to Late Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sister Named as Successor

President Donald Trump calls the late Sen. Lindsey Graham a 'great friend' following his sudden death, while South Carolina's former governor endorses the appointment of Graham's sister to his Senate seat.

NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 12:36 AM

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Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Over Trump’s Qatari-Donated Air Force One Reporting

Several New York Times journalists have been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury following reports on security concerns about former President Donald Trump’s new plane, raising press freedom concerns.

Reason | Jul 13, 2026, 8:59 PM

US Senator and Trump Ally Lindsey Graham Dies After Brief and Sudden Illness

Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator known for his hawkish foreign policy and close ties to Donald Trump, died at 71, prompting tributes from global leaders and a scramble to fill his Senate seat.

Guardian US | Jul 12, 2026, 10:43 AM

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Aaron Lewis Claims Music Industry Has Turned Its Back on Him Over Politics

Musician Aaron Lewis says his political beliefs have led to exclusion from industry events, including the Grand Ole Opry, amid broader performer withdrawals from a recent lineup announcement.

Fox News Latest | Jul 11, 2026, 11:11 PM

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Former Afghan General Abdul Zahir Qadeer Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses in U.S.

Abdul Zahir Qadeer, a former Afghan National Assembly member and Border Force general, faces federal charges in New York for conspiring to import narcotics and possess illegal firearms.

CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 11:58 PM

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NAACP Calls for Suspension of Memphis Safe Task Force Following Deaths of Two Black Men

The civil rights group demands a federal investigation into the task force's actions amid concerns over insufficient training and community trust.

Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 9:23 PM

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Maine Democrats Face Fallout After Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign Amid Allegations

Following allegations of sexual assault, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign, leaving Democrats scrambling for a replacement ahead of the general election.

Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 8:07 PM

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Trump’s IRS Settlement and ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Spark Fraud Allegations and Public Backlash

President Donald Trump’s self-negotiated IRS settlement and the creation of an ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ have drawn bipartisan criticism, legal scrutiny, and public concern over conflicts of interest and misuse of taxpayer money.

Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 6:43 PM

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Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid; Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Joins Nolan Wells Case

Democrat Graham Platner has withdrawn from the U.S. Senate race, while Ben Crump steps in to investigate the July Fourth weekend death of Nolan Wells.

NPR News | Jul 9, 2026, 4:58 PM

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One Year After Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions, Legal Challenges to Trump Policies Adapt

Following a landmark Supreme Court ruling restricting nationwide injunctions, groups opposing former President Trump's policies have turned to class-action lawsuits and other legal strategies to broadly challenge administration actions.

CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 1:39 PM