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ICE arrests hit record high in July as enforcement quietly ramps up

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 51,000 individuals in July, according to sources familiar with the data.The arrests are the largest in a single month in DHS history, according to data. It comes as ICE is ramping up arrests... Read More.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday voted to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to permanently lead the Department of Justice.Blanche advanced in a 12-10 party line vote. All Republicans voted in favor of him, while all Democrats voted against. Republican... Read More.

1st deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan as cases surpass 11,000

Monday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) The first two deaths of the cyclosporiasis outbreak have been reported in Michigan, the state's health department announced Monday.Both people had "significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration," the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)... Read More.

Trump blames Minnesota governor, not Iran, for cyberattacks on the state’s water systems

Friday, July 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Minnesota's Democratic governor for cyberattacks on the state's water systems even though U.S. officials previously told ABC News authorities are investigating whether Iran or hackers associated with the country could be behind them."We heard in Minnesota... Read More.

In reversal, Trump says he hasn’t ‘agreed to’ grant Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missiles

Friday, July 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump appeared to reverse course on his offer earlier this month to license Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, saying during a Friday Cabinet meeting that "we have not agreed to that."This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright... Read More.

Man charged after fatally shooting neighbor he allegedly mistook for bear

Friday, July 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man has been charged with manslaughter months after he allegedly shot and killed his neighbor, mistaking him for a bear, according to an arrest affidavit. Ariel Gonzalez Rodriguez, 25, was charged on Tuesday for the March killing of his neighbor... Read More.

Former deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey denied early release

Friday, July 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder in the fatal 2024 shooting of Sonya Massey, was on Friday denied early release by a prisoner review board."I am writing to confirm that the Board voted 3-0 to... Read More.

New York sues Kalshi, alleges prediction market is illegal gambling

Friday, July 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York sued Kalshi on Friday, alleging its prediction market is nothing more than illegal, unlicensed gambling, in large part because outcomes depend more on chance than skill.The lawsuit does not seek to close down Kalshi, but, if successful, it could... Read More.

Hair found in Nancy Guthrie’s home not linked to suspect in abduction: Sheriff

Thursday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Testing on hair found at the home of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother in the Tucson, Arizona, area is complete and does not point to a suspect in the 84-year-old's abduction, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told ABC News on... Read More.

Investigators looking into possible Iran connection in Minnesota water system hacks: US officials

Thursday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Federal and state authorities are investigating a series of coordinated cyberattacks at more than 30 water plants in Minnesota earlier this week. Authorities are looking into whether Iran or hackers associated with the country could be behind the attacks, multiple U.S. officials... Read More.

Father sentenced to 15 years in prison in Georgia high school shooting carried out by teenage son

Thursday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The father of a Georgia teenager who carried out a deadly mass shooting at his high school was sentenced to 15 years in prison for second-degree murder and other charges after a jury found him criminally culpable for the attack.Colin Gray,... Read More.

US economy slowed more than expected as the Iran war took hold

Thursday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States economy slowed more than expected as an inflation surge took hold over the early months of the Iran war, a government report on Thursday showed.The economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% over three months ending in June,... Read More.

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