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USPS makes new rules for mail-in ballots, but they are less restrictive than Trump’s demands

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States Postal Service (USPS) has released a new rule adding verification requirements to all mail-in ballots, falling short of President Donald Trump's expectations but providing additional scrutiny.These changes will not go into effect unless the Supreme Court lifts an injunction... Read More.

Trump administration to tout efforts to shut down Education Department as school year begins

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With hundreds of thousands of students returning to classrooms this week, President Donald Trump and Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon are hosting a "Back to School" event at the White House on Monday.But the "wins" the administration is celebrating include highlighting... Read More.

Trump says he’ll impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and steel in January, escalating trade war

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday said in a social media post that he will ratchet up tariffs on Canada-made cars and auto parts in January, escalating a trade war between the United States and Canada.The moves comes after negotiations between Canada and... Read More.

Active-duty military spouses detained amid Trump’s deportation campaign

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez woke up to a gut-wrenching call at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday: Cristy Maryori Villafranca Trejo, his wife and the mother to their 6-year-old daughter, was aboard a plane about to be deported to Honduras.Turcios told ABC News... Read More.

Tropical Storm Moke to pass south of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain to the Big Island

Saturday, August 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Storm Moke continues to churn in open waters in the Central Pacific, just days after Hurricane Lala left widespread destruction across Hawaii.The new system is currently located about 755 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds of 50 mph.It is... Read More.

Lindsay Clancy’s defense rests case after psychiatrist testimony

Friday, August 21 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney rested their case on Friday after calling one final witness to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.Prosecutors are now calling three additional witnesses as part of a brief rebuttal case, and closing arguments could happen as early... Read More.

Woman arrested for allegedly plotting New York state Capitol attack

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The FBI arrested a woman who they allege was plotting to attack the New York State Capitol building in Albany.The FBI alleged in a criminal complaint Thursday that Jessica Bowie, 35, pledged allegiance to ISIS in online communications and began planning... Read More.

Trump shows off multimillion-dollar White House helipad and adds his signature

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed his name on one of the slabs of a new multimillion-dollar granite helipad being built on the White House South Lawn as he showcased the ongoing construction project for the first time."It's very exciting, very exciting,... Read More.

Hearing on Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial in track meet stabbing set for Thursday

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

(FRISCO, Texas) -- A Texas judge is set to hear arguments Thursday on whether Karmelo Anthony should get a new trial, two months after a jury convicted and sentenced him to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing a fellow student at a high... Read More.

Pregnant woman has been held for weeks following immigration lawyer scam, family says

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

(DILLEY, Texas.) -- Last month, Kelly Ocampo believed she received good news: Her 21-year-old pregnant sister had finally been granted bond and was going to be released from the family immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas.The letter she received from a lawyer to whom... Read More.

14 face charges related to alleged cocaine ring at Penn State fraternities

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Charges were announced Monday against 14 people in connection with an alleged cocaine-trafficking operation involving students associated with two Penn State fraternities, the Pennsylvania attorney general's office said.Thirteen current or former students, as well as a student's father, face felony or... Read More.

Navy ship without power for 4 days in South China Sea

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A power failure aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer operating in the South China Sea last month left the ship's crew without potable water, hot food, working toilets or air conditioning for four days.The outage stemmed from an engineering failure aboard the USS... Read More.

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