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Thursday, August 06, 2026

Tom DeLay, the Texas Republican who was House majority leader from 2003 to 2005, said the Federal Communications Commission has no legal authority to repeal the National Television Ownership Rule. Despite DeLay's warning, the Trump FCC appears ready to eliminate the rule at its meeting this week. read more


The Justice Department has filed the first-ever case in the US Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC), seeking to remove Nazira Haji Zada (47) residing in Fort Worth, TX, for her alleged role in a crime that was to be committed by her son and son-in-law on US Election Day (Tuesday, 5 Nov 2024).

The FBI foiled the plot and no casualties were caused
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"KINGS BAY, GA. " On 30 July 2026, Commander, Submarine Squadron 20 relieved Cmdr. Joseph Sammur as commanding officer of USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (Blue Crew) due to loss of confidence in his ability to command. Submarine Squadron 20 Deputy for Training, Cmdr. Luke Kelvington, has temporarily assumed command of West Virginia (B). The submarine is currently in port conducting a maintenance repair period. The relief of the CO does not impact the ship's mission or schedule. Sammur assumed command of USS West Virginia (B) on 14 August 2025. He has been temporarily reassigned to Submarine Group 10."

Cmdr. Joseph Sammur, 14 Aug 2025
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Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Spokane County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Detectives and Washington State Department of Natural Resources Fire Investigators have identified and arrested ... read more


Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbot this week directed state authorities to audit all data centers in the state's queue before the facilities can be hooked up to the grid. read more


  • Dana Bash: "How do you prepare for the next pandemic?"
  • Secretary Sewage Swim: "We did almost everything wrong."
  • Dana Bash: "But what about now?"
  • Secretary Racoon Penis: "We need to protect our rights."
  • Dana Bash: ?
  • Secretary Roadkill: "During Covid we dismantled our rights."
  • Dana Bash: "But I'm asking what *to* do"
  • Secretary Raw Milk: "You were part of the problem."
  • Dana Bash: "You want to sit here and attack me?"
    RFK Jr's fate had he lived centuries ago
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    New Mexico filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, on Wednesday for "stonewalling" its criminal investigation into the activities of the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein at a remote ranch in the state. read more


    Pam Bondi sold as much as $5.5 million in Trump Media securities on April 2, 2025, and hours later Trump announced the tariffs that sank the stock she had just left. read more


    Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through US customs officials. This represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the government under the policy, according to a recent court filing from US Customs and Border Protection. read more


    AG nominee Todd Blanche tells faith leaders he will take action to restrict abortion drug access His remarks signal the Justice Department could target mail-order abortion pills, which activists have long sought to ban read more


    Iran said an agreement with Oman has been reached on a proposed route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a potential step toward a reopening of the critical waterway for energy supplies. read more


    By expanding the arena of fighting in the region, experts say, Tehran sent a warning about the dangers of a widening war. read more


    Families of sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are raising urgent concerns ... read more


    The biggest-ever cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. still shows no signs of slowing down. read more


    Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's slugfest of a Democratic Senate primary, NBC News projects, clinching the nomination in a close race over Rep. Haley Stevens and establishing a Midwest beachhead for a progressive left... read more


    Tuesday, August 04, 2026

    Margaret Manto, NOTUS: Anthony Fauci's diary included the names and medical information of people he came into contact with as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, including people with cancer, Ebola or HIV. Sen. Rand Paul's office published Fauci's diary entries without redacting those sensitive details.


     

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