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Bill Gates has reportedly stopped funding a $77 billion foundation associated with Arabella Advisors, a firm known for supporting progressive causes and Democratic candidates. Gates Foundation will no longer make new investments with Arabella-related entities, extend existing grants, or will attempt to exit long-term investments early.

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Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud. The accusations, made by Federal Housing Finance Agency, claim Cook listed two primary residences—one in Michigan and another in Atlanta. Despite Trump’s demand that she resign, Cook refused. Trump stated that her alleged misconduct undermines public trust in the Federal Reserve and cited it as grounds for her removal.

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A Utah judge ruled the state's congressional map illegal, saying lawmakers violated voter-approved anti-gerrymandering reforms. The 2021 map split Democratic Salt Lake County into four Republican-leaning districts. Lawmakers must redraw the map by Sept. 24, though GOP appeals may delay changes until 2028. The ruling reinstates voter-backed redistricting rules and could impact future elections.

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously (3-0) that the Trump administration can proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 60,000 migrants from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. Lawsuits from migrant advocacy groups tried to block the move, and a lower court judge had previously halted the plan, accusing Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem of "racial animus."

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A New York appeals court has overturned a major civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump, calling them “excessive” and dismissed them. The case, brought by NY Attorney General Letitia James. Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump guilty of inflating asset values to defraud lenders and insurers, ordering him to pay $355 million (which grew to over $515 million with interest) and banning him from leading New York businesses for three years.

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Fifteen people—including public officials—were indicted in South Texas for running a ballot-harvesting operation targeting mail-in voters, especially the elderly. The two-year investigation, led by the Texas Attorney General, uncovered illegal ballot collection and tampering that allegedly benefited Democrat candidates. Despite the case’s scale, major Democrats have remained largely silent.

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President Trump fired IRS Commissioner Billy Long less than two months after his confirmation. Long, a former congressman with no tax experience, had faced controversy over past ties to a questionable tax firm and post-nomination campaign donations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner.

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President Trump has instructed the Department of Commerce to immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS based on modern day facts and figures. People who are in our Country illegally WILL NOT BE COUNTED IN THE CENSUS.

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Texas Democrats flew to Illinois on a private jet to block redistricting legislation by denying quorum. The trip was funded by Beto O’Rourke’s PAC and is covering costs like travel and lodging. It could raise legal concerns, as Texas law prohibits lawmakers from using political donations to cover fines incurred from such walkouts—and could even implicate donors under state bribery laws.

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Howard Stern’s SiriusXM radio show is facing cancellation later this year, as SiriusXM is unlikely to renew his $100 million contract expiring in the fall. Stern, known for his controversial style and criticism of Trump supporters, has faced declining ratings.

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Senator Adam Schiff is reportedly under investigation for mortgage fraud. He’s accused of falsely claiming a Maryland home as his primary residence from 2003 to 2019 to secure better loan terms, while actually living and voting in California. A criminal referral alleges he falsified documents for over 16 years. Schiff has previously repaid Maryland for tax exemptions.

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ICE arrested Jon Luke Evans, a Jamaican national, in Biddeford, Maine, after he attempted to buy a firearm. Evans had entered the U.S. legally in September 2023 but overstayed his visa and never left as scheduled. Despite his immigration status, he was working as a reserve police officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

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Union Pacific is proposing an $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern, aiming to create the first U.S. transcontinental railroad valued at over $200 billion. The merger would connect Union Pacific’s western routes with Norfolk Southern’s eastern network, potentially improving nationwide freight delivery. However, the deal faces intense antitrust scrutiny. If approved, it could pressure other major railroads like BNSF, CSX, Canadian National, and CPKC to consider mergers.

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In the past six months, ICE arrested 214 illegal immigrants in the Houston area for sex crimes involving minors, surpassing last year’s total. Many were repeat offenders previously deported. ICE credits a coordinated federal effort for the surge in arrests, targeting the “worst of the worst.” Several were already removed from the U.S., and operations involved multiple federal agencies.

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Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian extremist sentenced to life in jailed in 1987 for killing a U.S. and an Israeli diplomat, was released by France and deported to Lebanon. The U.S. condemned the move, calling it a threat and injustice, while Abdallah vowed to continue supporting the Palestinian resistance.

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President Trump is working to broker a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia amid deadly border clashes that have killed at least 33 and displaced over 168,000 people. He linked peace to ongoing U.S. trade talks, saying no deals will proceed while fighting continues. Despite his efforts, violence has escalated. Human Rights Watch condemned both nations for harming civilians and possibly using banned weapons.

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Intel will cut over 24,000 jobs by end of 2025, reducing its workforce by 22% as part of a major restructuring under CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The company is also scaling back global manufacturing, closing sites, and delaying projects, such as the Ohio factory opening. Intel posted a $2.9 billion Q2 loss and warned it may abandon its next-gen 14A chip process.

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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Wyoming's new law requiring proof of citizenship and state residency to register to vote. Secretary of State Chuck Gray called it a major win for election integrity, criticizing the suit as a baseless political attack led by Democrat lawyer Marc Elias.

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California’s $20 fast food minimum wage led to an estimated loss of 18,000 jobs, according to a National Bureau of Economic Research study. Companies responded with layoffs, automation, and restaurant closures. Workers lost $4,000 income and 250 hours, while state officials defended the policy despite the negative effects.