Mexican illegal charged with child sexual exploitation after HSI probe
Ortiz faces a minimum of 15 years in prison.
MTG confirms Tucker Carlson won't run for president
Carlson has attracted attention as a potential presidential candidate for years, though he has not indicated any serious interest.
Anti-trans sports group claims opposition using 'deceitful website' in violation of campaign laws
Proposition 318 would expand existing state restrictions on transgender participation in sports to include private schools and clubs.
'Odyssey' soars past $1.1 billion at box office, despite controversial 'diverse' casting
Conservative backlash by Matt Walsh, Ben Shapiro over "woke" casting - such as Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy - didn't hinder film's success, reports show.
Wisconsin choice school students outperformed public school peers, report shows
Peer-reviewed study looked at the results for 100,000 students between 2018-19 and 2022-23.
Justice Department intervenes in asphalt-plant merger
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division filed a motion to intervene, arguing that the acquisition could reduce competition and raise asphalt prices for the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
State farm groups urge Senate to pass GOP budget resolution
Besides the $12 billion in farm aid, the budget reconciliation framework directs $73 billion for defense spending and $10 billion to incentivize states to implement policies from a White House-endorsed voter ID bill, the SAVE America Act.
Sen. Whitehouse leads Dem brief in climate case, doesn't disclose donations from climate law firm
The Democrat lawmakers' brief to U.S. Supreme Court argues about alleged "fossil fuel" funding for those filing briefs in support of energy companies. Yet, Whitehouse himself has received campaign donations from partners at Sher Edling, a law firm spearheading the climate litigation campaign.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker asks oil execs to return profits to drivers
In his letter, Pritzker provides executives an Aug. 21 deadline to agree to multiple requests he made of the companies.
Iowa Democrats' U.S. Senate candidate has absentee problem, missed nearly 60% of legislative votes
He also received $20,100 in legislative per diem payments during the period, according to the Iowa House chief clerk.
Most Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies, poll finds
Support crossed party lines, with majorities of both Republicans and Democrats backing increased scrutiny.
El-Sayed says he spoke to Obama, hopes he will campaign for him
El-Sayed revealed the conversation as he turns his attention to the general election and a matchup with Republican Mike Rogers.
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