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CBP Extends Pause of Some Border Construction, Including in Texas National Park
Federal Judge Jason Pulliam issued the ruling Wednesday; pause expected to run through end of September.
These Mayors Live Along Lake America's Shores. But They Won't Be Calling It That.
Republican and Democratic mayors in upstate New York are pushing back against Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario, with local legislators approving a resolution rejecting the change.
Lake Ontario Mayors Push Back on Rename to Lake America as Communities Grapple With Identity and Economy
Elected officials in upstate New York say the executive order renaming the lake could disrupt local economies tied to its historic name, even in counties that voted heavily for Trump.
Texas Rejected an AI-Driven School's Bid for a Charter. The State Approved It for the Voucher Program.
Alpha School, which uses AI to teach students in just two hours daily, quadrupled its Texas presence after failing to secure charter approval but gaining access to public funding through the state's new private school choice program.
Texas Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico to Host High-Dollar Hollywood Fundraiser While Republicans Gather in Dallas
The Brentwood event on Sept. 10 features tickets ranging from $500 to $13,500 and marks Talarico's second major Hollywood fundraiser this cycle.
Former Florida Governor Hopeful Removed From Miami-Dade Meeting Over Israel Investment Protest
James Fischback, who opposed AIPAC and Israeli bonds during his gubernatorial campaign, was escorted out after challenging the county's expanded $450 million investment cap in Israel-backed securities.
Homeland Security Opens Child Exploitation Probe Into Banned Texas Volleyball Coach
Ryan Richardson, permanently barred by SafeSport in February for misconduct involving minors, now faces federal investigation into allegations of sexual relationship with teenage player.
Florida-Led Operation Rescues 163 Children Around Globe in Historic State Sweep, Hunts Suspected Predators
The multi-agency effort coordinated through Florida's Attorney General office represents what officials are calling the largest international child exploitation rescue operation led by a single U.S. state.
Police Kill Knife-Wielding Woman After Times Square Stabbing Spree
One victim died and another remained in critical condition after the attack near West 42nd Street, which police say involved a woman described as emotionally disturbed.
Florida's Mandatory Death Penalty Law for Undocumented Immigrants Draws Legal, Political Scrutiny
The 2025 statute applies only to those in the country illegally and has sparked debate over its constitutionality and implications.