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August 19

Appeals court blocks New Mexico's 7-day waiting period for gun purchases, saying it violates 2nd Amendment

A federal appeals court blocked New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for gun purchases, ruling that it likely infringes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

August 17

Florida schedules execution for man who killed estranged wife's family, set house on fire

A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife's sister and parents before setting their house on fire 35 years ago is set to be put to death next month.

August 14

Failed GOP candidate sentenced to 80 years in connection with shooting spree at Democrat officials' homes

A former Republican candidate was sentenced to 80 years behind bars for orchestrating drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials following his election loss.

August 13

Kentucky whistleblower claims licensing center sold IDs to illegal immigrants 'under the table'

Former Kentucky Transportation Cabinet clerk Melissa Moorman claimed in a lawsuit that she was fired after reporting on her co-workers’ illegal activity.

August 13

Appeals court allows Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender transition care for minors to be enforced

A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas' first-in-the-nation law prohibiting doctors from providing gender transition medical treatment to minors.

August 8

William H. Webster, only person to lead both FBI and CIA, dies at 101

William H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director, has died at the age of 101, his family announced Friday. He also served as a federal prosecutor and judge.

August 8

Federal court rejects challenge to Oklahoma law banning gender transition treatment for minors

A federal appeals court upheld an Oklahoma law prohibiting gender transition treatment for minors, relying on a Supreme Court decision on a similar law in Tennessee.

August 1

Democrats escalate anti-Trump lawfare by targeting Congress in Planned Parenthood funding fight

Planned Parenthood and blue states challenge congressional legislation defunding abortion providers as unconstitutional bill of attainder in federal court.

August 1

Colorado deputies violated new state law when sharing information with federal immigration agents

Two Colorado deputies have been disciplined for sending information to federal immigration agents, which is a violation of a new state law.

August 1

Florida breaks 50-year execution record with ninth death sentence carried out this year

A Florida man convicted of the 1994 killings of his wife and their two children was put to death on Thursday, marking the ninth execution in the Sunshine State this year.