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August 7

Climate lawfare campaign dealt blow in South Carolina

Charleston's climate lawsuit against energy companies was dismissed by a South Carolina judge who cited concerns about opening floodgates to weather-related litigation.

August 7

Federal judge halts expansion at Trump admin's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida

Court ruling stops new infrastructure capacity at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility but permits continued housing of existing migrant detainees.

August 7

Lawmakers under fire for sharing ICE raid info, warning locals of immigration enforcement operations

Democratic lawmakers including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez face criticism for advising constituents on avoiding ICE operations as Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement

August 7

Bucs' Teddy Bridgewater defends actions in high school coaching suspension: 'I just tried to protect them'

Teddy Bridgewater stood by his decisions that led to his suspension as head coach at Miami Northwestern High School last month, adding that he only meant to "protect" the players.

August 7

DHS scoops up criminal illegal immigrant suspected of killing man on lawnmower: 'Senseless tragedy'

The Department of Homeland Security announced on Thursday an ICE detainer has been lodged against an illegal immigrant suspected of killing a man while driving drunk.

August 7

Charleston bishop rebukes Trump's 'harsh' deportations, cites George W Bush's 'acceptable' plans

Catholic Bishop Mark Brennan condemns President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts while praising former President George W. Bush's immigration approaches in West Virginia.

August 7

Army secretary hails 'heroism' of soldiers who tackled alleged Fort Stewart shooter: 'Absolutely saved lives'

Fort Stewart shooting leaves five soldiers injured as Sgt. Quornelius Radford is arrested following intervention by heroic soldiers who tackled the suspect.

August 7

4 key Senate seats Republicans aim to flip in 2026 midterms to expand their majority

Republican Sen. Tim Scott plans to grow GOP's 53-47 Senate majority in 2026 elections despite traditional midterm headwinds facing the party in power.

August 7

Florida woman leaves teen, 7 dogs home alone to go on Vegas vacation: police

A Florida mother was arrested upon returning home from her two-week vacation to Las Vegas after deputies learned she left a teenager and seven dogs in "vile living conditions."

August 7

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan abandons GOP to join Democratic Party

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan announced he is leaving the GOP and joining the Democratic Party, a move he says has been a long time coming.