August 26 Federal judge rejects Milwaukee judge's immunity claim in ICE obstruction case U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman denies immunity motion for Milwaukee judge accused of obstructing federal immigration enforcement in courthouse incident.
August 26 Cracker Barrel's controversial rebrand can't be saved with line dancing, viral video suggests A viral video shows few attendees at Cracker Barrel's New York City pop-up event, sparking negative social media reactions about the company's new look.
August 26 White House accuses Pritzker, Illinois Dems of whining while Chicago crime rages President Donald Trump confirmed his willingness to send troops to Chicago amid his crime crackdown, while city officials cited a 33% reduction in homicides under Mayor Brandon Johnson.
August 26 Ukrainian woman who fled war stabbed to death at Charlotte light rail station Man charged with murdering Ukrainian woman Iryna Zarutska at Charlotte transit station as community raises funds for family expenses.
August 26 Juvenile crime torments Dem-run city where kids charged in playground arson, Trump threatens federal cleanup Maryland officials respond to Baltimore school playground fire set by juveniles as community leaders organize rebuilding efforts and debate youth crime solutions.
August 26 Trump insists liberal governor praised him in private convo, scoffs at 2028 hopes President Donald Trump dismisses Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's presidential hopes while claiming Moore praised him during Army-Navy game meeting.
August 26 Elderly women rescued from hot tub at remote Kentucky cabin Two elderly women became trapped in a hot tub at a remote Kentucky cabin and developed hyperthermia before rescuers saved them with cold-water treatment.
August 26 Trump escalates fight with Pritzker, calls him a ‘slob of a governor’ President Donald Trump speaks from the White House about the potential for his crime crackdown to extend to Chicago, while taking aim at Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
August 26 Trump admin threatens to cut millions in federal funding from 3 states over trucker English language rules California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions in federal funding for failing to enforce English proficiency rules for truckers, officials said.
August 26 DHS juggles ‘mass deportation’ push with Helene relief, adds $124M after Biden backlash Department of Homeland Security delivers $124 million in August Hurricane Helene relief funds under Trump administration for debris removal and infrastructure.