August 19 Laken Riley's mother and stepfather strongly endorse House Republican vying for US Senate seat Laken Riley's mother and stepfather endorsed Rep. Mike Collins as the House Republican runs for a U.S. Senate seat in the state of Georgia
August 19 Veteran who served in Middle Eastern wars launches campaign against Sen. Susan Collins Combat veteran Graham Platner enters 2026 Senate race as Democrat challenging Republican Susan Collins in Maine with focus on healthcare and veterans.
August 19 Newsom-backed high-speed rail 'boondoggle' hit with new House investigation House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer is launching an investigation into California's use of federal funds for its high-speed rail project.
August 19 Alleged Cincinnati attackers walk free after bond cuts, police hunt eighth suspect DeKyra Vernon and Aisha Devaughn posted $2,500 bond each in the July 26 Cincinnati assault case as authorities hunt for another suspect in the attack
August 19 California pastor leads rally at state capitol warning parents to flee state if 'dangerous' bill passes California pastor Jack Hibbs urged families to flee the state if a bill expanding caregiver rights passes, warning it could strip away parents' rights.
August 19 Trump admin slams ACLU for comparing ICE center to Japanese internment camp: 'Deranged and lazy' DHS official calls ACLU comparison of Fort Bliss immigrant detention facility to WWII internment camps 'deranged and lazy' as center opens Monday
August 19 Here are the 5 GOP House seats that could be wiped out with Newsom's California redistricting plan Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan threatens to flip five Republican congressional districts to Democratic control in California's gerrymandering plan.
August 19 Do you trust a system that's failing at education to handle your child's mental health? Mandatory tablet-based mental health assessments for students in grades 3-12 will begin in 2027-2028 school year under Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
August 19 Tourists warned of rabies risk after bats infest cabins at national park Health officials are sounding the alarm after hundreds of people were potentially exposed to rabies while staying in cabins at Grand Teton National Park.
August 19 Funeral scheduled in Ireland for bikini designer Martha Nolan found dead on Montauk yacht Funeral arrangements announced for Martha Nolan, 33-year-old Irish fashion designer found dead on yacht in Montauk, with Mass scheduled in Ireland