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August 15

Man struck, killed on freeway while fleeing immigration agents during Home Depot raid

Man dies after being struck by vehicle on 210 Freeway in California while fleeing on foot from immigration enforcement operation at Home Depot, officials say.

August 15

Staten Island activist arrested by NYPD after confronting Zohran Mamdani on his anti-Trump tour

Activist Scott Lo Baido was handcuffed by NYPD on Wednesday after protesting outside Zohran Mamdani's anti-Trump event on Staten Island. (Credit: Scott Lo Baido)

August 15

Bondi puts sanctuary cities nationwide on notice after DC police federal takeover

The Justice Department sent letters to sanctuary jurisdictions demanding cooperation with immigration enforcement or face legal action in court.

August 15

Alaska governor hopes for end to Ukraine war as state prepares for historic Trump-Putin summit

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy describes his hopes for President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 'The Story.'

August 15

Florida to open ‘Deportation Depot’ at shuttered prison weeks after launching ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility

Florida's DeSantis unveils new immigration detention center dubbed 'Deportation Depot' to expand deportations.

August 15

SC Republican mounts bid for House seat currently occupied by gubernatorial hopeful Nancy Mace

South Carolina state Rep. Mark Smith is running for Congress, aiming to win the seat currently held by gubernatorial candidate Rep. Nancy Mace.

August 15

Louisiana sues online gaming platform Roblox for allegedly enabling child predators

Louisiana’s attorney general announced a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the widely-used online gaming platform is rife with child predators and harmful content.

August 15

Virginia school districts support for transgender students' rights in governor's race spotlight

Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger clash over Loudon County's transgender student policy as Justice Department threatens funding cuts

August 15

Trump to hold historic summit with Putin in Alaska seeking an end to Russia–Ukraine war

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a historic summit Friday in Alaska.

August 15

Rep. Greene accuses Zelenskyy of trying to 'sabotage' Trump-Putin summit with drone strikes on Russia

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., accused Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of trying to sabotage peace talks between President Trump and Russian President Putin by launching drone strikes on Russia.