July 22 Maine's Dem governor laughs off questions when confronted about alleged past cocaine use Maine's Dem. Gov. Janet Mills ignored questions about her alleged cocaine use in the past in the second video confrontation in recent weeks as she possibly mulls Senate run.
July 22 GOP posts Coldplay meme to troll Delaware Dems' green energy scheme Republicans repurposed a Coldplay meme to target Delaware Democrats for supporting offshore wind as the state develops projects near beaches despite Sussex County opposition.
July 22 Federal judge slaps temporary restraining order on Mississippi DEI ban Mississippi law banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools and universities paused by federal judge who cited free speech concerns.
July 22 Alabama Christian school teacher, 35, accused of sexual relationship with student A teacher at North River Christian Academy was arrested after parents reported an alleged sexual relationship between her and their juvenile daughter.
July 22 Columbia University disciplines 70 students more than a year after violent library takeover More than 70 Columbia University students received sanctions for involvement in pro-Palestine protests, as the university implements new judicial processes under the provost's office.
July 22 Jacksonville, Florida police investigating 'viral' video showing officer punching driver in the face Jacksonville police investigate viral video showing an officer punching William McNeil Jr. during a traffic stop, with Sheriff T.K. Waters stating the force was "ugly" but not unlawful.
July 22 Chilling video allegedly shows illegal migrant dragging screaming sex trafficking victim back to captivity Chilling surveillance has been released showing the moment a screaming Chinese migrant woman was hauled back to a Houston trailer home where she was allegedly being held captive for days as a sex slave.
July 22 Newsom to decide on Menendez brothers’ parole by Labor Day weekend California Gov. Gavin Newsom reveals he avoided Netflix's Menendez series to maintain impartiality as he prepares to make a critical parole decision by Labor Day following resentencing.
July 22 Chinese citizen admits stealing US trade secrets for next-generation national security tech A U.S.-Chinese dual citizen who pleaded guilty to stealing secrets for "next generation" national security technology remains free on $1.75 million bond.
July 22 Louisville mayor shifts city's immigration policy after legal threat from DOJ Louisville, Kentucky, changes its immigration detainer policy following DOJ warnings, with Mayor Craig Greenberg agreeing to extend notice periods "from 5-12 hours to 48 hours" for federal authorities.
