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Supreme Court to weigh limits on no‑bond immigration detentions
Court review could change how many immigrants are held without bond hearings while their cases proceed, affecting detainees’ access to hearings and detention levels.
Supreme Court lets third‑country deportations resume
Revives a fast‑track deportation tool, allowing expedited removals to third countries while the Court decides — affecting migrants’ removal processes and immigration enforcement.
Pentagon announces new four‑star drone command, cuts generals
Plan would create a new four‑star drone command and cut a portion of general-officer ranks, reshaping leadership and accelerating autonomous systems development.
White House drops CNN from TV pool — again
CNN was left out of Thursday’s Texas/Oklahoma presidential TV pool; other networks declined to fill the slot, affecting who provides live coverage of the trip.
Poll: Most Americans blame Trump for higher prices; economy approval at new low
Many Americans blame the president for higher prices; that dissatisfaction over everyday costs could influence midterm voting and control of Congress.
Cowboys trade for CB Joey Porter Jr.
The trade ends a contract standoff that had sidelined Joey Porter Jr., placing him in Dallas’ secondary and potentially affecting defensive performance and fantasy rosters.
Rubio orders Iran’s U.N. delegation out of New York
U.S. ordered Iran’s UN delegation out of New York early amid stalled talks, signaling tensions that could affect efforts to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump touts $54B South Korean investment in Alaska LNG
A major South Korean investment could push a large LNG build‑out, promising jobs, energy exports and political implications in a key Senate race.
Pacific remnants drench Texas, flood watches in effect
Heavy rain and flood watches threaten travel, property and weekend plans across Texas and central U.S., prompting emergency crews and local advisories.
Senate confirms Keith Sonderling to lead Labor Department
Labor Department leadership shapes wage, workplace and immigration-related labor policies that affect paychecks, workplace rules and hiring as midterms approach.
Pentagon personnel records breach exposed millions
Letters confirm millions of current and former military and DoD staff had personal records exposed in a months‑long breach, risking identity theft.
Senate blocks data‑center energy bill and stock‑trading limits
Senators blocked a data‑center bill tied to AI energy costs and stalled a measure limiting members’ individual stock trades, affecting electricity policy and ethics rules debate.
Judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader can be deported
An immigration judge found the Islamic Society leader may be deported on national‑security grounds, a test of an older law with free‑speech implications for advocacy.
Three states ask Supreme Court to strike down abortion ‘shield’ laws
Case will decide if states can punish out‑of‑state providers who legally prescribe and mail abortion pills, affecting telehealth access and where people can get medication.
Kristi Noem files for divorce after 34 years
Filed for divorce after 34 years, a personal development with political echoes amid scrutiny.
UPDATE: Crew‑13 cleared for Oct. 1 launch to the ISS
NASA and SpaceX gave a ‘go’ for a four‑person Dragon launch Oct. 1, resuming routine crew rotation from U.S. soil.
Judge approves settlement clearing Paramount’s $110B Warner takeover
Approval lets Paramount close its multibillion-dollar takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with conditions on U.S. production and theatrical output that could reshape where movies are made and related jobs.
ASU hockey coach placed on leave after player’s collapse
Arizona State put coach Greg Powers on leave as the university investigates a player’s collapse during a workout, raising athlete‑safety and accountability questions.
Automated ball‑strike challenge decides Phillies‑Braves Game 2
MLB’s ABS system ended Game 2 with a challenge after late homers, directly deciding a postseason result and affecting future replay outcomes and fan trust.
Earlier on PoliticalDad
Texas tilt‑coaster leaves 19 riders dangling; COTALAND says stalls lasted minutes and no one was hurt9:38 AM AOL
Yesterday
FlyDubai jet to Tel Aviv makes emergency landing after cockpit stabbing as passengers subdue attacker5:19 PM Wash. Post
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