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Who’s counted? New census rule could change that
A proposed Federal Register rule would exclude undocumented and some nonpermanent residents from apportionment counts and drop race/ethnicity questions — changes that could shift House seats and federal funding.
GOP opens Dallas midterm convention with Trump headlining
Republicans opened a two-night midterm convention in Dallas with Trump headlining; the event aims to make the midterms a referendum on Trump, shaping campaign messaging before November.
NTSB: Pilots considered aborting landing before Miami runway crash
Investigators say the Amazon cargo jet considered aborting its landing before the runway overrun that killed five people on the ground; pilots will be interviewed as timeline is examined.
U.S. agencies warn Chinese AI firms are distilling U.S. frontier models
Federal agencies warn Chinese AI firms are distilling U.S. frontier models, raising safety and national-security concerns; senators plan a briefing to assess risks that could affect AI products Americans use.
Court hears challenge to abortion-pill mail and telehealth rules
Oral arguments are set Sept. 9 in New Orleans; a ruling could curb mailing and pharmacy dispensing of mifepristone, affecting medication abortion access nationwide ahead of midterms.
Oil tops $100 as Middle East tensions rise
Higher crude raises gasoline, diesel and jet fuel costs, lifting household transportation and travel expenses.
Rejected mail ballots surge after USPS postmark changes
Late-postmark ballot rejections jumped in Washington and Oregon primaries after USPS processing changes, raising the chance that rejected ballots could affect close outcomes in these all-mail states.
TSA brings back limited gate access for some PreCheck members
TSA’s new Gateside program lets some PreCheck members enter airport gates without a ticket, partially reversing post-9/11 rules and changing how families and visitors meet or see off travelers.
Ben Shelton stuns Alcaraz, reaches US Open semis
Shelton’s five-set upset reshapes the men’s bracket and boosts American chances, energizing home fans for the tournament’s final weekend.
Poll: Trust in federal information has fallen since 2024
Trust in federal government information on elections, foreign affairs and other issues has dropped since 2024; that shift could alter how voters judge policies and midterm choices.
UPDATE: Apple’s new CEO John Ternus hosts ‘Surprise and Shine’ iPhone event
Fall iPhone reveal will influence upgrade choices, carrier deals and holiday spending for millions considering new phones or carrier plans.
UPDATE: DOJ ramps up review of Fox’s $22B Roku deal
DOJ’s “second request” starts a deeper antitrust review of Fox’s $22 billion Roku deal, which could affect how Americans access streaming news, sports and entertainment.
AP Top 25: LSU climbs, Michigan drops out
Early rankings help shape playoff narratives and affect team visibility, TV ratings and recruiting momentum as the season begins.
Report: DHS unit used financial data to flag drivers for stops
Use of financial records to target drivers raises privacy and due-process concerns that could affect ordinary people’s interactions with Border Patrol.
SEC may expel LSU after school backs off pro players
Removing LSU from the conference could reshape schedules, TV contracts and competitive balance, impacting fans, local ticket revenue and season outcomes.
Netanyahu to make 24‑hour UN trip after Mamdani urged his arrest
A short UN visit amid ICC-warrant controversy and a New York mayor’s arrest call keeps Israel–Gaza fallout in U.S. political conversation.
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