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9/11 Trial Stalls as Courts Tie Up Terror Prosecutions
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's case shows why the U.S. — and Israel — struggle to put accused terrorists on trial without getting bogged down in legal fights.
New York Mayor's Socialist Agenda Hits Budget Reality
Zohran Mamdani's first budget relies on state bailout and pension deferrals; free-bus pledge stalled, childcare rollout leaves centers without supplies or staff pay
DOJ Says Existing Law Covers White House Ballroom — Appeals Court Disagrees
Attorney General Todd Blanche argued Sunday that Congress already authorized the $900 million project, but a federal appeals court has ordered all work to stop by Aug. 21.
Cyclospora Outbreak Tests RFK Jr.'s Push to Get Americans Off Processed Food
A record Cyclospora outbreak has sickened thousands this summer, pushing consumers away from the fresh produce Health Secretary Kennedy champions.
Congress's War Power Retreat: Schiff's Warning Echoes Market Fears of Unchecked Spending
Representative Adam Schiff's assertion that both parties are responsible for diminishing Congress's war powers highlights growing concerns over federal spending and its impact on the U.S. economy and financial markets.

Judge Signals Trouble for Trump's $10 Billion IRS Suit, Bolstering Agency Power
A federal judge's adverse signal for President Trump's massive lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service reinforces the agency's enforcement authority, sending ripples of regulatory certainty through Washington and financial markets.
Swalwell Ends California Governor Bid, Returns Focus to Federal Tech Policy
Rep. Eric Swalwell's decision to suspend his gubernatorial campaign redirects his influence back to Washington's legislative fights over digital assets and data privacy

House GOP Rules Out Hormuz Ground Troops; Markets Watch
A key House Republican's statement on avoiding ground troops in the Strait of Hormuz sends a nuanced signal to energy markets and global trade, easing immediate fears of escalation while underlying tensions persist.