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ATF investigating 'major' cybersecurity incident involving Russian-linked ransomware group
When the security breach was discovered, the ATF said, the agency terminated connections to the affected environment and initiated incident‑response and forensic activities.
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Watchdog group files bar complaint against Pirro over effort to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers
The filings argue they abused their prosecutorial powers by seeking "meritless" indictments against those perceived to be President Donald Trump's "political enemies."
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CIA Director Ratcliffe warns Russia not to attack NATO countries in unexpected visit: Reports
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Russia that Ratcliffe spoke with intelligence officials in the country, but did not meet with President Vladimir Putin on the trip.
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Multiple sheriff's deputies shot in southern Virginia's Pittsylvania County
A local news outlet reported that three deputies sustained non-life-threatening injuries at a home in Gretna, Virginia.
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DC Police chief praises federal assistance after Trump admin helps arrest over 100 suspects
Smith, a Democrat, said the additional help has been welcomed because her officers have been stretched thin over the amount of crime in the city. A recent report found Washington, D.C.'s homicide rate is the fourth highest in the country.
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Veterans Affairs says it has processed more claims in fiscal year 2025 than any other year
The department said it has processed 2,524,115 ratings claims as of Aug. 8, which is two months before the end of the current fiscal year. Veterans Affairs processed a total of 2,517,519 ratings claims in all of fiscal year 2024.
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Trump claims DC's 'real' crime rates are 'probably five to ten times' more than reported
A recent report found Washington, D.C.'s homicide rate is the fourth highest in the country, behind major cities like St. Louis, New Orleans and Detroit. Washington, D.C.'s crime rate is also higher than many major cities in Latin America.
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Illinois judge declines to hold Texas Dems who fled state over redistricting in contempt
Paxton has also asked a California court to hold the Texas Democrats who fled to the Golden state in contempt, but the California judge has not issued their ruling yet.
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Gabbard declassifies email between James Clapper and Mike Rogers regarding Russiagate
Rogers said his staff had serious concerns about the NSA’s lack of “sufficient access" to information needed for the assessment.
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‘Shut it down’: Bombshell FBI timeline exposes political interference in Clinton corruption probe
Kid gloves vs. brass knuckles: Newly-declassified timeline shows how the investigation of the Clinton Foundation was hamstrung by FBI and DOJ while baseless Russia collusion marched foward in both agencies against Donald Trump.
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Melania Trump threatens legal action against Hunter Biden over 'false' Epstein comments
During the video interview Biden claimed Epstein introduced Melania Trump to her now-husband, President Donald Trump, and highlighted that the connection between the first lady and Epstein is "so wide and deep."
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Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not work toward peace in Alaska summit
Trump and Putin are expected to meet in Anchorage on Friday to discuss a ceasefire and a potential end to Russia's years-long war in Ukraine.
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State Department revokes visas for Brazilian officials connected to Cuban regime's labor scheme
The department specifically named Mozart Julio Tabosa Sales and Alberto Kleiman, who worked in Brazil’s Ministry of Health during the controversial Mais Médicos program, which started in 2013.