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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Enforce Transgender Military Ban
Washington, D.C., Saturday, 29 August 2026.
The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court to permit the military to discharge transgender personnel, challenging lower court rulings that blocked the policy’s enforcement for currently serving members.
Clean Energy Group Uses Pro-Trump Ads to Oust Anti-Solar Republicans
Washington, Saturday, 29 August 2026.
A clean energy political action committee has secured its fifth Republican primary win by deploying an unusual tactic: spending millions on aggressive ad campaigns that frame anti-renewable incumbents as disloyal to Donald Trump.
California Lawmakers Exempt Open-Source Software From Upcoming Age-Verification Law
Sacramento, Saturday, 29 August 2026.
California legislators unanimously passed Assembly Bill 1856, exempting open-source software like Linux from age-verification mandates before the state’s Digital Age Assurance Act takes effect in January 2027.
Federal Judge Dismisses Democratic Challenge to Executive Order on Election Oversight
Washington, Saturday, 29 August 2026.
A federal judge dismissed a 2019 Democratic National Committee lawsuit targeting presidential oversight of the Federal Election Commission, citing insufficient evidence and a lack of legal standing.
New Mexico State University Faces Criticism Over Exclusive Keynote Invitation for U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján
Las Cruces, Saturday, 29 August 2026.
New Mexico State University faces bias allegations after giving Democratic Senator Ben Ray Luján an exclusive keynote platform at the 2026 Domenici Conference without inviting his Republican opponent.
Government Agencies Use Import Laws to Access Private Records Without Warrants
Washington, Saturday, 29 August 2026.
The Department of Homeland Security is using customs laws to secretly access journalists’ and non-profits’ private data without judicial approval, raising severe compliance and privacy risks.
California Compromise Restricts Utility Executive Bonuses and Shields Wildfire Survivors
Sacramento, Saturday, 29 August 2026.
California leaders reached a major compromise on Senate Bill 492, banning executive bonuses after utility-caused fires and accelerating relief funds for disaster survivors to strengthen public utility accountability.
Proposed Rule Ends Grace Period for Foreign Workers Facing Job Loss
Washington, Saturday, 29 August 2026.
A White House-approved proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period for unemployed foreign workers could force immediate departures, drastically reshaping talent retention for major technology firms.
Federal Agency Backs 250-Foot Triumphal Arch in Washington Despite Landmark Interference
Washington, Saturday, 29 August 2026.
The National Park Service endorsed a proposed 76-meter monument arch near Arlington Cemetery, ruling that preserving historic sightlines across iconic Washington landmarks does not justify relocating the massive structure.