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Aug 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

A federal judge ruled the USPS violated a court order regarding Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, while the Supreme Court paused a partial block. Dolly Parton died at 80, prompting mourning in Tennessee. ICE recorded a record 50,000 arrests in July, driven by new tactics and revoked protections for Haitians. The FBI offered rewards for cold cases in Indian country, and Ukraine doubled its use of ground drones against Russia.

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Sponsor message from Odoo Judge rules USPS violated court order on mail-in voting Dolly Parton dies at 80; community mourns ICE arrests hit record high in July FBI offers rewards for cold cases in Indian country Ukraine doubles use of ground drones in war SEC bans pro players from returning to college Sponsor message from Charles Schwab
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