Former Olympian David Hearn’s attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed

Wednesday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorneys for David Hearn, who was alleged to have vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, filed a motion in D.C. Superior Court, citing "exceptional facts and circumstances" to have the indictment against him dismissed with prejudice. The Justice Department moved last... Read More.

Cause determined in the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Southern California: Officials

Wednesday, August 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 18 months after it ignited and became one of the most destructive wildfires in U.S. history, authorities announced the cause of the 2025 Eaton Fire in Southern California.The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) and the California Department of... Read More.

Released Nancy Guthrie ransom notes generated ‘slight increase’ in tips: Sheriff’s department

Wednesday, August 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The recent release of two credible ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family in the days after her abduction generated a "slight increase" in tips, but none that have cracked the case, authorities told ABC News.The 84-year-old mother of "Today" show... Read More.

Small Texas law firm without immigration expertise set to receive $150M contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children

Wednesday, August 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Trump administration is set to award a multimillion-dollar contract to a small Texas law firm without immigration expertise to provide legal representation for thousands of unaccompanied migrant children in government custody during immigration proceedings.In a notice published in the Federal... Read More.

Armed man arrested at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles County: Authorities

Wednesday, August 5 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) - A man allegedly armed with a pistol was arrested after he was seen taking photos and videos of the Trump National Golf Club grounds in Los Angeles County over the weekend, authorities announced on Tuesday.Following his arrest, detectives found more firearms... Read More.

ICE arrests hit record high in July as enforcement quietly ramps up

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 51,000 individuals in July, according to sources familiar with the data.The arrests are the largest in a single month in DHS history, according to data. It comes as ICE is ramping up arrests... Read More.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday voted to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to permanently lead the Department of Justice.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Some Haitian immigrants in Ohio told to report to ICE and given ankle monitors

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hundreds of Haitian immigrants in Ohio who had Temporary Protected Status have been summoned by the Department of Homeland Security for in-person "check-ins" with the agency, where some have been fitted with ankle monitors, immigration advocates tell ABC News.The move from... Read More.

1st deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan as cases surpass 11,000

Monday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) The first two deaths of the cyclosporiasis outbreak have been reported in Michigan, the state's health department announced Monday.Both people had "significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration," the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)... Read More.

Trump blames Minnesota governor, not Iran, for cyberattacks on the state’s water systems

Friday, July 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Minnesota's Democratic governor for cyberattacks on the state's water systems even though U.S. officials previously told ABC News authorities are investigating whether Iran or hackers associated with the country could be behind them."We heard in Minnesota... Read More.

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Former Olympian David Hearn’s attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed

Cause determined in the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Southern California: Officials

Released Nancy Guthrie ransom notes generated ‘slight increase’ in tips: Sheriff’s department

Small Texas law firm without immigration expertise set to receive $150M contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children

Armed man arrested at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles County: Authorities

ICE arrests hit record high in July as enforcement quietly ramps up

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general

Some Haitian immigrants in Ohio told to report to ICE and given ankle monitors

1st deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan as cases surpass 11,000

Trump blames Minnesota governor, not Iran, for cyberattacks on the state’s water systems

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