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Month: August 2026
Infrastructure Aug 26, 2026Water Hack Hits 12 States; Ex-FERC Chair’s 18-Month Blackout Warning
Suspected Iran-linked hackers hit water utilities in at least 12 states; ex-FERC chair warns nine attacks could black out the U.S. grid for 18 months.
Crime & Justice Aug 26, 2026ICE Arrests Hit 49,571 in July — A Trump-Era High
ICE made 49,571 arrests in July — a Trump-era high — as a Maryland governor, House Democrats and NY sheriffs push back.
Civil Rights Aug 26, 2026Judge: Trump Admin Violated Court Order in Mail-In Voting Fight
Judge finds Trump admin violated a court order on mail-in voting; the 11th Circuit reopens Georgia’s maps; NY brothers face hate crime charges.
Earth Changes Aug 26, 2026Hormuz Corridor Plan Emerges as U.S. Eyes ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran
Iran and Oman prepare a temporary Hormuz shipping lane if the U.S. lifts its blockade, while Washington shifts to sanctions and oil prices dip.
Breaking News Aug 26, 2026U.S. Called Canada Deal ‘Best of Any Country’ as Talks Collapsed
NYT report says U.S.-Canada talks collapsed into an all-out trade war; Washington called its offer the best of any country.
Breaking News Aug 26, 2026U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four in Caribbean
U.S. military killed four in Caribbean strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat, bringing total deaths to at least 227 in 68 strikes.
Civil Rights Aug 26, 2026Evening News Recap — August 25, 2026
August 25: White Supremacist Group Activity: Ex-SPLC Figure Beirich a No-Show in Court Over $1.2 Million White Supremacist Funneling Case.