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.
ICE 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.
Judge: 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.
Hormuz 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.
U.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.
U.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.
Evening News Recap — August 25, 2026
KEMETIC MINDSEvening News Recap — August 25, 2026 Here is what shaped Black America and civil rights today. 1. White Supremacist Group Activity: Ex-SPLC Figure Beirich a No-Show in Court Over $1.2 Million White Supremacist Funneling Case Photo: Masi, via Pexels Heidi Beirich, the former Southern Poverty Law Center figure charged with funneling $1.2 million…
Trump Declares Hormuz Demined as Rubio Pauses Strikes for Sanctions
Trump declares Hormuz demined and warns Iran as Rubio pauses U.S. strikes and pivots to sanctions. Tehran promises a two-year plan.