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Crime & LawJun 27, 2026Palisades Fire Mistrial Raises Jury Nullification ConcernsA federal judge declared a mistrial in the case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was accused of starting the Palisades Fire that killed 12 people; jurors were dead...Luigi MangionePalisades FireJury Deliberation
PoliticsJun 30, 2026Senate Republicans Launch Anti-Fraud Task ForceSen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) is organizing an Anti-Fraud Task Force made up of nine Senate Republicans to examine fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs and pr...Eric SchmittAnti-Fraud Task ForceMedicare and Medicaid fraud
ElectionsJul 8, 2026Iowa Senate Candidate Josh Turek Missed Majority of VotesFrom Jan. 12–May 3, 2026 Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek missed 261 votes — about 58.7% of the chamber’s roll-call votes in that period — according to legislative records...Josh TurekIowa Legislature
