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At least seven people have died as record-setting floods devastated Indiana following three days of torrential rainfall beginning August 11. The White River crested at historic levels, some areas received over 11 inches of rain, and hundreds of thousands lost power as emergency responders rescued nearly 100 people from floodwaters.
Attorney General Todd Blanche has stated that President Trump’s views can and should factor into Department of Justice prosecution decisions, explicitly rejecting the notion that the DOJ should always act independently from the White House. When asked on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ whether he would pledge DOJ independence, Blanche refused, saying ‘No, I’m not going to pledge that,’ and confirmed that Trump should have input on individual cases.
President Trump has ordered substantial reductions to joint military exercises with South Korea, directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to scale back the planned Ulchi Freedom Shield drills. The decision comes despite military planners’ intentions to incorporate lessons from North Korean troops’ battlefield experience in Ukraine, including new drone tactics and cyber defense protocols, into the training operations.
President Trump claims outside “blind accounts” handle his finances after his 2025 disclosure showed $2.24 billion in revenue, driven by $1.2 billion in crypto income.
A new personal injury ruling changes the game for accident victims. Learn when you need an attorney after an accident, what the court decided, and how to protect your claim.
Just got a data breach notification? Don’t panic. Here’s exactly what to do after a data breach to protect your money, identity, and accounts fast.
A major data breach was reported—here’s exactly how to protect your bank accounts and credit right now with simple, urgent steps you can take today.
Hit by a storm? Learn how to file a home insurance claim for disaster damage in 2025 with our step-by-step guide to faster payouts and fewer headaches.
Despite surging tax revenue from tech stocks, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last California budget proposes new cuts and larger reserves, warning that the AI-driven boom won’t last.
President Trump claims eliminating fraud could “save” Social Security and balance the federal budget. Fiscal experts explain why the math doesn’t add up.