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# Indigenous
U.S. Army Considers New Religious Accommodations Allowing Native American Soldiers to Wear Long Hair and Sacred Items
https://nativenewsonline.net/sovereignty/honoring-heritage-in-uniform-native-american-soldier-granted-religious-accommodation-to-grow-hair-embrace-lakota-identity/
# Border / Immigration / ICE / Immigrants
ICE separated nursing mom from infant, toddler in Nashville, against its own rules, advocates say. The woman was arrested without a warrant outside of her Nashville home in May; she hasn’t seen her infant or two-year-old with Down Syndrome since
https://tennesseelookout.com/2026/07/31/ice-separated-nursing-mom-from-infant-toddler-against-its-own-rules-advocates-say/
Mother-of-three sues Trump admin after she was deported to Mexico – then had DACA status revoked for ‘unauthorized travel’
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/jessica-trevino-daca-status-deportation-ice-mexico-lawsuit-b3025463.html
ICE signs $529 million contract to open new immigration detention center northeast of Denver
Facility will hold up to 1,188 detainees, bringing second big detention facility to state
https://www.denverpost.com/2026/07/13/colorado-new-ice-detention-center-hudson/
ICE Is Trading Warehouses for Old Prisons. Adapting to public pushback, the Trump administration is pivoting to expand immigration detention bedspace nationwide.
https://www.themarshallproject.org/2026/08/01/ice-north-carolina-prison-arrest
[Video] Texas land commissioner sends cease and desist to Customs and Border Patrol: Texas land commissioner orders feds to stop “illegally” clearing state border tract. Dawn Buckingham said a contractor hired by U.S. Customs and Border Protection trespassed and significantly altered land in Presidio County without permission.
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/07/31/texas-border-wall-cbp-cease-and-desist-presidio-county/
Johns Hopkins Researcher Fatima Ameaka Detained by ICE at Baltimore Airport as Airport Immigration Enforcement Expands
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/johns-hopkins-public-health-researcher-detained-ice-increased-airport-enforcement/
[Video] Group running Aurora ICE detention center sues to block law requiring health department inspections
https://share.newsbreak.com/j6gh5y8p
# Children / Youth / Childcare
‘A Slap in the Face to Moms and Dads’: GOP Blocks Attempt to Stop Trump From Raising Childcare Cost. “If Trump had simply done nothing… some of these families would have ended up saving as much as $15,000 a year,” said Sen. Patty Murray.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/gop-blocks-childcare-resolution
# Employment / Labor / Unions
GSA official put on leave for social media post saying veterans’ preference in federal hiring is hampering tech recruiting. A government workforce expert told Government Executive that many hiring rules, including veterans’ preference, have become “procedural hurdles rather than achieving the intended outcome” because they haven’t been updated in decades.
https://www.govexec.com/technology/2026/07/gsa-official-put-leave-social-media-post-saying-veterans-preference-federal-hiring-hampering-tech-recruiting/415122/
# Environment / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands / Water / FEMA / USAID
Arizona, California and Nevada could face major water cuts under new Colorado River plan. Three states may see water use restrictions over the next two years under a plan to manage the drought-stricken Colorado River.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/arizona-california-and-nevada-would-share-cuts-under-federal-proposal-for-colorado-river
# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil / Power Plants
17 states, including Texas, named in emergency electricity order from Energy Department. The order was issued following a request from Southwest Power Pool, which oversees transmission in all or parts of 17 states. The company is now allowed to send out backup generation units and adjust operations as needed “to maintain reliability,” a press release from the Energy Department explains.
https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/17-states-emergency-electricity-order-heat/
Texas Holding Consumers Hostage for $33 B in a High-Voltage Heist
https://share.newsbreak.com/j6d6f5yd
Robert Reich Says Americans Are ‘Getting Charged Twice’ as Trump’s Iran War Raises Gas Prices, Boosts Big Oil Profits
https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/07/60830411/robert-reich-says-americans-are-getting-charged-twice-as-trumps-iran-war-raises-gas-prices-boosts-big-oil-profits
‘It’s like your home being invaded’: Texas landowners challenge massive power line project: The project has drawn significant opposition from landowners, who argue the nearly 200-foot-tall transmission line structures could impact homes, ranches and family properties. As part of the hearing, senators heard from the Public Utility Commission of Texas, ERCOT, utility providers involved in the project and dozens of landowners, attorneys and advocates opposed to the proposed routes.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/home-being-invaded-texas-landowners-164832959.html
Trump Says U.S. Took In More Than $13 Billion From Venezuelan Oil, Then Warns Iran Could Be Next.
He said that Congress should approve legislation to allow Venezuela’s funds to be rerouted to the US military.
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-says-us-has-taken-billions-and-billions-from-venezuela-and-iran-is-next/
# Food / Farming / FDA / Agriculture / Ranching / SNAP [Food Stamps] / USDA
A Texas Farmer Has Been Spending $10,000 a Year Repairing Roads an Oil Company Tears Up — Then Discovered the Easement The Claim May Not Even Be Valid
https://share.newsbreak.com/j6gi460q
Texas could face billions in new SNAP costs under federal law
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0h3X3Uhvqs
# Gov / Politics / US
Why Trump Is Melting Down Over His Unsolvable Mess: “So he’s yelling at people, ‘Solve the problem. There must be something we can do. What can we do? Do it.’‘”
https://www.thedailybeast.com/why-trump-is-melting-down-over-his-unsolvable-mess-author-michael-wolff/
Don’t Tread on Texas: Commissioner Buckingham Orders Federal Contractors to Cease Unauthorized Activity on State Land
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/dont-tread-texas-commissioner-buckingham-orders-federal-contractors-cease
‘Keep Bribing Him Forever’: Critics Appalled at New Details of Trump’s Corporate Shakedowns
“I am trying to see how this operation differs from a classic organized crime protection racket. I see little distinction.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-corruption-corporate-shakedowns
“They Have No Frickin’ Idea What They Are Doing” — Rep. Ted Lieu Says Trump’s Iran War Has No Plan, No Strategy, and It’s “Time to Bring Our Troops Home”
https://www.newsbreak.com/combat-rated-361333999/4801001448538-they-have-no-frickin-idea-what-they-are-doing-rep-ted-lieu-says-trump-s-iran-war-has-no-plan-no-strategy-and-it-s-time-to-bring-our-troops-home
Trump admin loses another key staffer as White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson walks away
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5996311-abigail-jackson-white-house-onmessage/
CNN’s Elie Honig shocked at DOJ recruiting murderous gangster Sammy ‘The Bull’ for help in Comey Case
https://www.aol.com/articles/cnn-elie-honig-shocked-trump-143813000.html
New Comey revelations throw major wrench in Trump pick’s testimony: ex-DOJ prosecutor
https://www.alternet.org/james-comey-trump-2677292655/
Trump ignored warnings and betrayed a Texas Republican. That personal vendetta could cost him the Senate
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-john-cornyn-texas-talarico-b3025394.html
Iranian SURPRISE Attack Leaves Trump FUMING
https://youtu.be/Cyb4FapvPSg?si=mM_RgfsiUArleAzi
Warnock Says Trump Claimed “No Money” for Hungry Kids, Then “Immediately” Spent Billions on War — Renews Fight Over SNAP Cuts, Medicaid Losses, and the $37.5 Billion Iran War Bill
https://share.newsbreak.com/j6ir80vd
Hollywood legend triggers Trump ambassador with defiant act: ‘Another dim-witted actor’
https://www.rawstory.com/spain/
Trump’s lightning-fast decline is confirmed by this ironic betrayal
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/trump-iran-wall-street/
Grassroots Movement in Illinois Is Resisting Corporate Grab of Water Systems. People in southern Illinois are storming into city meetings and making public records requests in the battle over water.
https://truthout.org/articles/grassroots-movement-in-illinois-is-resisting-corporate-grab-of-water-systems/
Trump ‘crackdown’ escalates as advocates warn of ‘serious constitutional problems’
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-journalists-2677646090/
Former HRW executive director says Marco Rubio wants “right for Americans to commit war crimes” after secretary of state calls ICC an “illegitimate” organization
https://www.primetimer.com/news/former-hrw-executive-director-says-marco-rubio-wants-right-for-americans-to-commit-war-crimes-after-secretary-of-state-calls-icc-an-illegitimate-organization
# Global News
The insiders dismantling Putin’s iron grip from within as Russia’s ruling elite turn on tyrant in humiliating blow. Those closest to Putin are moving their money abroad as they break rank to prepare for a coming “mutiny” and a new Russia.
https://www.the-sun.com/news/16778563/insiders-dismantle-putins-grip-ruling-elite-turn-on-tyrant/
# Law / Law Enforcement / Prisons / FBI / CIA / ATF / DEA
Driver Pulls Over For A Migraine, Blows 0.00 Twice, Then Gets A License Suspension Notice Claiming A Crash And Lost Consciousness Never Happened. This scenario reflects a nightmare administrative and legal mix-up—frequently shared and dissected in legal advice and dashcam/bodycam accountability communities
https://wegotthiscovered.com/social-media/ny-woman-pulls-over-after-severe-migraine-but-a-cop-allegedly-detains-her-despite-zero-blood-alcohol-content-then-her-drivers-license-is-suspended/
# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court / United Nations (UN)
Trump’s threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks
https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-blanche-attorney-general-cornyn-tillis-weaponization-v24221
# LGBTQ / Transgender
She Was Raised by Two Moms. Now She’s Arguing Against Same-Sex Parenting, Surrogacy, and IVF
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/daughter-of-two-moms-comes-out-against-gay-marriage-193651505.html
# Medicare / Medicaid / Disability Benefits / Health and Human Services [HHS]
A Whistleblower Exposed a $36.4 Million Genetic Testing Fraud That Drained Medicare and Medicaid
https://www.aol.com/articles/texas-lab-former-ceo-florida-203550000.html
Forty-three states must start enforcing Medicaid’s 80-hour work rule by January 1, and $580 in monthly pay satisfies it
https://share.newsbreak.com/j6gkvm7w
Medicaid Work Requirements: Federal Outreach Requirements and State Plans
https://www.kff.org/medicaid/medicaid-work-requirements-federal-outreach-requirements-and-state-plans/
# Medical / Biologicals / Research / CDC / Recalls / Nursing / Medications / Hospitals / Pharma
Texas Woman With Stage 4 Cancer Says Insurance Won’t Cover the Scans That Check If It’s Spreading: ‘I’m a Little Too Poor for My Treatment.’ The bone density scan is covered as preventive care — but the scans checking if her cancer has spread aren’t.
https://www.themarysue.com/texas-woman-with-stage-4-cancer-says-insurance-wont-cover-the-scans-that-check-if-its-spreading-im-a-little-too-poor-for-my-treatment/
# Military / Department of Defense [DOD] / NATO / Boat Strikes
Armed ATF Agents Detained A 20-Year Navy Sailor At His Own Home — Then Seized $20,000 Of His Legally Owned Firearms And Gear. 28-year-old U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms was the subject of an ATF investigation in Virginia Beach, Virginia
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/crime/ex-navy-sailor-from-virginia-beach-sentenced-for-possessing-selling-unregistered-machine-guns/291-811112c4-8bcd-47a2-bc76-cc7347cbaeff
“Our Troops Deserve Better” — Warren Says Survivors of Iranian Strike Claim Trump Admin Ignored Pleas for Medical Aid, Launches Hegseth Investigation
https://share.newsbreak.com/j6d4xfis
Another aircraft disaster strikes just hours after ‘incompetent’ Hegseth’s boast: Emergency crews were deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in the San Diego area after an F-35B fighter jet caught fire shortly after Hegseth doubled down on military flyovers
https://www.themirror.com/news/politics/another-aircraft-disaster-strikes-just-1964004
# Military / Global
Tanker carrying natural gas through Strait of Hormuz attacked as Americans urged to leave Middle East
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/31/iran-strikes-tankers-us-escort-hormuz-strait-trump-gathers-cabinet
# Other Interestimg Stuff
Polyester is one of the most popular fabrics in the world. How 1.5 million plastic bottles are turned into clothing every day. Made from PET plastic, it is prized for its durability, lightness, and low cost of production, but its widespread use and overproduction have fueled a major global environmental crisis
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-15-million-plastic-bottles-are-turned-into-clothing-2024-6
# Veterans / VA
Rep. Brittany Pettersen Says Trump’s U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Cut a Program That Protected Veterans From Foreclosure, Calls Policy ‘Cruel’
https://www.newsbreak.com/combat-rated-361333999/4802875951664-rep-brittany-pettersen-says-trump-s-u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs-cut-a-program-that-protected-veterans-from-foreclosure-calls-policy-cruel
A bipartisan Senate bill would raise base VA disability compensation for millions of veterans in late 2026
https://www.newsweek.com/va-benefits-millions-of-veterans-would-see-increased-payments-under-bill-11943658
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