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News outlets sue Trump over White House ban 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Media outlets on Monday sued President Donald Trump and other officials over their ban from the White House.  The lawsuit says that Trump is targeting the

Judge issues split decision on claims in landfill suit 

An 18-page tentative ruling in federal court Thursday offered a split decision for residents seeking relief from Chiquita Canyon Landfill, which is blamed for myriad health problems in a consolidated lawsuit with thousands of

Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a press conference in Washington on July 29, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Fed hikes interest rates for first time in 3 years 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  The Federal Reserve followed through on its first interest rate hike in more than three years on Wednesday.  Officials voted 12-0 to increase the benchmark federal

Two Flock cameras in a neighborhood in Jessup, Md., on Aug. 26, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump weighs in on Flock camera controversy 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Sunday weighed in on the debate over Flock cameras, saying that he “sort of” likes the devices because they support law enforcement