News for August 26, 2025

A whistleblower says DOGE put sensitive Social Security data on a risky cloud server, raising fears about privacy and identity theft.

A wave of fake active shooter calls at the University of Arkansas, Villanova University, and other campuses caused fear, evacuations, and heavy police response as students and staff took shelter.

Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, backed by the National Guard, was meant to reduce crime, but many immigrants in the city say it has made them feel less safe and hurt daily life and business.

A federal judge tossed out President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against Maryland’s federal judges, calling the case unusually dangerous and improper.

President Donald Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has raised fears that he is trying to weaken the Fed’s independence and pressure interest rate policy.

Rhode Island prosecutor Devon Flanagan was placed on unpaid leave for six months after police body camera video showed her warning officers she would make them “regret” arresting her for trespassing.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said California, Washington and New Mexico could lose federal safety funds if they do not enforce English language rules for truck drivers.

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Maryland federal judges, ruling that the government used the wrong legal path to challenge a standing order on immigration cases.

New York City health officials are investigating Parkchester North Condominiums in the Bronx after two residents tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.

Rep. Mark Alford broke with President Donald Trump by saying the National Guard should only be sent to other cities if a governor asks for it.

A Utah judge ordered the state to draw new congressional maps, saying the Utah Republican-controlled Legislature improperly weakened voter-approved anti-gerrymandering rules.

President Donald Trump said he is removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook immediately, but Cook says he has no legal power to do it and plans to fight the move.