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Fighting Back 1 of 18

Ohio Immigrant Alliance's court-records search documents 152 DHS employees charged with sex crimes or violence against women and children, up from 59.

Half the cases involve abusing children

Source: The Ohio Capital Journal

August 21, 2026

Courts 2 of 18

Idaho appeals the ruling that allowed abortions to protect a woman's health or prevent suicide, arguing the exceptions should cover only the doctor who sued.

Voters decide ban repeal this November

Source: The Idaho Capital Sun

August 21, 2026

Economy 3 of 18

Asked about bond market interventions, Trump tells reporters "the ultimate intervention is our military. And if we have to use that, we will."

Bessent doubled bond buying this week

Source: Mediaite

August 21, 2026

Military 4 of 18

Army Secretary Driscoll plans to leave by year's end after months of tension with Hegseth, leaving the Army with no Senate-confirmed leadership.

Family already moved to North Carolina

Source: The Wall Street Journal [gift article]

August 21, 2026

Health 5 of 18

Alfalfa sprout outbreak spreads to 55 people across 15 states as the grower FDA warned about unsanitary conditions in 2025 still refuses a recall.

Some patients have both pathogens simultaneously

Source: USA Today

August 21, 2026

Voting Rights 6 of 18

USPS finalizes its rule refusing to deliver mail ballots from states that won't share voter data with DHS, despite two injunctions blocking it.

Implementation instant if injunctions lifted

Source: The Guardian

August 21, 2026

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