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U.S. puts $25 million bounty on new leader of Mexico’s most powerful cartel

Washington raised its reward for Juan Carlos “Pelón” González, whom prosecutors say took over CJNG after “El Mencho” was killed.

By Megan Janetsky and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2026

RWE’s $1.22B exit marks the latest in Trump’s billion-dollar offshore wind buyouts—now topping $3B to redirect developers to fossil fuels

The Trump administration has agreed to pay more than $3 billion to cancel offshore wind projects since March.

By Jordan BlumAugust 6, 2026

Senate panel to vote on Fauci contempt claim, whether to refer to DOJ for prosecution

Rand Paul acknowledged the referral would likely fail a 60-vote Senate threshold, so his committee will send it straight to prosecutors instead.

By Eric Tucker and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2026

New Mexico AG accuses Todd Blanche of sitting on the names of more Epstein victims

AG Raúl Torrez says the DOJ ignored 10 separate requests for Zorro Ranch files — and could unseal them “with a stroke of a pen.”

By Savannah Peters and The Associated PressAugust 5, 2026

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Are you committing tax fraud? New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s about to find out, all thanks to the pied-à-terre tax rollout

The governor’s office says it will pursue New Yorkers who dodge income taxes by claiming to live outside the city—or register their cars out of state.

By Catherina GioinoAugust 6, 2026

FIFA apologizes for failed Infantino bid to sell the World Cup to Trump’s in-laws, but throws ‘full support’ behind his continued presidency

Luis Figo says Gianni Infantino “debased the office.” Canada’s prime minister says he’s lost confidence. FIFA’s own board just backed him anyway.

By James Robson and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2026

After Michigan, the Democratic Party’s Civil War moves next door to Wisconsin

David Crowley dropped out, re-entered with Gov. Tony Evers’ backing, and now faces democratic socialist Francesca Hong after two rivals quit mid-race.

By Scott Bauer and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2026

Bernie Sanders hails Michigan result as ‘most extraordinary victory that I can think of in modern American politics’

Abdul El-Sayed has never held elected office and entered the race years after losing the Democratic gubernatorial primary by over 20 percentage points.

By Joey Cappelletti and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2026