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A rule was finalized by the Trump administration that will end Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program funding for gender-affirming care. Despite this federal cut, New Mexico plans to continue funding gender-affirming care for minors.

A fast-moving wildfire erupted in Nevada, growing to over 15,000 acres on Sunday. The flames pushed from the Sierra foothills toward the centre of Reno, forcing nearly 90,000 residents to evacuate as they threatened local neighborhoods and reached the University of Nevada campus.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, sparking backlash among Democrats and critics months before the November midterm elections. The meeting occurred as Democrats plan to use oversight power if they retake the US House to investigate the Trump administration. They also committed to fighting for an affordable America through transformational policy change.

A campaign finance watchdog reported that several US firms that previously supported the Voting Rights Act continue to contribute funds to state political groups. These recipient groups are actively working to undermine the VRA legislation, according to researchers at Center for Political Accountability (CPA). Companies mentioned as making these donations include Airbnb, DoorDash, Target, and Zillow.

As the trial of Lindsay Clancy winds down in Massachusetts, social media discussions surrounding the case have hit a fever pitch. Experts suggest that algorithms are responsible for this highly circulated misinformation as viewers question maternal mental healthcare. Amateur sleuths have focused on perceived discrepancies in evidence, even suggesting Patrick Clancy committed the crime despite no legal proof.

Republican candidates who deny Joe Biden won the 2020 election are running for governor and secretary of state across the US. In most swing states, at least one major Republican candidate has questioned or outright denied the results of the 2020 US presidential election. This was an election in which Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden.

Civil liberties groups have expressed alarm regarding a $20 million plan to supply Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with specialized electric-shock gloves. This scrutiny follows high-profile lawsuits concerning their use in local correctional facilities, including an instance where a 43-year-old man allegedly died after being shocked multiple times by officers using the gloves and a Taser in a county jail in Kentucky. The deceased man's widow is suing authorities.

The Homeland Security Agency plans to spend up to $20m on equipping its agents with 'Glove' devices, which are electric shock-delivering gloves intended for use against uncooperative persons. These "conductive distraction and de-escalation devices" will be acquired from Compliant Technologies via a no-bid contract. The acquisition drew criticism, inspiring an editorial cartoonist to compare the technology to instruments of torture.

Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina’s western half, resulting in devastation that occurred two years ago. Although some areas show signs of returning to normal, evidence of the disaster's expensive impacts, such as debris and empty storefronts, still persists. This lingering issue contributes to political blame between candidates and looms over the US Senate race for North Carolina.

The US government ramped up its purchase of treasury bonds in an attempt to lower yields and raise bond prices. Although these purchases caused a temporary fall in yields following an announcement by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, the intended effect did not last. By Friday afternoon, the yield on the 10-year treasury returned near pre-announcement levels, and the 30-year bond yield was trading at a high point.

A former Alaskan mayor endorsed Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan for his US Senate bid in Alaska. This support involves running against a third challenger also named Dan Sullivan. The campaign complex includes Mary Peltola and opposition from Dan J Sullivan, who is running for a third term.

China-based retailer Shein will list on the Hong Kong stock exchange with a valuation of close to $27 billion for its IPO. This proposed valuation is significantly lower than the near-$100 billion private market peak it achieved four years ago. Furthermore, the company reported a $99 million loss in the first quarter and faces scrutiny over its environmental footprint.

The father of a US sailor on board the USS Abraham Lincoln was taken into federal immigration detention. Luis Manuel Aviles Roa was arrested by border patrol in Key West, Florida, after conducting a vehicle stop while his son was deployed in the Middle East.

The new US Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, faces a critical test during the annual Jackson Hole conference. Anxiety exists in government bond markets due to inflation and Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans. Bond traders are looking to Warsh for signals regarding the central bank's commitment to fighting inflation.

A new study found that common personal care products frequently contain unlabeled toxic chemicals. Testing over 110 items ranging from shampoo to baby lotions showed evidence of these chemicals in about 85%. Furthermore, 26% of products labeled "eco," "green," or "natural" contained at least one dangerous compound.

The article argues that jumpy bond markets suggest Trump risks driving the US into a debt crisis. Although Treasury secretary Scott Bessent attempted to calm these bond markets with statements about the national debt, his intervention was interpreted as a sign of weakness. This effort has reignited fears regarding a potential US debt crisis.

Unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs despite attacks from Trump. A growing labor movement has addressed the climate crisis and economic inequality since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Ryan McElroen, who once worked repairing the New York City subway underground, recounted his experience of working in the darkness.

Voters who previously left the Democratic party over Gaza are re-engaging with progressive candidates. Zainab Bibi Ahmed volunteered for Abdul El-Sayed, the US Senate nominee in Michigan, after having cast an uncommitted vote in the February 2024 Democratic Michigan primary to protest Joe Biden's support for Israel regarding events in Gaza.

Moves by Donald Trump’s administration, including document declassification and claims regarding noncitizen voting, have raised concerns that a national emergency could be declared in response to alleged threats against U.S. election integrity. The White House and US federal agencies released documents this summer containing disputed analyses of alleged noncitizen voting and historical intelligence memos.

Tropical Storm Moke is predicted to hit the south of Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rains on Saturday evening. Forecasters warn that areas are at risk for flooding and mudslides, particularly in regions previously impacted by Hurricane Lala.