Ed Martin exits Justice Department to lead election legal fights
Ed Martin, a controversial Trump loyalist, departs the Justice Department to focus on election-related legal battles ahead of the midterms and 2028.
Daily Current Affairs — 22 August 2026
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Arizona AG declines to charge Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
Arizona AG Kris Mayes declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations, citing no quid pro quo, but urges legislative reform.
Stars and Stripes Editor, Publisher, Reporter Dismissed by Pentagon
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief, publisher, and a reporter following the editor's public defense of editorial independence.
Multistate Food-Poisoning Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts
A food-poisoning outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people across 15 states, with four hospitalizations.
Zelenskyy vows response after drone strike kills 14 at Kryvyi Rih mall
Russian drones hit a Kryvyi Rih shopping center, killing at least 14 and injuring over 100, including 11 children.
Uber fined $964 million by Dutch regulator over automated driver suspensions
Dutch regulator fines Uber €825 million for automated driver account suspensions without human review, violating GDPR.
Teen seeks new trial after dropping plan to testify in track stabbing case
Karmelo Anthony, sentenced to 35 years for killing Austin Metcalf, seeks a new trial, saying he dropped plans to testify over evidence concerns.
US launches national alert framework for missing autistic individuals
The US health department has launched a national initiative to improve emergency response for missing autistic individuals and reduce preventable deaths.
UN warns Ebola risk to Central African Republic has increased
UN says Ebola outbreak risk in CAR has risen after DRC border province cases; $3M allocated for prevention.
US finalizes Colorado River water cuts for lower basin states
US finalizes Colorado River water cuts for California, Nevada and Arizona, with a 21% reduction planned for 2027-28.
Cambodia, US Uncover Crypto Laundering Network Tied to Sinaloa Cartel
Cambodian and US agencies dismantled a crypto-laundering network for the Sinaloa Cartel, seizing $7M in digital assets and large drug caches.
Chief Justice Roberts Allows Trump Ballroom Work to Proceed for Now
Chief Justice Roberts temporarily allows White House ballroom construction to continue as the Supreme Court considers the administration's appeal.