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Multistate Coalition of Attorneys General Commences Historic Youth Safety and Addiction Trial Against Meta

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US Aug 17, 2026

Multistate Coalition of Attorneys General Commences Historic Youth Safety and Addiction Trial Against Meta

A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general begins jury selection in Oakland federal court, alleging Meta engineered addictive features on Instagram and Facebook that caused severe youth mental health harm.

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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Donald Trump Appeal in $5.6 Million E. Jean Carroll Defamation Verdict

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US Aug 17, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Donald Trump Appeal in $5.6 Million E. Jean Carroll Defamation Verdict

The Supreme Court turns away a rehearing request from Donald Trump, cementing the $5 million jury judgment plus interest in the landmark civil defamation and sexual abuse lawsuit.

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Attorney General Todd Blanche Formally Rescinds $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Settlement Fund

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US Aug 16, 2026

Attorney General Todd Blanche Formally Rescinds $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Settlement Fund

Confirmed following a narrow 50–49 Senate vote, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issues a formal order terminating the controversial $1.8 billion IRS settlement fund while addressing questions on executive authority.

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