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Two National Guard members opened fire during a Memphis pursuit, killing Tyrin Johnson, 20. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the shooting as officials call for transparency while debates over federal task force deployments continue.
Two men, Jeremy Morrison and Kyle Bylin, have learned they were swapped at birth at Unity Medical Center in North Dakota in 1988. DNA tests linked them to each other’s biological families. The hospital denies responsibility, saying records from the era no longer exist. The men and their families have filed a lawsuit seeking damages and accountability.
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego has been ordered released from ICE custody following a federal judge’s ruling that his detention violates due process. The case centers on a July 7 shooting involving an ICE officer during a traffic stop in which a van carrying three passengers was stopped. Rojas Pliego disputes the government’s account and says he has lived in the U.S. for decades without legal status. Protests have erupted in Houston as more details emerge about the incident and investigations continue.
Lawmakers have demanded accountability after reports show dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty service members are detained or deported as the administration tightens immigration enforcement, reversing decades of bipartisan shielding. The AP investigation highlights disruptions to readiness and family stability amid ongoing security commitments.
Belugas and dolphins are being relocated under an international rescue plan following Marineland's closure. Four belugas have joined Chicago's Shedd Aquarium with others moving to Valencia, Atlanta, San Antonio, San Diego, and Malaga. Health concerns and sanctuary availability remain central to the debate.