President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that seeks to eliminate cashless bail for those arrested in Washington D.C., while another order aims to end the policy across the country.
New single-family home sales declined slightly in July, but still exceeded economist forecasts thanks to aggressive builder incentives and price reductions. The Commerce Department reported a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652,000 units sold, down 0.6% from June and 8.2% year-over-year. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had anticipated a slower pace of 630,000.
A former civilian contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense has been indicted in Germany for allegedly offering to spy for the Chinese government. Identified only as Martin D., the American citizen was arrested in Frankfurt in early November 2024. German federal prosecutors announced the indictment on Monday, citing national security concerns.
Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran national illegally residing in the U.S. since 2011, was taken into ICE custody this week following a press conference held in Maryland. García, now 30, faces federal human smuggling charges and possible deportation to Uganda—a country with which he has no known ties.
