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- President Trump Delivers the Largest Drop in Violent Crime in American History
The White House announced that the FBI’s 2025 Uniform Crime Report shows the largest recorded annual decline in violent crime in U.S. history, stating that the nation is now safer than in previous generations.
- Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Clean Air Act Reports
A Kentucky resident pleaded guilty in federal court to falsifying reports required under the Clean Air Act, admitting to submitting inaccurate emissions data to state regulators.
- New York City Man Charged with Federal Hate Crimes for Attack at Manhattan Synagogue
DOJ charged Larry Montes with two hate-crime counts and one count of destroying causing injury for assaults on a congregant and a security guard during service at Manhattan synagogue on Aug. 14; he remains in custody pending court appearance.
- 17 Iranians Charged with Conducting Massive Cyber Theft Campaign on Behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Other Iranian Entities
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that 17 Iranian nationals have been charged with conducting a large-scale cyber theft operation on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other Iranian entities.
- Prolific Chinese Money Launderer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Laundering Drug Trafficking Proceeds Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
Judge Susan C. Rodriguez sentenced a Chinese national to 15 years in prison and ordered $25 million forfeiture for participation in a money-laundering group that moved over $92 million in illicit funds, including drug proceeds, after a Homeland Security Task…
- Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring in Florida and Wyoming Primary Elections
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced it will monitor polling sites in Florida and Wyoming during the states’ primary elections to oversee transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.
- Presidential Message on National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week
President issued a message recognizing National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, highlighting the contributions of Guard and Reserve members to communities, the economy, and national defense.
- ICYMI: “USS Lincoln: Performance For the Ages”
U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper authored an op-ed describing his visit to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and highlighting the crew’s dedication during a deployment.
- President Trump Delivers Largest Prescription Drug Price Drop in Over 60 Years
The White House reports that prescription drug prices have experienced their largest annual decline since 1963, attributing the drop to the administration’s Most Favored Nation policies.
- First Lady Melania Trump’s Efforts Prove Successful in Ukraine-Russia
The White House reported that First Lady Melania Trump helped reunite a child separated during the Ukraine-Russia conflict with their family on August 17, 2026.
- Justice Department Investigates William & Mary’s Scholarships & Student Benefits For Unlawful Race-Based Criteria
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced a compliance review of William & Mary’s scholarships and student benefits to assess potential violations of Title VI’s prohibition on race-based discrimination.
- Attorney General Blanche Launches New Process to Restore Federal Firearm Rights
Attorney General Todd Blanche finalized a federal regulation establishing a process for eligible individuals prohibited from possessing firearms to apply for restoration of their federal firearm rights.
- South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Sex Trafficking in Massachusetts
A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking for activities occurring between January and August 2023 in Massachusetts, according to the Department of Justice.
- Colombian National Pleads Guilty to a Money Laundering Conspiracy
A Colombian national pleaded guilty to a seven-year money-laundering conspiracy that involved using drug proceeds to purchase consumer electronics, according to a Department of Justice release.
- Philip R. Lane: The rise in defence spending and the euro area economy
ECB Vice-President Philip R. Lane noted an increase in defence spending and its implications for the euro area economy.
- BOJ Current Account Balances by Sector (July)
The Bank of Japan released its July current account balances by sector, detailing the financial positions of households, corporations, and the government.
- Highlights of the Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices (July 2026)
The Bank of Japan released its July 2026 Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices, summarizing its latest projections for the Japanese economy and inflation.
- Highlights of the Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices (July 2026)
The Bank of Japan released its July 2026 Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices, summarizing its projections for the Japanese economy and inflation.
- Results of the Fifth Market Functioning Survey concerning Climate Change
The Bank of Japan released the results of its fifth Market Functioning Survey focusing on climate-change-related market activities.
- Results of the Fifth Market Functioning Survey concerning Climate Change
The Bank of Japan released the results of its fifth Market Functioning Survey focused on climate-change-related financial markets, outlining findings on market operations and participants’ responses to climate-risk considerations.
- 8-K - Precipio, Inc. (0001043961) (Filer)
Precipio, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2026, disclosing its results of operations and financial condition under Item 2.02, and including financial statements and related exhibits under Item 9.01.
- 8-K - Mediaco Holding Inc. (0001784254) (Filer)
Mediaco Holding Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2026, disclosing its results of operations and financial condition for the reporting period.
- 8-K - INNSUITES HOSPITALITY TRUST (0000082473) (Filer)
Innsuites Hospitality Trust filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2026, including Item 5.07 (submission of matters to a vote of security holders), Item 8.01 (other events), and Item 9.01 (financial statements and exhibits).
- 8-K - Wheels Up Experience Inc. (0001819516) (Filer)
Wheels Up Experience Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2026, reporting departures, elections or appointments of directors and certain officers along with related compensation arrangements, and providing its financial statements and accompanying exhibits.
- 8-K - EIDP, Inc. (0000030554) (Filer)
EIDP, Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on August 14 2026, providing a Regulation FD Disclosure under Item 7.01.
- 8-K - Corteva, Inc. (0001755672) (Filer)
Corteva, Inc. submitted a Form 8-K on August 14, 2026, disclosing information under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
- 8-K - authID Inc. (0001534154) (Filer)
authID Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2026, disclosing its results of operations and financial condition under Item 2.02, and providing financial statements and related exhibits under Item 9.01.
- 8-K - QUANTUM CORP /DE/ (0000709283) (Filer)
Quantum Corp filed a Form 8-K reporting the departure of certain directors and officers, the election or appointment of new directors/officers, and the related compensatory arrangements for those officers.
- 8-K - Plum Acquisition Corp. III (0001845550) (Filer)
Plum Acquisition Corp. III filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2026, disclosing a change in its certifying accountant and providing its financial statements and related exhibits.
- 8-K - OceanLight Acquisition Corp (0002137679) (Filer)
OceanLight Acquisition Corp filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2026 (Accession No. 0001829126-26-008909), reporting Item 8.01 Other Events and Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.