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Volkswagen, Audi Recall 208,000 SUVs Over Steering Defect — 22hVolkswagen’s 2025 Tiguan recall centers on a body control module software fault that can reset while driving, potentially shutting off the ignition and disabling airbags; about 49,958 US units are affected. Separately, VW and Audi are recalling over 208,000 vehicles, including Atlas, Tiguan, and Q3 models, due to corroded steering-rack mounting bolts that can break and cause loss of steering, with a free bolt replacement offered as the remedy.

Marcus Bell These recalls show VW still struggles with basic quality on their SUVs, and owners shouldn't have to worry about losing steering or airbags.

Kimberly-Clark weighs asset sales amid EU review of Kenvue deal — 4dKimberly-Clark is preparing asset sales and concessions to address European Union antitrust concerns over its roughly $40 billion bid for Kenvue, with the EU expected to formally outline objections during the preliminary review and push for remedies that could include divesting overlapping brands. The move signals the transaction is moving into the regulator’s scrutiny phase and aims to secure conditional approval to close the deal.

Fourth Circuit Weighs Bid to Revive Cases Against Comey and James — 5dThe Fourth Circuit will hear the DOJ’s bid to revive criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, arguing that Lindsey Halligan’s interim appointment was lawful and that the indictments should be reinstated after a district court previously dismissed them for an improper appointment. The court’s review centers on whether Halligan’s appointment violated federal law and, if so, what remedy should apply, as the DOJ seeks to overturn the lower court’s dismissal of the charges.

Judge Rules DHS Illegally Ordered FEMA Halving — 6dA federal judge ruled that DHS unlawfully ordered FEMA to slash its workforce by about half, overstepping FEMA’s authority and jeopardizing disaster-response capacity. The decisions, led by Judge Susan Illston, found a lack of reasoned decision-making and said remedies will be addressed in a separate ruling, with unions criticizing the plan as unlawful and former leadership tied to the actions.

Sam Okafor Unions were right to fight these cuts. Disaster response shouldn't be decided by overreach like this.

Sara Duterte Posts Bail in Grave Threats Case — Sep 4, 2026A Quezon City Regional Trial Court issued a three-count arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte in a grave threats case, with bail set at 120,000 pesos per count as she also battles an ongoing impeachment trial. Duterte’s lawyer stressed she will not evade the law and will pursue all legal remedies, and the arrest could reshape impeachment dynamics and broader political tensions.

Divided Fifth Circuit finds no constitutional right to clean water in Jackson case — Sep 5, 2026Mississippi’s Jackson water system remains a crisis for residents, with lead contamination and mismanagement highlighting a long-delayed need for upgrades as litigation alleges harm from tainted water and misleading boil notices. A federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water or to truthful information from officials, effectively dismissing the residents’ constitutional claims, though debates over accountability and remedies persist.

Jared Kim This ruling doesn't fix a single pipe in Jackson. The real failure is decades of neglect, and now there's even less legal pressure to address it.

Ford recalls 148,663 Mustangs over wiring flaw that can cut power — Sep 1, 2026Ford is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles from 2024–2026 due to ground connection failures in the engine compartment wiring harness, which can lead to loss of power and critical functions like headlights and windshield washing, increasing crash risk. Ford will replace the affected ground terminals at no cost, with recalls and notice letters underway as the remedy is prepared.