Scott Bishop
Freelance Journalist · Yuma, AZ
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Scott Bishop is a freelance journalist based in Yuma, Arizona, covering government, public affairs, business, and issues affecting communities throughout the Southwest. He has spent much of his freelance career reporting on local and regional developments, with particular attention to public records and government decisions. Bishop approaches each assignment with an emphasis on verification, clear sourcing, and giving readers the relevant facts without unnecessary commentary.
Articles by Scott Bishop
172 published articles — showing the 24 most recent
Justice Dept Deploys 1,000 Monitors to All 50 States
The Justice Department deployed 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states on Tuesday. This marks the first time federal observers have been sent to every state simultaneously.
Dartmouth Provost Schnell Resigns Over AI Disclosure Violations
Dartmouth Provost Santiago Schnell resigned Friday after a committee found he used AI without disclosure. Matthew Delmont will serve as interim provost through June 2028.
Justice Dept. Charges Six in NFT Scam, Restrains $1 Billion
The Department of Justice charged six Africa-based scammers with NFT fraud and restrained over $1 billion in cryptocurrency on Tuesday. FBI investigators linked 74 wallets to approximately 800 victims, and the Scam Center Strike Force seized 700 fraudulent crypto investment websites.
HHS Rescinds Child Support Rules as Duplicative
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a final rule on October 28, 2026, rescinding multiple child support regulations.
CPS Charges Abdulkarim and Essghir Under Security Act
The Crown Prosecution Service charged Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both from Westminster, London, with offences under the National Security Act 2023 following a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into an incident involving RAF Fairford.
DOE Nuclear Cleanup May Cost $840 Billion by 2100
A GAO report states DOE nuclear waste cleanup could cost up to $840 billion and last until 2100. Legal disputes and unrealistic land-use assumptions drive these high costs and extended schedules.
Allen Submits Duncan in Fifth Round to Claim Victory
Brendan Allen submitted Christian Leroy Duncan via rear-naked choke at 2:46 of the fifth round. The win improves Allen's record to 16-4 and prompts calls for fights against Sean Strickland or Dricus Du Plessis.
Sorkin Film The Social Reckoning Hits US Theaters
Aaron Sorkin's film The Social Reckoning was released in U.S. theaters on Oct. 9, 2026. The movie features Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and examines internal operations.
South Korea Tests First Domestic Hypersonic Weapon
South Korea flight-tested its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon on October 8, 2026. The system flies at five times the speed of sound to evade missile defenses.
U.S. Education Dept Extends Auto Pay Deadline to December 2026
The U.S. Department of Education extended the auto pay enrollment deadline to December 31, 2026, allowing borrowers to secure a 1 percent interest rate reduction instead of the standard 0.25 percent discount.
Kenya Confirms First Ebola Death, Traces 28 Contacts
Kenya confirmed its first Ebola death on October 6 and began tracing 28 contacts of the patient. The deceased man traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting officials to seek 27 others from his flight.
UK Threatens to Expel 27 Israeli Diplomats
National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell failed to stop Israel from closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem by October 8.
Supreme Court Upholds Michigan School Ban on Sweatshirts
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal challenging a Michigan school district's ban on specific sweatshirts. This decision leaves in place a lower court ruling that found the phrase acted as a proxy for profanity.
Dennis Hastert, Former U.S. House Speaker, Dies at 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House Speaker, died of natural causes at age 84. He previously served 13 months in prison for hiding hush money payments related to past sexual abuse.
FDA Seeks Input on Ibogaine Trial Design
The FDA requested information on designing early-phase clinical trials for ibogaine drug products. The agency seeks comments, data, and information on dose selection and safety monitoring with comments due November 20, 2026.
Byron Donalds Targets 20% of Black Vote in Florida
Byron Donalds stated he targets over 20% of the Black vote during a speech on October 3, 2026. Fewer than 100,000 Black voters are registered Republicans in Florida despite a 17% increase since 2022.
Cleo Fields Ends Campaign After Redistricting in Louisiana
Representative Cleo Fields will not seek reelection after a court ruling altered his district. The Black voting population in his area dropped from 53% to 25% under the new map.
US Air Force Returns Bombers From UK Base
The US Air Force redeployed all bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom back to home stations. At least 10 B-1 aircraft departed Sunday as officials affirmed continued global strike capability from US territory.
Singapore FirstDate Pilot Closes Oct. 5
Applications for Singapore's FirstDate pilot program close on Oct. 5. The platform uses an algorithm to offer one match per cycle to verified officers.
Sullivan Sets USMNT Record as Youngest Goal Scorer
Cavan Sullivan scored to become the youngest goal scorer in USMNT history during a 3-0 win over Mexico. The 17-year-old broke a five-day-old record and extended a streak of first-half scoring to ten games.
United List Wins 42 Seats in Latvia Election
The United List party won 42 seats in Latvia's October 4 election with 51.8% turnout. Lawmakers will begin negotiations on October 5 to form a new coalition government.
U.S. Adds 29,000 Jobs as Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. The Labor Department also revised down combined July and August payrolls by 60,000 positions.
Space Station Joins Trump, Carney in 2026 Peace Prize Field
The International Space Station joins U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as a contender for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
Downing Street Says Manchester City Not Above Rules in UK
Downing Street stated Manchester City in the UK are not above rules after Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced criticism. The club faces potential expulsion following findings of sham deals totaling over £900 million.