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Trump Admin Expands Voter Fraud Investigations

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that federal immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) officers could be deployed to polling sites across the country, according to The Guardian . Speaking in New York, Mullin stated ICE's presence would focus on enforcing specific threats

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G20 Ministers Agree on Cheap Exports; China Dissents

According to multiple reports, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that 19 out of the 20 G20 finance ministers agreed to address global economic imbalances caused by 'cheap exports,' but China dissented. The agreement was reached after a two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. Bessent d

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Zambia's Hichilema Sworn In Amid Election Chaos

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, as his main rival Brian Mundubile remained in prison facing treason charges. The election, held on August 13, was marred by serious irregularities according to international and local observers. Hichilema first came to

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Scandal

Jewish Artists Defend Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Claims

Over 170 Jewish artists, including prominent figures like Joel Coen , Hannah Einbinder , and Todd Haynes , have signed an open letter defending actor Mark Ruffalo against accusations of antisemitism from Paramount Skydance. According to multiple reports, the letter argues that Ruffalo's criticism of

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Legislation

Trump Sparks GOP Divide Over Data Center Opposition

President Donald Trump has ignited a division within the Republican Party by claiming that communities opposing the construction of data centers will end up 'backwards and poor.' His remarks on Truth Social have drawn both criticism and support from GOP members, highlighting a growing debate over da

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Legislation

Massie Names Epstein Associates in House Speech

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) named over a dozen associates of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a speech on the House floor Monday, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate them and release additional documents related to Epstein's crimes. Massie pointed out that nearly one yea

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Elections

El-Sayed and Vance Clash Over Immigration

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has hit back at Republican vice-president JD Vance over his onslaught against him during a campaign speech in Michigan. According to The Guardian , El-Sayed accused Vance of making Islamophobic remarks by calling him 'evil' without directly mentioning hi

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Legislation

Starmer Steps Down From Parliament

Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will step down as Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras in North London, according to multiple reports. The decision comes six weeks after his resignation from the premiership in June. The move triggers a by-election for the seat, whi

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Legislation

House Passes Funding Bill to Avoid Shutdown

The US House of Representatives passed a funding bill on Tuesday, September 1st, to avoid a government shutdown before the midterms. The continuing resolution (CR) authorizes government spending until December 11 and passed by a vote of 370-48. Only 19 Republicans and 29 Democrats opposed the CR. Th

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Diplomacy

Trump Defends Hosting Russia at G20 Amid European Backlash

President Donald Trump defended his decision to host Russia at the G20 finance meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on Monday, despite mounting backlash from European officials. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the event, marking his first appearance since Russia's full-scale invasi

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Diplomacy

Carney's Liberals Win Special Elections Amid US Trade Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 's Liberal Party secured victories in three special elections on Tuesday, maintaining their slim majority in Parliament. The wins came in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, with the victory in Quebec particularly significant as it had previously been held by t

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Elections

USPS Implements New Mail-in Ballot Rules Amid Legal Challenges

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has implemented new restrictions on mail-in ballot handling ahead of the November midterm elections, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March. The new procedures require USPS to compile lists of eligible voters using state input and only d

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Elections

Markey Leads Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

Massachusetts voters head to the polls Tuesday for a Democratic primary that pits 80-year-old Senator Ed Markey against 47-year-old Representative Seth Moulton , with age and progressive values at the center of the debate. According to multiple polls, including an Emerson College poll released Sunda

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Scandal

House Censures Rep. Edwards Over Harassment Allegations

The House voted overwhelmingly to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) following a months-long investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations he sexually harassed two young female staff members. The vote on Tuesday was 413-2, marking one of the rare instances of such a punishment in rec

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Elections

Top General Assures No Military Deployment to Polls

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine has assured Senator Elissa Slotkin that there are no plans to deploy federal military personnel or National Guard troops to polling places for this year's midterm elections. In a letter obtained by multiple outlets, including Reuters and The Guardian, C

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Legislation

Supreme Court Allows Trump's $400M Ballroom Construction

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom construction to proceed. The decision permits the administration to continue building a 90,000-square-foot structure that includes both above-ground and underground components. Chief Justice John Roberts joined

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Government

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Hegseth Tensions

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months on the job, according to a White House announcement made Monday. His departure follows reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , marking another high-profile exit from the Pentagon under President Donald Trump's administration. T

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Government

Judge Blocks Trump Admin Deportations Over Israel Criticism

Federal Judge Noël Wise ruled that the Trump administration cannot deport noncitizen students for criticizing Israel or supporting Palestinians, finding such actions unconstitutional. The ruling supports student journalists at The Stanford Daily , who faced potential deportation for expressing views

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Elections

El-Sayed Apologizes for Synagogue Attack Comments

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus on Saturday for comments he made after a March attack on Temple Israel synagogue in a Detroit suburb. The apology came during the Michigan Democratic Nominating Convention in Lansing, where El-Sayed

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Government

Perez Fined $172K for Betting on Trump Speeches

Former White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez has been fined $172,000 for using insider knowledge to place bets on prediction markets regarding President Donald Trump's speeches. According to a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced Friday, Perez was orde

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Milo Yiannopoulos Deported After Overstaying Visa

Far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos was deported from the United States back to the United Kingdom after overstaying his visa. He entered the U.S. legally in May 2019 but failed to appear for an immigration hearing, resulting in a final order of removal issued on July 22. According to Tom Homan,

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Government

Trump Orders US Space Academy Commission

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week establishing a commission tasked with developing plans for the United States Space Academy. The initiative, announced during Trump's visit to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, aims to educate and train the next generation of lea

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Immigration

Trump Admin Deports Afghans to Africa Under Third-Country Policy

The Trump administration has expanded its "third country" deportation campaign by sending more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba, Nicaragua, Iran, Nepal, Turkey, Venezuela to eight African countries over a 10-day period. According to internal U.S. government documents obtained by CBS News ,

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Media

Trump Demands FCC Action Against NBC's Welker

President Donald Trump announced plans to report NBC anchor Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following her characterization of his endorsement record as 'mixed'. According to multiple sources, the president accused Welker of purposeful inaccuracy and demanded rebuke or p

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Trump Admin Expands Voter Fraud Investigations

G20 Ministers Agree on Cheap Exports; China Dissents

Zambia's Hichilema Sworn In Amid Election Chaos

Jewish Artists Defend Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Claims

Trump Sparks GOP Divide Over Data Center Opposition

Massie Names Epstein Associates in House Speech

El-Sayed and Vance Clash Over Immigration

Starmer Steps Down From Parliament

House Passes Funding Bill to Avoid Shutdown

Trump Defends Hosting Russia at G20 Amid European Backlash

Carney's Liberals Win Special Elections Amid US Trade Tensions

USPS Implements New Mail-in Ballot Rules Amid Legal Challenges

Markey Leads Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

House Censures Rep. Edwards Over Harassment Allegations

Top General Assures No Military Deployment to Polls

Supreme Court Allows Trump's $400M Ballroom Construction

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Hegseth Tensions

Judge Blocks Trump Admin Deportations Over Israel Criticism

El-Sayed Apologizes for Synagogue Attack Comments

Perez Fined $172K for Betting on Trump Speeches

Milo Yiannopoulos Deported After Overstaying Visa

Trump Orders US Space Academy Commission

Trump Admin Deports Afghans to Africa Under Third-Country Policy

Trump Demands FCC Action Against NBC's Welker

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Trump Admin Expands Voter Fraud Investigations

G20 Ministers Agree on Cheap Exports; China Dissents

Zambia's Hichilema Sworn In Amid Election Chaos

Jewish Artists Defend Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Claims

Trump Sparks GOP Divide Over Data Center Opposition

Massie Names Epstein Associates in House Speech

El-Sayed and Vance Clash Over Immigration

Starmer Steps Down From Parliament

House Passes Funding Bill to Avoid Shutdown

Trump Defends Hosting Russia at G20 Amid European Backlash

Carney's Liberals Win Special Elections Amid US Trade Tensions

USPS Implements New Mail-in Ballot Rules Amid Legal Challenges

Markey Leads Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

House Censures Rep. Edwards Over Harassment Allegations

Top General Assures No Military Deployment to Polls

Supreme Court Allows Trump's $400M Ballroom Construction

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Hegseth Tensions

Judge Blocks Trump Admin Deportations Over Israel Criticism

El-Sayed Apologizes for Synagogue Attack Comments

Perez Fined $172K for Betting on Trump Speeches

Milo Yiannopoulos Deported After Overstaying Visa

Trump Orders US Space Academy Commission

Trump Admin Deports Afghans to Africa Under Third-Country Policy

Trump Demands FCC Action Against NBC's Welker

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