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Florida Primaries Show Trump's Influence

Florida's primary elections on Tuesday provided early indications of which party might gain control of the House and Senate in November's midterm elections. The state's unusual nonpartisan ballot system, particularly for its Senate race, could offer clues about competitive races nationwide. The Flor

Aug 18, 6:16 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Trump Approval Drops to Lowest Level

President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33% , marking the lowest level of his presidency, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll concluded on Monday. The survey found that 64% disapproved of Trump's performance in the White House, down from 35% earlier this month and tying the lowest level

Aug 17, 9:35 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Trump Blames Vandals for Damaged Grass After July 4 Celebration

President Donald Trump has accused vandals of damaging large swaths of grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial, specifically in the area where he held his July 4 celebration. In a social media post on Sunday, Trump shared a photo showing patchy and brown grass, claiming that 'VANDA

Aug 17, 7:48 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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LegislationMIXED REPORTS

House Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez

The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California for alleged sexual misconduct, including inappropriate contact with a House staffer. The committee's statement, released by Chair Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) and ranking member Mark DeSaulnier (D-Co

Aug 17, 7:48 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Russia Fires Economist for Warning of War's Economic Costs

Russian state development bank VEB has fired its chief economist, Andrei Klepach, following his public warnings that Russia's prolonged war in Ukraine is causing significant economic decline. According to multiple reports, Klepach delivered these remarks at a financial forum in May, but they only su

Aug 17, 4:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Netanyahu Campaign Billboards Spark Controversy

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has drawn criticism for a campaign billboard that compares New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the leaders of Iran and Hezbollah. The billboard, displayed in central Tel Aviv, also features Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan alongside Mamdani, with the text "Th

Aug 17, 4:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Halts Big Bend Border Project Amid Opposition

The Trump administration has temporarily halted construction of a controversial border project in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) head Rodney Scott announced on X that he would conduct an 'on-the-ground evaluation' while pausing all construction activity. Accord

Aug 17, 4:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Burnham Exchanges Messages with Susie Wiles Impostor

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an impostor posing as President Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles , according to reports published Monday by multiple outlets including Politico , UPI , and CBS News . The communications were brief, consisting of only a few messages deeme

Aug 17, 2:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

BBC Seeks Subpoenas for Trump Family in Defamation Suit

The BBC has asked a Florida court to authorize subpoenas for members of President Donald Trump's family as part of its legal defense against his $10 billion defamation lawsuit, according to court filings released Friday. The British public broadcaster seeks to compel testimony and documentation from

Aug 17, 12:25 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Kushner-Netanyahu Talks Fail to Advance Gaza Ceasefire

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and Middle East envoy, held hours-long talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday to discuss a stalled U.S.-backed ceasefire plan for Gaza. The meeting followed Kushner's discussions with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egy

Aug 16, 6:08 PM ET·5 min read

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Legislation

Blanche Defends Trump Pardons Amid DOJ Independence Debate

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended President Donald Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters during a tense appearance on NBC's 'Meet the Press,' asserting there is no inconsistency between those pardons and his pledge to protect law enforcement. The interview, hosted by Kristen Welker, focused on Tru

Aug 16, 6:08 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Lula Launches Reelection Bid Amid Worker Challenges

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his re-election campaign on Sunday from São Bernardo do Campo, where he stood on a table in 1979 to address striking metalworkers. The event at the Vila Euclides football stadium drew about 20,000 supporters , many wearing red associated with hi

Aug 16, 2:42 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

DNC Sets South Carolina as First 2028 Primary State

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) officially selected South Carolina as the first state to vote in its 2028 presidential primaries during their summer meeting in Austin, Texas. This decision codified a July vote by the DNC's Rules & Bylaws Committee. The new primary calendar places South Carol

Aug 15, 5:34 PM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

Taliban Celebrates Five Years in Power Amid Human Rights Crisis

The Taliban marked five years in power with celebrations at Afghanistan's Loya Jirga assembly hall, touting restored stability and an end to decades of conflict. High-ranking officials, foreign representatives, and thousands of citizens gathered for speeches hailing the end of American military occu

Aug 15, 10:45 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Sheinbaum Denounces US Visa Revocations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused the U.S. of interfering in her country's politics after the State Department revoked visas for prominent figures in her ruling Morena party, including Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The visa cancellations

Aug 14, 7:55 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Federal Judge Blocks Idaho Abortion Prosecution

A federal judge has ruled that Idaho cannot prosecute doctors who perform abortions to protect a pregnant person's health or prevent self-harm. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill issued the ruling on Thursday, stating that Idaho’s “Defense of Life Act” and “Fetal Heartbeat Act,” which together crea

Aug 14, 7:55 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Thousands Mourn Jason Arday in London

Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black filled London's Trafalgar Square on Monday to pay tribute to Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University who was found dead at his home in Battersea, south London. Many carried flowers and signs that read 'Rest in power Professor J

Aug 14, 5:58 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Judge Dismisses Nevada Fake Electors Case

A Nevada judge has dismissed charges against six Republicans accused of submitting false electoral certificates in an attempt to declare Donald Trump the winner of the state's 2020 presidential election. Clark County Judge Mary Kay Holthus ruled that prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Court Upholds Trump's End of $800 Import Tax Exemption

The U.S. Court of International Trade upheld President Donald Trump's executive order eliminating the 'de minimis' exemption for goods valued under $800, according to multiple reports. The court ruled that Trump had authority to end this duty-free loophole under the International Emergency Economic

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Netanyahu Calls UK 'Islamic Republic of Britain'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the United Kingdom as the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' during a podcast interview, sparking controversy and straining diplomatic relations. According to The Guardian, his comments played into far-right Islamophobic tropes about Britain's Muslim

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Hichilema Re-elected Zambia President Amid Election Tensions

Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected as Zambia’s president after defeating opposition challenger Brian Mundubile by more than one million votes. As declared by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) on Tuesday, Hichilema secured 2,965,326 votes against Mundubile’s 1,856,217, granting him another

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow White House Ballroom Construction

The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, following an appeals court ruling that halted aboveground work due to lack of congressional approval. On August 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia C

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Protests

DHS Spied on Anti-ICE Protesters in Minnesota

The Trump administration conducted a sweeping undercover operation targeting progressive organizations, labor unions, and other groups involved in protests against ICE deportations in Minnesota. According to court documents filed on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched Operat

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

French Court Blocks Macron’s Social Media Ban for Under-15s

France’s top court has blocked a bill banning social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed on freedom of expression and privacy. The decision is a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had pushed for the legislation to restrict children's use of platforms like Facebook, Instagram

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·1 min read

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