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Israel Sets October Elections Amid Netanyahu Challenges

Israel will hold national elections on October 27 , providing citizens their first opportunity since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023 to evaluate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. The Knesset officially dissolved early Friday after passing a series of controversial laws in mara

Jul 14, 4:28 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

11 articles from 6 publishers

PoliticsSecurity

Justices Kagan & Barrett Seek $228M for Court Security Amid Rising Threats

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to increase funding for judicial security amid a rise in threats. The justices appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to discuss

Jul 14, 2:33 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

8 articles from 8 publishers

PoliticsLegislation

Blanche Faces Tough Grilling on Funds and Epstein Files

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced intense questioning during his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on July 15 over a controversial $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund and the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. The hearing revealed significant concerns about Blanche's ability

Jul 14, 2:33 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

32 articles from 11 publishers

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Government

Hochul Imposes Nation's First Data Center Moratorium

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday imposing a one-year moratorium on the construction of new large data centers, making it the first statewide ban of its kind. The measure aims to address concerns over utility bills, natural resource depletion, and uncertainty for Ne

Jul 14, 10:32 AM ET·3 min read

7 articles from 7 publishers

Elections

Maine Democrats Scramble After Platner Drops Out

Maine Democrats are scrambling to find a replacement for Graham Platner after he dropped out of the Senate race amid sexual assault allegations. The party has set a June 25 convention to field candidates, with a deadline to select a nominee by June 27. Seven contenders have entered the race, includi

Jul 14, 8:27 AM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

US Refunds $81bn in Trump Tariffs After Court Ruling

The US government has refunded $81bn in tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled them illegal. According to budget figures released on Monday, the refunds were issued this fiscal year, which began in October 2025. This is a significant increase from just $5bn during the same period last year. The refun

Jul 14, 6:30 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Immigration

UK Moves to Deport Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader

The British government announced plans to close a legal loophole that has prevented the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that an amendment to the Immigration Act 1971 would allow for the deportation of serious criminals

Jul 13, 7:58 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Federal Judge Tosses Trump IRS Settlement

A federal judge has thrown out a settlement between Donald Trump and the IRS, concluding that it was an improper attempt to gain judicial legitimacy for a deal that conferred immunity on the former president and his allies. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams found that there was never a genuine c

Jul 13, 4:07 PM ET·3 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

Security

UK Designates Iran's IRGC as National Security Threat

The UK government announced Monday it is designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a threat to national security under new powers. The designation comes after a series of antisemitic attacks in the UK, including arson offenses against Jewish ambulance services. If approved by parli

Jul 13, 4:07 PM ET·3 min read

10 articles from 8 publishers

Government

Minnesota Prosecutors Receive Withheld Evidence in ICE Shooting Probe

Federal authorities have turned over previously withheld evidence to Minnesota prosecutors investigating the killings of two U.S. citizens by immigration agents during protests earlier this year, according to multiple reports. The evidence includes body camera footage from federal agents and Renee G

Jul 13, 4:07 PM ET·1 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Labor

DOJ Probes UAW President Fain Over Corruption Claims

The Department of Justice is investigating United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain over allegations that he improperly used his authority to benefit his fiancée and sister, according to internal union documents reviewed by multiple publishers. The investigation, which includes a federal grand

Jul 13, 2:14 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Judge Voids Trump IRS Settlement as Self-Dealing

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams voided President Donald Trump's settlement with the IRS, ruling that it was unlawful self-dealing under the U.S. Constitution. The agreement had created a $1.8 billion fund and granted sweeping tax protections to Trump and his companies. The judge found that Tru

Jul 13, 2:14 PM ET·1 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Government

Senator Alleges Construction Problems at Kennedy Center

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has alleged that whistleblowers reported rushed and improper renovations at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, driven by President Donald Trump's desires to host televised events in December. The allegations include rusting steel columns, a

Jul 12, 10:16 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Government

Zelenskyy Reshuffles Government Amid Russian Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and appointed Serhiy Koretsky as her replacement amid intensified Russian attacks on Kyiv. The move comes as Russia launched a new ballistic missile attack on the city, killing at least nine people according to Al Jaze

Jul 12, 10:16 PM ET·2 min read

130 articles from 15 publishers

Legislation

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Unexpectedly

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died unexpectedly on Saturday night at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. According to a preliminary report from the medical examiner for the District of Columbia, Graham passed away after suffering a brief and s

Jul 12, 3:10 AM ET·4 min read

120 articles from 17 publishers

Legislation

Judge Dismisses Proud Boys' Seditious Conspiracy Convictions

A federal judge has dismissed the seditious conspiracy convictions against four members of the far-right Proud Boys , who were found guilty for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the convictions of E

Jul 11, 5:14 PM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 6 publishers

DiplomacyCONFLICTING REPORTS

Khanna Detained by Settlers in West Bank

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna was detained by armed Israeli settlers for over an hour while visiting the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta in the occupied West Bank, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred on Wednesday as Khanna's delegation toured an area frequently targeted by settle

Jul 11, 1:56 PM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 6 publishers

Security

DOJ Subpoenas NYT Journalists Over Air Force One Security Report

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan regarding their report on security issues with President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One. The move follows the creation of a joint taskforce betw

Jul 11, 12:03 PM ET·2 min read

15 articles from 9 publishers

Government

Lincoln Reflecting Pool Drained Again Amid Renovation Woes

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained for a second time this year as President Donald Trump's renovation project continues to face challenges. The pool, which was supposed to be completed by July 4th to mark the nation's 250th birthday, has been plagued by problems including algae bl

Jul 10, 9:14 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Government

King Charles Meets Prince Harry’s Children

King Charles met Prince Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet, at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire on Friday afternoon. This is the first time Charles has seen his grandchildren since 2022. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the king’s private residence.

Jul 10, 4:50 PM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

Scandal

UK Police Arrest Man in Killing of Former MP Widdecombe

Police in the UK have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering former British MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor Vale, Dartmoor National Park. According to multiple reports, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the arrest but stated there is

Jul 10, 3:07 PM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

Trump Lets Bipartisan Housing Bill Become Law

President Donald Trump allowed a sweeping bipartisan housing package to become law automatically on Saturday by refusing to sign it. The decision came as a protest against the Senate's failure to pass the controversial SAVE America Act, which imposes new voting restrictions nationwide. The 21st Cent

Jul 10, 1:18 PM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 8 publishers

Elections

Trump Fires Election Commission Members

President Donald Trump fired all three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on July 10. According to multiple reports, two Democratic appointees were dismissed via email from the White House presidential personnel office, while one Republican appointee resigned. The terminat

Jul 9, 10:55 PM ET·3 min read

15 articles from 12 publishers

Government

Andy Burnham Installed as UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham was officially installed as the UK's prime minister on July 20 after receiving backing from 349 out of 403 Labour MPs, making it mathematically impossible for any other candidate to challenge him. He succeeds Keir Starmer as both party leader and prime minister. The new prime minister f

Jul 9, 9:11 PM ET·4 min read

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Politics

Israel Sets October Elections Amid Netanyahu Challenges

Justices Kagan & Barrett Seek $228M for Court Security Amid Rising Threats

Blanche Faces Tough Grilling on Funds and Epstein Files

Hochul Imposes Nation's First Data Center Moratorium

Maine Democrats Scramble After Platner Drops Out

US Refunds $81bn in Trump Tariffs After Court Ruling

UK Moves to Deport Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader

Federal Judge Tosses Trump IRS Settlement

UK Designates Iran's IRGC as National Security Threat

Minnesota Prosecutors Receive Withheld Evidence in ICE Shooting Probe

DOJ Probes UAW President Fain Over Corruption Claims

Judge Voids Trump IRS Settlement as Self-Dealing

Senator Alleges Construction Problems at Kennedy Center

Zelenskyy Reshuffles Government Amid Russian Attacks