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FCC Repeals TV Ownership Cap in Party-Line Vote

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 2–1 on Thursday to repeal the National Television Ownership Rule, a regulation that had capped TV station ownership at 39% of U.S. households for over two decades. According to Ars Technica , FCC Chairman Brendan Carr argued that removing this cap wo

Aug 6, 6:04 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Trump Signs Orders Restricting Birthright Citizenship

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on August 6 aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and banning commercial 'birth tourism.' These actions target specific groups, including children of alleged terrorists, foreign government employees working in the U.S., and individuals born in

Aug 6, 6:04 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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McConnell Discharged from Rehab After Fall

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky., has been discharged from a rehabilitation center following a fall that left him hospitalized since mid-June, according to statements released by the senator on Thursday. The 84-year-old will continue his recovery at home while maintaining an intensive

Aug 6, 4:20 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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HumanRights

Police Raid Starbucks Korea Over Offensive Ad Campaign

South Korean police raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea in Seoul on Tuesday as part of an investigation into a controversial marketing campaign that was perceived as defaming the country's pro-democracy movements. According to The Guardian , investigators searched the building in southern Seo

Aug 6, 5:20 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Panel Holds Fauci in Contempt Over COVID Testimony

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee , led by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a hearing last week. The vote was 8-7 along party l

Aug 5, 8:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Thomas Smith Wins Michigan GOP Primary Despite Suspending Campaign

Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday, securing just over 50% of the vote. This victory came despite Smith suspending his campaign in mid-July and endorsing Al Lemmo, who finished third. Smith defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran with a background in federal law enforcement

Aug 5, 8:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Hasina Vows Return to Bangladesh Despite Death Sentence

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced her intention to return to Bangladesh by December 2024, despite facing a death sentence for alleged crimes against humanity. In an audio address at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia in New Delhi, Hasina stated that she would retu

Aug 5, 6:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Legal

Judge Halts Trump Financial Records Order in BBC Lawsuit

Donald Trump's legal team has secured a temporary court order blocking the BBC from accessing detailed financial records related to his business empire. This move comes as part of Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster over a 2024 documentary on the January 6 attacks.

Aug 5, 6:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Detains Military Families in Immigration Crackdown

President Donald Trump's administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops as part of its aggressive immigration crackdown, according to an investigation by AP News . This marks a stark departure from decades of bipartisan consensus that shielded military famili

Aug 5, 6:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US to Close Five Consulates Amid China Concerns

The U.S. State Department announced plans to close five consulates and diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon, and Canada, citing cost-cutting measures. The decision comes amid a broader reassessment of bilateral relationships since Donald Trump returned to the White House in Jan

Aug 5, 4:47 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Senate Confirms Schwartz as CDC Director

The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a 51-44 vote , handing the Trump administration a rare win after repeated failed attempts to fill top health posts, according to multiple reports. The confirmation comes amid significa

Aug 5, 4:47 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Judge Dismisses Oath Keepers' Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy Case

Federal Judge Amit Mehta dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, and other key members following a request from the Justice Department. The decision came after initial convictions for their roles in the January 6 Capitol ri

Aug 5, 2:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Lindell Steps Down as MyPillow CEO to Run for Governor

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has stepped down from his position to focus on his campaign for Minnesota governor, according to reports from UPI and CBS News. The company announced that Lindell will reduce his ownership stake to a minority share but will remain a member of the board of directors. The mov

Aug 5, 1:11 PM ET·2 min read

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GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

Burnham Not Actively Considering Epstein Inquiry

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham 's government has stated it is not actively considering a public inquiry into the activities of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the UK, according to reports from The Guardian and UPI. This clarification comes despite earlier statements by victims' minister Al

Aug 5, 9:39 AM ET·1 min read

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Government

$1.4B Cost for Guard Deployment in D.C.

The extended deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., will cost approximately $1.4 billion through January 2029, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress. The figure covers fiscal years 2027-2029 and is based on an average of 2,500 Guard members remaining in the c

Aug 4, 10:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Wesley Bell Wins Missouri Primary Over Cori Bush

Wesley Bell won the Democratic primary in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating former Rep. Cori Bush in a rematch that highlighted divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel and progressive policies. The race was closely watched as an indicator of the party's directio

Aug 4, 10:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Military

Pentagon Urges Faster Weapons Production Amid Iran War

The Pentagon is urging U.S. defense companies to accelerate weapons production to replenish depleted stockpiles from the ongoing war with Iran. According to a memo obtained by Washington Post , Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg gave industry leaders no more than 21 days to submit plans for sig

Aug 4, 8:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Maryland Voters to Decide on Congressional Map Amendment

Maryland voters will decide in November whether to approve an amendment that could allow Democrats to draw new congressional maps favoring their party for the 2028 elections. The Democratic-dominated state legislature approved putting the measure on the ballot during a special session on July 31, wi

Aug 4, 8:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Court Blocks Trump's Move to End Climate Funds

A divided federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration improperly terminated billions of dollars in funds meant to boost clean energy projects. The decision restores an April 2025 injunction against EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's move to end these grants, which were awarded d

Aug 4, 6:53 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Trump's Arch Could Harm Washington Historical Sites

President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot-tall Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., could disrupt the historical significance of dozens of nearby sites, according to a National Park Service assessment. The report indicates the arch would impact the "integrity" of many historic properties by altering

Aug 4, 6:53 PM ET·2 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

Netanyahu Rejects Trump's Gaza Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza on August 9, 2025, stating that Israel will not withdraw its military forces until Hamas is 'genuinely' disarmed. The rejection comes amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts to establish a ceasefire and long-te

Aug 4, 1:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Criticizes Pirro Over Dropped Reflecting Pool Charges

President Donald Trump publicly criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Monday for dropping vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn, accusing her of 'folding like an umbrella' over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The reflecting pool underwent a $14.7 million renovatio

Aug 3, 10:07 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

House Ethics Panel Recommends Censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards

The House Ethics Committee has recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment involving two young female staffers. The bipartisan committee released a 20-page report on Monday, concluding that while there was no evidence Edwards pro

Aug 3, 6:36 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

25 States Sue Over Trump's New Tariffs

A coalition of 25 U.S. states , led by New York and California, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners . The states argue that these tariffs exceed presidential authority and are being used as a pretext to replace

Aug 3, 6:36 PM ET·6 min read

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Politics

FCC Repeals TV Ownership Cap in Party-Line Vote

Trump Signs Orders Restricting Birthright Citizenship