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El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens in a closely watched race that underscored deep divisions within the party. The victory marks a significant moment for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party as it seeks to shape the future direction of the

Aug 3, 6:36 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsEducation

Trump Admin Proposes Major Head Start Overhaul

The Trump administration is planning a significant overhaul of the Head Start program, which could dramatically alter its quality standards. According to multiple reports, the administration aims to replace the current 122-page federal regulation book with around a dozen pages of rules, leaving most

Aug 3, 4:34 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsElections

Poll Shows Democrats Leading on Economy

For the first time in nearly a decade, Americans favor Democrats over Republicans as better stewards of the economy, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll . The same poll also found that President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 35%, down from 37% last month. This decline comes as rising en

Aug 3, 4:34 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Elections

Lula Launches Reelection Bid Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially launched his reelection campaign for what could be his final term at a convention in São Paulo on Sunday. At 80 years old, he is seeking a fourth presidential term. The Workers’ Party confirmed the bid during the event, where Lula emphasized

Aug 3, 1:00 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Kay Granger Dies at Age 83

Kay Granger, a trailblazing Republican politician from Texas and the first woman of her party elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, has died at age 83. Granger's son J.D. confirmed that she passed away on Sunday due to complications related to Alzheimer’s disease, according to The

Aug 3, 12:59 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Bill Blocks Trump Grant Rule

Senate leaders have released a bipartisan government funding stopgap measure that temporarily blocks the Trump administration’s proposal to give political appointees control over federal research grants. The continuing resolution, which funds the government until December 11, emerged from bipartisan

Aug 2, 9:36 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Capital One Closed Trump Org Accounts Over AML Concerns

Capital One Financial has disclosed that it closed over 300 accounts linked to the Trump Organization in 2021 following an anti-money laundering (AML) review, as revealed in a court filing. This marks the first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to President Donald Trump's famil

Aug 1, 10:10 PM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

Trump Admin Subpoenas NYT Freelancer Over North Korea Story

The Trump administration has subpoenaed freelance journalist Matthew Cole as part of an investigation into reporting on a failed U.S. military operation in North Korea, according to multiple reports. According to The Guardian , prosecutors in Virginia issued the subpoena, delivered by FBI agents to

Aug 1, 8:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Protests

CJP Resists Electoral Politics

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), led by India's Gen Z and responsible for nationwide protests against exam paper leaks, has no immediate plans to enter electoral politics. According to multiple reports, founder Abhijeet Dipke stated that the movement aims to consult young Indians on their concerns

Aug 1, 8:36 AM ET·3 min read

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GovernmentCONFLICTING REPORTS

Justice Department Dismisses Reflecting Pool Case

The Justice Department has moved to dismiss a criminal case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn and three others accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. According to court filings, new information revealed that most of the damage resulted from 'flawed installation by the co

Jul 31, 7:00 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

State Expands Trump Passports Nationwide

The U.S. Department of State announced it will expand access to the special commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump’s face, releasing an additional 250,000 'Patriot Passports' nationwide due to overwhelming demand. According to multiple reports, the State Department initially unveil

Jul 31, 3:28 PM ET·1 min read

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EnergyPolicy

Burnham Signals Flexibility on North Sea Oil

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled potential flexibility on Labour's manifesto commitment to halt new North Sea oil and gas drilling, sparking controversy among environmentalists and some Labour MPs. This comes after his first conversation with US President Donald Trump as Prime Minister, w

Jul 31, 10:08 AM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

House Ethics Committee Probes Miller Amid Domestic Abuse Claims

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) following allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. The committee stated it was reviewing whether Miller 'may have engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use' in violation of congre

Jul 31, 10:08 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

State Department Uses AI-Generated Map of Africa With Errors

The U.S. State Department presented an AI-generated map of Africa with every country mislabeled during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The erroneous map was displayed halfway through a presentation about new health agreements. A Reuters analysis found that the i

Jul 31, 4:59 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Warren & Schiff Urge SEC to Probe Trump's Meme Coin

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) have called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate President Donald Trump's meme coin, citing concerns over potential fraud and market manipulation. The senators' letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins highlights the significan

Jul 30, 9:31 PM ET·1 min read

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HumanRights

UK Supreme Court Allows Appeal on Palestine Action Ban

The UK Supreme Court has granted permission for Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, to appeal against the ban on her group. This decision allows the case to be heard in the final quarter of this year. According to The Guardian , Ammori has been fighting to overturn the ban since it was impo

Jul 30, 9:31 PM ET·1 min read

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HumanRights

Labour Reinstates Abbott After Racism Row

Diane Abbott , the longest-serving Black female MP, has been reinstated by the Labour Party following her suspension over comments about racism. Joani Reid, another Labour MP, was also readmitted after voluntarily suspending herself due to her husband's arrest on suspicion of assisting a foreign int

Jul 30, 9:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Announces $22.5B Dulles Airport Renovation

President Donald Trump announced a $22.5 billion renovation plan for Washington Dulles International Airport , aiming to replace outdated infrastructure and enhance traveler experience. According to multiple reports, the project will include removing the widely disliked 'people movers'—mobile lounge

Jul 30, 6:11 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye in ICU After Court Collapse

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye , 70, collapsed during his treason trial and was admitted to the intensive care unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital. According to multiple reports, Besigye is unconscious, unable to speak, and unresponsive even to pain stimuli. His wife Winnie Byanyima ,

Jul 30, 6:11 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

DOJ Seeks Deportation of Afghan Woman in First Alien Terrorist Removal Court Case

The Justice Department is seeking to deport an Afghan woman and U.S. permanent resident, Nazira Haji Zada, in the first-ever test case before the secretive Alien Terrorist Removal Court , according to multiple reports. The DOJ alleges that Haji Zada, a 47-year-old resident of Fort Worth, Texas, supp

Jul 30, 6:11 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Barnes Exits Wisconsin Governor Race

Mandela Barnes withdrew from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor on Thursday, significantly altering the race less than two weeks before the August 11 election. The former lieutenant governor announced his decision in a video posted on social media, stating that he no longer saw a viable p

Jul 30, 6:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Confirms Blanche as Attorney General After Narrow Vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a narrow 50-49 vote early Saturday morning, capping weeks of contentious negotiations over President Donald Trump's controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund.' The confirmation came after Blanche formally rescinded the fund late

Jul 30, 6:11 PM ET·4 min read

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Government

ABC Accuses FCC of Retaliation Over License Review

ABC has accused the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of retaliating against it for unfavorable coverage of President Donald Trump. The network alleges that an early review of its broadcast licenses is politically motivated and aims to intimidate media outlets critical of the administration.

Jul 30, 6:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

FCC Bans Chinese Robots Over Security Risks

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks. The ban targets China's dominance in these sectors ahead of a planned meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in September.

Jul 29, 7:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Politics

El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary