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Milei Tours Latin America Amid Far-Right Alliances

Argentine President Javier Milei begins a tour of Latin America this weekend, meeting with far-right leaders across the region. His first stop is Brazil to support Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The self-described libertarian will also a

Jul 25, 6:25 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsElections

Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate

Maine Democrats have nominated Troy Jackson , a former state Senate president and logger, as their U.S. Senate candidate for November's midterm election. Jackson secured the nomination after his primary rivals dropped out following his decisive showing in the state party's delegate selection process

Jul 25, 6:25 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Burnham Opens 'No 10 North' in Manchester

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened 'No 10 North,' a temporary office in Manchester, marking a significant step in his plan to decentralize power and drive economic growth across the UK. The move is part of Burnham's broader strategy to spread decision-making beyond London, aiming to addr

Jul 24, 8:31 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Government

Trump Attends Rescheduled WHCD After April Shooting

President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, three months after an armed assailant disrupted the original event in April. The dinner was moved to the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington D.C., with heightened security measures and a smaller guest

Jul 24, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Texas Court Overturns Injunction Against Midwife's Clinics

A Texas state appeals court ruled on Thursday that Attorney General Ken Paxton did not present sufficient evidence to support claims that Houston midwife Maria Margarita Rojas violated the state’s abortion ban. The ruling overturned an injunction that had shut down three clinics owned by Rojas, acco

Jul 24, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

DNC Panel Recommends South Carolina for First 2028 Primary

The Democratic National Committee's Rules & Bylaws Panel voted on Friday to recommend South Carolina as the first state in the 2028 presidential primary lineup. The decision, which pits Black and Latino communities against each other, is expected to be finalized at a full party meeting in Austin, Te

Jul 24, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Impeachment

Court Halts Ramaphosa Impeachment Hearings

The Western Cape High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an interim interdict halting parliament’s impeachment inquiry pending a review application challenging the legality of an independent panel report. The court's decision temporarily pauses public hearings but allows preparatory work to

Jul 24, 12:31 PM ET·6 min read

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Elections

AI Data Centers Spark Backlash in Rural Texas

Rural Texas is experiencing a political upheaval driven by the rapid expansion of AI-powered data centers. As reported by PBS , Los Angeles Times , and CBS News , these energy-intensive facilities are sparking concerns about environmental impacts, water usage, and loss of farmland. The issue has g

Jul 24, 12:31 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Zelenskyy Meets Trump to Discuss Ukraine's Defense Needs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and strategic cooperation amid the ongoing war with Russia. The closed-door meeting lasted just over an hour, according to multiple reports. Zelenskyy expressed gratitud

Jul 24, 10:21 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Rubio Discusses Ukraine War with Lavrov in Manila

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering in Manila, where they discussed efforts to end the Ukraine war. According to NPR , Rubio acknowledged that while diplomacy is essential, there is no quick path to a deal and tha

Jul 24, 2:51 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution

The House narrowly passed a resolution on Thursday to restrict President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran for the second time. The measure received support from four Republicans—Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan, and Warren Davidson of Ohio—

Jul 23, 6:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

25 States Sue Over FEMA Grant Conditions

Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), accusing the Trump administration of withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security g

Jul 23, 6:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Plans Tariffs on Generic Drugs Starting in 2028

President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported generic drugs starting in August 2028, with the rate increasing to 200% after one year. According to Time , this policy aims to encourage drug manufacturers to move production back to the U.S., though specific penalties for n

Jul 23, 4:17 PM ET·2 min read

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Trade

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Countries

President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries , including major trading partners like China, the European Union, and Canada, as temporary global duties expired at midnight EDT Friday (04:01 GMT). The tariffs target goods produced with forced labor

Jul 23, 2:26 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Amish Shah Wins Arizona Democratic Primary

Amish Shah, an emergency room physician, won the Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District on Wednesday, defeating Marlene Galán-Woods who was backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). This victory marks another defeat for the party establishment as voters in

Jul 23, 2:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Staley Grilled Over Epstein Ties in House Hearing

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley appeared before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in a closed-door interview regarding his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to multiple reports, Staley has faced intense scrutiny over his relationship with Epste

Jul 23, 12:40 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Court Reverses Ruling on Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahdawi

A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling that had ordered the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi , potentially allowing his re-arrest by ICE agents. The three-judge panel found that the lower court had overstepped its authority by intervening in Mahdawi's case before

Jul 23, 10:40 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

House Republicans Refer Jack Smith to Justice Department

House Republicans have referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for investigation, alleging that he made false statements during testimony about obtaining phone records and text messages from lawmakers. According to multiple sources, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan cl

Jul 23, 10:40 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

EEOC Moves to End Workforce Demographic Data Collection

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted along party lines on Tuesday to rescind a requirement that employers submit annual workforce demographic reports, a practice that has been in place since 1966. The proposal now enters a 30-day public comment period before final approval. Ac

Jul 22, 8:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Judge Blocks ICE Witness Deportation in Fatal Shooting Case

A federal judge has temporarily blocked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from deporting Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a witness to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston earlier this month. According to multiple reports, U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison

Jul 22, 5:54 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

House Passes $95B Iran War Funds, $1.15T Defense Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $95 billion budget proposal aimed at funding the Iran war and other White House priorities on Tuesday, advancing in a narrow vote of 216-214 , with all Democrats opposed. The legislation, pushed by Speaker Mike Johnson, is designed to usher through Presid

Jul 22, 5:54 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Seattle Prosecutor Sues After Trump Fires Him

Roger Rogoff, the top federal prosecutor in Seattle, has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump after being fired less than an hour following his appointment by federal judges. According to Los Angeles Times , this legal challenge tests the Justice Department's authority to remove U.S. attor

Jul 22, 12:12 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Graham's Sister Announces Bid for Full Senate Term

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-S.C.), appointed to temporarily replace her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham, announced she will run for a full term in his South Carolina seat. The general election is scheduled for November 3. Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed Nordone on July 13, just two days after

Jul 22, 8:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Maduro's Drug Trial Set for June 2027

Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s ousted president, appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing in his high-profile drug trafficking case. The proceeding focused primarily on scheduling future legal motions and setting potential trial dates. The 63-year-old Maduro and his wife Ci

Jul 22, 8:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Milei Tours Latin America Amid Far-Right Alliances

Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate