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DOJ Defends Comey Prosecution Over Seashell Post

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has defended its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, arguing that his Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to read '86 47' could be interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump. In court filings late Tuesday, prosecutors cited Comey's nove

Aug 19, 1:44 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsAppointments

Trump Nominates Overton to Lead FDA

President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, the deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If confirmed by the Senate, she will replace former commissioner Marty Makary, who resigned in May amid polic

Aug 19, 1:44 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsScandal

Fauci Adviser Pleads Guilty in COVID Records Scheme

Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to conspiring to defraud the United States by concealing federal records related to coronavirus research. The 78-year-old admit

Aug 19, 11:55 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Elections

Nixon Wins Florida Senate Primary in Upset Victory

Angie Nixon, a Democratic socialist state representative from Jacksonville, won the Florida Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday against Alex Vindman, a retired Army intelligence officer who testified in President Trump's first impeachment trial. The victory marks another win for progressiv

Aug 19, 8:09 AM ET·1 min read

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Security

Pentagon Orders Audit of 30 Universities Over China Ties

The Trump Administration has ordered 30 universities in the U.S. to conduct a comprehensive audit of their foreign research partnerships, primarily with Chinese institutions, or risk losing federal funding for future research projects. According to multiple reports from Time , CBS News , and The G

Aug 19, 8:09 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

ICE Proposes Insurance for Local Officers in Immigration Arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has proposed a plan to subsidize liability insurance for local police officers involved in immigration arrests, aiming to shield them from potential financial consequences if accused of on-duty misconduct. The agency is proposing to reimburse up to $250

Aug 19, 3:17 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

US Sends First Group of 20 Deportees to Liberia

The United States has sent the first group of 20 deportees to Liberia under a new agreement that will see up to 1,200 third-country nationals relocated from the U.S. The initial batch arrived at Roberts International Airport outside Monrovia on Thursday. The deal is part of the Trump administration'

Aug 19, 3:17 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Rep. Cory Mills Loses GOP Primary Amid Scandals

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) lost his Republican primary in Florida’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. His defeat comes amid a series of scandals, including allegations of domestic violence, threats to release explicit images, and violations of campaign finance laws.

Aug 18, 11:54 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

DOJ Appeals Dismissal of Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Justice Department is pushing to revive criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, appealing a federal judge's ruling that dismissed the case as an abuse of prosecutorial power. According to multiple reports, U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw found evidence of 'presumptive vindictiveness'

Aug 18, 8:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Zelenskyy Rejects Wartime Elections

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected calls for wartime elections, stating that such a move would 'destroy' the country. In a video address posted on YouTube, former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov argued that 'democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia' and demanded a legal

Aug 18, 8:19 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Whistleblower Alleges Trump Admin Pressured Universities

A former Justice Department lawyer has accused the Trump administration of pressuring universities into settlements over antisemitism allegations without proper evidence or legal basis. The whistleblower complaint alleges that investigations were politically motivated and outcomes predetermined, tar

Aug 18, 8:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Wahab Wins California Special Election

State Sen. Aisha Wahab , a progressive Democrat, won the special election for California's 14th Congressional District seat vacated by former Rep. Eric Swalwell. She defeated Bay Area Rapid Transit Director Melissa Hernandez in this heavily Democratic district near San Francisco and San Jose. The ra

Aug 18, 4:17 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Allows Trump's $400M Ballroom Project to Proceed

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project to proceed temporarily while legal challenges are resolved. Chief Justice John Roberts issued an administrative stay blocking a lower court ruling that would have halted the project, according to mu

Aug 18, 4:17 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Minnesota Sues Texas to Extradite ICE Agent

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel the extradition of a federal immigration agent facing assault charges. The lawsuit seeks to extradite Christian Castro, an ICE agent accused of shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during last winter's depor

Aug 18, 4:17 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

ABC Sues FCC Over Retaliatory License Review

ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) , seeking to halt an early review of its TV licenses. The network alleges that the FCC's actions are retaliatory and violate its First Amendment rights, according to multiple reports. The suit, filed in U.S. District Cour

Aug 18, 2:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Alaska Primary Narrows Senate Race

Alaska voters narrowed down candidates Tuesday in a primary election featuring a competitive U.S. Senate race that could play a pivotal role in determining congressional control next year. The state's unique nonpartisan primary system allowed all candidates to appear on a single ballot, with the top

Aug 18, 12:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Trade

Trump Pauses Canada Tariffs Amid Deal Talks

President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs set to go into effect on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, just hours before the midnight deadline. The announcement came amid intense last-minute negotiations in Washington, D.C., following an agreement between Canada and the

Aug 18, 12:29 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Pakistan Court Orders Imran Khan to Hospital

Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital within two days due to deteriorating health. The court directed the formation of a medical board including specialists in cardiology, general medicine, and ophthalmolo

Aug 18, 7:59 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

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·2 min read

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Elections

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·2 min read

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Government

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·2 min read

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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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