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Trump Halts Big Bend Border Project Amid Opposition

The Trump administration has temporarily halted construction of a controversial border project in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) head Rodney Scott announced on X that he would conduct an 'on-the-ground evaluation' while pausing all construction activity. Accord

Aug 17, 4:19 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Burnham Exchanges Messages with Susie Wiles Impostor

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an impostor posing as President Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles , according to reports published Monday by multiple outlets including Politico , UPI , and CBS News . The communications were brief, consisting of only a few messages deeme

Aug 17, 2:19 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

BBC Seeks Subpoenas for Trump Family in Defamation Suit

The BBC has asked a Florida court to authorize subpoenas for members of President Donald Trump's family as part of its legal defense against his $10 billion defamation lawsuit, according to court filings released Friday. The British public broadcaster seeks to compel testimony and documentation from

Aug 17, 12:25 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Diplomacy

Kushner-Netanyahu Talks Fail to Advance Gaza Ceasefire

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and Middle East envoy, held hours-long talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday to discuss a stalled U.S.-backed ceasefire plan for Gaza. The meeting followed Kushner's discussions with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egy

Aug 16, 6:08 PM ET·5 min read

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Legislation

Blanche Defends Trump Pardons Amid DOJ Independence Debate

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended President Donald Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters during a tense appearance on NBC's 'Meet the Press,' asserting there is no inconsistency between those pardons and his pledge to protect law enforcement. The interview, hosted by Kristen Welker, focused on Tru

Aug 16, 6:08 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Lula Launches Reelection Bid Amid Worker Challenges

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his re-election campaign on Sunday from São Bernardo do Campo, where he stood on a table in 1979 to address striking metalworkers. The event at the Vila Euclides football stadium drew about 20,000 supporters , many wearing red associated with hi

Aug 16, 2:42 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

DNC Sets South Carolina as First 2028 Primary State

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) officially selected South Carolina as the first state to vote in its 2028 presidential primaries during their summer meeting in Austin, Texas. This decision codified a July vote by the DNC's Rules & Bylaws Committee. The new primary calendar places South Carol

Aug 15, 5:34 PM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

Taliban Celebrates Five Years in Power Amid Human Rights Crisis

The Taliban marked five years in power with celebrations at Afghanistan's Loya Jirga assembly hall, touting restored stability and an end to decades of conflict. High-ranking officials, foreign representatives, and thousands of citizens gathered for speeches hailing the end of American military occu

Aug 15, 10:45 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Sheinbaum Denounces US Visa Revocations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused the U.S. of interfering in her country's politics after the State Department revoked visas for prominent figures in her ruling Morena party, including Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The visa cancellations

Aug 14, 7:55 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Federal Judge Blocks Idaho Abortion Prosecution

A federal judge has ruled that Idaho cannot prosecute doctors who perform abortions to protect a pregnant person's health or prevent self-harm. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill issued the ruling on Thursday, stating that Idaho’s “Defense of Life Act” and “Fetal Heartbeat Act,” which together crea

Aug 14, 7:55 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Thousands Mourn Jason Arday in London

Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black filled London's Trafalgar Square on Monday to pay tribute to Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University who was found dead at his home in Battersea, south London. Many carried flowers and signs that read 'Rest in power Professor J

Aug 14, 5:58 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Judge Dismisses Nevada Fake Electors Case

A Nevada judge has dismissed charges against six Republicans accused of submitting false electoral certificates in an attempt to declare Donald Trump the winner of the state's 2020 presidential election. Clark County Judge Mary Kay Holthus ruled that prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Court Upholds Trump's End of $800 Import Tax Exemption

The U.S. Court of International Trade upheld President Donald Trump's executive order eliminating the 'de minimis' exemption for goods valued under $800, according to multiple reports. The court ruled that Trump had authority to end this duty-free loophole under the International Emergency Economic

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Netanyahu Calls UK 'Islamic Republic of Britain'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the United Kingdom as the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' during a podcast interview, sparking controversy and straining diplomatic relations. According to The Guardian, his comments played into far-right Islamophobic tropes about Britain's Muslim

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Hichilema Re-elected Zambia President Amid Election Tensions

Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected as Zambia’s president after defeating opposition challenger Brian Mundubile by more than one million votes. As declared by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) on Tuesday, Hichilema secured 2,965,326 votes against Mundubile’s 1,856,217, granting him another

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow White House Ballroom Construction

The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, following an appeals court ruling that halted aboveground work due to lack of congressional approval. On August 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia C

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Protests

DHS Spied on Anti-ICE Protesters in Minnesota

The Trump administration conducted a sweeping undercover operation targeting progressive organizations, labor unions, and other groups involved in protests against ICE deportations in Minnesota. According to court documents filed on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched Operat

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

French Court Blocks Macron’s Social Media Ban for Under-15s

France’s top court has blocked a bill banning social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed on freedom of expression and privacy. The decision is a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had pushed for the legislation to restrict children's use of platforms like Facebook, Instagram

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Judge Dismisses Trump Suit Against Harvard Over Antisemitism Claims

A federal judge in Massachusetts dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard University , which accused the school of failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns ruled that the incidents cited were 'too isolated and episodic' to su

Aug 13, 4:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Kennedy Center Board Restores Trump's Name Despite Court Order

The Kennedy Center board voted on Thursday to restore President Donald Trump’s name to the building and close it for up to two years of renovations, despite a federal judge’s order mandating its removal. The board, largely composed of Trump loyalists, voted 20-3 to change the name of the building to

Aug 13, 4:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump's Reflecting Pool Repairs Threaten NPS Reputation

President Donald Trump's botched repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have landed the National Park Service (NPS) in a political predicament, according to multiple reports. The $16 million project, launched earlier this year to address longstanding problems ahead of America 250 celebratio

Aug 13, 1:13 PM ET·2 min read

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MilitaryCONFLICTING REPORTS

Hegseth Defends USS Lincoln Amid Reports of Deteriorating Conditions

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as 'completely misrepresented.' The carrier is currently in its record-breaking ninth month at sea, supporting U.S. operations against Iran. The USS Abraham Lincoln and se

Aug 13, 1:13 PM ET·6 min read

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Elections

Wisconsin Primary Shows Limits of Left's Gains

Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong narrowly lost the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary to moderate David Crowley , despite leading in polls and betting odds. The loss highlights both the growing influence of progressive candidates within the Democratic Party and their current limitations at winning s

Aug 13, 9:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Democrats Plan Trump Probes if They Win Midterms

Democrats are preparing sweeping investigations into President Trump's business dealings if they gain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. According to multiple reports, key areas of focus will include Trump’s reported $2.2 billion gains last year, his family’s crypto projects, and

Aug 13, 9:21 AM ET·3 min read

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Politics

Trump Halts Big Bend Border Project Amid Opposition

Burnham Exchanges Messages with Susie Wiles Impostor

BBC Seeks Subpoenas for Trump Family in Defamation Suit

Kushner-Netanyahu Talks Fail to Advance Gaza Ceasefire

Blanche Defends Trump Pardons Amid DOJ Independence Debate

Lula Launches Reelection Bid Amid Worker Challenges

DNC Sets South Carolina as First 2028 Primary State

Taliban Celebrates Five Years in Power Amid Human Rights Crisis

Sheinbaum Denounces US Visa Revocations

Federal Judge Blocks Idaho Abortion Prosecution

Thousands Mourn Jason Arday in London

Judge Dismisses Nevada Fake Electors Case

Court Upholds Trump's End of $800 Import Tax Exemption

Netanyahu Calls UK 'Islamic Republic of Britain'

Hichilema Re-elected Zambia President Amid Election Tensions

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow White House Ballroom Construction

DHS Spied on Anti-ICE Protesters in Minnesota

French Court Blocks Macron’s Social Media Ban for Under-15s

Judge Dismisses Trump Suit Against Harvard Over Antisemitism Claims

Kennedy Center Board Restores Trump's Name Despite Court Order

Trump's Reflecting Pool Repairs Threaten NPS Reputation

Hegseth Defends USS Lincoln Amid Reports of Deteriorating Conditions

Wisconsin Primary Shows Limits of Left's Gains

Democrats Plan Trump Probes if They Win Midterms

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Trump Halts Big Bend Border Project Amid Opposition

Burnham Exchanges Messages with Susie Wiles Impostor

BBC Seeks Subpoenas for Trump Family in Defamation Suit

Kushner-Netanyahu Talks Fail to Advance Gaza Ceasefire

Blanche Defends Trump Pardons Amid DOJ Independence Debate

Lula Launches Reelection Bid Amid Worker Challenges

DNC Sets South Carolina as First 2028 Primary State

Taliban Celebrates Five Years in Power Amid Human Rights Crisis

Sheinbaum Denounces US Visa Revocations

Federal Judge Blocks Idaho Abortion Prosecution

Thousands Mourn Jason Arday in London

Judge Dismisses Nevada Fake Electors Case

Court Upholds Trump's End of $800 Import Tax Exemption

Netanyahu Calls UK 'Islamic Republic of Britain'

Hichilema Re-elected Zambia President Amid Election Tensions

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow White House Ballroom Construction

DHS Spied on Anti-ICE Protesters in Minnesota

French Court Blocks Macron’s Social Media Ban for Under-15s

Judge Dismisses Trump Suit Against Harvard Over Antisemitism Claims

Kennedy Center Board Restores Trump's Name Despite Court Order

Trump's Reflecting Pool Repairs Threaten NPS Reputation

Hegseth Defends USS Lincoln Amid Reports of Deteriorating Conditions

Wisconsin Primary Shows Limits of Left's Gains

Democrats Plan Trump Probes if They Win Midterms

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