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Ocasio-Cortez Freezes Eggs Amid Political Future Considerations

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has publicly announced she is freezing her eggs as she weighs her political future ahead of the 2028 election cycle, a move that has sparked broader discussions about women's reproductive rights and work-life balance. The 36-year-old progressive Democrat shared h

Aug 10, 1:52 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel

President Donald Trump has named Will Scharf as his new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington effective September 1. According to multiple reports, Scharf will serve as the top lawyer advising on legal issues, reviewing legislation, and coordinating responses to lawsuits. Scharf previously

Aug 10, 12:34 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary

Peggy Flanagan won Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary, defeating U.S. Rep. Angie Craig. The victory marks a significant moment for progressive Democrats in the state and sets up a November showdown with Republican Michele Tafoya. The race was closely watched as an indicator of the ideological div

Aug 9, 9:19 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Government

Burnham Tours UK Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a national tour starting Monday to reconnect with the British public and address cost-of-living concerns. The tour will include visits to areas where Labour support has declined, such as Port Talbot in south Wales, which recently saw its final blast furnac

Aug 9, 6:06 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

El-Sayed Hopes Obama Will Campaign in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, said Sunday he has spoken with former President Barack Obama and hopes the former president campaigns with him as Democrats try to unite after a bitter primary that exposed deep rifts between its progressive and moderate wings. The

Aug 9, 4:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Frequently Discusses Grass on Public Platforms

President Donald Trump has frequently discussed his knowledge and interest in grass during public events and interviews since returning to the White House. According to multiple reports, he has mentioned grass in at least 45 public events or interviews over the past 18 months, often spending more ti

Aug 8, 1:48 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Hawaii Voters Decide Primaries

Hawaii voters are heading to the polls for primary elections, with key races including a challenge to long-time incumbent Rep. Ed Case. According to multiple reports, Case faces state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole in the 1st District Democratic primary. The race pits experience against change, as CBS N

Aug 8, 10:21 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Senate Passes Funding Bill to December 11

The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap funding bill on Friday that will fund the government through December 11, preventing a shutdown and avoiding a messy battle over federal spending before the midterm elections. The continuing resolution (CR) passed by a 90-6 vote , with Sen. Darline Graham voting pres

Aug 8, 8:40 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Courts Allow End to TPS for South Sudanese, Myanmar Nationals

Federal judges in Boston and Chicago have cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to end temporary protections from deportation for people who have come to the United States from South Sudan and Myanmar. The rulings came after immigrant-rights advocates failed to maintain Tempora

Aug 8, 12:21 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

South Korea Ministers Clash Over North Policy

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun publicly criticized Unification Minister Chung Dong-young's proposals for engaging with North Korea, calling them "idealistic" and lacking support from other ministries. According to TimesLIVE , this disagreement exposes internal differences within President Le

Aug 7, 8:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

ICE to Equip Officers With Body Cameras by August

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it expects to equip all field officers with body-worn cameras by the end of August, according to multiple reports. The agency's policy specifies that footage will only be released when deemed in ICE's 'best interests,' giving the agency broad contr

Aug 7, 8:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Renews Effort to Remove Fed Governor Cook

President Donald Trump has renewed his effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position on the Board of Governors. According to multiple reports, the White House sent a letter this week informing Cook that Trump is 'considering' removing her due to allegations of mortgage fraud.

Aug 7, 3:41 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Blackburn Wins GOP Primary for Tennessee Governor

Senator Marsha Blackburn won the Republican primary for Tennessee governor on August 8, 2024, according to projections by The Associated Press reported by CBS News. This victory positions her as the favorite in November's election against Democrat Jerri Green. With about two-thirds of ballots counte

Aug 7, 1:57 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Court Blocks Trump's $400M White House Ballroom

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump cannot build a $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval, blocking further above-ground construction on the project. The ruling comes after the National Trust for Historic Preservation sued last year over

Aug 7, 1:57 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Senate Approves Russia Sanctions Bill

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a sweeping Russia sanctions package with an 86-11 vote. The bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, aims to penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas, and other exports to deprive President Vladimir Putin of revenues

Aug 7, 1:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Environment

Trump Administration Pays $1.22B to Halt Wind Projects

The U.S. Department of the Interior has agreed to pay German energy company RWE $1.22 billion to abandon offshore wind projects off the coasts of New York, California, and Louisiana, according to multiple reports. This deal marks the fifth agreement this year where the Trump administration has paid

Aug 7, 11:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

De La Espriella Sworn In as Colombia's President

Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's president on Friday amidst tight security measures in Cali. The inauguration marked a significant shift to the right in Colombian politics, with De La Espriella promising to confront rebel groups with greater military force and cut government spend

Aug 7, 11:48 AM ET·4 min read

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Government

GAO Report Finds DOGE Inflated Federal Spending Cuts by Billions

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on Thursday revealing significant inaccuracies in the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) claims of federal spending cuts. According to the GAO, DOGE, which was established during Elon Musk's tenure in the Trump administration, in

Aug 6, 10:16 PM ET·2 min read

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LegislationMIXED REPORTS

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·2 min read

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Immigration

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·2 min read

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Legislation

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·2 min read

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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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Politics

Ocasio-Cortez Freezes Eggs Amid Political Future Considerations

Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel

Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary

Burnham Tours UK Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis

El-Sayed Hopes Obama Will Campaign in Michigan

Trump Frequently Discusses Grass on Public Platforms

Hawaii Voters Decide Primaries

Senate Passes Funding Bill to December 11

Courts Allow End to TPS for South Sudanese, Myanmar Nationals

South Korea Ministers Clash Over North Policy

ICE to Equip Officers With Body Cameras by August

Trump Renews Effort to Remove Fed Governor Cook

Blackburn Wins GOP Primary for Tennessee Governor

Court Blocks Trump's $400M White House Ballroom

Senate Approves Russia Sanctions Bill

Trump Administration Pays $1.22B to Halt Wind Projects

De La Espriella Sworn In as Colombia's President

GAO Report Finds DOGE Inflated Federal Spending Cuts by Billions

FCC Repeals TV Ownership Cap in Party-Line Vote

Trump Signs Orders Restricting Birthright Citizenship

McConnell Discharged from Rehab After Fall

Police Raid Starbucks Korea Over Offensive Ad Campaign

Senate Panel Holds Fauci in Contempt Over COVID Testimony

Thomas Smith Wins Michigan GOP Primary Despite Suspending Campaign

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Ocasio-Cortez Freezes Eggs Amid Political Future Considerations

Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel

Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary

Burnham Tours UK Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis

El-Sayed Hopes Obama Will Campaign in Michigan

Trump Frequently Discusses Grass on Public Platforms

Hawaii Voters Decide Primaries

Senate Passes Funding Bill to December 11

Courts Allow End to TPS for South Sudanese, Myanmar Nationals

South Korea Ministers Clash Over North Policy

ICE to Equip Officers With Body Cameras by August

Trump Renews Effort to Remove Fed Governor Cook

Blackburn Wins GOP Primary for Tennessee Governor

Court Blocks Trump's $400M White House Ballroom

Senate Approves Russia Sanctions Bill

Trump Administration Pays $1.22B to Halt Wind Projects

De La Espriella Sworn In as Colombia's President

GAO Report Finds DOGE Inflated Federal Spending Cuts by Billions

FCC Repeals TV Ownership Cap in Party-Line Vote

Trump Signs Orders Restricting Birthright Citizenship

McConnell Discharged from Rehab After Fall

Police Raid Starbucks Korea Over Offensive Ad Campaign

Senate Panel Holds Fauci in Contempt Over COVID Testimony

Thomas Smith Wins Michigan GOP Primary Despite Suspending Campaign

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