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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 Est. Read: 4 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsProtests

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 Est. Read: 3 Mins

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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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Legislation

Trump Appeals $83M Carroll Verdict to Supreme Court

President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a $83.3 million defamation judgment awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault and defamation. According to multiple reports, both Trump's personal lawyers and representatives from the Department of Justice

Jul 29, 3:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill

The U.S. Senate took a significant step forward in advancing a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy observing from the gallery. The bipartisan vote of 86-12 came as part of a procedural move to penalize countries continuing to buy Russian oil, gas,

Jul 28, 10:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Monitor Finds Serious Healthcare Failings at California ICE Facility

A court-appointed monitor has found that California's largest immigration detention facility fails to provide adequate healthcare, placing detainees at serious risk of both immediate and long-term harm. According to a report by Dr. Muthusamy Anandkumar, the California City Detention Facility in the

Jul 28, 9:04 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Fujimori Sworn In as Peru President

Conservative leader Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's president on Tuesday after winning the June presidential runoff by a margin of fewer than 50,000 votes. Her victory confirms a regional shift in South America toward conservative leadership. The inauguration marks the return of one of Peru's

Jul 28, 5:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Confirms Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote on July 28. The confirmation follows a contentious hearing where Clayton refused to acknowledge Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election, drawing criticism from Democrats who questioned his fitness

Jul 28, 3:41 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Biden Tapes Show Classified Material Discussions

Audio recordings released by the Oversight Project show former President Joe Biden discussing sensitive information with his ghostwriter during interviews for his memoir. The tapes reveal instances where Biden mentioned possessing classified documents and notes from his time as vice president. Accor

Jul 28, 3:41 PM ET·2 min read

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Capital One Closed Trump Org Accounts Over AML Concerns