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California governor's support for the Democratic activist prompts sharp criticism from right-wing outlets.

Australian PM faces backlash after podcast remarks about gifted melons; ex-Japanese envoy calls comments sexist.

A Trump-backed youth sports contest serves as a high-profile test of patriotic messaging and branding.

Stacy Garrity concedes Trump's 2020 defeat in interview, contradicting statements she made to earn his endorsement.

Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs says pipeline expansion will accelerate climate change and lacks meaningful consultation with Indigenous peoples.

Senator John Fetterman criticizes Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed's ties to streamer Hasan Piker and anti-Israel stance.

Senator Chris Murphy declares Trump's Iran policy a defeat, claiming America is weaker and Iran stronger.

Photos from a golf course show visible bruising on President Trump's arm, sparking speculation about the cause.

Candidates attacking AI data center construction — from Michigan to Memphis — are winning primaries, and some Republicans warn their party is ceding the issue.

Ahead of Tuesday's Democratic primary, memories of deadly ICE protests in Minneapolis are dividing establishment and progressive wings of the party.

Mark Esper says Iran has figured out President Trump keeps reneging on large-scale military threats involving attacks on Tehran.

Jay Bhattacharya resists CBS anchor Margaret Brennan's attempt to shift interview focus away from censorship claims.

Senator Tim Scott faces questions about Republicans amplifying claims linking Democratic figures to Islam.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dismisses earlier rhetoric on police funding and prison abolition as outdated.

A pro-science advocacy group is backing the Arizona senator and former astronaut as a candidate for the 2028 presidential race.

Staff secretary and conservative lawyer Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as top legal officer effective September 1.

An analysis of the first lady's schedule finds she has appeared in public only 38 days in 2026, far behind her predecessors.

Netanyahu's government faces mounting criticism over potential political interference as October 27 elections approach.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells voters to focus on what Hong is saying now rather than her previous positions.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she is focused on winning back the House and Senate rather than endorsing in state races.

Politico correspondents log final days on the trail ahead of Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary vote.

Guardian investigation reveals thousands of Indonesian creators monetize political engagement across Facebook groups targeting Australia, US politics.

The New York Democrat said she hasn't closed the door on a presidential bid or challenging Chuck Schumer for his Senate seat.

Three political and health officials discuss 2026 midterms, food supply outbreaks, and Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation on CBS.

The Vermont senator urges party leadership to reject outside fundraising ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussed the political climate, midterms, and a potential White House run in a rare Sunday show appearance.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez characterizes recent progressive political gains as a transformative moment for the movement.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez frames millennial voters as a political force driven by anger over economic futures mortgaged by older generations.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez praised insurgent progressive candidates for answering to "no master" rather than corporate interests.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declines to rule out either a 2028 presidential bid or a primary challenge to Chuck Schumer.

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed responds to Trump's Truth Social post juxtaposing photos of the two couples.

Over five months of airstrikes have exhausted premier missile and interceptor supplies, straining defense across Asia and Europe.

NYT opinion piece argues the US has entered an era of regional political separation, as novelist prepares to release fictional account of future violent split.

Senators including Elizabeth Warren demand restoration of sanctions and investigations into nine US citizen deaths since 2022.

Days after Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic primary victory, Trump calls the progressive candidate a 'communist' and 'man of hate.'

A light aircraft traced a bin shape over the Essex coast days before Nigel Farage faces satirical candidate Count Binface in the Clacton byelection.

Senate Democrats simulate deepfake and election interference scenarios while Trump demands federalized election oversight.

Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses controversy over past statements by far-left streamer Hasan Piker.

A California program assists deportation cases as Trump administration intensifies mass deportation agenda, with 52% of pending cases lacking representation.

With Temporary Protected Status ended by the Supreme Court, advocates build support programs for Haitians opting to return home rather than face deportation.

A Trump-backed high school sports contest tied to America's 250th anniversary opens in Geneva, Ohio, with the president set to attend and critics questioning its politics and athlete-selection process.

An LA Times column argues Trump's 'Red Scare' attacks miss that democratic socialists like Mamdani and El-Sayed already hold power and are reshaping Democratic politics.

The New York Democrat, 36, shared her egg-freezing decision on social media and filmed herself administering a hormone injection, framing it as advancing women's health discourse.

California Democrat, Congress's only self-declared humanist, argues church-state separation faces grave danger.

Financial disclosures reveal Trump's crypto ventures collected billions from anonymous sources, including a controversial businessman with red flags.

UK officials retroactively revoke settled status granted under Brexit scheme, blocking beneficiaries from sponsoring family members to remain.

Government considers sending controversial foreign funding bill to joint parliamentary committee after pressure from Mizoram, church groups, and opposition parties.

Conservative leader demands Canada stop giving ground to Trump ahead of Aug. 19 tariff deadline.

After 16 days of protests over exam irregularities, government offers CID probe and fast-track courts but refuses CBI inquiry; students reject settlement.

A 23-year-old immigrant arrested outside his home in New York draws support from neighbors and celebrities to challenge his removal.

Hamish Falconer, Andy Burnham's new post-Brexit negotiator, wants a 'deeper relationship' with the EU but no summit date is set.

Labor offers to tighten rules on betting inducements as a parliamentary inquiry hears alcohol and cocaine were offered to punters, but a wagering bill remains stalled.

A widely shared social media exchange lampooning Trump's economic boasts surfaced alongside a newspaper editorial accusing him of dodging economic reality.

Social media posts cite documents allegedly placing Jeffrey Epstein at a Trump Tower meeting on 11/13/2016, fueling fresh #EpsteinFiles scrutiny.

Todd Blanche wins Senate confirmation as attorney general; Trump announces new birthright citizenship executive order; federal judge rejects SPLC's dismissal motion.

Vijay's government passes assembly resolution making state song first at all functions, amid tension with Centre over Vande Mataram.

MS NOW journalist cites data showing election deniers competing for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general positions in 2026.

UK PM under pressure as Labour's prisoner release scheme threatens to free two men convicted of manslaughter of police officer killed in 2019.

UK PM launches nationwide tour announcing crackdown on fake discounts and hard-to-cancel subscriptions, expected to save consumers £400m annually.

Immigration agency will equip all field officers with cameras by end of August but retains broad discretion to withhold footage.