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A fight over USDA diversity policies delayed $15 million in wildfire-prevention grants for an area now engulfed in blazes.

US president has repeatedly threatened devastating attacks on Tehran only to retreat, drawing comparisons to Groundhog Day.

In interviews this week, Trump distanced himself from struggling Republican candidates ahead of midterms, warning voters may not show up.

Former CNN anchor argues First Amendment retaliation in motion filed Friday against charges tied to January anti-ICE demonstration coverage.

A federal appeals panel ruled 2-1 that Trump cannot demolish and rebuild the White House East Wing as a ballroom without Congress's authorization, but stayed the order for 14 days.

On this date in 1993, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg took the oath of office, becoming the second woman ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

HB5511 mandates OS providers build age-declaration systems, but unlike Colorado and California, includes no exemption for open source software like Linux.

President Trump's focus on Iran conflict, trade policy, and renovations divides Republicans and drives approval to 32%, threatening party control of Congress.

As ICE rushes to equip all field officers with body cameras, its policy lets the agency release footage of shootings only when doing so serves its own “best interests.”

ProPublica reporting shows Trump administration officials proposed funneling leftover foreign aid money into research on crime against white South Africans.

UK pub landlords and politicians oppose Westminster Council's proposal to restrict standing while drinking in Soho and central London venues.

GOP Rep. Andy Ogles, known for inflammatory rhetoric on Muslims and LGBTQ+ people, was defeated in his Republican primary on August 6.

A government watchdog finds Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency failed to substantiate its cost-cutting figures.

Bipartisan legislation allows Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his release from rehabilitation following a mid-June hospitalization, but lack of public photos fueled online speculation.

Ukrainian president visits Moscow-friendly Balkan nation to strengthen ties and signal resolve to Russia.

Study by Abbott and Williams documents widening gap between working-class and college-educated Democratic voters on economic versus cultural priorities.

After Trump's criticism of Canadian leadership, PM's adviser Mark Carney characterizes US-Canada trade negotiations as acrimonious.

Ohio congressman posts screenshots defending himself against allegations he held a stuffed animal hostage during custody exchanges, but timestamps tell a different story.

HHS plan would scrap roughly 1,400 regulations governing the preschool program for low-income children, drawing bipartisan-adjacent alarm from advocates and Democratic senators.

A Senate committee approved a criminal referral against the former COVID czar for invoking the Fifth Amendment, presenting the DOJ with complex prosecutorial choices.

Mayor calls nuclear weapons 'absolute evil' as PM Takaichi's government considers easing Japan's non-nuclear principles.

Exonerated after 42-45 years, Elvis Brooks is eligible for $480,000 in state compensation — but AG Liz Murrill says he's still guilty and shouldn't get a cent.

Trump falsely claims former Rep. Mike Rogers' 2024 Senate loss to Democrat Elissa Slotkin was rigged, extending his pattern of disputing election results.

Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, back down from shutdown leverage after months of fiscal brinkmanship, handing Republicans a political win.

New rules subject federal research grants to political review while limiting international students and partnerships, drawing comparisons to authoritarian regimes.

President confronted Defense Secretary over military munitions shortage during trip to presidential retreat.

In a rare rebuke of Trump's endorsement, voters rejected U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a reshaped congressional district redrawn after weakened voting rights protections.

A federal judge halted an order requiring Trump to reveal business finances in his $10B defamation suit, after he narrowed the complaint to focus on reputational harm alone.

Former Trump critic turned election denier secures Republican nomination for key Senate seat, faces Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in November.

The advocacy group is distributing model resolution language to state legislatures, citing plummeting public trust and recent controversial rulings.

New Mexico is demanding access to unredacted investigative documents about abuse at Epstein's Zorro Ranch that Acting AG Todd Blanche has refused to disclose.

On the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the Brennan Center argues the Roberts Court has dismantled the law and needs structural reform.

A Financial Times piece alleging an ultra-wealthy clique has infiltrated the Trump administration circulates across Mastodon, Reddit and Bluesky.

An AP investigation finds the Trump administration has detained spouses and parents of active-duty U.S. troops while rolling back immigration protections.

José Olivares reports at least 10 detainees subjected to involuntary gastric tubes under Trump administration orders.

The progressive doctor narrowly beat Rep. Haley Stevens and is now courting establishment Democrats — including a phone call with Barack Obama — ahead of a fall showdown with Republican Mike Rogers.

Beyond the Pentagon's official $37.5 billion tally, a live tracker shows Americans have paid over $75 billion in extra fuel costs since the war began.

Advocacy groups mobilize calls for Congress to impeach Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts over accountability concerns.

Associate Justice Todd Eddins issued a scathing critique of the federal bench in a ruling on a criminal case, comparing its originalism to discredited 19th-century jurisprudence.

Nigel Farage allegedly unaware that resigning and returning to Parliament would not halt a parliamentary investigation into his undeclared donations.

A New York Times investigation ties Todd Blanche to Trump's ability to avoid IRS scrutiny faced by past presidents.

U.S. president criticizes Exxon Mobil and Chevron as oil companies post record earnings from war-driven price surge.

Democrat James Talarico opens a 4-point polling lead over Republican Ken Paxton as a retired GOP judge and Sen. John Cornyn signal doubts about Paxton's viability.

Landmark legislation faces delay as crypto industry seeks regulatory clarity ahead of November elections.

The North Carolina Republican exits his race following a House Ethics Committee finding that he violated rules over inappropriate conduct with female staffers.

The president issues executive orders restricting citizenship despite constitutional protections, defying a recent Court ruling against him.

Ethics groups cite a ProPublica investigation showing FCC commissioners took luxury Kennedy Center tickets from Paramount while reviewing its megamergers.

Justice Department concedes case against Olympic canoeist David Hearn was unfounded after Interior withheld evidence showing contractor failure, not vandalism.

White House seeks fresh prosecution of David Hearn despite DOJ dropping case and conceding contractor error caused damage.

With the ballot-replacement deadline passed, Ohio Republicans appear stuck with Miller despite pressure to force him out.

After a federal judge confirmed the Supreme Court-backed termination of Temporary Protected Status, roughly 350,000 Haitians face job loss, deportation risk, and a retreat from public life, especially in South Florida.

Progressive candidate defeats moderate Haley Stevens in swing state, forcing party to reckon with grassroots dissatisfaction.

Supreme Court struck down tariffs as illegal; refunds went to importers and corporations while consumers who paid higher prices received nothing.

A split federal appeals court deepens a nationwide circuit divide over ICE's bond-hearing ban as courts buckle under the deportation push.

Former personal attorney who defended Trump in criminal trial narrowly wins confirmation despite bipartisan concerns about DOJ independence.

A wave of surveys from AP, Quinnipiac, CNN, Fox and NYT show Trump's approval falling to the low-to-mid 30s, even as he claims his numbers are 'great.'

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying, sparking debate over whether a presidential pardon affects constitutional protections.

In 40+ cases, judges appointed by both parties say they no longer trust DOJ prosecutors to tell the truth or follow legal norms.