Politics DOJ Hires Convicted Election Hacker to Monitor Voting Operations August 24, 2026 The Department of Justice appears to have employed a convicted election hacker to monitor voting operations, raising serious questions about the agency’s vetting standards and priorities under the current administration.…
Politics Karoline Leavitt Returns to MAGA Inc. After Departing White House Press Secretary Role August 24, 2026 Karoline Leavitt confirmed Friday that she will return to President Donald Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., after leaving her position as White House press secretary. The 28-year-old communications veteran made…
Politics Disney and ABC Sue FCC Over Trump Administration License Revocation Threats August 23, 2026 Disney and its ABC unit launched a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, seeking to halt an unprecedented early review of broadcast licenses for eight ABC television…
Politics Trump Temporarily Waives Higher Beef Tariffs in Bid to Lower Consumer Prices August 22, 2026 President Announces 90-Day Relief Measure as Beef Costs Hit Historic Highs President Trump announced Friday that the United States will temporarily waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports in an…
Politics Arkansas Faces Medicaid Crisis as Trump Administration Invokes Budget Rule Threatening 200,000 Residents August 19, 2026 The Trump administration has placed 200,000 low-income Arkansas residents at risk of losing critical healthcare coverage after refusing to renew the state’s longstanding Medicaid waiver. This decision marks a significant…
Politics Disney Sues FCC Over ABC License Challenge, Alleging Trump Administration Retaliation August 18, 2026 Disney filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission, alleging the agency violated its First Amendment rights through what it characterizes as politically motivated attacks on…
Politics Trump-Backed Challenger Takes Lead in Indiana Senate Primary Recount as GOP Braces for November August 11, 2026 A Trump-endorsed challenger has overtaken an incumbent Republican state senator in Indiana following a dramatic recount decision that flipped the race by just six votes. The Indiana Recount Commission’s ruling…
Politics Netanyahu Rejects Trump Gaza Plan as Israel Halts Attacks Under U.S. Pressure August 9, 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly restated his rejection of Donald Trump’s latest Gaza peace plan in televised remarks to his right-wing government on Sunday. The defiant stance comes…
Politics Anti-Abortion Campaigner’s Witch Remark Sparks Firestorm in Australian Politics August 8, 2026 A political controversy has erupted in South Australia after anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe referred to former deputy premier Vickie Chapman as a “witch” during a podcast episode. The incident has…
Politics Former Public Health Officials Launch Political Campaigns for Governor and Senate Seats August 3, 2026 Former public health officials who spent years advocating for pandemic precautions, Affordable Care Act enrollment, and lead testing in schools are now shifting their focus to electoral politics. This year,…
Politics Trump Administration Dismantles U.S. Asylum System Through Sweeping Rule Changes July 30, 2026 The Trump administration has systematically dismantled the U.S. asylum program through years of aggressive regulatory changes, culminating in a new rule that asylum officers can now use to send hundreds…
Politics Federal Judge Blocks Minnesota Ban on Prediction Markets Days Before Enforcement July 28, 2026 Federal Court Halts First-of-Its-Kind State Ban A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets just days before it was set to take effect. The Monday ruling…
Politics Trump Halts Iran Strikes After Two Weeks of Daily Military Action July 26, 2026 President Trump ordered the U.S. military to halt strikes in Iran on Friday, breaking a nearly two-week streak of daily attacks. Two sources with knowledge of the decision confirmed that…
Politics FDA Reviews Controversial Peptide Injections Amid Safety Concerns and Industry Conflicts July 23, 2026 Health advisers convened Thursday for a two-day meeting to review more than a half-dozen peptides, unproven substances that have surged in popularity within wellness circles despite minimal evidence supporting their…
Politics Archer Aviation and Anduril Join Forces to Build Autonomous Attack Aircraft July 21, 2026 Electric Air Taxi Maker Enters Defense Market with Military Partnership Archer Aviation has entered the defense sector through a partnership with Anduril Industries, the military technology startup cofounded by Palmer…
Politics Spain Claims Second World Cup Crown as Tom Cruise, Stars Pack Final July 20, 2026 Spain Secures Historic Second World Cup Title in Extra-Time Thriller The 2026 FIFA World Cup shattered ratings records in the U.S. and worldwide due to its unique combination of star…
Politics New Jersey Embraces Nuclear Energy as Utility Bills Soar and Grid Faces Strain July 19, 2026 Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the Power NJ Act into law on Monday, establishing a new procurement process for nuclear power developments in the state. The legislation arrives as President Donald…
Politics China’s Kimi K3 AI Model Emerges as Frontier Competitor with 2.8 Trillion Parameters July 17, 2026 Chinese Startup Delivers Frontier-Class AI Model Moonshot AI, a Chinese startup founded just three years ago, released an artificial intelligence model on Thursday that now competes directly with the most…
Politics Justice Barrett Takes Center Stage in Historic Capitol Hill Security Testimony July 13, 2026 Historic Testimony Addresses Escalating Threats to Federal Judiciary The Supreme Court dispatched Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Justice Elena Kagan to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to deliver testimony on judicial…
Politics White House Defends Trump After Walmart Exposes Premature Victory Lap on Price Cuts July 10, 2026 Retailer Contradicts Presidential Claim on Pricing Initiative The White House launched a defensive effort this week after Donald Trump claimed credit for price reductions at Walmart that were already underway.…